TERMINOLOGY-Branches of Science

List of different branches of Science 

  

Branch	Concerning Field
Aerodynamics	The study of the motion of gas on objects and the forces created
Aeronautics	Science of flight of airplanes.
Agronomy	Science dealing with crop plant.
Anatomy	The study of the structure and organization of living things
Angiology	Deals with the study of blood vascular system.
Anthology	Study of flower.
Anthropology	The study of human cultures both past and present. Study of apes and man.
Apiculture	Honey industries (Bee Keeping).
Araneology	Study of spiders.
Archaeology	The study of the material remains of cultures
Astronomy	The study of celestial objects in the universe. Study of heavenly bodies.
Astrophysics	The study of the physics of the universe
Bacteriology	The study of bacteria in relation to disease
Batracology	Study of frogs.
Biochemistry	The study of the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms
Biology	The science that studies living organisms
Biophysics	The application of theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology
Biotechnology	Deals with the use of micro-organisms in commercial processes for producing fine chemicals such as drugs; vaccines; hormones, etc. on a large scale.
Botany	The scientific study of plant life
Cardiology	Study of heart.
Chemical Engineering	The application of science, mathematics, and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms
Chemistry	The science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself
Climatology	The study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and causes
Computer Science	The systematic study of computing systems and computation
Craniology	Study of skulls.
Cryogenics	Study concerning with the application and uses of very low temperature.
Cryptography	Study of secret writing.
Cytology	Study of cells.
Dermatology	Study of skin.
Ecology	The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
Electronics	Science and technology of electronic phenomena
Engineering	The practical application of science to commerce or industry
Entomology	The study of insects
Environmental Science	The science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment
Etiology	Study of cause of insects.
Eugenics	Study of improvement of human race by applying laws of heredity. It is related with future generations.
Evolution	Deals with the study of origin of new from old.
Exbiology	Deals with life or possibilities of life beyond the earth.
Floriculture	Study of flower yielding plants.
Forestry	The science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related natural resources
Genetics	The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
Geology	The Study of science of the earth, its structure, and history
Gerontology	Study of growing old.
Gynaecology	Study of female reproductive organs.
Haematology	Study of blood.
Hepatology	Study of liver.
Horticulture	Study of garden cultivation.
Iconography	Teachings by pictures and models.
Immunology	Science which deals with the study of resistance of organisms against infection.
Jurisprudence	Science of law.
Kalology	Study of human beauty.
Lexicography	Compiling of dictionary.
Marine Biology	The study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems
Mathematics	A science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Medicine	The science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease
Meteorology	Study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting
Microbiology	The study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes
Mineralogy	The study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals
Molecular Biology	The study of biology at a molecular level
Mycology	Study of fungi.
Myology	Study of muscles.
Nephrology	Study of kidneys.
Neurology	The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders
Nuclear Physics	The branch of physics concerned with the nucleus of the atom
Numismatics	Study of coins and medals.
Obstetrics	Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy.
Oceanography	Study of the earth’s oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and chemical and physical processes
Ornithology	Study of birds.
Oneirology	Study of dreams.
Ophthalmology	Study of eyes.
Organic Chemistry	The branch of chemistry dedicated to the study of the structures, synthesis, and reactions of carbon-containing compounds
Ornithology	The study of birds
Osteology	Study of bones.
Paleontology	The study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods
Pathology	Study of disease causing organisms.
Pedology	Stydy of soils.
Petrology	The geological and chemical study of rocks
Philately	Stamp collecting.
Philology	Study of languages.
Phonetics	Concerning the sounds of a language.
Phycology	Study of algae.
Physics	The study of the behavior and properties of matter
Physiography	Natural phenomenon.
Physiology	The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms
Pisciculture	Study of fish.
Pomology	Study of fruits.
Psychology	Study of the mind and behaviour
Radiology	The branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy, including x-rays and radioisotopes
Seismology	The study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth
Sericulture	Silk industry (culture of silk moth and pupa).
Serpentology	Study of snakes.
Taxonomy	The science of classification of animals and plants
Telepathy	Communication between two minds at a distance with the help of emotions, thoughts and feelings.
Thermodynamics	The physics of energy, heat, work, entropy and the spontaneity of processes
Toxicology	The study of poisons and the effects of poisoning
Virology	Study of virus.
Zoology	The study of animals