Careers in Evolutionary Biology (Coursework Sample)
The study of evolution requires the work of scientists from across many different fields. In this assignment, you will analyze three different fields that contribute to our understanding of evolution.
Instructions
Your task is to select three different fields to research. Provide your analysis of each by answering the following questions:
What does this type of scientist do?
Who might a typical employer of this type of scientist be?
What is this scientist's average annual salary?
How many years of schooling / what degrees does this scientist need?
Also comment briefly on the lifestyle of this type of scientist: Do they need to travel? Do they need to be in remote locations? Do they need to be in cities?
Your analysis should be presented in an easy-to-read format, such as a table or graphic organizer.
Fields of Science
The following is a list of fields of science you may select for this assignment:
paleontologist
geologist
ornithologist
bioinformatician
ecologist
biostatistician
herpetologist
ichthyologist
marine biologist
physical anthropologist
primatologist
paleopathologist
ethnobotanist
ethologist
biostatistician
bioinformatician
genomicist
embryologist
Assessment Details
Your submission should include the following:
Your completed table or graphic organizer.
A complete reference list of all resources used in APA style.
Careers in Evolutionary Biology
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date
Careers in Evolutionary Biology
Field
What the scientist does
Typical employer
salary
Schooling years/degrees
lifestyle
Paleontologist
A paleontologist is a person who is interested in gathering information on the history of the organic life of the world and also studies the fossils of plants, bacteria, animals and other single-celled living things (Jackson & Mcclenachan 2017)
Majority of paleontologist are employed at universities and museums. Others may work at state governments or private industry.
Paleontologist usually earns an average of 90000 us dollars per year
For one to be a paleontologist he or she requires a four-year bachelor’s degree in a related science subject such as zoology, biology or geology
Paleontologist spends their time travelling to various fields where they collect the fossils for their study. Fieldwork can be in a remote or a local quarry.
Ecologist
An ecologist is a scientist who studies the interrelationship between various living organisms and their environments.
An ecologist is employed in colleges and
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