Students may take three-six hours during one or two semesters. Research hours cannot be terminal hours for the major. Biology 450 Seminar Seminars are regularly offered by various departments of the college. The requirements for these courses are individually listed. In today's competitive world, students seek education not only for self-enrichment, but also for career enhancement.
Marine studies can fulfill both needs.
The department of biology offers courses in marine science, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology and ecology. These courses allow the students to have hands on experiences during field trips to the coast of South Carolina, North Carolina and the Florida Keys. The department of biology offers the student marine biology experiences in such diverse habitats as the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Galapagos Islands located 600 miles off the West Coast of South America. Both of these institutions are well recognized marine facilities. Students may enroll in any of the 33 marine courses offered at these labs for full academic credit at Presbyterian College.