Norfolk,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The chemical oceanography specialization within the Ocean & Earth Sciences B.S. program prepares students for careers or advanced studies in chemical oceanography. This discipline examines the distribution and interactions of chemical elements in marine environments and sediments, investigating their relationships with physical, chemical, biological, and geological factors. Chemistry minors are highly recommended for students in this concentration, achievable through upper-level chemistry courses at the 300 and 400 levels.