2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Marine Option, Undergraduate Certificate
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The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a unique opportunity for undergraduates with an interest in the ocean. It is open to students in all fields and provides a clearinghouse for marine-oriented experiential education as well as a chance for students with common interests to meet. MOP sponsors a wide variety of marine activities, including field trips, workshops, seminars, symposia, and noncredit courses.
Students interested in MOP or in marine careers and curricula should visit the Marine Option Program offices in Dean Hall, room 105A; tel. (808) 956-8433; email manoamop@hawaii.edu; manoa.hawaii.edu/mop/; Facebook ID: uhm mop
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Requirements
A certificate is awarded to undergraduates who successfully complete at least 12 credit hours of marine-related courses including Marine Option Program Skill Project
In addition, students must complete the MOP Seminar (IS 100 /BIOL 104 ) followed by the MOP skill project. The unique MOP skill project (worth 3 or more credits, e.g. IS 400 /BIOL 400 ) allows students to design and conduct a personal marine or aquatic project related to their educational goals. Past projects have ranged from scientific research to endeavors in the arts. |
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