Marine Science & Fisheries — study plan

Sultan Qaboos University College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences

Credit hours: 125
Levels: 8
Courses: 42
Degree: bachelor

The Marine Science & Fisheries study plan at Sultan Qaboos University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 125 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB1060	Arabic Language	2
SOCY1005	Contemporary Omani State & People	2
CAMS2003	Introduction to Food and Resource Economics	3
BIOL2101	General Biology I	4
LANC2145	Communication in Agricultural Sciences	3
SQU-UE	University Elective Elective	2

Semester 3 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HIST1010	Oman & Islamic Civilization	2
CHEM2101	General Chemistry I	4
LANC2146	Academic Writing in Science	3
MASF2003	Introduction to Marine Science & Fisheries	3
SQU-UE2	University Elective Elective	2
SQU-UE3	University Elective Elective	2

Semester 4 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CAMS3000	Seminar & Presentation Skills	2
CAMS3001	Biometry & Experimental Design	3
PHYS2101	General Physics I	4
MASF-CE1	College Elective Elective	3
MASF-CE2	College Elective Elective	3

Semester 5 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MASF3020	Oceanography	3
MASF3052	Marine Invertebrate Zoology	3
MASF3060	Integrated Coastal Zone Management	3
MASF3093	Marine Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	3
MASF-ME1	Major Elective Elective	3

Semester 6 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MASF3001	Physical Oceanography	3
MASF3026	Marine Biology	3
MASF3040	Ichthyology	3
MASF3094	Marine Microbiology	3
MASF-ME2	Major Elective Elective	3

Semester 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MASF3062	Aquaculture	3
MASF3090	Fishing Gear & Vessel Technology	3
MASF4042	Fisheries Biology	3
MASF-ME3	Major Elective Elective	3
MASF-ME4	Major Elective Elective	3

Semester 8 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MASF3021	Marine Science Practicum	3
MASF3053	Marine Vertebrate Zoology	3
MASF4043	Fisheries Management I	3
MASF4045	Marine Pollution	3
MASF4060	Oman Fisheries Resources	3

Semester 9 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CAMS4001	Management and Business Skills	3
MASF4020	Marine Ecology	3
MASF4800	Marine Science & Fisheries Internship	3
MASF-ME5	Major Elective Elective	3
MASF-ME6	Major Elective Elective	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Marine Science & Fisheries

How many credit hours is Marine Science & Fisheries at Sultan Qaboos University?

Marine Science & Fisheries at Sultan Qaboos University requires completing 125 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Marine Science & Fisheries at Sultan Qaboos University?

The study plan for Marine Science & Fisheries spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Marine Science & Fisheries award?

Marine Science & Fisheries at Sultan Qaboos University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 125 credit hours.