(TWU) Zoology, Animal Biology Degree, Program Information at Texas Woman's University

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla. Find Colleges Offering Zoology, Animal Biology Degree.

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Natural Sciences Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Salary and Wages
Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Annual Salary: $118,050
- Average Hourly Rate: $56.76
Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 150
- Average Annual Salary: $112,740
- Average Hourly Rate: $54.20
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 40,743
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
- Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Biologists
Job Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Job Description
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management, including the collection and analysis of biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 20,091
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 21,830
- Percent Job Growth: 8.66%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Near Vision
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in biological sciences.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity