20 Branches of Science
Electronics
science and technology of electronic phenomena
Meteorology
study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting
Oceanography
study of the earth's oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and chemical and physical processes
Chemical Engineering
the application of science, mathematics, and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms
Biophysics
the application of theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology
Organic Chemistry
the branch of chemistry dedicated to the study of the structures, synthesis, and reactions of carbon-containing compounds
Radiology
the branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy, including x-rays and radioisotopes
Nuclear Physics
the branch of physics concerned with the nucleus of the atom
Petrology
the geological and chemical study of rocks
Thermodynamics
the physics of energy, heat, work, entropy and the spontaneity of processes
Engineering
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
Medicine
the science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease
Environmental Science
the science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment
Biology
the science that studies living organisms
Botany
the scientific study of plant life
Marine Biology
the study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems
Zoology
the study of animals
Bacteriology
the study of bacteria in relation to disease
Molecular Biology
the study of biology at a molecular level
Ornithology
the study of birds
Astronomy
the study of celestial objects in the universe
Climatology
the study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and causes
Seismology
the study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the Earth
Ecology
the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
Anthropology
the study of human cultures both past and present
Entomology
the study of insects
Paleontology
the study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods
Physics
the study of the behavior and properties of matter
Physiology
the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms
Aerodynamics
the study of the motion of gas on objects and the forces created
Biochemistry
the study of the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms
Astrophysics
the study of the physics of the universe
Anatomy
the study of the structure and organization of living things
Computer Science
the systematic study of computing systems and computation
Mathematics
a science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Neurology
the branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders
Taxonomy
the science of classification of animals and plants
Genetics
the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
Chemistry
the science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself
Forestry
the science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related natural resources
Geology
the science of the Earth, its structure, and history
Microbiology
the study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes
Mineralogy
the study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals
Archaeology
the study of the material remains of cultures
