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Introduction to Biology. Introduction to Biology. What is Biology?. Introduction to Biology . What is Biology? Bio – Greek bios meaning “ life ” Logy – Greek logos meaning “ study ”. Introduction to Biology . What is Biology?
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Introduction to Biology What is Biology?
Introduction to Biology • What is Biology? • Bio – Greek bios meaning “life” • Logy – Greek logos meaning “study”
Introduction to Biology • What is Biology? • Study of the origins and history of life and once-living things • Study of the structures of living things • Study of how living things interact with one another • Study of how living things function
Introduction to Biology What do Biologist do?
Introduction to Biology • What Do Biologist Do? • Study the diversity of life • Research diseases • Develop technologies • Improve agriculture • Preserve the environment
Introduction to Biology • Careers in biology • Anthropologist • Astrobiologist • Microbiologist • Genetic Counselor • Paleontologist • Forensic Scientist • Botanist • Plant Pathologist • Medical Scientist • Medical Doctor
Introduction to Biology • Careers in biology • Herpetologist • Animal Behaviorist • Ecologist • Environmental Scientist • Entomologist • Parasitologist • Mammalogist • Marine Biologist • Fisheries Biologist • Wildlife Biologist
There are more than 200 possible jobs For a complete list of possible jobs check out: http://facweb.furman.edu/~jsnyder/careers/careerlist.html