Marine Sciences
College or University: Rider University
Type of degree: B.S.
Brief overview of program: Rider University is a private, non-sectarian teaching university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate students located on two campuses in Lawrenceville and Princeton, New Jersey. The marine sciences major, one of six offered by the Department of Geological, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (GEMS), is located on the Lawrenceville campus. Students majoring in marine sciences can investigate chemical, biologic, geologic, and physical marine processes and their connection to other earth systems.
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Tuition (2007):In State: 25650, Out of State: 25650
Number of students enrolled in 2007: 30
For the students that enter the workforce, what are the most common occupations that they pursue with this degree or certificate? Private consulting firms, governmental and regulatory agencies, and aquariums
Program of Study:
Description of Facilities: All GEMS programs, including marine sciences, are housed in the Rider University Science and Technology Center, along with all other science departments. GEMS maintains field facilities at the Lighthouse Education Center in Waretown, NJ and also provides field experiences at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Bermuda, and the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences, Honduras.
Program Faculty: Dr. Jonathan Husch, Chair, Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences; Geochemistry
Dr. Reed Schwimmer, Associate Professor; Coastal Processes
Dr. Gabriela Smalley, Assistant Professor; Plankton Ecology
Dr. Hongbing Sun, Associate Professor; Hydrology and Soil Science
Dr. Paul Jivoff, Associate Professor; Marine Biology Student Support: Roguhly 75% of all Rider students receive financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and/or loans
Program Point of Contact: Dr. Jonathan Husch
Email: husch@rider.edu Department: Geological, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (GEMS) Institution address: 2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville,NJ 08648 Phone: 609-896-5092
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