UNDERGRADUATE MARINE PROGRAMS B.S. MARINE BIOLOGY B.A. MARINE AFFAIRS PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S WELCOME MARINE AFFAIRS COORDINATOR’S WELCOME n behalf of the faculty in the Marine Biology pro- Queensland in Australia, University of Maryland, Univer- he University of New Haven is proud to offer you the marine communications, marine resource management, gram at UNH, I would like to thank you for taking sity of Miami, University of Rhode Island, and University opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Marine marine media relations, marine law enforcement, inter- Othe time to learn about us. The Marine Biology of Connecticut. Still others opt for veterinary school. T Affairs! In this exceptional program, students national marine affairs, maritime business, and coastal program is a hands-on, research-focused, organismal- identify and investigate human uses of coastal and marine conservation and development. Finally, this is an exciting time in the growth of the based program. The program’s required coursework environments and resources and learn to think critically Marine Biology program at UNH. Our anticipated new In an ever-changing world that is faced with the challenges covers both invertebrate and vertebrate marine animals, about emerging complex issues in marine and coastal coastal marine center, just a few minutes from campus, of population growth and environmental change, it is our marine botany, oceanography, and marine ecology. Addi- conservation and management. One unique characteristic “Graduates of the will provide a state-of-the-art wet lab, where under- responsibility to form professionals with a diverse back- “In this exceptional tional required courses are more specialized and allow of our program is that students are required to choose graduate students and faculty will be able to conduct ground who can skillfully address and communicate to the students to focus on their main areas of interest, which a minor in a non-science field such as arts, humanities, program have gone large-scale research projects. public the complexities of marine and coastal conservation program, students identify may include aquaculture, marine pathology, the science social sciences, business, and criminal justice. The Marine of marine conservation, marine animal behavior, the and management. Therefore, it is with great enthusiasm I hope you will take the time to visit with us so that you Affairs curriculum strategically helps students follow their and investigate human on to successful molecular biology of marine organisms, and the effects that I welcome you to the Marine Affairs program at the can see the UNH Marine Biology program up close — individual professional interests while developing a solid, of climate change on marine organisms and systems. University of New Haven! and so that we can show you Long Island Sound! science-based knowledge foundation. uses of coastal and careers in aquaculture, All students are required to complete a year-long senior Sincerely, research project that focuses directly on a topic related Sincerely, In keeping with the University’s commitment to providing marine environments aquariums, conservation, to their career goals. high-quality experiential learning, the Marine Affairs pro- gram offers many opportunities for hands-on training. Our Our dedicated faculty members work with each of and resources and learn and education.” our students to prepare them for their post-graduate students benefit greatly from collaborative efforts between Dr. Carmela Cuomo Dr. Tarsila Seara to think critically about life. Graduates of the program have gone on to success- the University and outside institutions and organizations. It Professor and Director, Marine Biology Program is our mission to provide students with the tools they need Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Marine Affairs Program ful careers in aquaculture, aquariums, conservation, emerging complex issues in WELCOMEand education. Many of our graduates pursue master’s to become prepared professionals or competitive candi- or Ph.D. degrees in marine-related fields at universi- dates for graduate school in fields such as marine policy, marine and coastal conser- ties including Stony Brook University, The University of marine law, marine journalism, underwater photography, vation and management.” FACULTY FACILITIES AND RESOURCES Because the University of New Haven is a small, private institution, our Meet our Full-time faculty: faculty members have the ability to be highly engaged with students. They Students in our programs get practical, hands-on, career-launching experience thanks Carmela Cuomo, Ph.D. Jean-Paul Simjouw, Ph.D. to a wealth of natural resources in the area and superb lab facilities. You will get up close are dedicated to undergraduate education — devoting many hours both Yale University Old Dominion University inside and outside of the classroom to providing academic assistance and personal with marine life in: John Kelly, Ph.D. Tarsila Seara, Ph.D. and guidance. University of California, Davis University of Rhode Island .. Connecticut’s Long Island Sound and its coastal regions — an area that is a marine The members of our faculty are regionally, nationally, and internationally Amy Carlile, Ph.D. biologist’s paradise University of Washington recognized for expertise in their fields and have been published in some .. The Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point, with which UNH has an associa- of the most highly acclaimed publications related to their specialty. Practitioners in Residence: tion. This preserve is one of our field stations and encompasses a 600-acre salt marsh and Active in externally funded research, they are pleased to offer students large beachfront, both located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River Gail Hartnett, Ph.D. opportunities to participate with them on projects. Yale University .. UNH’s own marsh — the Banca Marsh — in Branford, Connecticut, where students study Noteworthy: Karin Jakubowski, M.M.A. coastal marsh dynamics and eco-communities .. Dr. Carmela Cuomo, nationally and internationally recognized University of Rhode Island .. The Gerace Tropical Research Station on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas, where for her work in aquaculture, environmental pollution, and mod- “I am specifically interested in how humans use and interact with students can take our tropical marine biology course — with UNH faculty ern and ancient hypoxic environments, serves on several federal marine and coastal environments and the management actions .. The Sound School in New Haven, with which UNH is also associated. The school’s and state scientific advisory committees, including the EPA and to mitigate harmful interactions. My most recent project has acquaculture facilities are available to our students for projects, courses, and internships NOAA and is the former Science Director for the Atlantic States analyzed challenges and opportunities associated with marine Marine Fisheries Commission. tourism. I have documented the degree to which snorkelers and .. The Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture School, another first-class facility available .. Dr. Amy Carlile, recognized for her work in algal biogeography, divers engage in behavior that could be damaging to coral reefs to our students for projects, courses, and internships has described a new family of green algae, the Cloniophoraceae, and have developed a methodology to assess the vulnerability .. The aquariums at Mystic and Norwalk, Connecticut, where many UNH students conduct a new red algal species from Belize, and is working on two new of select reefs to such recreational activities.” — Karin research and engage in internships species from Egypt. Affiliated Faculty: .. Dr. John Kelly, recognized for his work on the migration and .. UNH’s own laboratories, stocked with modern equipment for the study of marine science physiology of marine vertebrates, has worked with the Nature Roman Zajac, Ph.D. Paul R. Bartholomew, Ph.D. .. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Milford Labs — a government aquaculture Conservancy and other groups to improve our understanding of University of Connecticut Practitioner in Residence laboratory in which many UNH students and several faculty members conduct research. Atlantic salmon, green sturgeon, and great white sharks. University of British Columbia Courses for the B.S. in Marine Biology include the University core requirements plus the following: B.S. IN MARINE BIOLOGY REQUIRED COURSES MARN 1101 Introduction to Marine Plus 3 of the following Biology Field Techniques restricted electives: MARN 1102 Seminar in Marine Biology MARN 3330 Coastal Resources MARN 2200 Oceanography with Lab & Management MARN 2260 Marine Vertebrate Zoology MARN 3331 Marine Conservation with Lab & Restoration MARN 3300 Marine Ecology with Lab MARN 4410 Aquaculture I — Marine Aquaculture MARN 3310 Marine Botany with Lab and Biotechnology MARN 3320 Marine Pollution MARN 4411 Aquaculture II MARN 4501 Marine Biology Senior MARN 4420 Marine Biogeochemistry Thesis I with Lab MARN 4502 Marine Biology Senior MARN 3361 Animal Behavior Thesis II MARN 4310 Algal Research Methods BIOL 2250 Invertebrate Zoology with Lab MARA 3204 Global Change BIOL 2253 Biology I for Science Majors MARN 4400 Tropical Marine Ecology with Lab MARN 4590ST Special Topics in Marine BIOL 2254 Biology II for Science Majors Sciences with Lab CHEM 2221 Instrumental Methods As one of the most complex coastal estuarine systems in the world, Long Island used by marine scientists, but