Courses

Last updated Spring 2022

Each IMS Professional Science Masters (PSM) student must complete three core courses (9 credits), which includes two (2) out the three (3) core courses in biological, chemical, and physical oceanography. A course in geological oceanography is also considered a core course for the PSM degree only. An additional, third core course in marine policy and/or management areas (including law and economics) is also required.

The IMS course list identifies the core courses and their respective areas. The core courses are intended to provide a common grounding in the biological, chemical, physical, and geological oceanographic areas of marine sciences and technology, as well as the marine policy and/or management disciplines. Courses covering technology and quantitative skills are generally subject to student choice and guidance committee approval, though there may be requirements specific to each option area.

Many core courses and electives are offered via distance learning by faculty at other IMS campuses.  These courses vary by semester and campus. For a current listing, see https://www.umassd.edu/ims/current-students/course-listings/umass-amherst-courses/.