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Iowa Central offers a wide range of courses in the biological sciences to start you on your way to the fascinating world of science. The sciences can be divided into fields such as anatomy and physiology, biology, botany, zoology, and ecology.

Areas of Specialization

There are seven broad areas of biology:

• Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering
  The study and manipulation of genetic materials and living organisms.
• Botany
  The study of plants and their effect on the environment.
• Conservation
  The preservation, conservation and enhancement of our natural surroundings.
• Genetics/Molecular & Cell Biology
  The broad study of heredity; the blueprint that determines what we are and how we function.
• Immunology
  The study of how the body is able to protect itself against foreign substances.
• Marine Biology
  The study of plants and animals which live in a water environment.
• Microbiology/Virology
  The study of microscopic organisms and their effects on other life forms.

Biological Careers

• Aquatic Ecologist
• Biochemist
  
• Biologist
  
• Botanist
• Crop Production Specialist
• Ecologist
• Energy Conservation Technician
• Fish & Game Warden
  
• Forest Ranger
  
• Horticulturist
  
• Landscape Consultant
  
• Laboratory Technician
  
• Oceanographer
  
• Parks & Recreation Specialist
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Research Assistant
  
• Soil Conservationist
  
• Solid Waste Manager
  
• X-Ray Technician
• Zoologist

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