BSCS Biology: A Molecular Approach

Careers in Biology

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Prologue: Biology and the Molecular Perspective

Science Reporter
This is a biography of Mike Dunne, a science reporter for the Baton Rouge Advocate. Read his credentials to find out what it takes to become a science reporter.
( http://enviro.lsu.edu/cooperative/Mike%20Dunne.doc )
Naturalist/Ranger
Is a naturalist different than a ranger? Read the information on this page to learn what a naturalist does and what a ranger does. What are an interpreter's primary duties?
( http://ag.ohio-state.edu/~envjobs/job9.htm )
What is a park interpreter?
This site explains what a park interpreter does. Read the "Interpretive Program Information". How does this program meet the expectations set up by the park's definition of an interpreter?
( http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Education/INTERPRT/weldon.htm )
Chapter 1: The Chemistry of Life

National Pest Control Association
This is the Web page of a professional organzation of pest control workers. What are the main purposes of the National Pest Control Association?
( http://66.54.140.243/ )
Pest Control Workers
If you are interested in being a pest control worker, this site will provide much of what you need to know to get started. Learn about the nature of the work, working conditions, training and qualifications needed, and job outlook and earnings potential.
( http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos254.htm )
Chapter 5: Cell Respiration: Releasing Chemical Energy

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The ASBMB is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization for professional biochemists. After visiting this page, write a journal article pretending you are a biochemist, explaining how you use the site in your profession.
( http://www.asbmb.org/ )
Careers in Biochemistry
Visit this site to learn about preparing for a career in biochemistry. Click on the link "Preparing for a Career in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology."
( http://www.faseb.org/careers/pubs/unlock.htm )
Chapter 7: Transport Systems

Nursing Facts
This page is maintained by the American Nurses Association. Read through the summary to learn about the responsibilities of a nurse. Use the information from this site to prepare a brochure to attract people into the nursing career field.
( http://www.nursingworld.org/readroom/fsdemogr.htm )
American Association for the History of Nursing
The nursing profession has been around for a long time. Choose a month from the list to review nursing milestones throughout history. Use the information to create a timeline of nursing.
( http://www.aahn.org/calendar/index.html )
Chapter 10: Animal Growth and Development

Aquatic Science Career Information
This site has a good description and explanation of careers in marine science. Find out what classes to take and how to prepare yourself for a career in the marine sciences.
( http://aslo.org/students/career.html )
Oceanographers at Work
This site maintained by Texas A&M describes the various fields of study within the oceanography realm. What are some of the things that biological oceanographers study? What types of places offer careers in oceanography?
( http://www-ocean.tamu.edu/Quarterdeck/1998/3/ogc.html )
Prenatal Health
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about nurse midwives. Scroll down the page to find out how a midwife is different from a doctor.
( http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/322.html )
American College of Nurse-Midwife
This Web site was developed by a professional organization for midwives. Check the employment opportunities section and find out where there are job openings near your area.
( http://www.acnm.org/ )
Chapter 11: Plant Growth and Development

Sports Turf Association
Visit this site to find out about turf management of sporting facilities. Go to the "Resources" pull-down menu and select one of the options. What does IPM mean? Follow the "external links" option to view more turf management sites.
( http://www.sportsturfassociation.com/pages/about.html )
PGMS
The Professional Grounds Management Society supports greens keepers and other ground management professionals. What is their mission statement and core belief?
( http://www.pgms.org/ )
Chapter 13: Patterns of Inheritance

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This is the Web page for the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), representing more than 1,500 genetic counselors. What sort of education is required for you to become a genetic counselor?
( http://www.nsgc.org/ )
Genetic Counselor
Visit this site to more about becoming a genetic counselor. Click on the link "Educational Information." Read a profile about a scientist that works in the genetic field.
( http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/genetic.html )
Genetic Counselor
Visit this sight to learn the kind of problems a genetic counselor may tackle? Why is it important for a genetic counselor to work well with people?
( http://healthcare.monster.com/articles/genetic/ )
Chapter 15: Advances in Molecular Genetics

American Academy of Forensic Sciences
This is a professional organization of forensic scientists. Look through their career brochure. Write a journal entry explaining how the different disciplines of forensic science differ from each other.
( http://www.aafs.org/employ/brochure1.htm )
Science Technicians
This site has information about a variety of technicians. Scroll down to find forensic science technicians. In your science journal, write a brief paragraph describing what a forensic technician does.
( http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm#addinfo )
A Career in Forensic Science
This site has information and lists other sources of information about careers in forensic science. Click on the link "Questioned Document Examination Page of Emily J. Will" to read information about forensic document examiners.
( http://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/research/foscbib.html )
Chapter 18: Diversity and Variation

National Science Teachers Association
For over half a century, the National Science Teachers Association has been supporting science educators. Visit their Web site and check out the "What's Hot" section. Summarize one of the topics in your science journal.
( http://www.nsta.org/ )
Medicinal Leeches
A surgeon at the University of Missouri raises leeches for microsurgery cases. Find out why the leeches can only be used once.
( http://www.muhealth.org/~news/LEECHES.shtml )
Chapter 19: Changes in Species

Science Reporter
This is a biography of Mike Dunne, a science reporter for the Baton Rouge Advocate. Read his credentials to find out what it takes to become a science reporter.
( http://enviro.lsu.edu/cooperative/Mike%20Dunne.doc )
Journalistic Training
What qualities are necessary to have if you want to be a journalist? Read this page to find out what it takes to be considered for a job as a journalist. Why are "people skills" important?
( http://www.nctj.com/journalist.htm )
Chapter 21: Nervous System

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Select one of the articles at this site to find out what the career requirements are. Summarize what the career would involve and include the predicted possibilities in the field that you select. Find out how pharmacist's roles are changing.
( http://healthcare.monster.com/archives/professions/biopharm/ )
Life Enhancing Careers - Why Pharmaceuticals?
This site describes many different options for careers in the pharmaceutical field. Follow the profiles link and select a scientist to read about. Prepare a short report describing the scientist, necessary education to get the job, and rewards of the job.
( http://www.abpi-careers.org.uk/htm/why.htm )
American Pharmaceutical Association
Here is the Web page for the American Pharmaceutical Association. Use the information on this site to write a job description for a pharmacist.
( http://www.aphanet.org/ )
Chapter 23: Immune System

Dairy Farmers of America, inc.
This is the Web site of a dairy farmer-owned company. Their mission is to supply dairy products to domestic and international customers. Visit this site and write a review in your science journal.
( http://www.dfamilk.com/ )
Dairy Farmers of Canada
This site is maintained by an organization representing more than 25,000 dairy farmers in Canada. Visit the News section and create a dairy farmer newsletter in your class.
( http://www.dairyfarmers.org/ )
Managing a Family-Owned Dairy
Visit this site to learn the pros and cons of the family dairy business. What are the key characteristics of a family-owned dairy?
( http://www.afns.ualberta.ca/Hosted/WCDS/Proceedings/2002/Chapter%2027%20Erven.htm )
Chapter 24: Ecosystem Structure and Function-

US Department of Labor
Find out what it takes to be an artist. This site describes the nature of the job and the many possibilities for artists including medical and scientific illustrators.
( http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm )
Photography @ nationalgeographic.com
On the National Geographic Web site, you'll find information about the photography used in the magazine. Write a job description for a National Geographic photographer in your science journal.
( http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/index.html )
Chapter 25: Change in Ecosystems

USDA Forest Service
Visit this site to learn how the Forest Service manages federal forest lands. Click on "employment". Find out about "The Day in the Life" of a forester. Select one of the jobs highlighted to see what a typical day on the job might include.
( http://www.fs.fed.us/ )
The Society of American Foresters
This organization, which has been around since 1900, provides information for professional foresters. Using the career and education information from the SAF, develop a plan on how you can prepare to be a forester.
( http://www.safnet.org/ )
Animal Trainer
Find out what it takes to be an animal trainer by visiting this site. What are some different goals that animal trainers have when training their animals? Follow the link for one of the related careers and write a "help wanted" ad based on the information about that career.
( http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=1451 )
Zoological Park Careers
Sea World and Busch Gardens have some of the best known animal exhibits in the world. Visit this site to learn what kinds of careers are available in "animal support". Choose one of the jobs listed and in your Science Journal, write an advertisement for that position.
( http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/ZooCareers/home.html )
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