Introduction to Science What is Science Science is

Introduction to Science

What is Science? Science is a way of learning about the natural world through observation and investigation.

Branches of Science • biology • thermodynamics • • chemistry physics physiology ecology genetics astronomy geology meteorology

Biology The science of life and of living organisms. includes their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution

Jobs in Biology • • • Health care doctors and nurses research marine biology veterinarian professor

Chemistry The science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter. especially of atomic and molecular systems

Jobs in Chemistry • pharmacist • chemical engineer • drug manufacturer

Physics The science of matter and energy and of the interactions between the two

Jobs in Physics • • engineer scientist professor car/airplane designer

Physiology The study of the functions and parts of living organisms

Jobs in Physiology • • medical field health care vet medical research

Ecology The study of the relationships between organisms and their environments recycling ecosystems

Jobs in Ecology • • Environmental Protection Agency climate research ecosystem research environmental scientist

Thermodynamics Study of the relationships and conversions between heat and other forms of energy

Jobs in Thermodynamics • • nuclear scientist engineer car designer plane designer

Genetics Study of the heredity and the passing on of traits

Jobs in Genetics • lab research • genetic counselor • cancer research

Astronomy Scientific study of matter in outer space especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena

Jobs in Astronomy • NASA • planet, star, black hole research • astronaut

Geology The study of earth and its origin, history, and structure.

Jobs in Geology • oil and gas work • land survey • earthquake research

Meteorology The study of the atmosphere and weather

Jobs in Meteorology • weatherman • storm chaser • weather research