Lab Partner Selection• Please select a lab partner for Q1

– (you will have a new partner for each quarter)

• Select where you would like to sit• Sign the seating chart in the correct

spot• Seating chart will be used for

attendance• I reserve the right to change partners

and seats if I deem necessary

Question?

1.Why do we study animals? 2.What are some Pros & Cons of

animal research?

•With your partner discuss and answer the above questions, write your answers on a piece of paper

Introduction to Zoology Careers

What is Zoology• Zoology – the

study of animals.

• Kingdom Animalia – animals are multicellular, eukaryotic, lack cell walls and are heterotrophs.

Zoology Disciplines• Comparative Anatomy – the study of structures

and functions of various animal groups.• Taxonomy – the science of finding, describing,

and classifying animals.• Entomology – the study of insects.• Ichthyology – the study of fish• Herpetology – the study of reptiles and

amphibians.• Ethology – the study of animal behavior.• Malacology – the study of molluscs.• Myrmecology – the study of ants.• Helminthology – the study of worms• Ornithology – the study of birds

Why is zoology so broad of a science?

• There are 1.5 million+ animals (estimates as high as 3 million undescribed).

• Classified into 35 current Phylums• Phylum Arthropoda = 1.2 million+

named species.• Mammals represent only about 5,

000 named species!

What does a zoologist do?

Biochemist/Lab Technician Wildlife

Researcher

Marine Biologist

Animal Rehabilitation Fisheries Biologist

Reproductive Biologist

Anything else?

Veterinarian

Animal Trainer

Geneticist

Even a TEACHER!

Could I work in a zoo?• Research the Internet, explore opportunities, talk with academic advisors (counselors, teachers, colleges).

• Volunteer at zoos as docents, job shadowship programs, internships.

St. Louis Zoo

• St. Louis Zoo – So You Want to Be a Zookeeper?

• Youth Volunteers and College Internships at Henry

Doorly Zoo – Omaha, NE

Other Zoo-Related Resources• The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, http://www.aza.org/

• The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, http://www.waza.org/

• The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, http://www.aazv.org/

• Association of Zoological Horticulture, http://www.azh.org/

• The Oceanography Society, http://www.tos.org/

• Environmental Career Jobs, http://www.ecojobs.com/

What kind of education do I need?• 2- year programs in Veterinary Tech. Program (

Maple Woods)• 4-year program, earning a B.S. or B.A. in Biology with

an emphasis in specific discipline (anatomy, organismal biology, marine biology, zoology, etc.)

• 4-year program, earning a B.S. in Animal Sciences (animal management, equine or dairy science, animal reproduction, etc.)

• 4-year program, earning a B.S. in Wildlife Biology (conservation, ecology, and management)

• Some schools offer B.S. in Zoology (O.U., O. S.U., N.W.M.S.), while others only offer a concentration in the zoology area (MSU )

• Masters or Ph.D are usually required for management or professional research positions in zoology.

Other Zoology Career Resources• DegreeDirectory.org – general

information about education, salary, etc. in zoology.

• MyPursuit.com – a tentative list of some schools and their degree programs. Career planning for Zoological Pa

rks

Raptor Rehabilitation Project, College of Veterinary Science, University of Missouri-Columbia

Natural History Museums and Collections Database

Zoology Careers, O. U.

Zoology Career Presentation• You will be researching one career

possibility you find interesting and doing a short presentation to the class. (3-5 min)

• Presentations can be in poster, PowerPoint or video format

• One career per lab team• Sign up sheet will be available upon

approval (first come first serve – Topic Due by Friday)