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BRANCHES OF SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
: Chemistry is the study of the composition of substances and how they interact with each other.
SUB-BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
Acid-Base Chemistry:
a type of chemical process typified by the exchange of one or more hydrogen ions
Analytical Chemistry:
studies and uses instruments and methods used to separate, identify, and quantify matter.
Environmental Chemistry:
is the scientific study of the chemical and biochemical phenomena that occur in natural places.
Inorganic Chemistry:
deals with synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
Nuclear Chemistry:
Nuclear chemistry is the sub-field of chemistry dealing with radioactivity, nuclear processes, and transformations in the nuclei of atoms, such as nuclear transmutation and nuclear properties.
Organic Chemistry:
is a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, which contain carbon in covalent bonding.
Physical Chemistry:
the branch of chemistry concerned with the application of the techniques and theories of physics to the study of chemical systems.
Solid State Chemistry:
study of the synthesis, structure, and properties of solid phase materials, particularly, but not necessarily exclusively of, non-molecular solids.
Theoretical Chemistry:
Theoretical chemistry is the branch of chemistry which develops theoretical generalizations that are part of the theoretical arsenal of modern chemistry
Astrochemistry:
is the study of the abundance and reactions of molecules in the Universe, and their interaction with radiation.
Biological Chemistry:
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
Crystallography:
is the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids (see crystal structure).
Geochemistry:
Geochemistry is the science that uses the tools and principles of chemistry to explain the mechanisms behind major geological systems such as the Earth's crust and its oceans.
Materials Science:
is the design and discovery of new materials, particularly solids.
Photochemistry:
Photochemistry is the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light.
Radiochemistry:
the branch of chemistry concerned with radioactive substances.
Stereochemistry:
the branch of chemistry concerned with the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms and molecules and the effect of this on chemical reactions.
Surface Science:
is the study of physical and chemical phenomena that occur at the interface of two phases, including solid–liquid interfaces, solid–gas interfaces, solid–vacuum interfaces, and liquid–gas interfaces.
PHYSICS:
Physics is the study of natural phenomena from the smallest sub-atomic particles to entire galaxies.
SUB-BRANCHES OF PHYCSICS
Molecular Physics:
is the study of the physical properties of molecules, the chemical bonds between atoms as well as the molecular dynamics.
Classical Physics:
refers to theories of physics that predate modern, more complete, or more widely applicable theories.
Modern Physics:
is an effort to understand the underlying processes of the interactions with matter, utilizing the tools of science and engineering.
Applied Physics:
is the application of physical theories to problem-solving.
Experimental Physics:
is the category of disciplines and sub-disciplines in the field of physics that are concerned with the observation of physical phenomena and experiments. Methods vary from discipline to discipline, from simple experiments and observations, such as the Cavendish experiment, to more complicated ones, such as the Large Hadron Collider.
Theoretical Physics:
is a branch of physics that employs mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena.
Computational Physics:
is the study and implementation of numerical analysis to solve problems in physics for which a quantitative theory already exists.
Atomic Physics:
is the field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus.
Condensed Matter Physics:
is the field of physics that deals with the macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of matter.
Mechanics:
the branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces producing motion.
Nuclear Physics:
is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions.
Particle Physics:
is a branch of physics that studies the nature of the particles that constitute matter and radiation.
Plasma Physics:
can be artificially generated by heating a neutral gas or subjecting it to a strong electromagnetic field to the point where an ionized gaseous substance becomes increasingly electrically conductive
Quantum Field Theory:
is a theoretical framework that combines classical field theory, special relativity and quantum mechanics.
Quantum:
is the minimum amount of any physical entity (physical property) involved in an interaction.
Special Relativity:
is a scientific theory regarding the relationship between space and time.
General Relativity:
General relativity generalizes special relativity and refines Newton's law of universal gravitation, providing a unified description of gravity as a geometric property of space and time or four-dimensional spacetime.
Rheology:
Rheology is a branch of physics, and it is the science that deals with the deformation and flow of materials, both solids and liquids.
String Theory:
is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings.
Thermodynamics:
is a branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, radiation, and physical properties of matter.
BIOLOGY:
Biology is the study of living things.
SUB-BRANCHES OF BIOLOGY
Botany:
is the science of plant life and a branch of biology.
Zoology
: the scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
Microbiology:
Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology and parasitology.
Ecology:
concerning interactions among organisms and their biophysical environment, which includes both biotic and abiotic components.
Genetics:
is a branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.
Molecular Biology: is the branch of biology that concerns the molecular basis of biological activity in and between cells
Medicine:
the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease (in technical use often taken to exclude surgery).
Conservation Biology: is the management of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions.
Cell Biology:
is a branch of biology studying the structure and function of the cell, also known as the basic unit of life.
Anatomy: is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
Physiology:
is the scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system.
Biotechnology:
is a broad area of biology, involving the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products.
Marine Biology:
is the scientific study of marine life, organisms in the sea. Given that in biology many phyla, families and genera have some species that live in the sea and others that live on land, marine biology classifies species based on the environment rather than on taxonomy.
Taxonomy:
is the science of naming, defining (circumscribing) and classifying groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics.
Dentistry,
also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity
Toxicology
: Is a scientific discipline, overlapping with biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, that involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms
Psychology
is the science of mind and behavior.
Virology:
is the study of viruses – submicroscopic, parasitic particles of genetic material contained in a protein coat
Earth science
is the study of Earth, including its oceans and atmosphere, as a system.
SUB-BRACHES OF EARTH SCIENCE
Environmental Science: Environmental science emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment.
Climatology: is the scientific study of climate, scientifically defined as weather conditions averaged over a period of time.
Geophysics: is a subject of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative methods for their analysis.
Physical Geography: the branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
Oceanography: is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean.
Geomorphology: is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features created by physical, chemical or biological processes operating at or near the Earth's surface.
Meteorology: the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.
Glaciology: the study of the internal dynamics and effects of glaciers.
Geodesy: is the Earth science of accurately measuring and understanding Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space and gravitational field.
Hydrology: is the scientific study of the movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth and other planets, including the water cycle, water resources, and environmental watershed sustainability.
Volcanology: is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena (volcanism).
Seismology: the branch of science concerned with earthquakes and related phenomena.
Limnology: is the study of inland aquatic ecosystems
Palynology: is literally the "study of dust"
Edaphology: is concerned with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants.
Paleoclimatology: is the study of climates for which direct measurements were not taken
Paleoecology: is the study of interactions between organisms and/or interactions between organisms and their environments across geologic timescales. As a discipline, paleoecology interacts with, depends on and informs a variety of fields including paleontology, ecology, climatology and biology.
SPACE SCIENCE
: Space science is the study of our solar system, stars, galaxies and the universe.
SUB-BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE
Astronomy: It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and evolution.
Cosmology: the science of the origin and development of the universe. Modern astronomy is dominated by the Big Bang theory, which brings together observational astronomy and particle physics.
Astrophysics: is the branch of astronomy that employs the principles of physics and chemistry "to ascertain the nature of the astronomical objects, rather than their positions or motions in space".
Planetary Science: is the scientific study of planets
Stellar Astronomy: is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena.
Galactic Astronomy: is the study of the Milky Way galaxy and all its contents.
Planetary Geology: is a planetary science discipline concerned with the geology of the celestial bodies such as the planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and meteorites.
Radio Astronomy: is a subfield of astronomy that studies celestial objects at radio frequencies.
Microwave Astronomy: are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one meter to one millimeter
Infrared Astronomy: is the branch of astronomy and astrophysics that studies astronomical objects visible in infrared (IR) radiation.
