College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Double Major in Biomedical Science and Marine Biology
Students are no longer accepted into this option.
The double major in Biomedical Science and Marine Biology is a collaborative effort designed to allow a student to receive a double major. Students at Texas A&M University receive a B.S. in Biomedical Science with a second major in Marine Biology. Students at Texas A&M University at Galveston receive a B.S. in Marine Biology with a second major in Biomedical Science.
The Biomedical Science and Marine Biology double major provides an applied understanding of aquatic animal health through hands-on exposure to marine organisms and their habitats. Students spend their first two years in College Station obtaining a prerequisite background in the biological and chemical sciences and then transfer to Galveston where they receive hands-on exposure to flora and fauna of the estuarine/marine environment. The Galveston stint emphasizes dynamic interactions between disease agents and aquatic organisms, especially bivalve, fisheries and marine mammal stocks. This program culminates in a rigorous study of cellular and molecular biology at College Station. This prepares the graduate for careers in aquatic animal health, seafood technology and various marine biology related disciplines, as well as advanced studies in veterinary medicine, biological oceanography or related biological disciplines.
SUMMER I AT GALVESTON
| (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| Marine botany elective (5 wk) | 4 | |
| MARB directed electives (10 wk) 2 | 4 | |
| Humanities elective (5 wk) | 3 | |
| * KINE 199 (5 wk) 1 | (0-2) | 1 |
| 12 |
JUNIOR YEAR AT GALVESTON
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 301 Technical Writing | (3-0) | 3 | MARB 450 Developmental Biology of Marine Organisms | (3-3) | 4 | |
| COMM 203 Public Speaking | (3-0) | 3 | MICR 351 Microbiology (TAMUG) | (3-3) | 4 | |
| MARB 435 Invertebrate Zoology | (3-3) | 4 | MARB directed elective 2 | 3 | ||
| MARB 481 Seminar in Marine Biology | (1-0) | 1 | Social and behavioral sciences elective | 3 | ||
| MARS 360 Biochemistry | (3-0) | 3 | 14 | |||
| 14 |
SUMMER II AT GALVESTON
| (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| MARB 425 Marine Ecology (10 wk) | (3-3) | 4 |
| MARB 482 Seminar in Marine Biol. (5 wk) | (1-0) | 1 |
| Directed elective in Aquatic Diseases (5 wk) 3 | 3 | |
| Social and behavioral sciences elective (GEOG 210) (5 wk) 4 | 3 | |
| 11 |
NOTES:
- Introductory or advanced scuba diving is recommended if feasible.
- MARB directed electives should be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor but generally include courses such as Ichthyology, Physiological Ecology, Fish Physiology, Biology of Marine Mammals, Physiological Ecology of Marine Mammals, Mammology or Animal Behavior.
- To be chosen from special topics in Diseases of Ornamental Fishes, Parasites and Diseases of Marine Organisms or Immunology.
- GEOG 210, Marine Geography, is recommended. The course is typically offered during an intersession period and includes a “shakedown cruise” aboard the T/S TEXAS CLIPPER II.
* See University Core Curriculum, item 7.