SMCCME

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on laboratory and field procedures. Skills learned are commonly used by professionals working for companies and organizations involved in aquatic research and ecosystem management. Special attention is given to collecting and identifying a diversity of marine organisms, performing oceanographic sampling procedures aboard our own research vessel, service learning experiences in the southern Maine community, plus microbiology and chemistry laboratory techniques.

Many graduates of the program have found employment with public and private marine biology laboratories, state and federal marine-resource agencies, state and federal environmental protection agencies, environmental consulting firms, and water districts and pollution control facilities.

Graduates of the program who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree can transfer credits to the University of Maine; the University of Southern Maine; the University of Maine Machias; the University of New England; and Maine Maritime Academy.

  Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively, using the language, concepts and models of marine biology and oceanography.
• Use the methodology of marine biology and oceanography to define and solve problems independently and collaboratively.
• Use a wide variety of laboratory and field techniques with accuracy, precision and safety.
• Accurately interpret biological and oceanographic information.
• Demonstrate proficient library, mathematical and computer skills in data gathering and analysis.
• Apply scientific concepts to environmental and societal issues.
• Apply their learning in an off-campus professional setting.

Curriculum