Archaeometry Flashcards
Medicine
The science of diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease and other damage to the body or mind
Biology
Science of life, living organisms inc. structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution
Physics
Science of matter, energy, force and motion, and the way they relate to each other
Geography
Study of the earth and its features and of the distribution of life in the earth
Geology
Study off the structures of the earth or another planet, esp rocks, soil, minerals
Chemistry
Science of the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems
Metallurgy
Branch of engineering science that studies physical and chemical behaviour of metallic elements
Computer science
Study of storage, processing and transfer of information by electronic means
Sociology
Study of human social behaviour, including e study of origins, human society eg ethnography
Anthropology
Study of mankind in all its aspects esp human culture and development, physical and social
Cartography
Art, science and technology of map making
Numismatics
Study or collection of coins, tokens and paper money
Vulcanology
A branch of geology dealing with the scientific study of volcanoes
Papyrology
Study of ancient literature as preserved in papyrus manuscripts