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Opportunities in Biological Science Careers VGM Opportunities Series
author
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Winter, Charles A.; Belikoff, Kathleen.
publisher
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NTC Contemporary
isbn10 | asin
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084422300X
print isbn13
:
9780844223001
ebook isbn13
:
9780071393911
language
:
English
subject
Biology--Vocational guidance.
publication date
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1998
lcc
:
QH314.W525 1998eb
ddc
:
570/.23
subject
:
Biology--Vocational guidance.
Page i
VGM Opportunities Series
Opportunities In Biological Science Careers
Charles A. Winter
Revised by Kathleen M. Belikoff
Foreword by Charles M. Chambers, Ph.D. Former Executive Director American Institute of Biological Sciences
VGM Career Horizons NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group
Page ii
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Winter, Charles A., 1902 Opportunities in biological science careers / Charles A. Winter; foreword by Charles M. Chambers. Rev. / by Kathleen Belikoff. p. cm. (VGM opportunities series) ISBN 0-8442-2300-X (cloth). ISBN 0-8442-2301-8 (pbk.) 1. BiologyVocational guidance. I. Belikoff, Kathleen. II. Title. III. Series. QH314.W525 1998 570'.23dc21 9744573 CIP
Cover Photo Credits:
Top left, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; top right, Pedro Ramirez, Jr./U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; bottom left and right, John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Published by VGM Career Horizons An imprint of NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company 4255 West Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood (Chicago), Illinois 606461975 U.S.A. Copyright 1998 by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company. Printed in the United States of America International Standard Book Number: 0-8442-2300-X (cloth) 0-8442-2301-8 (paper)
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Dedication
To Greta
Page v
Contents
About the Authors
vii
Foreword
ix
Preface
xi
1. Why Become a Biologist?
1
Understanding the ''science" of biology. A niche for every interest. The continuing evolution of the biological sciences. Opportunities for everyone. The employment outlook for biologists. The tangible and intangible rewards.
2. Is a Career in Biology for You?
16
Profile of a successful biologist. The biologist's conscience: grappling with the bioethics of scientific research.
3. Where Would You Work and What Would You Do?
25
Educational institutions. Governmental agencies. Industry. Self-employment opportunities. Independent research laboratories. Botanical gardens and arboretums. Zoos and aquariums. Museums of natural history. The Peace Corps.
4. The Many Varieties of Biological Careers
45
Biotechnology. Genetics. Biomedical engineering. Microbiology Mycology. Systematic biology. Entomology. Marine (oceanography) and aquatic biology. Some specialties in plant science. Plant physiology. Plant pathology. Ecology and wildlife biology.
The agricultural sciences. Forestry. Laboratory assistants, technicians, and technologists. Writing in the biological sciences.
7. Preparing for Your Career in the Biological Sciences
113
Trying a career in biology on for size. The virtual biologist: surfing the NET. Navigating your educational road map. High school subjects. College requirements. Graduate study. Meeting educational costs.
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