Introduction to Zoology Zoology Carver Senior High School

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

Zoology Disciplines Comparative Anatomy – the study of structures and functions of various animal groups. Comparative Anatomy – the study of structures and functions of various animal groups. Taxonomy – the science of finding, describing, and classifying animals. Taxonomy – the science of finding, describing, and classifying animals. Entomology – the study of insects. Entomology – the study of insects. Ichthyology – the study of fish Ichthyology – the study of fish Herpetology – the study of reptiles and amphibians. Herpetology – the study of reptiles and amphibians. Ethology – the study of animal behavior. Ethology – the study of animal behavior. Malacology – the study of molluscs. Malacology – the study of molluscs. Myrmecology – the study of ants. Myrmecology – the study of ants. Helminthology – the study of worms Helminthology – the study of worms

Why is zoology so broad of a science? There are 1.5 million+ animals (estimates as high as 3 million undescribed). There are 1.5 million+ animals (estimates as high as 3 million undescribed). Classified into 35 current Phylums Classified into 35 current Phylums35 current Phylums35 current Phylums Phylum Arthropoda = 1.2 million+ named species. Phylum Arthropoda = 1.2 million+ named species. Mammals represent only about 5, 000 named species! Mammals represent only about 5, 000 named species!

What does a zoologist do? Biochemist/Lab Technician Wildlife Researcher Marine Biologist Animal RehabilitationFisheries Biologist Reproductive Biologist

Anything else? Veterinarian Animal Trainer Geneticist That’s Me! 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?St. Louis Zoo – So You Want to Be a Zookeeper? Youth Volunteers and College Internships at Henry Doorly Zoo – Omaha, NE Youth Volunteers and College Internships at Henry Doorly Zoo – Omaha, NE

Other Zoo-Related Resources The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, Association of Zoological Horticulture, The Oceanography Society, Environmental Career Jobs,

What kind of education do I need? 2- year programs in Veterinary Tech. Program (Maple Woods) 2- year programs in Veterinary Tech. Program (Maple Woods)Maple WoodsMaple 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. or B.A. in Biology with an emphasis in specific discipline (anatomy, organismal biology, marine biology, zoology, etc.)B.S. or B.A. in Biology organismal biologymarine biologyB.S. or B.A. in Biology organismal biologymarine biology 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 Animal Sciences (animal management, equine or dairy science, animal reproduction, etc.)Animal Sciences Animal Sciences 4-year program, earning a B.S. in Wildlife Biology (conservation, ecology, and management) 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 ) 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 )O.U.O. S.U., N.W.M.S.MSUO.U.O. S.U., N.W.M.S.MSU Masters or Ph.D are usually required for management or professional research positions in zoology. 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. DegreeDirectory.org – general information about education, salary, etc. in zoology. DegreeDirectory.org MyPursuit.com – a tentative list of some schools and their degree programs. MyPursuit.com – a tentative list of some schools and their degree programs. MyPursuit.com Career planning for Zoological Parks Raptor Rehabilitation Project, College of Veterinary Science, University of Missouri- Columbia Natural History Museums and Collections Database Zoology Careers, O. U.