Biology and Science Terminology

Numismatics is the scientific study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, and paper money. Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions.

Computer science is the study of computers, computational systems, and the theory behind how they process information.

W.D. Pattison identified four traditions of geography, and the earth science tradition is synonymous with physical geography.

Human geography is the branch of geography that focuses on the study of human activities, including population, culture, politics, and economics.

Science is fundamentally driven by curiosity and the desire to understand the world. Asking questions is the starting point for all scientific inquiry.

Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.

Plant science is generally divided into three major fields: Agronomy (field crops), Horticulture (garden/specialty crops), and Forestry (trees and timber).

Pomology is the branch of botany that studies and cultivates fruit and nut crops.

Plant Science is the broad field encompassing the study of plant structure, function, growth, and protection. Horticulture, Agronomy, and Forestry are specific branches or applications within this field.

Synecology is the ecological study of  interactions between species in communities.

Astrology is a pseudoscience based on the belief that the positions of celestial bodies influence human affairs, whereas oceanography, geology, and astronomy are recognized scientific fields of Earth science.

Historical geology focuses on understanding Earth's long history, including the evolution of life and the physical changes to the planet over time. Physical geology focuses on the materials and processes occurring today.

A scientific theory is a well-tested and widely accepted explanation that synthesizes a broad range of observations and evidence. It is the highest level of scientific understanding.

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere, focusing on weather processes and forecasting. Oceanography, geology, and astronomy focus on the oceans, the Earth's physical structure, and celestial bodies, respectively.