Scope of Biology

Importance of Biology

Job Scope

Appreciation of Nature

Future Importance

Definition of Biology

"The study of living organisms

Who is the Father of Biology?

Aristotle. (He also founded Zoology!)

Botany vs. Zoology

Botany: Study of plants.Zoology: Study of animals.

What is Anthropology?

"The study of humans and their physical

Eugenics vs. Euphenics

"Eugenics: Improving the human race by changing genetic components.Euphenics: Improving humans by manipulating the environment (e.g.

Palaeontology

The study of fossils to understand prehistoric life.

Taxonomy

"The science of naming

Ecology

The study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment.

Morphology

Study of external form and structure.

Anatomy

Study of internal structure (via dissection).

Histology

Study of tissues using a microscope.

Cytology

Study of cells.

Physiology

Study of functions and life processes (how organs work).

Embryology

Study of the formation and development of the embryo.

Taxonomy

Science of naming and classifying organisms.

Ecology

Study of the relationship between organisms and environment.

Palaeontology

Study of fossils.

Evolution

Study of the origin and descent of organisms.

Genetics

Study of heredity and variations.

Bacteriology

Study of Bacteria.

Virology

Study of Viruses.

Mycology

Study of Fungi.

Phycology (Algology)

Study of Algae.

Entomology

Study of Insects

Ichthyology

Study of Fish.

Herpetology

Study of Lizards/Reptiles.

Ornithology

Study of Birds.