Areas of Science

Earth Sciences

The study of the planet Earth.Crystallography - the science of crystal structure and phenomena 
 Geography - the study of the earth and its features 
 Geology - the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the       earth 
 Hydrology - the study of the properties and effects of water on earth 
 Meteorology - the study of weather and atmospheric conditions 
 Mineralogy - the study of minerals, including their distribution, identification, and 
properties 
 Oceanography - the exploration and study of the ocean 
 Paleontology - the study of prehistoric life through fossils 
 Petrology - the study of the origin, composition, structure, and alteration of rocks 
 Seismology - the study of earthquakes 
 Volcanology - the study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena

Biology 

The science of life and living organisms. 
Some examples and their definitions include: 
 Botany - the study of plants 
 Ecology - the study of organisms and their environment 
 Entomology - the scientific study of insects 
 Ichthyology - the study of fish 
 Zoology - the study of the structure, physiology, development, and      classification of animals 

Chemistry 

The science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, 
especially of atomic and molecular systems

Physics

The science of matter and energy and interactions between the two. Some examples and 
their definitions include: 
 Acoustics - the study of sound 
 Aeronautics - aircraft design, construction, and navigation 
 Astronomy - the study of outer space 
 Mechanics - design, construction, and use of machinery or mechanical structures 
 Optics - the study of light and vision 
 Robotics - the science of technology in the design, fabrication, and application of robots

Engineering and Technology

The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop. 
Some examples and their definitions include: 
 Mechanical Engineering - applies the principles of physics and material science 
 Electrical Engineering - generally deals with the study and application of electricity, 
electronics, and electromagnetism 

Medical and Health Sciences

Anatomy - the study of organisms and their parts 
 Cardiology - the medical study of the heart 
 Genetics - the study of heredity and inherited traits 
 Immunology - the study of the immune system of the body 
 Medicine - the science of diagnosing and treating disease and damage to the body 
 Nutrition - the study of food and nourishment 

Agricultural Sciences

The practice and understanding of agriculture. Some examples and their 
definitions include: 
 Forestry - the science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests 

Social Sciences

Use the scientific method to study human behavior and society.  Some examples and  their definitions include: 
 Psychology - the study of the mental process and behavior 

Humanities

Disciplines that study the human condition. Some examples and their definitions 
include: 
 Anthropology - the study of the origin, behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural 
development of humans 
 Archaeology - the study of past human lives by examining remaining material evidence 
 Cartography - the art or technique of making maps or charts 
 Gelotology - the study of laughter 
 Linguistics - the study of language and phonetics 

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