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

2. Definition The Study of Life

3. Taxonomy – the science of giving organisms scientific names Helianthus annuus

4. Botany – the study of plants Orchids from Germany

5. Plant Geography - the study of the distribution of plants Ferns are found in shady areas. http://midwales.com/images/bigfern/spoly.jpg R.Birch

6. 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 1994-2000 by Ken Papai.

7. Phytopathology – the study of plant diseases This plant obviously has a virus. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/bluemold/diagnosis/sendpic.htm

8. 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

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

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

11. Horticulture – the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants http://www.justourpictures.com/ http://www.rarefruit.org/photos/babaco2.jpg

12. Hydroponics – the science of growing plants without soil http://www.providence.edu/polisci/projects/hydroponics/examples.htm

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

14. Ecology – the study of the environment and man’s affect on it Copyright © 1995-8 The Evergreen Project, Inc.

15. Limnology – the study of freshwater lakes http://www.caverun.org/images/CaveRunLakeWater_Large.JPG

16. Zoology – the study of animals http://www.tarleton.edu/~dekeith/InvLab3.html

17. Entomology – the study of insects

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

19. Herpetology – the study of reptiles and amphibians

20. Conchology – the study of mollusks – snails, clams, squid, etc. http://www.oceanlab.abdn.ac.uk/archi/newburgh.htm

21. Ichthyology – the study of fish http://jonahsaquarium.com/picenchaetodon.htm

22. Ornithology – the study of birds

23. Wildlife Management Deals with the conservation and maintenance of wildlife resources http://www.deer-uk.com/roe_photo_6.htm

24. Veterinary Science Concerned with prevention and cure of animal diseases. It involves the care and feeding of animals. http://www.ksvea.com/ KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy

25. Mammology – the study of mammals ©Bill Curtsinger

26. Arachnology – the study of arachnids

27. Apiculture - beekeeping http://www.beekeeping.com/goodies/images/salamanca_2.jpg APISERVICESAPISERVICES - Copyright © 1995-2001

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

29. 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

30. Microbiology – the study of microorganisms Paramecia © 1999 - 2001 José de Ondarza

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

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

33. Mycology – the study of fungi Morels Copyright 2001-2002 1 Morel Mushroom Lane

34. 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© 1997-2000 Companion Animal Surgery® All Rights ReservedCompanion Animal Surgery

35. Food Science/Nutrition Royalty Free Clip Art

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

37. Anatomy-the study of the structure of organisms

38. Physiology – the study of the functions and activities of life Mamashealth.com Copyright © 2000-2002

39. Medicine – the study of the prevention and treatment of human disease and the preservation of life http://www.kcatech.com/corpsman/caduceus.htm

40. Genetics – the study of the inheritance of traits and variation in organisms Polydactyly http://www.eatonhand.com/jpg/1115400.jpg Sperm and Egg Visual by www.PDImages.comwww.PDImages.com

41. 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

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

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

44. Obstetrics and Gynecology – the study of the health of the female reproductive system and the development of the fetus Ectopic Pregnancy http://www.obgyntacoma.com/aboutus.htm

45. Endocrinology – the study of the endocrine system - the glands and hormones - the diseases and disorders associated with it http://charon.sfsu.edu/school/bodyproj.html

46. Urology – the study of the urinary system human kidney

47. Dentistry – the science that deals with the health and treatment of teeth http://www.drfreydds.com/default.html

48. Pharmacology – involves the preparation of drugs for medical use and knowledge of how those drugs affect the body http://www.eckerd.com/

49. Anesthesiology – deals with making patients insensitive to pain during surgery http://www.ufobgynshh.org/Picture_pages/PICTURE2/Dcp00484.jpg

50. Dermatology – deals with the treatment of skin diseases. http://www.skincanceranswer.com/PageAlbumPhoto+TestimonialsPageNumber1Pic4Fullview.htm

51. Oncology – the study and treatment of cancer http://www.fairviewchildrens.org/photo_index.html

52. Opthalmology – deals with diseases and disorders of the eye http://www.stlukeseye.com/Anatomy.asp

53. Immunology – deals with the body’s defenses against disease http://www.niaid.nih.gov/final/immun/immun.htm

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

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

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

57. Bioethics – deals with the ethical implications of biological research and applications especially in medicine http://www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/media/gallery/p_foc37.jpg

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

59. Radiology – deals with the use of x-rays for diagnosis and treatment http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vumcdept/emergency/cases.html

60. Biophysics – the application of physical principles and methods to biological problems Superconducting magnet of the in vivo NMR spectroscopy- imaging system © Institut Curie http://www.curie.fr/sr/cdrom/unites/mlavae.htm

61. Systematics – the classification and study of organisms with regard to their natural relationships A fossil Archeopteryx – A bird or reptile? http://www.britannica.com/dinosaurs/dinosaurs/oarchat002p4.html

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63. Characteristics of Living Things?

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

65. 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.

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

69. Organization in Environment Species Population Community Ecosystem Biome Biosphere

70. Questions?