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Hydrography Transfer from MGCCC

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

  • This information provides only a suggested schedule.
  • Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
  • Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
  • Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
  • Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.
MGCCC/USM Marine Science Hydrography
Associate of Science Degree Pathway
Marine Science Hydrography, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
BIO 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
MAT 1313 or MAT 1314 3 MAT 101
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,                       MUS 1113, SPT 2233 3 ART 130,DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
MAT 1323 3 MAT 103
Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613                                                                3 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,  PHI 171, REL 131
MAT 1613 3 MAT 167
GLY 1114/L 4 GLY 101/L
Select 1 course series:                         PHY 2414/L and PHY2514/L                                        or                                                         PHY 2424/L and PHY 2524/L 8 or 10 Select 1 course series:
PHY 111/L and  PHY 112/L              or                                                     PHY 201/L and PHY 202/L
Select 1: ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213,                  ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113,                 SOC 2113 3 ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO, 101, GHY 101, PS 101, SOC 101
MAT 1623 3 MAT 168 
General Electives  3-5 Any combination of courses to satisfy MGCCC degree requirements. 
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 60  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
MAR 210 3  
GHY 104/L 4  
MAT 326 3  
MAR 300/L 5 Pre-Req: MAT 101,
GLY 101, PHY 111/L (or PHY 201/L)
MAR 366/L 4 Pre-Req: MAT 168,
PHY 112/L (or PHY 202/L)
MAR 414  3 Pre-Req: MAT 103
MAR 301/L 5 Pre-Req: CHE 106/L
MAR 367  3 Pre-Req: MAT 168,
PHY 112/L (or PHY 202/L)
MAR 310  3 Pre-Req: CHE 107/L,
BSC 111/L (or MAR 301 or COA 305)
HYD 304 3 Pre-Req: MAT 326
HYD 405  2 Pre-Req: MAR 414
MAR 413  3 Pre-Req: MAR 310 
MAR 416  2  
MAR 417  3 Pre-Req: MAR 210,
MAR 300 (or MAR 301)
HYD 411 OR MAR 411 OR               GHY 411 3 Pre-Req: MAT 168,
PHY 112/L (or PHY 202/L)
HYD 420/L 4 HYD 304, MAR 366,
MAR 367
Co-Req: MAR 416
HYD 489 (1 hour Fall, 1 hour Spring) 1 Pre-Req: MAR 310,
MAR 413
HYD 421  4 Pre-Req: MAR 416, HYD 420, HYD 420L
Co-Req: HYD 422, HYD 497
HYD 422  2 Pre-Req: HYD 420/L
Co-Req: HYD 421,HYD 497
HYD 497 2 Pre-Req: ENG 101, ENG 102
Co-Req: HYD 421, HYD 422
Select 1: MAR, HYD, or OE class  3 Any 300-400 level
Required Hours from USM 65  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
See official university bulletin for further details.
At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM.
MGCCC/USM Coastal Pathways Scholarship Plan
Associate of Arts Degree Pathway
Marine Science Hydrography, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
BIO 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
MAT 1313 or MAT 1314 3 MAT 101
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,                       MUS 1113, SPT 2233 3 ART 130,DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
MAT 1323 3 MAT 103
Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613                                                                3 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,         PHI 171, REL 131
MAT 1613 3 MAT 167
GLY 1114/L 4 GLY 101/L
Select 1 course series:                                   PHY 2414/L and PHY 2514/L                                        or                                                                            PHY 2424/L and PHY 2524/L 8 or 10 Select 1 course series:
PHY 111/L and  PHY 112/L           or                                                   PHY 201/L and PHY 202/L
Select 1: ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213,                  ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113,                 SOC 2113 3 ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO, 101, GHY 101, PS 101, SOC 101
MAT 1623 3 MAT 168 
SPT 1113 3 CMS 111
Select 1: BAD 2533, CSC 1123 3 APT 361, CSC 101
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 61-63  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
MAR 210 3  
GHY 104/L 4  
MAT 326 3  
MAR 300/L 5 Pre-Req: MAT 101, GLY 101, PHY 111/L (or PHY 201/L)
MAR 366/L 4 Pre-Req: MAT 168, PHY 112/L                        (or PHY 202/L)
MAR 414  3 Pre-Req: MAT 103
MAR 301/L 5 Pre-Req: CHE 106/L
MAR 367  3 Pre-Req: MAT 168, PHY 112/L                       (or PHY 202/L)
MAR 310  3 Pre-Req: CHE 107/L, BSC 111/L               (or MAR 301 or COA 305)
HYD 304 3 Pre-Req: MAT 326
HYD 405  2 Pre-Req: MAR 414
MAR 413  3 Pre-Req: MAR 310 
MAR 416  2  
MAR 417  3 Pre-Req: MAR 210, MAR 300                      (or MAR 301)
HYD 411 OR MAR 411 OR               GHY 411 3 Pre-Req: MAT 168, PHY 112/L                   (or PHY 202/L)
HYD 420/L 4 HYD 304, MAR 366, MAR 367
Co-Req: MAR 416
HYD 489 (1 hour Fall, 1 hour Spring) 2 Pre-Req: MAR 310, MAR 413
HYD 421  4 Pre-Req: MAR 416, HYD 420/L
 Co-Req: HYD 422, HYD 497
HYD 422  2 Pre-Req: HYD 420/L
Co-Req: HYD 421, HYD 497
HYD 497 2 Pre-Req: ENG 101, ENG 102
Co-Req: HYD 421, HYD 422
Select 1: MAR, HYD, or OE class  3 Any 300-400 level
Required Hours from USM 66  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
See official university bulletin for further details.
At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM.