Wikipedia

Search results

Various Branches in Science

                   Various Branches in Science
  • Acoustics     - The study of sound and sound waves
  • Acrobatics – The Art of Performing Gymnastics
  • Aerodynamics – Dynamics of gases, particularly the study of forces acting upon bodies in motion in the air (e.g., aircraft, missiles)
  • Aeronautics – Concerned with all activities of aerial locomotion (art of flying)
  • Aerostatics – The Branch of Statistics that deals with Gases in Equilibrium and with gases and bodies in them
  • Aesthetics – The Philosophy of Fine Arts
  • Aetiology – The science of causation, inquiry into origin or cause of anything, especially diseases
  • Agrobiology – The science of plant life and plant nutrition
  • Agrology - A branch of soil science dealing with production of crops
  • Agronomics – The science of Managing Land and Crops
  • Agronomy – The science of soil management and the production of field crops
  • Agrostology – The study of grasses
  • Alchemy – Chemistry in Ancient Times
  • Anatomy – The study of the structure of animal bodies, the human body and plants
  • Anaesthesiology – A branch of medicine concerned with administration of anaesthetics and the condition of the patient while under anaesthesia
  • Anthropology – The study of the origin, physical and cultural development of mankind
  • Arboriculture – Cultivation of Trees
  • Archaeology – A scientific study of the material remains of the past as evidence of man’s life, culture and history
  • Astronautics – A science dealing with space travel and space vehicles
  • Astrophysics – A branch of astronomy dealing with the physical nature of heavenly bodies
  • Astronomy – The science of heavenly bodies; concerned with observation and interpretation of the radiation received on earth from outer space
  • Astrology – Deals with positions and aspects of heavenly bodies in relation to influence on human affairs and predictions
  • Astrochemistry – Deals with composition and reaction of substances present in celestial objects
  • Astrogeology – The study of structures and formation of rocks and minerals  in other planets
  • Bacteriology – A specialized branch of microbiology dealing with bacteria
  • Biology – The science of living organisms; Botany and Zoology together
  • Biochemistry – The study of Chemical Process of Organisms both Animals and Plants
  • Biometry – The application of Mathematics to the study of Animals, Plants and Crops
  • Bionics – The study of Functions Characteristics and Phenomena observed in the living World and the application of this knowledge to the world of Machines
  • Bionomics – The study of Relationship of the Organisms to their environment old name of Ecology
  • Bionomy – The science of the laws of life
  • Biophysics – The physics of the vital processes of living organisms
  • Botany – The science of the plant kingdom
  • Bryology – The study of mosses
  • Calisthenics – The systematic exercises for attaining strength and gracefulness
  • Cardiology – A branch of medicine dealing with heart
  • Carpology – The study of fruits and seeds
  • Ceramics – The art of making objects with clay
  • Cetology – The study of aquatic mammals, especially whales
  • Chemistry – The study of elements, their behaviour and laws of their combination, etc.
  • Chemotherapy – The treatment of diseases by using chemical substances
  • Chronobiology – The study of the duration of life
  • Chronology – The study of geographical areas; plants and animal distribution
  • Conchology – The branch of Zoology dealing with the shells of molluscs
  • Cosmetology – The study of cosmetics and their use
  • Cosmogony – The science of the origin of stars, planets, satellites or genesis of the galaxy and the solar system
  • Cosmology – The study of the universe-its origin, nature, structure and evolution
  • Craniology – The study of skulls
  • Criminology – The study of Criminals
  • Cryptography – The study of Crimes and Cyphers (secret writings)
  • Crystallography – The study of the structure, forms and properties of crystals
  • Cryogenetics – Concerned with the production, control and application of extremely low temperatures
  • Cytochemistry – The branch of Cytology dealing with the chemistry of cells
  • Cytogenetics – The study of inheritance in relation to the structure and functions of cells
  • Cytology – A branch of biology dealing with structure and function of cells
  • Cytopathology – The study of cells in disease
  • Dactylography – The study of fingerprints
  • Dactylogy – The technique of communications by signs made with fingers. It is generally used by the deaf\
  • Dandrology – The study of trees
  • Dermatology – A branch of medicine dealing with skin
  • Dietetics – The science of diet and nutrition
  • Ecology – The study of relationship between organisms, and their environment
  • Econometrics – The application of Mathematics in testing economic theories
  • Electronics – A branch of Physics and Technology being with the behaviour and uses of electrons
  • Embryology – Deals with the development of embryos
  • Entomology – The study of insects
  • Endocrinology – The study of glands
  • Epidemiology – a branch of medicine dealing with epidemic diseases
  • Epistemology –   A study of the nature of knowledge
  • Epigraphy – The study of inscriptions on stones
  • Eschatology – The study of death and destiny
  • Ethology – The study of mental and physical differences in mankind
  • Ethics – Psychological study of moral Principles
  • Ethology – Study of cultures and primitive peoples
  • Ethnography – A branch of Anthropology that deals with the origin, distribution and distinguishing characteristics of the races of mankind
  • Etymology – A study of the origin and history of words
  • Eugenics – The study of production of better human race by careful selection of parents
  • Exobiology – A branch of biology that deals with the search for and study of extraterrestial living organisms. Also called Astrobiology or Space Biology
  • Genealogy – A study of family lineage and histories
  • Genetics – A branch of biology dealing with heredity and the laws that govern it
  • Genecology – The study of Genes constitution of Plan, Population in relation their habitats
  • Genesiology – The science of generation
  • Genetics – The branch of biology dealing with the Phenomena of heredity and the laws governing it
  • Geo-biology – The biology of terrestrial life
  • Geo-botany – The branch of Botany dealing with all aspects of relations between plants and the earth’s surface
  • Geochemistry – The study of the chemical composition of the earth is crust and the changes which take place within it
  • Geodesy – Survey of vast areas of the earth
  • Geology – A study of the chemical composition of the earth’s surface
  • Geo-medicine – The branch of Medicine dealing with the influence of climate and environmental conditions on Human health
  • Geomorphology – A study of the characteristics, Origin and development of Land forms
  • Geophysics – A study of the physics of the earth
  • Gerodontics – A branch of dentistry dealing with dental problems of old people
  • Geriatrics – A branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of elderly people
  • Gerontology – A branch of medicine studying the ageing process, problems and diseases
  • Glottochronology – The history of languages and their relationship
  • Gynaecology – A branch of medicine and surgery dealing with female diseases of the reproductive system
  • Haematology – A branch of medicine studying blood and its disorders
  • Heliotherapy - The cure of diseases by Sun-rays
  • Hepatology – A branch of medicine dealing with liver and its diseases
  • Histology – The study of tissues
  • Horticulture – A branch of agricultural science dealing with flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc.
  • Hydrodynamics – The study of forces, energy and pressure of liquids in motion
  • Hydrography – The Science of water measurements of the earth with special reference to their use for Navigation
  • Hydrology – The Science of water with reference to its occurrence and properties in the hydrosphere and atmosphere
  • Hydrometallurgy – The process of extracting metals at ordinary temperature y bleaching ore with liquids
  • Hydropathy – The curing of diseases by the internal and external use of water
  • Hydroponics – The cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrients
  • Hydrostatics – The science of forces and pressure in liquid
  • Hygiene – A branch of medicine dealing with health and its preservation
  • Hypnology – The study of sleep
  • Ichthyology – The study of fishes
  • Iconography – The Science of the description and study of paintings, sculpture, portraits etc.
  • Iconology - The study of symbolic representations
  • Immunology – A branch of medicine dealing with the immune system of the body
  • Jurisprudence-Science and Philosophy of Human Law
  • Lalopathology - A branch of medicine dealing with speech disorders
  • Lexicography – The writing or compiling of dictionaries
  • Lexicology – the study of vocabulary
  •  Lithology – Study of the characteristics of rocks
  • Malacology – A branch of zoology concerned with the study of molecules. (Shell bearing organisms)
  • Mammography – A technique used for Quicker Diagnosis of Breast Cancer among woman
  • Metallography – The study of the crystalline structure of Metals and Alloys
  • Metallurgy – The process of extracting metals from the ores
  • Meterorology – The study of the atmosphere and its phenomena
  • Metrologyh – The Scientific study of weights and measures
  • Microbiology – A branch of biological science studying minute living organisms, including bacteria, mould, etc.
  • Mineralogy – The study of the minerals, including their distribution, identification and properties
  • Molecular Biology – The study of the Organisms at Molecular level
  • Morphology – A biological study of external form and structure of living organisms or their parts
  • Mycology – Concerned with fungi and fungal diseases
  • Myrmecology – A branch of Zoology dealing with the study of ants
  • Nephrology – A branch of medicine dealing with kidney diseases
  • Neurology – The study of the Nervous system, its functions and its orders
  • Neuropathology-A branch of medicine dealing with changes produced by diseases in the nervous system
  • Neurophysiology –The study of physical and chemical changes, associated with functions of the nervous system
  • Numerology – The study of Numbers. The Study of the date and years of one’s birth and to determine their influence on one’s future life
  • Numismatics – the study of Coins and Medals
  • Obstetrics – A branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour and child birth
  • Oceanography – The exploration and scientific study of the ocean and its phenomena
  • Odontography - A description of the Earth
  • Odontology – A branch of medicine concerned with anatomy, growth and diseases of teeth
  • Oenology – (US-Enology) The study of wine
  • Olfactology- Deals with the sense of smell
  • Oncology-A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of being and first principles
  • Oology-A branch of science dealing with eggs, especially birds eggs
  • Ophthalmology – A branch of medicine dealing with the eye and its diseases
  • Ophiology – A branch of biology dealing with the study of snakes
  • Optics – The study of eye sight
  • Orography – Branch of Physical Geography which is concerned with relief, particularly the mountain system
  • Orology – The study of mountains
  • Ornithology – The science of birds
  • Orthoepy – The study of correct pronunciation
  • Orthopaedics – A branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the muscular skeletal system (Bones).
  • Orthodontics – A branch of dentistry concerned with irregularities of the teeth and associated problems
  • Osteology – A study of bones
  • Osteopathology – A study of diseases of bones
  • Osteopathy – A Therapeutic system based upon detecting and correcting faulty structure of bones
  • Otology – A branch of medicine dealing with ear
  • Otorhinolaryngology – A branch of medicine dealing with ear, nose and throat (ENT)
  • Paediatrics – A branch of medicine dealing with child diseases (infants)
  • Palaeo Botany – The study of Fossil plants
  • Palaeo Zoology – The study of animal fossils
  • Paleontology – The study of fossils and ancient life forms
  • Palynology – The Science of Pollen
  • Parasitology – The Science of parasites especially connected with diseases
  • Pathology – A branch of medicine that deals with etiologies, mechanisms and manifestation of diseases
  • Pedology – The Science of nature, properties, formation, distribution and function of soils and their response to use, management and manipulation.
  • Penology – The Science that deals with prisons and treatment of criminals
  • Petrology – The study of the origin, composition, and structure of rocks
  • Pharmacology – A branch of medicine dealing with drugs, their chemistry, effects on body etc.
  • Pharyngology – The Science of the pharynx and its diseases
  • Phenology – The study of organisms as affected by climate.
  • Philately – The Collection and Study of Postage stamps, Revenue stamps etc.
  • Philology – The study of written records, their authenticity
  • Phthisiology - The Scientific study of tuberculosis
  • Phonetics – The study of Speech, Sound and their production, transmission, reception etc.
  • Phonology – The study of the sound system of a language
  • Photobiology – A branch of biology dealing with the effect of light on organisms
  • Phrenology – A study of character and mental capacity from the shape of skulls (a pseudo Science)
  • Phycology – A branch of biology dealing with algae
  • Physical Science – The study of Natural Laws and processes other than those peculiar to living matter, as in physics, chemistry and astronomy
  • Physiography – The Science of Physical Geography
  • Physiognomy – Judging of human character from facial features
  • Physiology – The study of the life processes of various organs of living organisms
  • Phytology – The study of plants
  • Phytopathology – A study of the origin, nature and prevention of plant diseases
  • Pomology – The Science that deals with fruits and fruit- growing
  • Potamology – The study of rivers
  • Psychiatry – The study and treatment of mental and emotional disorders
  • Psycho-Physiology – The study of the correlation between mental processes and physiology
  • Psephology – The study of elections and prediction of results
  • Pteridology – The study of ferns
  • Radio Astronomy – The study of heavenly bodies by the reception and analysis of the Radio Frequency, Electro Magnetic Radiations which they emit or reflect
  • Radio biology – A branch of biology which deals with the effect of radiations on living organisms
  • Radiology – A branch of medical science dealing with the use of X-rays and Gamma – rays for diagnosis and treatment
  • Radioecology – A study of the interaction of radio isotopes or ionizing radiations with populations, ecological communities or ecosystems
  • Rheology – The science of the flow of matter, a critical study of elasticity, viscosity and plasticity
  • Seismology – The study of earthquakes and related phenomena
  • Selenology – The Scientific study of Moon, its nature, origin, moment etc.
  • Semiology – The science dealing with signs, sign languages or systems of signalling
  • Sericulture - The rearing of Silkworms for the production of raw silk
  • Sialogy – The study of saliva
  • Sitology – The science of food, nutrition and diet
  • Spectrology - The study of matter and energy by the use of spectroscope
  • Syllepsiology – A branch of medicine dealing with conception and pregnancy
  • Symptomatology – A branch of medicine dealing with symptoms of diseases
  • Syndesmology – The science dealing with ligaments and other structures associated with the joints of the human body
  • Teleology – The Philosophical study of manifestation of design or purpose in natural processes
  • Teratology – A branch of embryology dealing with abnormal development and congenital malformations
  • Telepathy – Communications between minds by some means other than sensory perception, used in the curing of some ailments
  • Theology – The study of religious
  • Therapeutics – The Science and Art of healing
  • Thermatology – A branch of medicine dealing with heat as a therapeutic agent
  • Topography – A description of Part of Region
  • Toxicology – A branch of pharmacology dealing with poisons and other toxic substances
  • Urology – The study of the physiology and pathology of the urogenital tract
  • Urosemiology – The examination of urine for diagnosis
  • Virology – The science that deals with viruses
  • Zoology – A branch of biology that deals with animal life.
  • Zoogeography – The study of the Geographical distribution of Animal species and populations
  • Zymology – A study that deals with the process of fermentation






No comments: