Types Of Science Studies Flashcards
(26 cards)
Acoustics
Science concerned with sound
Aerology
Study of atmosphere
Anatomy
Study of body structure
Anthropology
Study of origin of humans and development of society and culture
Apiculture
Science of beekeeping
Aroboriculture
Art of studying and cultivating trees, shrubs, vines and woody plants
Astrology
Study of celestial bodies and predictions based on them
Biology
Scientific study of living organisms and life
Botany
Study of plants
Calology
Study of beauty, aesthetics
Cosmology
Study of history of universe
Criminology
Study of crime and deviant behavior
Demography
Study of human population
Epistemology
Study of knowledge acquisition
Ethics
Study of morality
Floriculture
Practice and study of growing flowers and ornamental plants
Genetics
Study of genes, heredity
Gerentology
Study of process of aging and individuals
Horticulture
Concerned with studying and growing of plants for food, medicine
Lithology
Study of rocks(physical structure general)
Neurology
Medical science concerned with nervous system
Ornithology
Study of birds
Paleontology
Study of ancient life
Pedology
Concerned with soil science