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RESOURCES
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PLANT
BIOLOGY
Anatomy - Microscopic
plant structure
Biochemistry - Chemistry
of living matter.
Biophysics - Application
of physics to plant life processes.
Cytology - Structure,
function, and life history of plant cells.
Ecology - Relationship
between plants and the world in which they live.
Genetics - Plant
heredity and variation.
Molecular Biology -
Structure and function of biological molecules.
Morphology -
Macroscopic plant forms, evolution, and development.
Paleobotany - Biology and
evolution of fossil plants.
Physiology - Functions
and vital processes of plants.
Systematics/Taxonomy - Evolutionary
history and relationships among plants.
Systems Ecology - Using
mathematical models to demonstrate ecological concepts.
Taxonomy -
Identification, naming, and classification of plants.
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- Research Organizations
- Colleges & Universities
- Museums
- Botanical gardens and arboretums
- U.S.
Department of Agriculture branches including Medical Plant Resources
Laboratory, Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, National Arboretum, U.S. Forest Service.
- Federal
Agencies including Departments of Interior and State, U.S. Public
Health Service, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the
Smithsonian Institution, and Environmental Protection Agency
- State Agencies
- Ecological Consulting Companies
- Industries including petrochemical,
chemical, lumber, and paper.
- Companies including pharmaceutical, food,
seed and nursery, fruit growers, biological supply houses, and
biotechnology firms.
- Environmental and biotechnical regulatory
agencies.
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- Obtain Ph.D. for teaching and advanced
research positions.
- Conduct undergraduate research project.
- Learn high-technology techniques.
- Learn federal and state government job
application process.
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APPLIED
PLANT SCIENCE
Agronomy - Crop and soil sciences.
Biotechnology - Using biological organisms to make
useful products.
Breeding - Development of better types of plants.
Economic Botany - Study and development of
commercial plant products.
Food Science and Technology - Development of food
from plant products.
Forestry - Forest management and timber production.
Horticulture - The production of ornamental plants
and fruit and vegetable crops. Also includes landscape design.
Natural Resource Management - Responsible
management and use of our natural resources.
Plant Pathology - Plant diseases - study,
management, and control.
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- Colleges & Universities
- Research Organizations
- Agriculture industry including: lumber and paper, seed and nursery,
fruit and vegetable growers, fermentation, food industry, and biological
supply houses.
- Biotechnology
Firms
- Federal
Government
- State and Local Governement
- Environmental and biotechnical regulatory agencies.
- Ecological Consulting Firms
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- Take courses in or double major in areas
of interest.
- Learn foreign language for international
work.
- Obtain Ph.D. for teaching, advanced
research positions, and administration.
- Learn federal, state and local
government job application process.
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RESEARCH
Biotechnology
Genetics
Cell Membrane
Other Disciplines
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- Pursue graduate degrees for advanced positions.
- Develop excellent research and high-technology skills.
- Do a student research project.
- Gain related work experience.
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| ORGANISMAL
SPECIALTIES
Bryology - The study of mosses and other plants.
Lichenology - The study of lichens.
Marine Botany - The study of ocean plants and algea.
Mychology - The biology of fungi.
Pteridology - The study of ferns and similar plants.
Phycology - The study of algae.
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- Colleges & Universities
- Research Organizations
- Federal and state governement laboratories including Agriculture,
Health, etc.
- Pharmaceutical companies.
- Food and beverage industries including brewing and fermentation.
- Hospitals
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- Learn high-tech techniques.
- Become familiar with laboratory procedures and equipment.
- Obtain a graduate degree in area of interest.
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EDUCATION
Teaching
Research
Consulting
Administration |
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- Need a masters degree as a minimum in most areas.
- Obtain Ph.D. for positions in college teaching, research and advanced
administration.
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WRITING
Teaching
Research & Development
Exploration
Consulting
Administration
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- Publishing companies including newspapers, magazines, books, and
textbooks.
- Professional associations.
- Scientific and educational software companies.
- Non-profit organizations.
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- Take courses in technical writing.
- Develop computer skills.
- Obtain master's degree in scientific journalism.
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LAW
Agricultural
Environmental
Biotechnological
Forensics |
- Legal firms with enviornmental focus.
- Government
agencies and regulatory agencies.
- Biotechnical regulatory firms or agencies.
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- Obtain law degree or other specialized training.
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MARKETING
AND ADMINISTRATION
Sales
Marketing
Administration
Management |
- Pharmaceutical
- Seed companies
- Biotechnology Firms
- Scientific Publishers
- Biological supply organizations.
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- Complete minor in business.
- Hold leadership positions in campus organizations.
- Join student American Marketing Association.
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ILLUSTRATION
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- Scientific Publishers
- Colleges & Universities
- Educational and scientific software companies.
- Non-profit Organizations
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- Take double major or minor in illustration.
- Become competent in computer-aided design.
- Seek related work experience, internship or co-op position.
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COMPUTER
PROGRAMMING
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- Scientific and Educational Software Companies
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- Take double major or minor in computer programming.
- Seek related work experience, internship, or co-op position.
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