海洋科学硕士
The Master of Science (MS) Program in marine sciences is designed to train and prepare
在这个领域工作的优秀学生. 海洋科学项目提供课程
and opportunities for research in four main areas: biological, chemical, physical,
以及地质海洋学. 每位硕士学生至少接受一门课程的正规培训
three of these disciplines while concentrating in a specific research area. 因此,
the program is structured to develop the capacity for productive and innovative research,
建立在广泛科学知识的坚实背景之上. 认识到重要性
of marine and coastal environments to the socioeconomic welfare of Alabama, the University
of 南 Alabama developed a graduate program in the marine sciences that is both
应用与理论.
The faculty of the department is committed to training the next generation of marine
scientist, pursuing excellence in research, and assisting in the sustainable management
通过服务海洋资源. 尽管大多数研究都是在
Gulf of Mexico, faculty and graduate students perform research projects throughout
世界从北极到南极.
The program is administered from the main campus in Mobile, but most students and
faculty are in residence at the 海豚岛海洋实验室, located about 35 miles south
的移动. Within a short distance of these locations are diverse habitats, including
the Mobile Delta, Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound, numerous barrier islands, and
开阔海湾生境.
课程要求
A field of specialization is required of all candidates for the MS degree. 此外,
all students must have 正式课程 in at least three (3) of the following general
areas of marine sciences; biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography.
This requirement is normally met by completion of three of the 四(4) core courses
(见下文)，代表 十二(12) 学分.
核心课程
四(4)门核心课程包括 四(4) 每个学期的总学时为 16 semester hours in physical (601年马斯), chemical (602年马斯), geological (603年马斯), and
生物海洋学(604年马斯)，或同等的转学时数. 至少两个(2)
semester hours of seminar (two, one (1) semester hour enrollments) are required.
The remaining course work will be determined by the student's advisory committee,
but must include six (6) semester hours of marine sciences electives. 虽然只是一篇论文
is not an absolute requirement, this program is oriented toward research, and students
will be expected to demonstrate research capability, preferably through completion
一个可接受的论文. 对于攻读论文课程的学生，硕士学位课程
of study may include up to nine (9) hours of thesis credit toward the minimum requirements
三十二(32)学时.
核心课程(3 / 4) 学分
| 601年马斯 | (4 cr) |
| 602年马斯 | (4 cr) |
| 603年马斯 | (4 cr) |
| 604年马斯 | (4 cr) |
研讨会 学分
| 研讨会我 | (1 cr) |
| 研讨会二世 | (1 cr) |
海洋 Sciences Electives (as determined by advisory committee, but at least six (6)学时
| 指导研究 | (最多6小时) |
| 论文 | (最多9小时) |
综合考试
Grades of "B" or better in all core courses will satisfy the requirement of a comprehensive
考试.
Non-论文程序
学生 pursuing the MS degree in 海洋 Sciences are encouraged to follow the thesis
option. However, a non-thesis curriculum is available for students, upon agreement
主要教授和顾问委员会，由谁选出. 学生将被要求
to complete the same degree requirements as those for a student who chooses the thesis
选项，但有以下例外:
| 1. A thesis will not be required, consequently MAS 599 (论文) may not be taken, and the nine (9) semester hours normally associated with it must be earned through 正式课程. |
| 2. 课程作业必须包括所有四门核心课程. |
| 3. 学生 must take an oral comprehensive 考试, to be given by the advisory committee, 除了笔试. |
| 4. 学生 must complete MAS 594 (指导研究) under the direction of the 主要教授. 学生 must also have an advisory committee whose members will decide if the student's report relating to the directed study is satisfactory. The committee normally will consist of the 主要教授 and two others. 学生 is required to present an open seminar about the directed study during the last semester 的居住. |
论文答辩(如适用)
最后一次口试 defense of the thesis is scheduled after the thesis is completed except
for such revisions as may be necessary as a result of the defense. 最后一次口试
defense will not be given before all required course work has been completed or is
正在进行中.