Marine and Environmental Sciences Specializations
Beginning in your 2/c (junior) year, and continuing through the first semester of your 1/c (senior) year, MES majors specialize in two of the following three Major Area Electives. Each area consists of a three-course sequence and hands-on laboratory experiences. Biological-Environmental Science
In this area, cadets explore the:
- relationship of organisms and their environment
- human impact on ecological systems
- biology and management of marine fisheries
The three courses in this specialization are:
- Biological and Chemical Oceanography
- Fisheries Biology
- Marine Pollution
Chemical-Environmental Science
In this area, cadets are given:
- an introduction to physical, analytical and organic chemistry
- an application of chemical principles to environmental problems
- a foundation for marine safety and other USCG missions
The three courses in this specialization are:
- Analytical Methods
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Physical Oceanography
In this area, cadets examine:
- open-ocean, wind-driven and thermohaline circulation
- estuarine dynamics
- coastal processes
The three courses in this specialization are:
- Coastal Oceanography
- Ocean Circulation
- Ocean Dynamics