Spring Registration

Welcome to the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science! Please use this page as a guide to assist you as you select and register for your first semester courses.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANNING YOUR COURSE SELECTIONS

For the purpose of our online pre-selection process, we are concentrating only on the required core courses needed to graduate. Your transitional advisor will assist you with pre-registration steps that will prepare you to register. During New and Transfer Student Orientation Advising 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 student will include 4-5 courses with 1 to 2 labs (15-17 credits). Please read this page in its entirety to ensure proper enrollment.

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 the New Student Registration webpage to search for courses.

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

AP/IB/CLEP Exams, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Courses, Summer Scholars

• AP/IB (HL) or CLEP exams: If you do not know the results of AP/IB (HL) and CLEP exams at this time, you will need to make a judgment about the potential for receiving credits. Let the transitional advisor know which exams you have or will have taken. Upon receipt of the results, please your transitional advisor via the admission portal or emailing success@miami.edu. You may check the AP/IB (HL)  credit information in order to determine the exam scores necessary for the awarding of University of Miami credit for specific courses.
• To have AP and IB (HL) scores evaluated for 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 course as an equivalent for a requirement of your major, please complete the  Submit the Transfer Course Equivalency Evaluation form along with the course syllabus to the department that the course falls within for approval.
• 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 cognate 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 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.

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 Written Communication Skills and Mathematics requirements for all majors are described below.

• 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 Principles of Chemistry with lab: CHM 121 and 113 if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106/107

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• 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).
  • Introductory Biology: BIL 150 or BIL 160.
  • Consider taking both General Biology (BIL 150) or Evolution and Biodiversity (BIL 160) and Chemical Problem Solving (CHM 110) or take an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106. See cognates.
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 211), The Earth System (GSC110), Earth System History (GSC111), 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.

  * 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- level 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 or Communication, please refer to the bulletin.

   

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• Marine Biology & Ecology

  • Introduction to Marine Science lecture and lab, MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • Evolution and Biodiversity Lecture and Evolution and Biodiversity Lab: BIL 160 and BIL 161.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH O99) or Algebra for College Students (MTH 101) are advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence. If you have credit for Introductory Biology (BIL 150/160), you may take The Earth System (GSC 110) or Earth System History (GSC 111).
  • 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); consider taking an advanced math course such as Foundations of Computational Marine Science (MSC 203), Statistics (MSC 204), or Computer Science (CSC 120), or a class towards a cognate.
  • Consider taking The Earth System (GSC 110), Earth System History (GSC 111), Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIL 255), 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.
  • Students should be enrolled in a minimum of 15 credits.

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• Marine Science/Biology

  • Introduction to Marine Science and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • Evolution and Biodiversity Lecture and Evolution and Biodiversity Lab: BIL 160 and BIL 161.Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH O99) or Algebra for College Students (MTH 101) are advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
  • If you have credit for Introductory Biology (BIL 150/160), you may take Principles of Chemistry Lecture and Lab (CHM 121/CHM 113). 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); consider taking a Statistics (MSC 204) or Computer Science class (CSC 120) if you are enrolled in 12 credits or less.
  • Consider taking both Principles of Chemistry Lecture and Lab (CHM 121/113) and Evolution and Biodiversity Lecture and Evolution and Biodiversity Lab (BIL 160/161) 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.

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• Marine Science/Chemistry

  • Introduction to Marine Science and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • Principles of Chemistry Lecture and Lab: CHM 121 and CHM 113. Students with a Chemistry AP score of 5, or an IB HL score of 7, should take Introduction to Structure and Dynamics and Lab: CHM 221 and 205.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH O99) or Algebra for College Students (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 HL score of 7), take Foundations of Computational Marine Science (MSC 203), Environmental Statistics (MSC 204), Computer Programming I (CSC120), The Earth System (GSC 110) or Earth System History (GSC 111).
  • Consider taking both CHM 121/113 and BIL 160/161 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.

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• Marine Science/Computer Science

  • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • An introductory science course with a lab: either BIL 150 and 151 or CHM 121 and 113.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH O99) or Algebra for College Students (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 Computer Programming I (CSC 120).
  • Students with Computing Science A (AP scores of 4 or 5) or IB-HL (score of 6 or 7) should take Computer Programing II (CSC 220) instead.
  • Consider taking both Principles of Chemistry and Lab (CHM 121/113) and Evolution of Biodiversity and Lab (BIL 160/161) 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.

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• Marine Science/Geological Sciences

  • Introduction to Marine Science and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • Introductory Geology: GSC 110 or GSC 111.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH O99) or Algebra for College Students (MTH 101) are advised to consider additional coursework in the summer and/or fall to advance in their math sequence.
  • Students who place out of Calculus (with an AP score of 5 on Calculus BC, or an IB HL score of 7), should take Foundations of Computational Marine Science (MSC 203), Environmental Statistics (MSC 204), Introduction to Probability and Statistics (MTH 224) or Computer Programming I (CSC 120).
  • Consider taking Principles of Chemistry with lab CHM121/113 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.

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• Marine Science/Microbiology and Immunology

  • Introduction to Marine Science and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • Evolutionary Biology Lecture with Lab (BIL 160 and BIL 161). Students with Biology AP scores of 5 (IB HL score of 7), should take Principles of Chemistry with lab (CHM 121 and CHM 113). Students also with Chemistry AP scores of 5 (IB HL score of 5), should take The Earth Systems (GSC 110) or Earth System History (GSC 111) or Introduction to Structure and Dynamics and lab (CHM 221 and CHM 205).
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH O99) or Algebra for College Students (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 HL score of 7), take Foundations of Computational Marine Science (MSC 203), Environmental Statistics (MSC 204), Computer Programming I (CSC 120), The Earth Systems (GSC 110) or Earth System History (GSC 111).
  • Consider taking an elective towards a cognate if you place out of WRS 105 and 106/107. See cognates.

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• Marine Science/With a Second Science Major

  • Introduction to Marine Science and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • An introductory science course with a lab: either BIL 160 and 161 or CHM 121 and 113. Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) are not recommended to enroll in CHM 121 and should instead take the biology option.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH O99) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) 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 HL score of 7), take The Earth Systems (GSC110), Earth System History (GSC111), Principles of Chemistry and lab (CHM 121/CHM113), or a course towards your second major.
  • Introductory Geology: GSC 110 or GSC 111.
  • Consider taking an elective towards a cognate if you place out of WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106/107. See cognates.

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• Marine Science/Physics

  • Introduction to Marine Science and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • An introductory science course with a lab: either BIL 160 and 161 or CHM 121 and 113. Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) are not recommended to enroll in Principles of Chemistry (CHM 121) and should instead take the biology option.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students are 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 University Physics I (PHY221) or Foundations of Computational Marine Science (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 Introduction to Linear Algebra (MTH 210) or Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (MTH 311).
  • Consider enrolling in an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you place out of WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106/107.See cognates.

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• Meteorology

  • Introduction to Weather and Climate: ATM 102.
  • Weather Forecasting: ATM 243.
  • Atmospheric Chemistry: ATM 265.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) 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), 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/WRS106/107. See cognates.

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• Meteorology/Broadcast Journalism

  • Introduction to Weather and Climate: ATM 102.
  • Weather Forecasting: ATM 243.
  • Atmospheric Chemistry: ATM 265.
  • Communications School: Writing in the Digital Age (JMM 108), Introduction to Electronic Media (JMM 102) or Freedom of Expression & Ethics (COM 250).
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) 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), 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 106/107. See cognates.

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• Meteorology/Marine Science

  • Introduction to Weather and Climate: ATM 102.
  • Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112.
  • Weather Forecasting: ATM 243.
  • Principles of Chemistry Lecture and Lab: CHM 121 and CHM 113.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) 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), 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 106/107. See cognates.

  
  

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• Meteorology/Mathematics

  • Introduction to Weather and Climate: ATM 102.
  • Weather Forecasting: ATM 243.
  • Atmospheric Chemistry: ATM 265.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) 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), 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 they will contact you to discuss.
  • Consider taking an elective towards an Arts and Humanities cognate if you received credit for WRS 105 and 106/107. See cognates.

  
  
  

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• Oceanography

  • Introduction to Marine Science and Lab: MSC 111 and MSC 112
  • An introductory science course with lab either: BIL 160 and 161 or CHM 121 and 113. Students with Biology AP scores of 5 (IB HL score of 7), should take CHM 121 and 113. Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) are not recommended to enroll in CHM 121 and should instead take the biology option.
  • Enroll in Written Communication Skills and Mathematics courses as described in their respective sections (See Below). Students who are placed into Intermediate Algebra (MTH 099) or Algebra for College Students (MTH101) 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 MTH 210 or MTH 211 or MTH 311.
  • Consider taking either MSC203 or MSC204 if you received credit for WRS 105 and ENG/WRS 106/107. Alternatively, BIL 160/161 and CHM 121 / 113 can be taken as a replacement.

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Written Communication Skills

Students must take two Written Communication Skills courses. Students fulfill this requirement by satisfactorily completing WRS 105 together with ENG 106, WRS 106, WRS 107, or the equivalent. 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 WRS 106 or WRS 107 instead. There are selective sections of WRS 107 designated for our program. All other sections are reserved for Engineering (Typically those that include the number 7 or 8). WRS 107 is a specialized version of ENG/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.

Mathematics

• If you were admitted with an SAT/ACT test, your score may be used for math placement.
  • Option: If a higher-level math placement is desired, you can opt to take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment for consideration.
• If you have an approved AP Calculus score of 3 or 4, your result may be used for math placement.
  • Option: If a higher-level math placement is desired, you can opt to take the ALEKS Math Placement.
• If you were admitted without an SAT/ACT test or if you attended high school outside of the United States, you must complete the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment to determine the appropriate math course for you.

Please click here details about ALEKS to schedule an assessment and to understand how you will be placed.

For those students who are bringing in math credit please click here for further information.

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

Approved Math Courses for Bachelor of Arts:

Approved Math Courses for Bachelor of Science:

CONGRATULATIONS!  Please contact us by email marsci@miami.edu or phone (305) 284-2180 should you need assistance. Before Orientation, you will be assigned a primary academic advisor.