Universidad del Mar  
   
     
 
 
 
BACHELOR'S IN MARINE BIOLOGY
Department Chair
M.C. Gabriela González Medina
Master’s in sciences
biolmarangel.umar.mx
   
Graduate profile
 
 The graduate of this program will be able to:
  • Build significant knowledge based on whole intelligence, to identify and solve problems associated with the knowledge and management of marine biological and coastal recourses.
  • Develop an open and critical rational that puts into effect the scientific theories and empirical knowledge extensively to benefit the education of the community.
  • Respond to the needs and expectations of the region to identify problems associated with the knowledge and use of the marine resources through dynamic solutions with all of the above.
  • Take on a professional etiquette based on respect for the personal dignity, an appreciation for life, the use of sustainable recourses and a united responsibility.
   
Field work
 
 The graduate of this program will be able to carry out activities in the following areas: field studies in research/ teaching, environmental consulting services, community development projects in the private sector, fishing activities, biotechnological laboratories, systems control of water quality, ecotourism development, and as an independent professional.
   
Study Plan
 
FIRST SEMESTER

 Mathematics I
 General Biology
 Physics I
 General Chemistry
 History of Philosophic Thought
SECOND SEMESTER

 Mathematics II
 Physics II
 Organic Chemistry
 General Systems Theory
 Physiochemistry
THIRD SEMESTER

 Statistics
 Computers
 Biochemistry
 Zoology I
 Botany I
 Cellular Biology
FOURTH SEMESTER

 Biostatistics
 Systems Analysis
 Zoology II
 Botany II
 Genetics
 Histology
FIFTH SEMESTER

 Marine Geology
 General Economics
 Zoology III
 Comparative Physiology I
 Embriology
 Comparative Animal Anatomy
SIXTH SEMESTER

 Business Administration
 Physical Oceanography
 Zoology IV
 Ecology I
 Comparative Physiology II
 Plant Physiology
SEVENTH SEMESTER

 Chemical Oceanography
 Science Methods
 General Accounting
 Ecology II
 Evolution
 Zoology IV
EIGHTH SEMESTER

 Project Formulation and Evaluation
 Marine Pollution
 Biogeografía
 Marine Ecology
 Microbiology
NINTH SEMESTER

 Fish Biology I
 Aquaculture I
 Integrated Coastal Zone Management
 Elective I
TENTH SEMESTER

 Environmental Law
 Elective II
ELECTIVES
 Ecology I
 Evolutionary Biology I
 Coastal Development I
 Fish Biology I
 Aquaculture I
 Science Methods I
 Ecology II
 Oceanography
 Evolutionary Biology II
 Coastal Development II
 Fish Biology II
 Aquaculture II
 Science Methods II
 
   
 
The Oaxaca System of State Universities
 
   
     
 
Ciudad Universitaria, Puerto Ángel, Distrito de San Pedro Pochutla, Oax., México C.P. 70902
Ciudad Universitaria, Santa María Huatulco, Oax., México C.P. 70989
Ciudad Universitaria, Carretera Vía Sola de Vega, Puerto Escondido, San Pedro Mixtepec, Juquila, Oax., México C.P. 71980