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Biology means the science of life. The word science has been derived from the Latin word Scientia meaning knowledge. It denotes the information gained through actual observation, which can be verified and is based on facts. The word Biology is derived from bios meaning life and logos meaning study. Biology has various disciplines under it and has many career opportunities in it. The fileds under Biology where independent careers can be made are as under.
Anthropology: It deals with social, cultural, mental and physical development of human beings.
Entomology: Deals with structures, functioning, use and harm from the insects.
Applied Biology: It is a broad term dealing with various biological techniques applied for well-being of the human race. Apiculture (breeding and treatment of Honey bees), Sericulture (breeding and treatment of silk worm), Fishery (Growing and exploiting fishes), Piggery (Growing pigs for meat), etc, are the various branches of this.
Agriculture: The techniques of growing and developing crop plants. Here horticulture can be mentioned as an allied branch. Under this cultivation of vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc, is studied. Agro-foresrty is another branch that deals with maintaining forests for yielding benefits.
Pathology: It deals with analyzing the cause, effects, symptoms, etc. of the diseases. The investigative pathology deals with finding out the causes of disease as to the pathogens, etc.
Pharmacology: Deals with extracting, purifying and formulating new medicines.
Pharmacy: Testing and studying the application of drugs.
Microbiology: Deals with structure, function and physiology of microbes.
Medicine: Deals with various aspects of human body, disease, treatment etc.
Genetic Engineering: Deals with application of knowledge of genetics for bringing about artificial changes in genes. This is done for developing new methods for creating disease free life.
Bioinformatics: Application of knowledge of biology and IT for bringing into practice various methods in biology. This invloves biological study at universal level.
Medical Transcription: Many a times it becomes difficult to understand the medical terminology. Only qualified doctors can understand their terminology. Medical Transcription is a branch that deals with interpreting, typewriting and coveying the dictations from physicians and pharmacists, etc. It involves therapeutic methods, investigation of patients, diagnostic techniques etc.
Environmental Management: Assessment and solutions on environmental problems, finding out remedies to conserve biodiversity to maintain balance of ecosystem.
Food Technology: Processing and preservation of food.
Forensic Science: Application of scientific knowledge such as DNA fingerprinting, to help civil and criminal law. Suitable and lucrative job opportunities are possible in the above fields both in government and private sectors. Self employment is also possible in certain fields like pathology, pharmacy medicine, medical transcription etc.
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| Author: INDERJEET PUNN 20 Jan 2009 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 2 | Pursuing a career in biology can be immensely rewarding and exciting. Studying biology teaches us to ask questions, make observations, evaluate evidence, and solve problems. Biologists learn how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. They may study cells under a microscope, insects in a rainforest, viruses that affect human beings, plants in a greenhouse, or lions in the African grasslands. Their work increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well being and worldwide concern, such as environmental depletion, threats to human health, and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies.
| | Author: INDERJEET PUNN 20 Jan 2009 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 2 | If you think there's one type of person who becomes a biologist, think again. All kinds of people with diverse talents are drawn to careers in biology, for many reasons. Get to know a few and you'll see. Here are links to profiles of biologists in a variety of fields who come from a wide range of backgrounds
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