Biology - Branches of Biology
Biology
Branches of Biology
Branch
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Study
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Aerobiology
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the study of airborne organic particles.
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Agriculture
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the study of producing crops from the land, with an emphasis on practical applications.
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Anatomy
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the study of form and function, in plants, animals, and other organisms, or specifically in humans.
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Arachnology
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the study of arachnids(Air-breathing arthropods).
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Astrobiology
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the study of evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe—also known as exobiology, exo-palaeontology and bio astronomy..
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Biochemistry
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the study of the chemical reactions required for life to exist and function, usually a focus on the cellular level.
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Bioengineering
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the study of biology through the means of engineering with an emphasis on applied knowledge and especially related to biotechnology.
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Biogeography
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the study of the distribution of species spatially and temporally.
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Bioinformatics
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the use of information technology for the study, collection, and storage of genomic and other biological data.
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Biomathematics
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the quantitative or mathematical study of biological processes, with an emphasis on modelling.
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Biomechanics
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often considered a branch of medicine, the study of the mechanics of living beings, with an emphasis on applied use through prosthetics or orthotics..
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Biomedical research
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the study of the human body in health and disease.
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Biophysics
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the study of biological processes through physics, by applying the theories and methods traditionally used in the physical sciences.
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Biotechnology
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a new and sometimes controversial branch of biology that studies the manipulation of living matter, including genetic modification and synthetic biology.
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Botany
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the study of plants.
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Building biology
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the study of the indoor living environment.
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Cell biology
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the study of the cell as a complete unit, and the molecular and chemical interactions that occur within a living cell.
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Conservation biology
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the study of the preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife
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Cryobiology
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the study of the effects of lower than normally preferred temperatures on living beings.
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Developmental biology
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the study of the processes through which an organism forms, from zygote to full structure.
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Ecology
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the study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with the non-living elements of their environment.
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Embryology
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the study of the development of embryo (from fecundation to birth).
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Entomology
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the study of insects.
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Environmental biology
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the study of the natural world, as a whole or in a particular area, especially as affected by human activity
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Epidemiology
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a major component of public health research, studying factors affecting the health of populations.
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Ethology
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the study of animal behaviour.
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Evolutionary biology
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the study of the origin and descent of species over time.
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Genetics
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the study of genes and heredity.
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Herpetology
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the study of reptiles and amphibians.
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Histology
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the study of cells and tissues, a microscopic branch of anatomy.
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Ichthyology
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the study of fish..
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Integrative biology
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the study of whole organisms.
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Limnology
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the study of inland waters.
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Marine biology
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the study of ocean ecosystems, plants, animals, and other living beings.
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Medicine
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the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of healthcare practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness.
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Microbiology
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the study of microscopic organisms (microorganisms) and their interactions with other living things.
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Molecular biology
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the study of biology and biological functions at the molecular level, some cross over with biochemistry.
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Mycology
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the study of fungi
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Neurobiology
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the study of the nervous system, including anatomy, physiology and pathology.
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Oceanography
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the study of the ocean, including ocean life, environment, geography, weather, and other aspects influencing the ocean.
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Oncology
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the study of cancerprocesses, including virus or mutation, Oncogenesis, angiogenesisand tissues re-mouldings..
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Ornithology
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study of birds
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Palaeontology
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the study of fossils and sometimes geographic evidence of prehistoric life.
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Parasitology
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the study of parasites and parasitism.
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Pathology
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the study of diseases, and the causes, processes, nature, and development of disease.
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Pharmacology
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the study and practical application of preparation, use, and effects of drugs and synthetic medicines.
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Physiology
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the study of the functioning of living organisms and the organs and parts of living organisms.
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Phytopathology
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the study of plant diseases (also called Plant Pathology).
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Population biology
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the study of groups of conspecific organisms, including.
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Population ecology
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the study of how population dynamics and extinction.
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Population genetics
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the study of changes in gene frequencies in populations of organisms.
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Psycho biology
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the study of the biological bases of psychology.
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Socio biology
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the study of the biological bases of sociology.
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Structural biology
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a branch of molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysicsconcerned with the molecular structure of biological macromolecules.
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Virology
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the study of viruses and some other virus-like agents.
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Zoology
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the study of animals, including classification, physiology, development, and behaviour..
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