The Branches of Science

What is Science? Science- The system of acquiring knowledge through systematic experimentation and methodology. The search for truth and knowledge.

3 Main Branches of Science Earth/Space Life Physical

Types of College Degrees All Science careers require at least a high school diploma. Most careers require a 4 year college degree and beyond. Associate- 2 year technical degree awarded by community or Junior colleges. Can be transferred to a 4 year college. Bachelor- A 4 year undergraduate degree from a college or university. Master’s- An academic degree lasting 1-3 years. A thesis (big project) and research must be completed Doctorate- The highest education degree possible. Upon completion students are awarded a Phd and are called doctors (not just medicine).

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

Career Spotlight Forest Ranger/Firefighter If you like being outdoors, working hard, being physically challenged, adventure, protecting our natural resources and working with fire this is a job for you. Forest Rangers and Firefighters work to protect natural resources. Rangers and firefighters can work for the DNR or Forest Service and often work in remote areas of the country. A two year technical degree in natural resources leading to a four year degree in natural resources or biology is required.

Career spotlight Large Animal Vet- If you like working with animals and helping other people this is a job for you. Large Animal vets often work in rural areas working with farm animals in medication, emergencies, birthing, and surgical procedures. A four year degree in biology or pre-medicine is required leading to Graduate school in veterinarian practices.

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 Engineer Chemist Architect

Career Spotlight Water Quality Analyst- If you like working collecting and analyzing data this is for you! If you enjoy solving problems this is for you. A water quality analyst gathers samples and tests them in a laboratory. A minimum bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology is required with possible Master’s degree.

Career spotlight Engineer- If you enjoy problem solving and figuring how things work than an engineer is for you. Engineers use scientific information to solve simple problems. Examples of engineers include car design, bridge building, structure building, dam building and so on. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering is required and a Master’s degree is preferred.

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, such as weather and climate -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 Astronaut Meteorologist (weather guy) Geologist

Earth/Space Science Career Spotlight Volcanologist- A person who studies volcanoes If you enjoy walking around next molten lava and traveling around the world than this is for you!. Volcanology Is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological phenomena. A volcanologist is a person who studies in this field. The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan, the Roman god of fire. Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active ones, to observe volcanic eruptions, collect eruptive products including tephra, rock and lava samples. One major focus of enquiry is the prediction of eruptions; there is currently no accurate way to do this, but predicting eruptions, like predicting earthquakes, could save a lot of lives. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required and to do research a Master’s degree and Phd are required.

Earth/Space Science Career Spotlight Tornado Chaser Tornado chasers can be found throughout the U.S. especially in the spring. Tornado chasers identify and measure where conditions exist where tornados exist. When tornados form chasers try to get as close as they can to measure the meteorological conditions. If you like chasing around possible tornados with winds over 200 mph this is a career for you. Education requirements include a 4 year college degree in meteorology and a master’s degree.

Questions 1. What are the three branches of science? 2. This year we have studied Physics, Cells and Heredity, and Astronomy. What branches of science are each of these in? 3. What science careers would you be interested in?