Branches of Science | World General Knowledge

Shahzad F. Malik

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Branches of Science | World General Knowledge

Acoustics

This science is the study of mechanical waves in solids, liquids and gases.

Accounting

This is the study of financial information about a business entity that is communicated to its shareholders.

Aerodynamics

This is the study of forces of air acting on objects in motion relative to air.

Aeronautical Engineering

This field is the study of the design and manufacture of flight-capable machines and techniques.

Agriculture

It is the science of cultivating the ground, harvesting crops, and rearing and management of farming, husbandry and livestock. It is associated with the production of food, fiber, feed, and other goods by systematic harvesting or growing plants and rearing animals.

Agronomy

This one is the scientific study of crop production and its usage for food, feed, fiber and fuel.

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Algebra

Algebra is the mathematical study of structure, quantity, and relation, using symbols, letters and characters to represent numbers in mathematical expressions.

Anatomy

It is the study of the structure and organization of the human body.

Angiology

This branch of science studies blood and lymph vessels, and related disorders.

Anthropology

It is the study of past and present human cultures with respect to physical and social characteristics, historic facts, and geographical distribution.

Apiculture

This one is the science of raising bees. It involves cultivating and managing bee cultures for the commercial sale of honey.

Applied Mathematics

It is the science of using mathematical techniques in fields other than mathematics.

Aquaculture

It is the farming of aquatic animals and plants.

Archeology

This is the scientific study of physical evidence of past human civilizations and societies.

Iatrochemistry

This branch studies how chemical elements react in the universe.

Astronomy

It is the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena that take place outside the Earth’s atmosphere.

Astrophysics

Astrophysics is the study of the physics of celestial bodies.

Atomic Physics

It is the study of the internal structure of atomic nuclei as an isolated system of electrons.

Audiology

It is the study of hearing and related disorders.

Automobile Engineering

This is a branch of engineering, with respect to the design, manufacture, and operation of motorcycles, automobiles, buses and trucks, and their engineering systems.

Bacteriology

It involves the study of bacteria in relation to disease and/or agriculture.

Behavioral Economics

It is the study of social and emotional effects on individuals, owing to economic designs and strategies of any particular firm or administration.

Biochemistry

It deals with the study of chemical substances and processes taking place in living organisms. It primarily focuses on structure, function, and the role of molecules.

Bioengineering

This is the application of engineering principles and techniques to structures and organs of living organisms.

Biology

Biology is the scientific study of life.

Biomechanics

It is the study of the structure and functioning of biological systems.

Biophysics

This is the science of applying principles of physics to understand biological systems.

Biotechnology

It involves researching industrial applications of living organisms.

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Botany

This is the study of plant life.

Cardiology

It is the study of heart disorders.

Cartography

It is the study and practice of making maps.

Ceramic Engineering

It is the science of creating objects from non-metallic materials.

Chemical Engineering

This branch of engineering deals with design, construction, and operation of chemical plants and required machinery.

Chemistry

This is the science of studying and analyzing the composition of properties and reactions of any substance.

Civil Engineering

It involves the planning, designing, and constructing of structures such as buildings, roads, bridges, houses, etc.

Climatology

This branch is the study of prevailing weather conditions that are monitored over a period of time.

Cognitive Science

It is the scientific study of mental thought and learning.

Computer Science

It is the systematic study of computation and computing systems. It involves different theories for understanding the computing systems and methods, algorithms, design methodology and tools, methods of analysis and verification, and methods for testing the concepts.

Conservation Biology

It is the study of the Earth’s biodiversity, and also involves protecting species against the danger of extinction owing to rapid modern development.

Conservation Science

This science is the study of cultural heritage conservation, using scientific methods.

Cosmetology

It is the practice of beautifying the skin and hair, using cosmetics.

Cosmology

Cosmology is the branch of physics that deals with nature, evolution, and structure of the universe.

Craniology

This is the study of the different physical characteristics of the skull.

Criminology

It is the scientific study of the nature, cause and thought process behind a crime.

Cryobiology

It is the study of the effects of low temperatures on various living things.

Cryogenics

This is the study of production, control, and application of low temperatures.

Cryptography

It is the science of decoding information for security purposes.

Crystallography

This is the science that studies the arrangement of atoms in solids.

Cybernetics

It is the study of regulatory systems and their structures.

Cytology

It is the study of the structure, origin, function, and pathology of cells.

Dactylography

It is the science of using fingerprints for identification purposes.

Demography

It is the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, population distribution, population density, etc.

Dentistry

It is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to teeth and oral cavities.

Dendrology

This is the study of wooded plants.

Dermatology

It is the study of skin structure and skin related diseases.

Dynamics

This is the study of various forces, their actions on bodies, and the changes in the motion they produce.

Ecclesiology

It is the theological study of the Christian Church.

Ecology

It studies the relationships shared by various living organisms on Earth.

Electronics

It is the branch of technology that deals with the development and application of circuit systems.

Embryology

This is the science of the development of an embryo, from the fertilization stage to the fetus stage.

Endocrinology

It is the study of functions and pathology of endocrine glands.

Engineering

It is the application of scientific, mechanical, and mathematical ideas to design processes, structures, and products that are meant to improve and ease out the quality of human life.

Entomology

This is the study of insects with respect to forests.

Environmental Chemistry

It is the study of the chemical and biochemical phenomena that happens in natural places.

Environmental Science

It is the study of various components of the environment, and how they interact and relate to each other.

Epidemiology

This is the study of the cause and distribution of diseases in human beings.

Epistemology

It studies the extent and scope of knowledge and information.

Ergonomics

This is an applied science for designing equipment to boost productivity.

Ethnology

It is the study of the characteristics of different sets of people. It involves analyzing their origin, distribution, technology, religion, language and social structure.

Ethno videography

This method uses video footage to study different cultures and sections of people.

Etiology

This is the study of the causes or origins of diseases.

Etymology

It is the study of a word’s history and its meanings.

Eugenics

It is the study of improving human heredity using controlled breeding techniques.

Exobiology

This is the study of the effects of extraterrestrial things on living things.

Financial Economy

It is the branch of economics concerned with the allocation and deployment of economic resources.

Floriculture

It is the science of the cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants for gardening and floristry purposes.

Fluid Mechanics

This science is the study of fluids.

Forensic Science

This involves the application of various disciplines of science and technology, to establish facts/proofs as legal evidence with respect to criminal investigation.

Forestry

It is the science of managing forests and its resources to produce products for human benefit. For example, stuff like timber, acacia, paper, etc.

Galactic Astronomy

It is the study of the Milky Way and all its contents.

Game Theory

It is the study of strategic decision making.

Gemology

This is the study of gemstones.

Genetics

This is the study of genes and heredity.

Geochemistry

It involves the use of chemistry principles to research and explain facts about ecological theories.

Geodesy

It is the science of measuring the size and shape of the Earth.

Geology

It is the study of solid earth (rocks, minerals, soil content, underground processes, etc.

Geometry

It is the study of mathematical phenomena in the form of shapes and figures. It involves calculating and working around with various shapes.

Geophysics

It is the study of the Earth which uses the principles of physics.

Geriatrics

This is the medical practice which focuses on addressing the complex needs of older patients.

Geomorphology

It is the study of the evolution of landforms.

Gerontology

This is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

Gynecology

This is the study of the female reproductive system.

Heliology

Heliology is the astronomical study of the sun.

Hematology

It is the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood-related diseases.

Hepatology

It is the study of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and the biliary tree.

Histology

This science is the study of the microscopic anatomy of the cells of living things.

Horticulture

It is the science of cultivating plants for commercial use.

Hydrology

It is the study of the movement and quality of water present on the Earth.

Hydroponics

It is the science of growing plants without soil; by using artificial mineral solutions.

Hydrostatics

This science involves studying fluid bodies that are at rest.

Hydrotherapy

It is the science of using water as treatment in various medical conditions.

Ichthyology

It is the scientific study of fish.

Iconography

It is the study of the identification, description, and interpretation of images (symbols, icons, themes, etc.)

Immunology

This is the study of the immune system of various living organisms.

Information Technology

It involves the use of computer science and electronic equipment to store, share, and manipulate data.

Jurisprudence

It is the study of law.

Kinesiology

It is the study of human movement.

Lexicography

It involves writing, editing or compiling dictionaries.

Library Science

It is the science of using tools of management for many aspects related to libraries.

Limonology

It is the study of inland waters.

Linguistics

Linguistics is the study of human language.

Macroeconomics

It studies the behavior of aggregate economy.

Mammalogy

This science is the study of mammals.

Mammography

It is the study of human breasts using a mammogram (a special kind of X-ray).

Managerial Economics

This involves the application of economic concepts to formulate managerial decisions.

Marine Biology

It is the study of organisms under the oceans.

Marketing

This is the science of communicating the value of a product or service to a consumer or prospective consumer.

Mathematics

It is the study of quantities, shapes, structures, spaces and their changes.

Mechanical Engineering

It is the science of using physics for the designing, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems.

Mechanics

It is the study of physical forces and their effects on objects.

Medicine

It is the science of healing a disease or disorder using set medical practices.

Metallurgy

It is the science that deals with the procedures used for metal extraction.

Metaphysics

This is the division of philosophy that is concerned with the fundamental nature of reality.

Meteorology

Meteorology is the scientific study of atmosphere.

Microbiology

It is the study of microscopic organisms.

Microeconomics

It studies the behavior of individual entities to understand and analyze a firm’s decision-making process.

Mineralogy

It is the study of the origin, formation, and classification of minerals.

Missiology

It is the theological study of the purpose of the Church.

Microbiology

It is a biological study done at the molecular level.

Morphology (Biology)

It is the study of the form and structure of organisms.

Morphology (Linguistics)

It is the study of the structure and content of word forms.

Museology

It is the study of museums, their history, and the role that they have in the society.

Musicology

It is the scholarly study of music.

Mycology

It is the study of fungi, their genetic and biological structures, and their uses and dangers.

Myology

It is the study of muscular systems.

Nanotechnology

This is the study of manipulation of matter on an atomic or molecular level.

Narcotic Science

It is the study of addictive drugs, their various harms and effects.

Naval Engineering

This branch of engineering is related to designing, construction, operation and maintenance of marine structures.

Nephrology

It is the study of the functions and diseases of the kidney.

Neurology

This field deals with the disorders of the nervous systems.

Nuclear Engineering

It deals with the fission of atomic nuclei.

Nuclear Physics

It is the study of interaction of the nuclei.

Numismatics

Numismatics is the study of currency.

Nutrition Science
It is the study of the metabolic and physiological response of the body to a set diet or particular sets of diets.

Obstetrics

It deals with the care of women during pregnancy.

Oceanography

It is the study of the ocean.

Odontology

This science is the study of each individual’s dental structure.

Oncology

It is the science that deals with tumors and cancers.

Oneirology

It is the scientific study of dreams.

Ophthalmology

This is the study of the structure and diseases related to the eye.

Optics

It is the study of light behavior and its properties with respect to its interaction with various types of matter (solid, liquid or gas).

Organic Chemistry

It deals with the structure, properties, and reactions of compounds that contain carbon.

Ornithology

It is the study of birds.

Osteology

It is the study of bones.

Paleoclimatology

It is the study of the climate of the Earth throughout its history.

Paleoecology

It is the study of fossil organisms using data from fossils and sub-fossils.

Paleontology

This is the scientific study of prehistoric life.

Palynology

It is the study of dust.

Parasitology

It is the study of parasites.

Particle Physics

This branch of science is the study of the existence of particles that constitute matter.

Pathology

It is the scientific study of disease processes.

Petrology

It is the study of the origin, formation, structure, and distribution of rocks.

Pharmacology

This is the study of drug action.

Pharmacy

It deals with the effective and safe use of drugs for diseases and disorders.

Phenomenology

It is the study of the structures of consciousness.

Philately

It is the study of postal stamps.

Philology

This is the study of languages from historical sources.

Phonetics

It is the study of the sounds of human speech.

Photochemistry

It is the study of chemical reactions when a molecule absorbs a photon of light.

Phycology

It is the study of algae.

Physical Chemistry

It involves the application of physics to the study of chemical systems.

Physics

Physics is the study of matter and its behavior through space and time.

Physiography

It is the study of the physical patterns of the Earth.

Physiology

It is the study of biological functions in living beings.

Plasma Physics

It is the study of charged particles interacting with each other under electric and magnetic fields.

Podiatry

It is the study of the disorders of the foot and ankle.

Political Philosophy

It is the study of politics, liberty, justice, poverty etc.

Polymer Engineering

This field deals with the design and analysis of polymer material.

Pomology

It is the study of the cultivation, harvesting and storage of pome fruit.

Protozoology

It is the study of protozoan animals.

Pseudoscience

It is the science that presents facts as science, but is not supported by any scientific methods; hence, lacking any credibility.

Psychology

It is the study of mental behavior, and functions and reactions of the mind under various circumstances and instances.

Pulmonology

It is the study of diseases related to the respiratory tract.

Quantum Mechanics

It is the study of microscopic material using the properties of physics.

Queer Studies

It is the study of issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Radiobiology

It is the study of the action of ionizing radiation on living things.

Radiochemistry

It is the study of ordinary chemical reactions under radioactive circumstances.

Radiology

This field of chemistry deals with imaging to diagnose and treat disease within the human body.

Rheumatology

It is the study of rheumatic diseases.

Robotics

It deals with the designing, construction, and operation of robots.

Scientific Modeling

It is the science of generating abstract, conceptual, graphical or mathematical models.

Seismology

It is the scientific study of earthquakes.

Semiotics

Semiotics is the study of the sign system.

Sericulture

It involves rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk.

Serpentology

It is the study of snakes.

Silviculture

It is the science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, and harvesting of forests.

Sociology

It is the scientific study of human society and its origins, practices, evolution, organizations, and institutions.

Soil Biology

It is the study of microbial and faunal activity in soil.

Speech Therapy

It is the study of communication disorder.

Statics

It is the study of physical systems in static equilibrium, when force is applied.

Statistics

This science explores collecting and organizing data. Over the years, analyzing and studying this data has also become an important part of the statistics field.

Stellar Astronomy

It is the study of stars, their origins, and their evolution.

Suicidology

It is the scientific study of suicides, its causes and effects.

Supramolecular Chemistry

It is the study of the chemistry of assembled molecular sub-units.

Surface Science

It is the theoretical study of the physics and chemistry of surfaces and their behavior.

Systematics

This is the study of the biological diversity and its origins and evolution.

Taxonomy

It involves the classification of organisms in an ordered manner, but in such a way that natural relationships between them are/can be established.

Telecommunication Engineering

It is the science of developing physical and logical applications of computer science, using principles of electrical and mechanical engineering.

Textile Engineering

It involves the use of engineering principles and methodologies to make textiles.

Therapeutics

This is the study of medical treatments and the action of remedial agents.

Thermodynamics

It is the study of heat and its effects.

Topology

It is the mathematical study of the properties of objects that are preserved even after deformation.

Transdisciplinarity

This research methodology covers two or more fields and branches of various sciences at once.

Traumatology

It is the study of the wounds and injuries caused due to physical violence or accidents, and also involves psychological therapy to repair the damage.

Urology

It deals with the male reproductive system and human urinary tracts.

Virology

It is the study of viruses.

Viticulture

It is the science related to the production of grapes.

Welfare Economics

It is the science of the optimal allocation of resources and goods, and its effects on the welfare of society.

Zoology

It is the branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life in general.

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