Ecology

=What is ecology?= Ecology is the scientific study about how organisms interact with each other, and with the physical and chemical changes of the environment. The main focus of ecology is to study the "natural world" from many different views and multiple techniques. The understanding of ecology also makes large contributions to our understanding of [|evolution.] Evolutionary changes are the results of ecological interactions. These interactions affect population, community, [|biome], and [|biosphere] levels. ** Subcategories ** Ecology has 37 [|subcategories] in total. Below is a list of ten types of ecology. This list also gives a basic understanding of what each are. =What kind of schooling is required for this career?= =What classes should you take in high school and college if interested in this career?= Biology, chemistry and physics are the most important classes to take in high school. Biology electives such as genetics, anatomy/physiology, cell biology, etc. If you own your own business, business classes are also important. Other classes that are recommended are zoology, ecology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, cell biology, marine biology, physics, and animal science. AP Biology is highly recommended to increase the chances of success in ecology. =What Schools offer Ecology programs?= There are over 400 schools offer ecology programs. Below is a list of 15 examples. To see more, click on the link below. [] =History of Ecology= Charles Darwin's [|theory of evolution] led to the development of ecology. [|Ernst Haeckel] came up with the first definition for ecology. The definition was: "The body of knowledge concerning the economy of nature-the total relations of animals to both its inorganic and organic environment". For 20 years, no one paid attention to ecology. In Germany in 1885, Hans Reiter published the first book on ecology. In 1895, the first book on plant ecology was written by [|Johannes Eugenius Warming.] This was the beginning of people showing interest in ecology. =New and current news concerning ecology= Scientific design of GM farm-scale evaluations made public! The 40th anniversary issue of the [|British Ecology Society's Journal of Applied Ecology] this month leads with two major papers describing the background, methodology and experimental design of the farm-scale evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. In laying out the design and methods of data collection for the tests, these two papers not only made it easier to create fuller publication of the results later this year, but also opened up the design for close examinations by other ecological scientists. The Journal of Applied Ecology is one of the world's most well known publications of its type and the papers by [|Les Firbank] (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology) and [|Joe Perry] (Rothamsted Research) and colleagues, and competed for space through the Journal's normal process of demanding selection and peer-review. British Ecological Society (BES) =The typical salary for an ecologist= $29,920 || **Average Salary:** $47,600 || **Maximum Salary:** $78,200 || =Why is ecology so great?= Ecology is very important to all species including us. All living organisms depend on the earth for everything; water, food, and shelter. Ecology is always changing. Since humans, animals, and plants are always interacting with each other, they are all constantly changing parts of the environment, making ecology more and more detailed everyday. Ecologists study the relationships of living things to their environment and with each other, and examine the effects of population size, rainfall, temperature, forest fires, and major construction projects. Interested in maintaining issues, Ecologists try to solve the impact that many human activities have on the environment and ecosystem. Ecologists try and promote sustainability ideas, getting more people to understand that we must help the future environment and ecosystem. If we decrease the supply of all of our natural resources, the resources will not be located as easily. Ecology is important to us financially, and also for our survival. =Sources:= [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [|http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=418http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_ecology_important_to_us]
 * Aquatic Ecology- the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of life found in fresh and salt and the interactions between organisms and this environment
 * Fire Ecology- the study of how organisms adapt to wildfires
 * Ecotoxicology- the scientific study of how chemicals that are released into the open air affect organisms
 * Marine Ecology- the study of marine-life habitat, populations, and how they interact with other organisms and their environment.
 * Microbial Ecology- the scientific study of how microorganisms interact with each other and their environment
 * Molecular Ecology- the combined theories of ecology and evolution
 * Restoration Ecology- the study of reparing a damaged or destroyed ecosystem with human help
 * Soil Ecology- the study of the interactions of soil organisms
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Wildlife Ecology- the scientific study of the interaction of wild organisms with their own species and other species
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The study of ecosystems- the study of a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting as a group
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Forestry
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Range Management
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Wildlife Biology
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Biological Control
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Natural Resource Management
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Economic Entomology
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Biology of Captive Animals
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Agriculture
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Environmental Education
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Botany/Horticulture
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Dartmouth College
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">University of North Texas
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">University of Maine
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Emory University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Stony Brook University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Colorado State University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Florida Institute of Technology
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Florida State University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Idaho State University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Old Dominion University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Purdue University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">San Diego State University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Indiana State University
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">University of Michigan
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">University of California
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