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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

San Francisco State University (SFSU)

  • A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology. Find Colleges Offering Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
      Salary and Wages

      Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 820
      • Average Annual Salary: $143,520
      • Average Hourly Rate: $69.00

      San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,430
      • Average Annual Salary: $166,160
      • Average Hourly Rate: $79.89
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 40,743
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Recognition
    • Job Description
      Teach courses in biological sciences.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Clarity
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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    All Students2
     
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    Female2
     
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    California State University - East Bay
    • 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
      Hayward, CA 94542
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 34
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    California State University - Monterey Bay
    • 100 Campus Ctr
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 7
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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    San Jose State University
    • 1 Washington Sq
      San Jose, CA 95192
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    University of California - Los Angeles
    • 405 Hilgard Ave
      Los Angeles, CA 90095
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 28
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
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    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    University of California - San Diego
    • 9500 Gilman Dr
      La Jolla, CA 92093
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
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    University of California - Santa Barbara
    • Address Not Available
      Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 7
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    University of California - Santa Cruz
    • 1156 High St
      Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 67
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Small City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
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    • 5998 Alcala Park
      San Diego, CA 92110
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
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    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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    • Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
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