Divisions of “Biology”
“The study of living things”
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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
http://midwales.com/images/bigfern/spoly.jpg
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.
Phytopathology – the study of
plant diseases
This plant
obviously has
a virus.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/bluemold/diagnosis/sendpic.htm
Paleobotany – the study of fossil
and ancient plants
Taxodium at Ellecom (NL):
a living fossil.
A fossil gymnosperm
Photos by Hans Steur, Ellecom,
The Netherlands
Agriculture – the science of
cultivating the soil, producing crops,
and raising livestock for food
Photo by ARS
Photos by Scott Bauer
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
http://www.justourpictures.com/
http://www.rarefruit.org/photos/babaco2.jpg
Hydroponics – the science of
growing plants without soil
http://www.providence.edu/polisci/projects/hydroponics/examples.htm
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 © 1995-8 The Evergreen Project, Inc.
Limnology – the study of
freshwater lakes
http://www.caverun.org/images/CaveRunLakeWater_Large.JPG
Zoology – the study of animals
http://www.tarleton.edu/~dekeith/InvLab3.html
http://www.tarleton.edu/~dekeith/InvLab3.html
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.
http://www.oceanlab.abdn.ac.uk/archi/newburgh.htm
Ichthyology – the study of fish
http://jonahsaquarium.com/picenchaetodon.htm
Ornithology
– the study
of birds
Wildlife Management
• Deals with the conservation and
maintenance of wildlife resources
http://www.deer-uk.com/roe_photo_6.htm
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
Mammology – the study of
mammals
©Bill Curtsinger
Arachnology – the study of
arachnids
Apiculture - beekeeping
http://www.beekeeping.com/goodies/images/salamanca_2.jpg
APISERVICES - Copyright © 1995-2001
Ethology –
the study of
animal
behavior
Copyright(C)1996 Masashi Koizumi
Marine Biology – the study of
salt water organisms
Copyright © 2001 Office of Public Affairs
at The University of Texas at Austin
Microbiology – the study of
microorganisms
© 1999 - 2001 José
de Ondarza
Paramecia
Bacteriology – the study of
bacteria
Pneumonia
Botulism
Copyright © 1995 University of Texas - Houston Medical
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 2001-2002 1 Morel Mushroom Lane
Parasitology – the study of
parasites and their life cycles
Guinea
Worm
Disease
Heartworms in
a dog heart
Copyright© 1997-2000 Companion Animal
Surgery® All Rights Reserved
Photo Credit: Mike Urban/Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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 © 2000-2002
Medicine – the study of the prevention
and treatment of human disease and
the preservation of life
http://www.kcatech.com/corpsman/caduceus.htm
Genetics – the study of the
inheritance of traits and variation
in organisms
http://www.eatonhand.com/jpg/1115400.jpg
Polydactyly
Sperm and Egg Visual by www.PDImages.com
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 © College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Copyright 2002 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Cytology - the study of cells
Mitosis
in a plant cell.
© C. HAWES.
Histology – the study of tissues
Department of Zoology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
Muscle tissue
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
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
Urology – the study of the urinary
system
human kidney
Dentistry – the science that deals
with the health and treatment of
teeth
http://www.drfreydds.com/default.html
Pharmacology – involves the
preparation of drugs for medical use
and knowledge of how those drugs
affect the body
http://www.eckerd.com/
Anesthesiology – deals with making
patients insensitive to pain during
surgery
http://www.ufobgynshh.org/Picture_pages/PICTURE2/Dcp00484.jpg
Dermatology – deals with the
treatment of skin diseases.
http://www.skincanceranswer.com/PageAlbumPhoto+TestimonialsPageNumber1Pic4Fullview.htm
Oncology – the study and treatment
of cancer
http://www.fairviewchildrens.org/photo_index.html
Opthalmology – deals with diseases
and disorders of the eye
http://www.stlukeseye.com/Anatomy.asp
Immunology – deals with the body’s
defenses against disease
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/final/immun/immun.htm
Pediatrics – deals with the
development, care and diseases of
children
-- Will Dickey/Staff
Copyright © 1997 Robin Marzolf. All rights reserved
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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
http://www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/media/gallery/p_foc37.jpg
Pathology – the study of disease and
death with laboratory techniques
Healthy lung
PresMark Publishing Co.
Cancerous lung
Radiology – deals with the use of
x-rays for diagnosis and treatment
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vumcdept/emergency/cases.html
Biophysics – the application of
physical principles and methods to
biological problems
Superconducting
magnet of the in
vivo NMR
spectroscopyimaging system
© Institut Curie
http://www.curie.fr/sr/cdrom/unites/mlavae.htm
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