The Science of Biology: the Study of Life

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The Science of Biologythe Study of Life
fau.edu/biology
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Biology

• The field of Biology encompasses the study of
  living and once living organisms, their
  relationships with each other, and the physical
  parameters needed to successfully sustain life.
• From the molecular level to the level of the
  biosphere, biology is connected to our everyday
  lives.

Anhinga in Everglades National Park (Dengler,
2002).
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Much to Study and Understand

• The science of Biology has many disciplines.
• Some of the areas are anatomy, bioinformatics,
  biotechnology, biochemistry, botany, cytology,
  ecology, entomology, evolution, genetics,
  herpetology, immunology, marine, molecular,
  microbiology, mycology, paleontology, physiology,
  taxonomy, virology, zoology, etc.

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Biology Is Important for Wellbeing

• Agriculture and animal husbandry (food).
• Water, food, air quality.
• Medical knowledge treatments, technologies
  cures, medicines.
• Health standards and lifestyles nutrition,
  exercise, stress, etc.
• Consumer products and technologies.
• History of life on Earth.
• DNA science genetic engineering, cloning,
  forensics.
• Behavior learning, sleep.
• Biological weapons.

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Current Events in Biology Directly Affect Us
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Biology Recognizes the Interconnectednessand
Importance of All Living Things.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Though Human life is of utmost importance, in the
scope of biology, all living organisms are
important and necessary to sustain life, as we
know it, on the planet Earth. Living organisms,
from simple to complex, are interconnected and
interdependent through their roles in the
ecosystems. All life is precious and worthy of
respect!