English for Science and Technology

“The Types of Sciences”

Name: Marice Margarita Kore Djara

Nim: 1501020066

Class: VI/A

English Department

Nusa Cendana University

2018
There are the types of sciences:

 Astronomy (from Greek: ἀστρονομία) is a natural science that studies celestial objects
and phenomena. It applies mathematics, physics, and chemistry, in an effort to explain
the origin of those objects and phenomena and their evolution. Objects of interest include
planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and comets; the phenomena include supernova
explosions, gamma ray bursts, and cosmic microwave background radiation. More
generally, all phenomena that originate outside Earth's atmosphere are within the purview
of astronomy. A related but distinct subject, physical cosmology, is concerned with the
study of the Universe as a whole.[1].
 Physics (from Ancient Greek: φυσική (ἐπιστήμη), translit. physikḗ (epistḗmē),
lit. 'knowledge of nature', from φύσις phýsis "nature"[1][2][3]) is the natural science that
studies matter[4] and its motion and behavior through space and time and that studies the
related entities of energy and force.[5] Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific
disciplines, and its main goal is to understand how the universe behaves.[a][6][7][8]
 Biology is the natural science that involves the study of life and living organisms,
including their physical structure, chemical composition, function, development and
evolution.[1] Modern biology is a vast field, composed of many branches. Despite the
broad scope and the complexity of the science, there are certain unifying concepts that
consolidate it into a single, coherent field. Biology recognizes the cell as the basic unit of
life, genes as the basic unit of heredity, and evolution as the engine that propels the
creation of new species. Living organisms are open systems that survive by transforming
energy and decreasing their local entropy[2] to maintain a stable and vital condition
defined as homeostasis. See glossary of biology.
 Chemistry is the scientific discipline involved with compounds composed of atoms, i.e.
elements, and molecules, i.e. combinations of atoms: their composition, structure,
properties, behavior and the changes they undergo during a reaction with other
compounds.[1][2] Chemistry addresses topics such as how atoms and molecules interact
via chemical bonds to form new chemical compounds. There are four types of chemical
bonds: covalent bonds, in which compounds share one or more electron(s); ionic bonds,
in which a compound donates one or more electrons to another compound to produce
ions: cations and anions; hydrogen bonds; and Van der Waals force bonds. See glossary
of chemistry.
 Mathematics (from Greek μάθημα máthēma, "knowledge, study, learning") is the study
of such topics as quantity,[1] structure,[2] space,[1] and change.[3][4][5] It has no generally
accepted definition.[6][7]
 Geometry (from the Ancient Greek: γεωμετρία; geo- "earth", -metron "measurement") is
a branch of mathematics concerned with questions of shape, size, relative position of
figures, and the properties of space. A mathematician who works in the field of geometry
is called a geometer.
 Algebra (from Arabic "al-jabr" literally meaning "reunion of broken parts"[1]) is one of
the broad parts of mathematics, together with number theory, geometry and analysis. In
its most general form, algebra is the study of mathematical symbols and the rules for
manipulating these symbols;[2] it is a unifying thread of almost all of mathematics.[3] As
such, it includes everything from elementary equation solving to the study of abstractions
such as groups, rings, and fields. The more basic parts of algebra are called elementary
 algebra; the more abstract parts are called abstract algebra or modern algebra. Elementary
algebra is generally considered to be essential for any study of mathematics, science, or
engineering, as well as such applications as medicine and economics. Abstract algebra is
a major area in advanced mathematics, studied primarily by professional mathematicians.
 Geology (from the Ancient Greek γῆ, gē, i.e. "earth" and -λoγία, -logia, i.e. "study of,
discourse"[1][2]) is an earth science concerned with the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is
composed, and the processes by which they change over time. Geology can also refer to
the study of the solid features of any terrestrial planet or natural satellite, (such as Mars or
the Moon).
 Zoology (/zuːˈɒlədʒi, zoʊˈɒlədʒi/) or animal biology is the branch of biology that studies
the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification,
habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with
their ecosystems. The term is derived from Ancient Greek ζῷον, zōion, i.e. "animal" and
λόγος, logos, i.e. "knowledge, study".[1]
 Engineering is the application of scientific knowledge and mathematical methods to
practical purposes of the design, analysis, or operation of structures, machines, or
systems. See glossary of engineering.
 Civil engineering is the design and construction of public and private works, such as
infrastructure (airports, roads, railways, water supply, and treatment etc.), bridges,
tunnels, dams, and buildings.[21][22] Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number
of sub-disciplines, including structural engineering, environmental engineering, and
surveying. It is traditionally considered to be separate from military engineering.[23]
 Electrical engineering is the design, study, and manufacture of various electrical and
electronic systems, such as Broadcast engineering, electrical circuits, generators, motors,
electromagnetic/electromechanical devices, electronic devices, electronic circuits, optical
fibers, optoelectronic devices, computer systems, telecommunications, instrumentation,
controls, and electronics.
 Mechanical engineering is the design and manufacture of physical or mechanical
systems, such as power and energy systems, aerospace/aircraft products, weapon systems,
transportation products, engines, compressors, powertrains, kinematic chains, vacuum
technology, vibration isolation equipment, manufacturing, and mechatronics.
 Computer science is the study of the theory, experimentation, and engineering that form
the basis for the design and use of computers. It is the scientific and practical approach to
computation and its applications and the systematic study of the feasibility, structure,
expression, and mechanization of the methodical procedures (or algorithms) that underlie
the acquisition, representation, processing, storage, communication of, and access to,
information. An alternate, more succinct definition of computer science is the study of
automating algorithmic processes that scale. A computer scientist specializes in the
theory of computation and the design of computational systems.[1]
 Paleontology or palaeontology (/ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒi, ˌpæli-, -ən-/) is the scientific study of
life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch
(roughly 11,700 years before present). It includes the study of fossils to determine
organisms' evolution and interactions with each other and their environments (their
paleoecology). Paleontological observations have been documented as far back as the
5th century BC. The science became established in the 18th century as a result of
 Georges Cuvier's work on comparative anatomy, and developed rapidly in the
19th century. The term itself originates from Greek παλαιός, palaios, "old, ancient", ὄν,
 Conservation is the preservation or efficient using of resources (in an efficient or ethical
manner), or the conservation of various quantities under physical laws.

Conservation may refer more specifically to:

 Conservation (ethic) of biodiversity, environment, and natural resources,

including protection and management
 Conservation-restoration of cultural heritage, protection and restoration of cultural
heritage, including works of art and architecture, as well as archaeological and
historical artifacts.

 Microbiology (from Greek μῑκρος, mīkros, "small"; βίος, bios, "life"; and -λογία, -logia)
is the study of microorganisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell
colony), or acellular (lacking cells).[1] Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-
disciplines including virology, parasitology, mycology and bacteriology.
 Ecology (from Greek: οἶκος, "house", or "environment"; -λογία, "study of")[A] is the
branch of biology[1] which studies the interactions among organisms and their
environment. Objects of study include interactions of organisms with each other and with
abiotic components of their environment. Topics of interest include the biodiversity,
distribution, biomass, and populations of organisms, as well as cooperation and
competition within and between species. Ecosystems are dynamically interacting systems
of organisms, the communities they make up, and the non-living components of their
environment. Ecosystem processes, such as primary production, pedogenesis, nutrient
cycling, and niche construction, regulate the flux of energy and matter through an
environment. These processes are sustained by organisms with specific life history traits.
Biodiversity means the varieties of species, genes, and ecosystems, enhances certain
 Agriculture (from the Latin: ager meaning "field" and cultura meaning "growing") is the
cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal
plants and other products used to sustain and enhance life.[1] Agriculture was the key
development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of
domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the development of civilization.
The study of agriculture is known as agricultural science. The history of agriculture by
humans dates back thousands of years, and its development has been driven and defined
by greatly different climates, cultures, and technologies; industrial agriculture based on
large-scale monoculture farming has become the dominant agricultural method. Although
generally understood to denote the practices of humans, other animals—for example,
fungus-growing ants—have also been found to engage in agriculture.
 Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised
for meat, fibre, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective
breeding and the raising of livestock.
 Embryology, the study of the formation and development of an embryo and fetus. Before
widespread use of the microscope and the advent of cellular biology in the 19th century,
embryology was based on descriptive and comparative studies. From the time of the
Greek philosopher Aristotle it was debated whether the embryo was a preformed,
 miniature individual (a homunculus) or an undifferentiated form that gradually became
specialized. Supporters of the latter theory included Aristotle; the English physician
William Harvey, who labeled the theory epigenesis; the German physician Caspar
Friedrick Wolff; and the Prussian-Estonian scientist Karl Ernst, Ritter von Baer, who
proved epigenesis with his discovery of the mammalian ovum (egg) in 1827. Other
pioneers were the French scientists Pierre Belon and Marie-François-Xavier Bichat.
 Climatology (from Greek κλίμα, klima, "place, zone"; and -λογία, -logia) or climate
science is the scientific study of climate, scientifically defined as weather conditions
averaged over a period of time.[1] This modern field of study is regarded as a branch of
the atmospheric sciences and a subfield of physical geography, which is one of the Earth
sciences. Climatology now includes aspects of oceanography and biogeochemistry. Basic
knowledge of climate can be used within shorter term weather forecasting using analog
techniques such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the Madden–Julian
oscillation (MJO), the North Atlantic oscillation (NAO), the Northern Annular Mode
(NAM) which is also known as the Arctic oscillation (AO), the Northern Pacific (NP)
Index, the Pacific decadal oscillation (PDO), and the Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation
(IPO). Climate models are used for a variety of purposes from study of the dynamics of
the weather and climate system to projections of future climate. Weather is known as the
condition of the atmosphere over a period of time, while climate has to do with the
atmospheric condition over an extended to indefinite period of time.[2]
 Meteorology is a branch of the atmospheric sciences which includes atmospheric
chemistry and atmospheric physics, with a major focus on weather forecasting. The study
of meteorology dates back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not
occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw modest progress in the field after
weather observation networks were formed across broad regions. Prior attempts at
prediction of weather depended on historical data. It wasn't until after the elucidation of
the laws of physics and, more particularly, the development of the computer, allowing for
the automated solution of a great many equations that model the weather, in the latter half
of the 20th century that significant breakthroughs in weather forecasting were achieved.
 Archaeology, or archeology,[1] is the study of human activity through the recovery and
analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture,
biofacts or ecofacts, and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social
science and a branch of the humanities.[2][3] In North America, archaeology is considered
a sub-field of anthropology,[4] while in Europe archaeology is often viewed as either a
discipline in its own right or a sub-field of other disciplines.
 Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω
meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and the
biological aspects of the ocean. It is an Earth science covering a wide range of topics,
including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics;
plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances
and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics
reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge of the world
ocean and understanding of processes within: astronomy, biology, chemistry,
climatology, geography, geology, hydrology, meteorology and physics.
Paleoceanography studies the history of the oceans in the geologic past.
 Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.[1][2] It
is generally considered a field of biology, but intersects frequently with many other life
sciences and is strongly linked with the study of information systems.
 Electronics is the science of controlling electrical energy electrically, in which the
electrons have a fundamental role. Electronics deals with electrical circuits that involve
active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes, integrated circuits,
optoelectronics, and sensors, associated passive electrical components, and
interconnection technologies. Commonly, electronic devices contain circuitry consisting
primarily or exclusively of active semiconductors supplemented with passive elements;
such a circuit is described as an electronic circuit.
 Medicine is the science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
disease. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and
restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness. Contemporary medicine applies
biomedical sciences, biomedical research, genetics, and medical technology to diagnose,
treat, and prevent injury and disease, typically through pharmaceuticals or surgery, but
also through therapies as diverse as psychotherapy, external splints and traction,