Marine Science, Ph.D.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will formulate clear and testable research hypotheses.
• Students will communicate orally to demonstrate their ability to present scientific results clearly, logically, and critically.  For PhD students a higher level of communication is expected relative to the MS.
• Students will communicate in writing to demonstrate their ability to present scientific results clearly, logically, and critically.  For PhD students a higher level of communication efficiency and clarity is expected relative to the MS.
• Students will apply scientific methodology, quantitative problem-solving, and experimental techniques within the core areas of marine science.  PhD students must demonstrate a more detailed proficiency with these skill in order to demonstrate an ability to conduct independent research.
• Students will demonstrate clear understanding of the four core areas of Marine Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics).  Each core area is a subfield of science.  The PhD student is expected to have a more detailed grasp of issues in these core areas as they affect the underlying research questions and methodologies.