This course is about forests, fish and wild animals, and how people take care of them. It's how Pennsylvania's woods and streams are kept healthy.
What you'll learn
Identify wildlife, trees and habitats
Count animals and learn why their numbers go up and down
Learn outdoor skills and safety
Learn the rules that protect land and animals
You'll do: Field work outdoors, labs and projects.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
Wildlife science and management
Forestry
Natural resources conservation
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
Fish and Game WardensFish and Game Wardens use biology in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.Usually needs: bachelor's degree · Jobs 2025–2035: -6% · Median pay: $74,060 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
ForestersForesters use biology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.Usually needs: bachelor's degree · Jobs 2025–2035: +2% · Median pay: $76,400 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
Forest and Conservation WorkersForest and Conservation Workers use biology in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.Usually needs: high school diploma or equivalent · Jobs 2025–2035: -1% · Median pay: $43,680 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
Zoologists and Wildlife BiologistsZoologists and Wildlife Biologists use biology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.Usually needs: bachelor's degree · Jobs 2025–2035: +4% · Median pay: $76,780 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
Physicians, PathologistsPhysicians, Pathologists use biology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.Usually needs: doctoral or professional degree · Jobs 2025–2035: +5% · Median pay: $312,400 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook