Marine Biology
Overview
Do you have a fascination with the sea? Are you concerned with ocean acidification, endangered sea mammals, and other marine conservation issues? Can you imagine immersing yourself in research that will help us understand climate change, invasive species, overfishing, biomedical potentials and alternative energy sources yet to be discovered? The field of marine biology can take students in many different directions.
KPC does not offer a degree in marine biology, but students are able to complete all of the general education requirements and a number of program-specific courses to be prepared to transfer into a four-year program at another UA campus or another university. Be sure to work closely with an advisor to help you identify the right program to transfer into and to be certain you identify as many program specific courses and general requirements while studying at KPC.
KPC's Kachemak Bay Campus also offers the popular Semester by the Bay program that brings students from around the country to the campus for the opportunity for academic hands-on learning experiences studying biological sciences with easy access to the cold-water marine habitats of Kachemak Bay. A selection of upper-division biology courses is offered along with others with an Alaskan theme. The semester has been designed to meet the needs of students majoring in the natural sciences in a creative and adventurous way
Degrees/Certificates
UAS BS Marine Biology
Degree Information UAS BS Marine Biology: Degree InformationKPC does not offer a degree in marine biology, but students are able to complete all of the general education requirements and a number of program specific courses to be prepared to transfer into the UAS BA program. Be sure to work closely with an advisor to help identify the right program to transfer into and to be certain you identify as many program specific courses and general requirements while studying at KPC.
OEC Conservation Ecology (Semester By The Bay)
Degree Information OEC Conservation Ecology (Semester By The Bay): Degree InformationBased at KPC's Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska, this program will prepare students to quickly enter the local workforce as technicians, conservation biologists, and ecologists. Classes will include the real-world application of conservation research through internships and experiential learning.
Explore potential career paths with an OEC in Conservation Ecology.
OEC Marine Mammal Biology (Semester By The Bay)
Degree Information OEC Marine Mammal Biology (Semester By The Bay): Degree InformationBased at KPC's Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska this program will prepare students to enter the local workforce as technicians, biologists, and marine mammal observers (for fisheries, oil/gas exploration, etc.), critical roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems and meeting the needs of coastal communities.
Explore potential career paths with an OEC in Marine Mammal Biology.
Faculty
Professor of Biology
ddtobin@alaska.edu
(907) 235-1607
Bayview Hall (KBBH) 120
Web Page
Academic Advisors
Soldotna and Greater Peninsula
Director of Academic Advising
eaknight@alaska.edu
(907) 262-0373
UAA - Kenai Peninsula Campus
Enid S. McLane Building (EMB) 275
Homer and Surrounding Area
Student Services Manager and Senior Academic Advisor
nejohnson2@alaska.edu
(907) 235-1655
UAA - Kenai Peninsula Campus
Pioneer Hall (KBPH) 110