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Exploring Zoology: Careers, Research, and Animal Studies

In this module, students will select lab partners for Q1 and discuss the significance of animal research. Emphasis will be placed on the broad field of zoology, encompassing various disciplines such as entomology, herpetology, and ethology. Participants will engage in an interactive session where they explore potential careers in zoology, from marine biologist to veterinarian, and learn about educational pathways. Additionally, students will prepare a short presentation on a career of interest, encouraging collaboration and deepening their understanding of animal sciences.

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Exploring Zoology: Careers, Research, and Animal Studies

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  1. 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

  2. Question? • Why do we study animals? • 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

  3. Introduction to Zoology Careers

  4. What is Zoology • Zoology – the study of animals. • Kingdom Animalia– animals are multicellular, eukaryotic, lack cell walls and are heterotrophs.

  5. 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

  6. 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!

  7. What does a zoologist do? Marine Biologist Biochemist/Lab Technician Wildlife Researcher Reproductive Biologist Animal Rehabilitation Fisheries Biologist

  8. Anything else? Animal Trainer Veterinarian Even a TEACHER! Geneticist

  9. 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

  10. 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/ • Environmental Career Jobs, http://www.ecojobs.com/ • The Oceanography Society, http://www.tos.org/

  11. 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.

  12. 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 Parks Zoology Careers, O. U. Raptor Rehabilitation Project, College of Veterinary Science, University of Missouri-Columbia Natural History Museums and Collections Database

  13. 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)

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