Chapter 1 Zoology: Its Place in Science

Chapter 1 Zoology: Its Place in Science

Science and Technology and Zoology

New Scientist. Science and technology news is the focus of this web site. Internet Magazine called this the best web site in 1995. A must-see site for amateur and professional scientists.

The Tree of Life. This site explores the phylogenetic relationships between great numbers of organisms and is continually updated.

National Biological Information Infrastructure. This is a gateway site to biological information from a myriad of sources, both governmental and private. Links abound.

Wandtafeln (Wall Charts) of Rudolph Leuckart. This site includes images of these remarkable charts that are a unique teaching aid in the study of zoology. Classic old-fashioned art.

Evolution and Geological Time

Geological Time. This web site presents an excellent description of the geological time scale and the events that highlight major geological time periods.

Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. Check this out! The whole book! The Talk.Origins Archive: The Origin of Species, 1st Edition by Charles Darwin.

Evolution Web Sites. A list of about 15 web site links.

World Resources Institute, WRI Websites. This links you to organizations that are working on the study of biodiversity.

Ecology, Biodiversity, and the Environment

Biodiversity and Biological Collections Web Server. This great site with lots of connections provides information on biodiversity studies from around the world.

Biodiversity. A fact sheet on biodiversity from the Ecological Society of America, with links to more information.

Virtual Library of Biodiversity, Ecology and the Environment. A clickable index, with lists of many endangered species, state issues, and legislation related to endangered species.

National Wildlife and International Wildlife Magazine Articles. Text of current and past articles from both magazines.

Population Ecology. This site provides on-line data, information on lecture courses, and the names of organizations, people, and journals involved in population ecology.

Electronic Zoo. Information on animals, and much, much more.

Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Bytes. Links to information on various species of animals, primarily vertebrates that are aquatic.

Careers in Biology and Zoology

Careers for Biology Majors. At least 200 links to web sites can be found through this site which is updated frequently. An alphabetical listing of occupations in biology allows the user to see web sites under many of the listings that include detailed descriptions of careers.

Institute of Biology– Career Information. This site contains information on careers in biology and zoology:

Careers in Medicine. Thinking of a career in health care? This terrific site is a must-see for anyone considering medicine. Much thought-provoking information, links, and lists of organizations with more information.

The Medical Education Page. Since many students taking this course are intending to pursue a degree in medical sciences, this page has much useful information.

Beyond Bio 101: The Transformation of Undergraduate Biology Education. This on-line publication from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute describes the Biology degree, the pathway to a graduate degree in Biological Sciences, careers in teaching biology, and the pre-med pathway.

Miscellaneous

Writing Lab Reports and Scientific Papers. This site has much information that should be useful to you for your written projects.

Researchpaper.com. A writing center, ideas for online research and much more!

Metric Conversion Calculator. This makes it easy!

Scientific Investigations. From Western Michigan University. Description of the components of a scientific experiment and analysis.

PAE Glossary. A useful glossary for this course.

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