Life Sciences in the 21st Century:
Lecture 15: 'Wrap Up'

Make sure you're ready for the final exam!

Overall themes which were discussed in this course:

1. Challenges that are ahead of us which have biological solutions
   • History: The beginnings of human technological developments depended upon:
     • Communication
     • Medical
     • Agriculture
2. How you might fit into our future as biologists
   • Basic research
   • Applied research
   • Applied biological sciences
   • Communicator; journalists, teachers, etc.
   • Policy makers
   • Informed citizens regarding biological science (technological) issues
3. How you might go about becoming involved in these activities: a brief review of information covered in this course
   • Dr. Simmons:
     • Career overview and planning advising in biology and related professions.
   • Dr. Wong:
     • History and future of biotechnology
   • Drs. Oderwald and Smith:
     • Land and wildlife resources management
   • Drs. Thye, Conforti and Williams:
     • Human resources:
       • Human health
       • Diet
       • Exercise physiology and physical therapy
   • Drs. James and Lyons:
     • Agriculture and Life Sciences:
       • Economics
       • Changing nature of agriculture
   • Dr. Hackney and Ms Gregg:
     • Applied biology from an industrial (business) perspective
   • Ms. Lyn Gray:
     • International programs for biologists

General Advice:

1. Seek advice from professors, advisors in a field in which you have an interest.
2. Enroll in prerequisite courses needed for a prospective major as soon as possible
3. Consider doing an independent research project during your junior or senior year.
4. Consider international study abroad opportunities

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