what math classes are required in order to become a zoologist?

Question

if u happen to be a zoologist could u leave ur email

THANX!!

what about zookeepers?

Answer 1

I got my zoology degree at the Califiornia State Polytechnic University at Pomona and had to take College Algebra (general ed) but for my major, I took statistics, biometrics, technical calculus, 3 quarters of physics, 3 quarters of chemistry, 1 quarter of organic chem. All of these involved math skills. Zookeepr would need the same as a zoologist...same degree required to become both. Some zoos pay decently, it varies alot by state and location. Zoos here in California pay quite well.

Answer 2

I am a zookeeper in the summer- finishing up undergrad during the school year, and am going on to exotic veterinary care after college- my email is on my profile page on answers.

What I need for math to be just a zoologist- basic statistics, 1-2 semesters of calc, and you need a lot of science courses (which all use math) such as chemistry, physics, and a lot of biology classes.

The field is highly competitive- you will have a very very hard time finding a job, and you won't get paid much. At the zoo I work at in the summer- the full time zookeepers get about 20-25k a year. It is a private zoo.

Answer 3

What classes are required depends entirely on the
school you attend for advanced training. Generally
speaking programs in zoology require more math
and non-zoological sciences than most people
will ever actually make use of in their work. I am a
retired zoologist and I got along quite well without
calculus and with only a little statistics. What you
actually use depends on the kind of work you are
doing. For a zookeeper much less formal training
is necessary. It's more important to be able to get
along well with the animals than to have a lot of
advanced schooling. As pointed out by others,
however, this job may not pay very well, and more
training will usually result in better pay.

Answer 4

I actually have a bachelor's (BS) in Zoology and am at present getting my phD in Zoology. I took an intro calculus classification and one stats classification as an undergrad. when you consider that being in grad college, i have taken 2 required stats instructions and could take a minimum of two optionally available stats instructions. only a heads up in reality each and every container of zoology makes use of files, so this is going to be more desirable major than your ordinary math/calculus instructions. once you've an interest in turning out to be a zoologist, seem for universities which have departments of zoology or biology or ecology, evolution, and biology or organic aspects or ecology or something of the liking.

Answer 5

Given that a zoologist would need classes in both biology and chemistry, at least 2-3 semesters of calculus.

Answer 6

Hi, I graduated from UC, Santa Barbara with a B.S. in Zoology a few years ago and I took 2 years of calculus (plus 1 year each of physics and chemistry). Usually the requirement for a Zoology degree varies according to your university and department. Expect to take more math depending on the level of degree you want to obtain (e.g. M.S. or Ph.D.).

Answer 7

As other answers above. You will also need statistics.

BTW, depending on the zoo, you could starve to death working as a zookeeper. Cheyenne Mt. Zoo, in Colorado Springs CO, pays minimum wage.

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Answer 8

Minimum math requirements when I was in college to get a BS degree in any of the pure sciences, is 3 semesters of Calculus.