Program Overview

Oceanography and Ocean Mapping Program

The Oceanography and Ocean Mapping program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of oceanography and ocean mapping. This program is offered in partnership with Pearl River Community College (PRCC).

Program Overview

The program is a 4-year plan that guides students in transferring from PRCC to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). The suggested schedule provides a framework for students to complete their associate degree requirements at PRCC and then transfer to USM to complete their bachelor's degree in Oceanography and Ocean Mapping.

Recommended Courses at PRCC

The following courses are recommended for students to take at PRCC:

• ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 (3-4 credits) - equivalent to USM's ENG 101
• BIO 1134/L (4 credits) - equivalent to USM's BSC 110/L
• CHE 1214/L (4 credits) - equivalent to USM's CHE 106/L
• MAT 1313/MAT 1323 (3 or 6 credits) - equivalent to USM's MAT 101/MAT 103
• Select 1: ART 1113, MUS 1113, SPT 2233 (3 credits) - equivalent to USM's ART 130, MUS 165, THE 100
• ENG 1123 (3 credits) - equivalent to USM's ENG 102
• CHE 1223/L (4 credits) - equivalent to USM's CHE 107/L
• Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143 (3 credits) - equivalent to USM's HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151, PHI 171
• MAT 1613 (3 credits) - equivalent to USM's MAT 167
• MAT 1623 (3 credits) - equivalent to USM's MAT 168
• PHY 2414/L and PHY 2424/L (8 credits) - equivalent to USM's PHY 111/L and PHY 112/L
• Select 2: ECO 1113, PSC 1113, PSY 1513, SOC 2113 (6 credits) - equivalent to USM's ECO 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101
• SPT 1113 (3 credits) - equivalent to USM's CMS 111
• MAT 2113 (3 credits) - equivalent to USM's MAT 326
• Physical Education/Activity Courses (2 credits) - equivalent to USM's General Electives
• General Electives (1-5 credits) - any combination of courses to satisfy PRCC degree requirements

Required Courses at USM

The following courses are required for students to complete their degree in Oceanography and Ocean Mapping at USM:

• MAR 210 (3 credits)
• GHY 104/L (4 credits)
• GHY 217 (3 credits)
• HYD 101 (2 credits)
• MAR 121/L (4 credits)
• MAR 366/L (4 credits) - prerequisite: MAT 168, PHY 112/L
• MAR 261 (3 credits) - prerequisite: CHE 106/L
• MAR 367 (3 credits) - prerequisite: MAT 168, PHY 112/L
• MAR 310 (3 credits) - prerequisite: CHE 107/L (or MAR 301 or COA 305)
• HYD 304 (3 credits) - prerequisite: MAT 326
• HYD 405 (2 credits)
• MAR 413 (3 credits) - prerequisite: MAR 310
• MAR 416 (2 credits)
• Select 1: HYD 411, MAR 411, GHY 411 (3 credits) - prerequisite: MAT 168, PHY 112/L
• HYD 420/L (4 credits) - prerequisite: HYD 304, MAR 366, MAR 367; co-requisite: MAR 416
• HYD 489 (2 credits) - prerequisite: MAR 310, MAR 413
• HYD 421 (4 credits) - prerequisite: MAR 416, HYD 420/L; co-requisite: HYD 422, HYD 497
• HYD 422 (2 credits) - prerequisite: HYD 420/L; co-requisite: HYD 421, HYD 497
• HYD 497 (2 credits) - prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102; co-requisite: HYD 421, HYD 422
• Electives from approved list (9-10 credits)

Degree Requirements

To graduate with a BS in Oceanography and Ocean Mapping, students must complete a total of 124 hours, including:

• 67 hours from PRCC
• 65 hours from USM
• At least 30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above
• Any course not completed at the Community College must be taken at USM
• Earn at least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree at USM