Areas of “Biology” “The study of living things” Copyright: G.Specht2001 t

Definition The Study of Life

Taxonomy – the science of giving organisms scientific names Helianthus annuus

Botany – the study of plants Orchids from Germany

Plant Geography - the study of the distribution of plants Ferns are found in shady areas. R.Birch

Dendrology – the study of woody plants – shrubs and trees - tree rings Redwood trees in California are very old! Just look at their size and annual rings. All photos (c) Copyright by Ken Papai.

Phytopathology – the study of plant diseases This plant obviously has a virus.

Paleobotany – the study of fossil and ancient plants Taxodium at Ellecom (NL): a living fossil. Photos by Hans Steur, Ellecom, The Netherlands A fossil gymnosperm

Agriculture – the science of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for food Photos by Scott Bauer Photo by ARS

Agronomy – is the branch of science dealing with field-crop production and soil management Photos: Ed Jackson © Carl Vinson Institute of Government, UGA

Horticulture – the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants

Hydroponics – the science of growing plants without soil

Forestry- the science of developing, caring for, or cultivating forests James N. Long, Utah State University

Ecology – the study of the environment and man’s affect on it Copyright © The Evergreen Project, Inc.

Limnology – the study of freshwater lakes

Zoology – the study of animals

Entomology – the study of insects

Forensic Entomology – the use of insect knowledge in the investigation of crime and civil disputes

Herpetology – the study of reptiles and amphibians

Conchology – the study of mollusks – snails, clams, squid, etc.

Ichthyology – the study of fish

Ornithology – the study of birds

Wildlife Management Deals with the conservation and maintenance of wildlife resources

Veterinary Science Concerned with prevention and cure of animal diseases. It involves the care and feeding of animals. KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy

Mammology – the study of mammals ©Bill Curtsinger

Arachnology – the study of arachnids

Apiculture - beekeeping APISERVICESAPISERVICES - Copyright ©

Ethology – the study of animal behavior Copyright(C)1996 Masashi Koizumi

Marine Biology – the study of salt water mammals Copyright © 2001 Office of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at AustinOffice of Public AffairsThe University of Texas at Austin

Microbiology – the study of microorganisms Paramecia © José de Ondarza

Bacteriology – the study of bacteria Botulism Pneumonia CopyrightCopyright © 1995 University of Texas - Houston Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas - HoustonMedical School

Virology – the study of viruses Rabies virus Ebola virus Contributed by Dr. Frederick A. Murphy, University of California, Davis

Mycology – the study of fungi Morels Copyright Morel Mushroom Lane

Parasitology – the study of parasites and their life cycles Heartworms in a dog heart Guinea Worm Disease Photo Credit: Mike Urban/Seattle Post-Intelligencer Copyright© Companion Animal Surgery® All Rights ReservedCompanion Animal Surgery

Food Science/Nutrition Royalty Free Clip Art

Embryology – deals with the development of embryos of organisms and their features Copyright © 2000 by IVF.com, Atlanta, GA, USA. K.K. Sulik collection

Anatomy-the study of the structure of organisms

Physiology – the study of the functions and activities of life Mamashealth.com Copyright ©

Medicine – the study of the prevention and treatment of human disease and the preservation of life

Genetics – the study of the inheritance of traits and variation in organisms Polydactyly Sperm and Egg Visual by

Biotechnology – the branch of biology dealing with recombinant DNA research and applications "the deliberate manipulation of DNA molecules to produce commercial products from living organisms." Copyright 2002 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Copyright © College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Cytology - the study of cells Mitosis in a plant cell. © C. HAWES© C. HAWES.

Histology – the study of tissues Muscle tissue Department of Zoology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1

Obstetrics and Gynecology – the study of the health of the female reproductive system and the development of the fetus Ectopic Pregnancy

Endocrinology – the study of the endocrine system - the glands and hormones - the diseases and disorders associated with it

Urology – the study of the urinary system human kidney

Dentistry – the science that deals with the health and treatment of teeth

Pharmacology – involves the preparation of drugs for medical use and knowledge of how those drugs affect the body

Anesthesiology – deals with making patients insensitive to pain during surgery

Dermatology – deals with the treatment of skin diseases.

Oncology – the study and treatment of cancer

Opthalmology – deals with diseases and disorders of the eye

Immunology – deals with the body’s defenses against disease

Pediatrics – deals with the development, care and diseases of children -- Will Dickey/Staff Copyright © 1997 Robin Marzolf. All rights reserved.

Orthopedics – deals with diseases, disorders and injury to the bones and other supportive tissues

Physical Therapy Treatment of disease by physical and mechanical means – massage, regulated exercise, water, light, heat electricity © 1999, 2000 Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine

Bioethics – deals with the ethical implications of biological research and applications especially in medicine

Pathology – the study of disease and death with laboratory techniques Healthy lung Cancerous lung PresMark Publishing Co.

Radiology – deals with the use of x-rays for diagnosis and treatment

Biophysics – the application of physical principles and methods to biological problems Superconducting magnet of the in vivo NMR spectroscopy- imaging system © Institut Curie

Systematics – the classification and study of organisms with regard to their natural relationships A fossil Archeopteryx – A bird or reptile?

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Characteristics of Living Things?

What is alive? Automobile? Cell? Tiger? What are the characteristics of living things? What are living things called?

Characteristics of Life Living things are organized. Living things make more living things. Living things change during their lives. Living things adjust to their surroundings. Living things adapt and evolve. Must have all components to be considered alive.

Living Things are Organized Hierarchal order Atoms Cell Tissue Organ Organ system Organism

Organization in Environment Species Population Community Ecosystem Biome Biosphere

Questions?