2. Biological scientists Study living organisms and their relationship to the
environment
Zoology specializes in one area of biology (study of animals)
Identified by animal group they study like birds, mammals, reptiles or fish
Conduct studies In laboratories ( most involving animals)
Study wild life origin, behavior, disease, and life processes
Experiment with animals in a controlled or natural environment
Can dissect dead animals to better understand their structure
Spend time in offices writing up results
Field studies involving strenuous physical activity and primitive living
conditions
Typically work regular hours (40hr week is common)
3. Most need a PhD in biology (other positions are open to those who have a
masters or bachelors degree
Courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, computer classes
Should be able to work independently or as a team
Be able to communicate in writing or orally
Working in the field requires physical heath
5-6 years of college study or 2 years for a masters and a lower form of the
job like management, product development, a teacher
4. Median annual wage were $55,290 in 2008
Middle 50% earned $43,060-$70,500
Lowest 10% earned less than $33,550
Highest 10% earned more than $90,850
5. Employment is expected to increase much faster than average (still
competition for basic research positions
grow 21% over 2008-18
More scientists are needed for environmental research, diseases
cures
Zoology will still be demanded but limited for the field is too small
Most field research is given to people with a ph.d
Less likely to lose your job during job recessions
