About this Program

The minor in Ocean & Earth Sciences is designed for students who wish to supplement their major course of study with coursework in this field. Juniors and seniors with declared majors in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics are eligible to enter the minor program. Students wishing to pursue the minor may elect to emphasize any aspect of geology, or biological, chemical, or physical oceanography.

Program Highlights

  • The minor allows students to supplement their major course of study with coursework in the field of ocean and earth sciences.

AT A GLANCE
College of Sciences
Ocean & Earth Sciences
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Minor
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Ocean & Earth Science at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Ocean & Earth Science should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

  • Students with majors in other disciplines should consult with the OEAS chief departmental advisor before applying to the program since specific course prerequisites for upper division courses in the minor will be strictly enforced.

  • To declare this minor, a student must have already declared a major and have a minimum GPA of 2.00.  Students must declare the Ocean and Earth science minor with the chief departmental advisor (CDA).  To successfully complete the minor, a student must complete 12 credit hours of OEAS coursework at the 300 and/or 400 level. The following courses do not satisfy the minor requirements:  OEAS 302, OEAS 402, and OEAS 426.  Students must receive a C or better in each course taken for the minor including prerequisites, and a minimum of six credit hours must be completed at Old Dominion University.

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Transfer

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Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

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Contact

David Burdige
Professor & Eminent Scholar
757-683-4930

439 OCEANOGRAPHY & PHYSICS BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529

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Undergraduate Admissions

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Norfolk, VA, 23529
757-683-3685 office
757-683-3255 fax
admissions@odu.edu
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International Admissions

2101 Dragas Hall
Norfolk, VA, 23529
757-683-3701 office
757-683-3651 fax
intladm@odu.edu

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