Important terminology for Physical Science
Branches Science
A. Physical science - science of non living things.
1. Astronomy - study of heavenly or celestial bodies
2. Chemistry - study of structure, composition and properties of matter and the reaction it undergoes
3. Geology - study the earth and its history
4. Meteorology - study of atmosphere and the different phenomena that occur in it.
5.Physics - based study of matter and energy, their properties and application
B. Biological Science
Biology- study of life
1.Botany - study of plant
2. Zoology - study of animal
Sub- Branches
1. anatomy - study of structure of the body and its parts.
2. cytology - study of living cells
3. ecology - studies how living relate to each other within their environment .
4.embryology - study of the development of organism in the uterus
5. entomology - study of insect
6. genetics - study of heredity
7. microbiology - study of bacteria and viruses
8. physiology - study of the functions and activities of the body and its part
C. Social Sciences - study of human acts and their effects on the individual and others.
1. Psychology - science of human behavior
2. sociology - study of group behavior and its effect on this society
Filipino Scientists:
Dr. Jose Rizal - scientifically named animals Apogonia rizali ( beetle with five horns and Draco rizali ( flyng lizard)
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Jose U. Jovellanos - set up the first oil refinery in the Phil.
Pedro Escuro, Ph.D - a geneticist and plant breeder
Felipe U. Yap - entrepreneur who contributed in the field of mining
Maria Y.Orosa - pioneered in food technology
Dr.Alfredo C. Santos - concentrated on herbal medicines
Dr. Fe del Mundo - improvised incubator for newborn
Gregorio Y. Zara - invented the TV - telephone or video phone
Ed San Juan Sr.- designed the celebrated moon buggy actually used in moon exploration by US scientist.
