Branches
of
Biology and Careers

Botany and Zoology are two of the main branches of Biology. In this activity, we will examine a number of different branches and careers that are included in the study of Biology.

Using the internet, search to find the name of the area of biology.

  1. the study of heredity

  2. the structure and function of cells.

  3. animal behavior.

  4. the physical structure of humans or other animals

  5. the scientific classification of organisms

  6. the chemical processes within cells

  7. the relationships among organisms and their environments

  8. the body's defense against disease and foreign substances

  9. microscopic organisms

  10. the functions of organs and organ systems

Search for the meaning of the following branches of biology . .

Paleontology:

Phycology:

Entomology:

Evolution:

Bacteriology:

Ornithology:

Herpetology:

Ichthyology:

Agriculture:

Mycology:

Examples of Other Areas of Biology:

Agronomy

Anthropology

Biotechnology

Biogeography

Economic Zoology

Pathology
Teralotolgy

Embryology

Limnology

Oceanography

Marine Biology

Endocrinolgy
Horticulture

Mammalogy

Exobiology

Nematology

Parasitology

Pharmacology
Virology

Toxicology

Histology

Oncology

Career Exploration: Use the internet to research the following questions.

Recommended Resources:

O*NET Online

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition

  1. What does a biologist do?

  2. List 4 examples of organizations that might hire a biologist.

  3. How might biology be useful in your technical area?

Hand in Assignment

  1. Select a branch of biology (only one branch per student). Record your choice on the board.

  2. Research the selected area of biology.

  3. What do these people study?

  4. What do you call people who study this branch of biology?

  5. Give an example of a career related to this area.

  6. Why is this branch of biology important to us?

After you have completed your research, open up a word document and create a branch of biology poster. (11 x 17 size)

Please include:

Print out and hand - in

Be ready to present to the class

Branches of Biology & Careers Worksheet - Word Document (Right Click > Choose: "Save Target As . . .")

York County School of Technology - Science Department

Last Updated - 1 October 2008