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Apduhan BSE-General Science II
Branch Origin
Aerobiology from Greek ἀήρ, aēr, "air";
βίος, bios, "life"; and
-λογία, -logia)
Agriculture Latin agricultūra, from
ager, "a field",[9] and
cultūra,
Anatomy Greek ἀνατομία anatomia,
from ἀνατέμνειν ana:
separate, apart from, and
temnein, to cut up, cut open
Astrobiology Greek ἄστρον, astron,
"constellation, star"; βίος,
bios, "life"; and -λογία,
-logia, study.
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biomathematics or
Mathematical Biology
Biomechanics Ancient Greek: βίος "life"
and μηχανική "mechanics"
Biomedical research
Biophysics
Definition
the study of airborne
organic particles
the study of producing
crops from the land, with an
emphasis on practical
applications
the study of form and
function, in plants, animals,
and other organisms, or
specifically in humans
the study of evolution,
distribution, and future of
life in the universe
the study of the chemical
reactions required for life to
exist and function, usually a
focus on the cellular level
the study of biology through
the means of engineering
with an emphasis on applied
knowledge and especially
related to biotechnology
the use of information
technology for the study,
collection, and storage of
genomic and other
biological data
the quantitative or
mathematical study of
biological processes, with
an emphasis on modeling
often considered a branch of
medicine, the study of the
mechanics of living beings,
with an emphasis on applied
use through prosthetics or
orthotics
the study of the human body
in health and disease
the study of biological
processes through physics,
by applying the theories and
methods traditionally used
in the physical sciences
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Biotechnology a new and sometimes

Building biology
Botany
Cell biology from the Greek kytos,
"container"
Conservation Biology
Cryobiology
Developmental biology
Ecology (from Greek: οἶκος,
"house"; -λογία, "study of"
Embryology Greek ἔμβρυον, embryon,
"unborn, embryo"; and
-λογία, -logia
Entomology Greek ἔντομος, entomos,
"that which is cut in pieces
or engraved/segmented",
hence "insect"; and -λογία,
-logia
Environmental Biology
Epidemiology
controversial branch of
biology that studies the
manipulation of living
matter, including genetic
modification and synthetic
biology
the study of the indoor
living environment
the study of plants
the study of the cell as a
complete unit, and the
molecular and chemical
interactions that occur
within a living cell
the study of the
preservation, protection, or
restoration of the natural
environment, natural
ecosystems, vegetation, and
wildlife
The study of the effects of
lower than normally
preferred temperatures on
living beings.
the study of the processes
through which an organism
forms, from zygote to full
structure
the study of the interactions
of living organisms with
one another and with the
non-living elements of their
environment
the study of the
development of embryo
(from fecundation to birth
the study of insects
the study of the natural
world, as a whole or in a
particular area, especially as
affected by human activity
a major component of
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public health research,

studying factors affecting
the health of populations
Ethology from Greek: ἦθος, ethos, the study of animal behavior
"character"; and -λογία,
-logia
Evolutionary Biology the study of the origin and
descent of species over time
Genetics Ancient Greek γενετικός the study of genes and
genetikos, “genitive” and heredity
that from γένεσις genesis,
“origin”
Herpetology the study of reptiles and
amphibians
Histology Greek words: ἱστός "tissue", the study of cells and
and -λογία -logia) tissues, a microscopic
branch of anatomy
Ichthyology from Greek: ἰχθύς, ikhthus, the study of fish
"fish"; and λόγος, logos,
"study"
Integrative biology the study of whole
organisms
Limnology Greek: Λίμνη limnee, the study of inland waters
"lake"; and λόγος, logos,
"knowledge"
Mammalogy the study of mammals
Marine Biology the study of ocean
ecosystems, plants, animals,
and other living beings
Microbiology Greek μῑκρος, mīkros, the study of microscopic
"small"; βίος, bios, "life"; organisms
and -λογία, -logia) (microorganisms) and their
interactions with other
living things
Molecular Biology the study of biology and
biological functions at the
molecular level, some cross
over with biochemistry
Mycology Greek μύκης, mukēs, the study of fungi
meaning "fungus"
Neurobiology the study of the nervous
system, including anatomy,
physiology and pathology
Oceanography Greek words ωκεανός the study of the ocean,
meaning "ocean" and including ocean life,
γράφω meaning "to write" environment, geography,
weather, and other aspects
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Oncology Ancient Greek onkos
(ὄγκος), meaning bulk,
mass, or tumor, and the
suffix -logy (-λογία),
meaning "study of"
Ornithology from Greek: ὄρνις, ὄρνιθος,
ornis, ornithos, "bird"; and
λόγος, logos, "knowledge"
Population biology
Paleontology
Pathobiology or pathology from Greek πάθος, pathos,
"feeling, suffering"; and
-λογία, -logia
Parasitology
Pharmacology Greek φάρμακον,
pharmakon, "drug"; and
-λογία, -logia
Physiology Ancient Greek: φύσις,
physis, "nature, origin"; and
-λογία, -logia, "study of".
Phytopathology
Psychobiology
Sociobiology
Structural biology
Zoology
influencing the ocean
the study of cancer
processes, including virus
or mutation oncogenesis,
angiogenesis and tissues
remoldings
the study of birds
the study of groups of
conspecific organisms
the study of fossils and
sometimes geographic
evidence of prehistoric life
the study of diseases, and
the causes, processes,
nature, and development of
disease
the study of parasites and
parasitism
the study and practical
application of preparation,
use, and effects of drugs and
synthetic medicines
the study of the functioning
of living organisms and the
organs and parts of living
organisms
the study of plant diseases
(also called Plant
Pathology)
the study of the biological
bases of psychology
the study of the biological
bases of sociology
a branch of molecular
biology, biochemistry, and
biophysics concerned with
the molecular structure of
biological macromolecules
the study of animals,
including classification,
physiology, development,
and behavior