MARINE BIOLOGY AT TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

A Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a marine emphasis is now available from Tarleton State University. The marine biology program is offered in cooperation with Texas A&M University at Galveston. All basic coursework is taken on the Tarleton campus with summer coursework and research projects available from Galveston.

THE CURRICULUM

In addition to the general university requirements for graduation, students take courses in general biology, microbiology, heredity, invertebrate zoology, ecology, introduction to marine biology, marine ecology, biostatistics, physical geology, oceanography, physics and chemistry through organic. Science electives at the Tarleton campus may be selected from a variety of related fields including: paleontology, limnology, parasitology, Ichthyology, physiology, and environmental science. It is recommended that at least 6 hours of advanced biology electives be marine courses taken at Texas A&M University at Galveston or another marine science laboratory. These courses will normally be taken during the summer between the junior and senior years. Qualified students may also take graduate coursework in marine science at Galveston prior to their admission to A&M's graduate marine biology program.

FINANCIAL AID

A number of grants, work programs, loans and scholarships are offered through the University. Dick Smith Scholarships are available for incoming freshmen, transfers, and returning students who are enrolled in the College of Science and Technology. Applications and additional information can be obtained on-line from the Scholarship Office. The Presidential Honors Program offers exceptional opportunities for outstanding students and includes a four-year scholarship. Contact Dr. Craig Clifford or call (254) 968-9029 about the Presidential Honors Program.

Full-time and part-time teaching assistantships are available for qualified graduate students in the MS and Master of Science Teaching program. Research assistantships may also be available depending on the student's specialization and types of externally funded research.

THE UNIVERSITY & FACILITIES

Tarleton State University is part of the Texas A&M University System and is located on a 125-acre campus in Stephenville, 65 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Stephenville is a rural community with a population of over 15,000. Tarleton is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Texas. It was founded in 1899 on the present main campus site as a privately endowed school known as John Tarleton College. It became part of what is now called the Texas A&M University System in 1917. The name was changed to Tarleton State University in 1973.

ADMISSION TO TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

For information and applications for admission to the University go to the Admissions web site. You can apply on-line, or print an application and mail it to Undergraduate Admissions, Box T-0030, Stephenville, Texas 76402.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

Students desiring further information regarding the marine biology curriculum may write to:

Dr. Donald E. Keith
Department of Biological Sciences
Box T-0100 Tarleton State University
Tarleton Station
Stephenville, Texas 76402

keith@vms.tarleton.edu

This page is currently under construction by Donald Keith. It was last updated on June 7, 2008