Branches of Science PDF
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This document provides an introduction to the three main branches of science: life science, physical science, and earth/space science. It outlines the different areas of study within each branch and potential careers related to each field. It is a good introductory guide to the subject.
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Introduction to Science What is Science? Science is observing, studying and experimenting to find the nature of things. 3 Main Branches of Science Life Physical Earth/Space Life Science Life Science- any science that deals with living organisms, t...
Introduction to Science What is Science? Science is observing, studying and experimenting to find the nature of things. 3 Main Branches of Science Life Physical Earth/Space Life Science Life Science- any science that deals with living organisms, their life processes, and their interrelationships Areas of study: -Biology- The study of life or living matter in all its forms -Anatomy- The study of the structure of animals and plants -Botany- The study of plants. -Ecology- The study of relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms. -Zoology- The science that covers animals and animal life. Includes the study of animals, plants, medicine, the human body and much more! Careers in Life Science Zookeeper Biologist Doctor Veterinarians Marine Biologist Nutritionist Pharmacologist Physical Science ◆ Physical Science- Any of the sciences dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, physics, chemistry, ◆ Areas of study -Chemistry- The science that deals with the composition, properties, reactions, and the structure of matter. -Physics- The study of matter and energy and the interactions between them. Physicists study such subjects as gravity, light, and time. Careers in Physical Science ◆ Careers Engineer Chemist Architect Earth/Space Science Earth/Space Science-any of various sciences that deal with the earth/space, its composition, or any of its changing aspects. Areas of study -Geology-The study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that it has experienced or is experiencing. -Meteorology-The study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, -Paleontology-The study of the forms of life that existed in prehistoric or geologic periods. -Astronomy-The study of the universe beyond the earth's atmosphere Careers in Earth/Space Science Careers – Astronaut – Meteorologist (weather guy) – Geologist