Marine Science
Stockton’s Marine Science (MARS) program encompasses two general areas of study: Marine Biology and Oceanography. MARS majors obtain either a Bachelor of Arts (BA – 64 credits of science courses) or Bachelor of Science (BS – 80 credits of science courses) degree in Marine Science in one of these specialty areas. Students must also complete the College’s general education requirement for a grand total of 128 credits.
BA in Marine Science (Marine Biology Concentration)
BS in Marine Science (Marine Biology Concentration)
BA in Marine Science (Oceanography Concentration)
BS in Marine Science (Oceanography Concentration)
MARS offers a number of field and laboratory courses, seminars, independent studies and tutorials, with a strong emphasis on teaching in the field. The Stockton Marine Science and Environmental Field Station (at Nacote Creek), along with the Coastal Research Center, is a valuable teaching and research resource for the program. The program is interdisciplinary and requires student competence in multiple areas of science (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics). Upper-level students have the opportunity to design and implement their own independent study projects on local marine organisms, physical and chemical processes. Students are encouraged to study the relevant original literature, identify research problems, collect/analyze/synthesize data, and interpret information in the light of previously published studies. One of the major objectives of Stockton’s Marine Science program is to demonstrate that undergraduate students can become actively involved in research and make significant contributions to the field.
Program Highlights
- Most courses are taught by full-time faculty
- No courses or labs are taught by graduate student assistants
- Every student is assigned a faculty member as their academic adviser (preceptor)
- Faculty encourage and supervise internship and research projects
- Numerous field-related volunteer and employment opportunities are available in the area
- The College owns and operates a Marine Field Station focused on undergraduate teaching
Stockton Marine Science and Environmental Field Station
- Located 10 minutes from campus on Nacote Creek
- Easy access to the pristine Mullica River-Great Bay estuary
- Aquaria housing local fauna
- Multiple buildings with modern teaching and research laboratories, GIS capability
- A fleet of four research vessels
- U.S.C.G. Safety Compliant
- Estuarine and ocean capabilities
- Davit/winch systems and dive ladders
- State-of-the-art sampling and research equipment
- Side-scan Sonar (Klein 3900)
- Remotely Operated Vehicle (Seabotix LBV)
- Magnetometer
- Advanced water monitoring instruments
- All basic oceanographic/estuarine sampling needs
- Student employment and internship opportunities
Coastal Research Center
- Specializations in coastal erosion, beach replenishment, and coastal management
- Full-time employees as well as student workers
- Serves > 30 clients and coastal communities
For Additional Information Contact:
Mark Sullivan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marine Science
Marine Science Program Coordinator
Mark.Sullivan@stockton.edu
(609)626-3575
