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FOR THE

ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE, ATMOSPHERIC,

AND EARTH SCIENCE

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANNING YOUR COURSE SELECTIONS

Please use this page as a guide to assist you as you select and register for your first semester courses. Before being assigned a Rosenstiel primary academic advisor you should be working with your transitional advisor. The contact information for your transitional advisor can be found through your admissions portal. A few days before Orientation, you will be assigned a Rosenstiel primary academic advisor. During orientation, you will have an appointment with a Rosenstiel primary academic advisor. Your appointment time for advising will be given to you at Orientation.

NOTE: During the summer months Rosenstiel faculty advisors are diligently working on their research, collecting, and publishing data from their field work. Should you have any questions after reading this page you may reach out to your transitional advisor or marsci@miami.edu, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Marsci is the office email which is monitored by the Rosenstiel administrative advising team during our pre-orientation period.

For the purpose of our online pre-selection process, we are concentrating only on the required core courses needed to graduate. After Orientation, you will meet with your primary academic advisor to discuss how this first semester fits into your overall curriculum requirements. A typical full-time academic schedule for a new Rosenstiel first-year student will include 4-5 courses with 1 to 2 labs (15-17 credits).

Course descriptions can be found through Canelink. CaneLink is the University of Miami's online portal for students and faculty. You will use your existing CaneID and password to log on. Please use the guide provided on Admission's  New Student Registration webpage to search for courses.

*Transfer Students* – Please make sure to visit our Transfer Students webpage for instructions on planning your course selections.

AP/IB/CLEP Exams, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Courses, Summer Scholars
  • To have AP and IB (HL) scores evaluatedfor UM credit, you must request that your scores be sent directly to the UM Office of Admission from the College Board or from your regional IB office --- a notation on the high school transcript is not sufficient. To have CLEP scores evaluated for UM credit you must submit an Official Test Result Report to the UM Office of Admission. The University of Miami’s School code is 5815.
  • Dual Enrollment/Transfer credits: If you took a course for college credit, you must submit official transcripts to the UM Office of Admission from the issuing College or University. A listing on the high school transcript is not sufficient to award college credit. A minimum grade of "C" is required for consideration of credit in all dual enrollment and transfer courses. Please note: All grades earned in these courses are part of your permanent record. If you plan on using a transferred science or math course as an equivalent to a course required for your major, please complete the MATES form. For assistance please contact your transitional advisor.
  • If you are taking any Dual Enrollment/College-Level Course, you MUSTsave your syllabus for the course to start the Equivalency process.
    • If you see “100T” on CaneLink next to one of your transfer courses, you will need to go through the Equivalency Process in order to receive credit.
  • Miami Academic Transfer Evaluation System (MATES):
    • You must complete the course evaluation through the MATES form
    • You will need to have a copy of the syllabus for each course given a 100T.
      • The math and biology departmentswill also need an official link to the course description from the institution’s webpage.
    • Once you have the form, syllabus, and potentially a course description, you can then submit your documents through the Miami Academic Transfer Evaluation System
  • You may check the AP/IB (HL) credit information to determine the exam scores necessary for the awarding of University of Miami credit for specific courses.
Summer Scholars: Students who have taken part in the Summer Scholars MSC107 and MSC115 track will be waived out of MSC112 and should not enroll in MSC112. We would ask that you identify yourself during the enrollment process to ensure this information is recorded within your student file.

Official test scores and/or transcripts for credits earned from any college/university should be sent to:
University of Miami
Office of Admission
P.O. Box 249117
Coral Gables, FL 33124-9117

Cognates

The University General Education requirements will be completed using cognates. A cognate is a group of at least three courses for at least nine credits, related in a topical, thematic, interdisciplinary, sequential, or other fashion, so that completion of a cognate provides coherent depth of knowledge.

You will need to complete one cognate in each of the three Areas of Knowledge: Arts and Humanities, People and Society (Social Sciences), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). All undergraduate students in the Rosenstiel School will be required to complete the Arts and Humanities and People and Society cognates but will fulfill their STEM cognate requirement through their major requirements. Students in Marine Affairs will fulfill their People and Society cognate requirement through their minor. To find out more information about cognates click here.

Individualized Cognates – UM students can fulfill the Areas of Knowledge general education requirement by creating an individualized cognate. Only courses (UM as well as transfer courses) with an Area of Knowledge course attribute in CaneLink can be used in an individualized cognate. To read more about the specifics for individualized cognates and current approved courses, click here. Please make sure that you look at any AP, Dual Enrollment, or Transfer Course equivalents that you receive as they can potentially create and complete your cognate requirements.

Required Courses for Majors

The following sections outline the recommended courses for first-year students enrolling in each major. Students beginning with transfer credit should contact the main office at marsci@miami.edu. The English and Mathematics requirements for all majors are described at the bottom of this page.

 

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  • Geological Sciences (B.A./B.S.)

    • Introductory Geology: GSC 110 or GSC 111.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • Take an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate. See cognates.
    • B.S. students consider taking Principles of Chemistry with lab: CHM 121 and 113 if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Affairs

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • An introductory science course, either BIL 150 or CHM 110 depending on your Mathematics placement.
    • Consider taking both CHM 110 and BIL 150 or take an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106. See cognates.
    • ECO 211, or an additional course of your choice. We suggest you begin with the introductory course in your chosen minor*, or a course towards an Arts and Humanities cognate. See cognates
      Approved minors (with introductory courses) are: Anthropology (one of APY 201, 202, 203, or 204), Economics (ECO 211), Ecosystem Science and Policy (ECS 111 or 113), Geography and Regional Studies (any 100- or 200-level GEG course), Latin American Studies (LAS 101), International Studies (either INS 101 or 102), or Political Science (one of POL 201, 202, or 203). For minors in Business, Education, or Communication, please contact the Rosenstiel Undergraduate office at marsci@miami.edu.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Biology & Ecology

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • General Biology I Lecture and Lab: BIL 150 and 151. Students with Biology AP scores of 5 (IB HL score of 7), should take BIL 255.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test); take a more advanced math course such as MSC 204 (Environmental Statistics), GSC 111 (Earth Systems), or a class toward a cognate.
    • Consider taking an elective towards an Arts & Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Science/Biology

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), take GSC 110, GSC 111 or speak with an advisor.
    • An introductory science course with lab either BIL 150 and 151 or CHM 121 and 113. Students with Biology AP scores of 5 (IB HL score 7), should take CHM 121 and 113, Bil 250, or BIL 255. See under Marine Science/Chemistry for Chemistry AP/IB score information.
    • Consider taking both CHM 121/113 and BIL 150/151 or take an elective towards a cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Science/Chemistry

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), take GSC 110 or GSC 111, MSC 203 or MSC 204.
    • Principles of Chemistry with Lab: CHM 121 and CHM 113. Students with Chemistry AP scores of 5 (IB HL score of 7), should take CHM 221 and CHM 205.
    • Consider taking CHM 121/113 and BIL 150/151 or take an elective towards a cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Science/Computer Science

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are strongly advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), take CSC 120. Students with Computing Science A (AP scores of 4 or 5) or IB-HL (score of 6 or 7) should take CSC 220 instead.
    • An introductory science course with a lab: either BIL 150 and BIL 151 or CHM 121 and CHM 113.
    • Consider taking both CHM 121/ 113 and BIL 150/ 151 or take an elective towards a cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Science/Geological Sciences

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are strongly advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
    • Introductory Geology: GSC 110 or GSC 111.
    • Consider taking both Principles of Chemistry with lab CHM 121/113 and Mathematics or take an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Science/Mathematics

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are strongly advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), take MTH210, MTH 311, or MSC 203.
    • An introductory science course with a lab: either BIL 150/151 or CHM 112/113.
    • Conser taking Statistics (MTH 224) or take an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Science/Microbiology and Immunology

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
    • Introductory Biology Lecture with Lab: BIL 150/151. Students with Biology AP scores of 5 (IB HL score of 7), should take Principles of Chemistry with lab CHM 121/113. Students also with Chemistry AP scores of 5 (IB HL score of 5), should take GSC 110 or GSC 111 or CHM 221 and CHM 205.
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), take MSC 203, MSC 204, GSC 110 or GSC 111.
    • Consider taking an elective towards a cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Marine Science/Physics

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are strongly advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
    • If you place out of Calculus I (with an AP score of 4 on Calculus BC, or a 5 on Calculus AB, or an IB/HL score of a 5 or 6) take PHY221 or MSC 203. If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), take MTH 210 or MTH 311.
    • An introductory science course with a lab: either BIL 150 and BIL 151 or CHM 121 and CHM 113.
    • Students who are placed into MTH O99 or MTH 101 are not recommended to enroll in CHM 121 and shall consider taking CHM 110.
    • Consider taking an elective towards a cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Meteorology

    • Atmospheric Science: ATM 103 (Survey of Modern Meteorology).
    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), we recommend that you still consider enrolling in Calculus II, (MTH162 or MTH172). You can also consider taking Linear Algebra (MTH 210). If you have this option please email the Meteorology advisor Dr. Lisa Murphy-Goes and she will contact you to discuss.
    • Consider taking an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Meteorology/Broadcast Journalism

    • Atmospheric Science: ATM 103 (Survey of Modern Meteorology).
    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Communications School: JMM 108 (Writing in the Digital Age) and JMM 102 (Introduction to Electronic Media) or COM 250.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), we recommend that you still consider enrolling in Calculus II, (MTH162 or MTH172). You can also consider taking Linear Algebra, MTH 210. If you have this option please email the Meteorology advisor Dr. Lisa Murphy-Goes and she will contact you to discuss.
    • Consider taking an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Meteorology/Marine Science

    • Survey of Modern Meteorology: ATM 103.
    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), we recommend that you still consider enrolling in Calculus II, (MTH 162 or MTH 172). You can also consider taking Linear Algebra, MTH 210. If you have this option please email the Meteorology advisor Dr. Lisa Murphy-Goes and she will contact you to discuss.
    • Consider taking either CHM 121/113, BIL 150/151, or take an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

  • Meteorology/Mathematics

    • Atmospheric Science: ATM 103 (Survey of Modern Meteorology).
    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), we recommend that you still consider enrolling in Calculus II, (MTH162 or MTH172). You can also consider taking Linear Algebra, MTH 210. If you have this option please email the Meteorology advisor Dr. Lisa Murphy-Goes and she will contact you to discuss.
    • Consider taking an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107. See cognates.

    See Bulletin for

  • Oceanography

    • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
    • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below).
    • If you place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB score of 7 on the HL test), take MSC 204 or MTH 224.
    • Introductory Biology Lecture and Lab: BIL 150 and BIL 151.
    • Consider taking a cognate if you have received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106 or 107.

    See Bulletin for
    » course description

Written Communication Skills

Students must take two Written Communication Skills courses, WRS 105 and either ENG/WRS 106 or 107. All incoming students must take WRS 105 unless it is waived or you earned AP/IB credit. If you have a minimum SAT Writing score of 700 or a minimum ACT English score of 32, WRS 105 is waived; take ENG/WRS 106 or 107 instead. There are three sections of WRS 107 designated for our program (C9, D9, and R). All other sections are reserved, and enrollment will be blocked. WRS 107 is a specialized version of WRS 106 focusing on the sciences. Students with an AP score of 5 on the English Language exam (IB score of 6 in HL English A1) receive credit for WRS 105 and 106.

Foote Fellow students are waived from completing the cognate requirements. They MUST take WRS105 and WRS106/107 unless their SAT/ACT scores waive them from WRS105. If you are a Foote Fellow that is Test-Optional, you must take WRS105. No student can be waived from taking both WRS105 and WRS106/107. They may complete the requirement of WRS105 and WRS106/107 with proper advanced tests such as AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, or Transfer Credit.

Mathematics

  • If you are a Test-Optional or International Student, you MUST take the ALEKS Placement Assessment (proctored)unless you have AP, IB, or are transferring college-level credit.
  • Take the ALEKS Assessment as early as possible. This will ensure that you are enrolled in a math course for the fall.  Classes will begin to fill up early.
    • It is highly recommended that you take the practice test, which is currently open.
    • The proctored sessions will begin on Monday, May 15th.
    • You will need to make an appointment for a proctored ALEKS session in Navigate.
  • If you place into MTHO99 or MTH101after your first proctored ALEKS attempt, you MUST follow the steps below:

1.

After completing the first attempt, you must complete the ALEKS Prep and Learning Modules.

2.

Once you have finished this, you must then sign up for additional modules created by the math department and complete those as recommended.  Stay tuned to your UM email for more information on the Math Department Modules and how to sign up.

3.

After completing the modules, you will then take the ALEKS for a second time in hopes that you are able to place higher.

4.

If you place into MTHO99 or MTH101 for the fall semester after your second ALEKS attempt, you will need to take additional summer courses or heavier credit loads to graduate within 4 years. Take advantage of all ALEKS attempts and try to score higher.


  • If you are a non-Test Optional student and are not satisfied with your placement based on your SAT/ACT scores, you may opt to take the proctored ALEKS Assessment to attempt a higher placement. (Click here for placement based on SAT/ACT scores).
  • Please click here for more details about ALEKS, to schedule an assessment, and to understand how you will be placed.

All Students – Bachelor of Science majors will be required to complete one year of calculus (Calc I and II) while Bachelor of Arts majors are required to take one math course (MTH 108 or above). In addition, all undergraduate students must take one course in either statistics or computer science. For specific statistics and computer science requirements review each major.

Approved Statistics and Computer Science Courses for All Tracks

Course Code

Title

MSC 204

Environmental Statistics

MSC 203

Foundations of Computational Marine Science

MTH 224

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

CSC 120

Computer Programming I

 

Approved Math Courses for Bachelor of Arts:

Course Code

Title

MTH 101

Algebra for College Students

MTH 107

Precalculus I

MTH 108

Pre-calculus II

MTH 113

Finite Mathematics

MTH 130

Introductory Calculus

MTH 140

Calculus I with Foundations A

MTH 161

Calculus I

MTH 162 or MTH 172

Calculus II

 

Approved Math Courses for Bachelor of Science:

Course Code

Title

 

 

MTH 101

Algebra for College Students

 

MTH 107

Precalculus I

MTH 108

Pre-calculus II

MTH 140

Calculus I with Foundations A

MTH 161

Calculus I

MTH 162 or MTH 172

Calculus II

CONGRATULATIONS! Please contact your transitional advisor or our office by email at marsci@miami.edu or by phone at (305)284-2180 should you need assistance. Before Orientation, you will be assigned a Rosenstiel primary academic advisor and assigned an appointment.

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