Science and Biology

 SCIENCE

Science is an organized study of Knowledge which is based on experimentation. (OR)

 A branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws. (OR)

Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

 The word Science comes from the Latin word “Scientia” meaning Knowledge.

The term science was first coined by “William Whewell” in the year  1833.

Father of “Ancient Science” – Thales.

Father of “Modern Science” – Galileo Galilei.

 

What is Science ?

Science is an organized study of knowledge based on experimentation.

Science is process of thinking.

Science is a tool for searching the truths of nature.

Science is the way of exploring the world.

 

BIOLOGY

Biology is the branch of science which deals about living organisms. (OR)

Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.

 The word biology is derived from the Greek words  ( Bios  meaning life  and logos  meaning study )

The Term Biology was first coined by Lamarck and Treviranus in the year 1801.

Father of Biology – Aristotle

 

What is Biology ?

Biology  is defined as the science of life and living organisms.  An organism is a living entity consisting of one cell e.g. bacteria, or several cells e.g. animals, plants and fungi.

BIOLOGY HAS TWO MAIN BRANCHES:

1. Botany : Study of different aspects of Plants.

Theophrastus is known as Father of Botany.

2.Zoology : Study of different aspects of Animals.

Aristotle is known as Father of Zoology.

( Note :  Aristotle is called Father of  Biology as well as Zoology )

 

IMPORTANT TERMS OF BIOLOGY:

Anatomy,  Arthrology, Apiculture, Biotechnology, Bacteriology, Cytology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ecology, Embryology, Ethology, Entomology, Food technology, Forensic science, Fermentation, Genetics, Histology, Haematology,  Hepatology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurology, Osteology, Ornithology, Ophthalmology,  Paleontology, Physiology, Pathology, Radiology, Rhinology, Sonography, Veterinary science, Taxonomy, Horticulture, Viticulture, Agriculture, …………etc.