Areas of Science
Earth SciencesThe 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 |
ChemistryThe science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter,
especially of atomic and molecular systems |
PhysicsThe 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 TechnologyThe 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 SciencesAnatomy - 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 SciencesThe practice and understanding of agriculture. Some examples and their
definitions include: Forestry - the science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests |
Social SciencesUse 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
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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