Honors Biology Mr. Popelka

histology

the study of the microscopic structure of animal and plant tissue

Parasitology

study of parasites

Ichthyology

study of fish

Bacteriology

study of bacteria

Taxonomy

science of the classification of living things

Limnology

study of the freshwater ecosystems

Botany

study of plants

Zoology

the study of animals

Entomology

study of insects

Physiology

study of living functions and processes

Microbiology

Science that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other forms of life

Biochemistry

study of the chemistry of living substances and processes

Herpetology

study of reptiles and amphibians

paleontology

science which deals with ancient forms of life

genetics

study of the transmission of traits from one generation to another

embryology

science which deals with the formation, early growth, and development of organisms

anatomy

study of the structure of living things

ecology

study of the interrelationships of living things to their surroundings

Ornithology

study of birds

Ethology

study of animal behavior

Anthropology

Study of the behavior of man

Mycology

study of fungi

Morphology

Study of external anatomical structures/forms

Biogeography

Combined science dealing with the geographical distributions of organism

Mammalogy

study of mammals

Dendrology

study of trees

Evolutionary biology

Study of the changes in organisms over time

Cytology/cell biology

Study of cells and their processes

Molecular biology

Study of the physiochemical organization of living matter

Bioengineering

Application of biology/medical science in engineering principles or equipment