GENBIO 1 overview Flashcards
Science
the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence
Science Methodology
the process or technique for investigating phenomena, that is used to explore observations and answer questions
6 Science Methodology Processes
Observation - Question - Hypothesis -Experiment - Conclusion - Result
Strands of Science
Physical Sciences; Earth Sciences; Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physics; Chemistry; Astronomy
Earth Sciences
Geology; Oceanography; Paleontology; Meteorology
Life Sciences
Botany; Zoology; Genetics; Medicine
Biology
the branch of science that deals with the structure, function, growth, evolution, and distribution of organisms
8 Characteristics of Life
Reproduction; Heredity; Cellular Organization; Growth and Development; Response to Stimuli; Adaptation through Evolution; Homeostasis; Metabolism