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AP Biology Ch 1
Different Studies and Scientific Method
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Biology
12th Grade
01/27/2010

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Chemistry
Definition
study of matter and reactions
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Physics
Definition
study of energy and motion
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Geology
Definition
study of earth
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Astronomy
Definition
study of heavenly bodies (stars/moon/etc.)
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Biology
Definition
study of living things
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Cytology
Definition
study of cells
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Biochemistry
Definition
study of matter in body and its reactions
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metabolism
Definition
all chemistry in an organism
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Anabolism
Definition
making big molecules
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Catabolism
Definition
breaking down molecules into smaller molecules
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Histology
Definition
study of tissues
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Genetics
Definition
inheritance of traits
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evolution
Definition
study of change over time
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Microbiology
Definition
study of organisms to small to see w/naked eye
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Bacteriaology
Definition
study of bacteria
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Virology
Definition
study of virus'
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Mycology
Definition
study of fungi
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Botany
Definition
study of plants
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Zoology
Definition
study of animals
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Ichtyology
Definition
study of fish
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Herpetology
Definition
study of reptiles
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Ornithology
Definition
study of birds
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Entomology
Definition
study of insects
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Anthropology
Definition
study of man/humans
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Paleontology
Definition
study of fossils
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Anatomy
Definition
body structure
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Physiology
Definition
body functions
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Kinesiology
Definition
study of movement
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Pathology
Definition
study of disease
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Taxonomy
Definition
classifying and grouping organisms
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Nomenclature
Definition
process of naming organisms
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Ecology
Definition
study of interactions between organisms and enviroment
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List the Hierarchy of Life
Definition
1. Subatomic particles
2. Atoms
3. Molecules
4. Organelles
5. Cells
6. Tissue
7. Organs
8. Organ Systems
9. Organism
10. Species
11. population
12. community
13. Ecosystem
14. Biomes
15. Biospheres
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Subatomic particles
Definition
protons nuetrons electrons etc.
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Organelles
Definition
parts of cells
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Cells
Definition
basic unti of life
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Tissue
Definition
group of cells with similar functions and structure
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Organism
Definition
entire living thing
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Species
Definition
an organism that is fertile
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Population
Definition
one species, one time, one place
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Community
Definition
all species, one time, one place
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Ecosystem
Definition
biotic and abiotic factors interacting in an area
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Biomes
Definition
large area of earth with similar ecosystems
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Biospheres
Definition
three levels of Earth where life is found ( air, land, or water )
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List Characteristics of Life
Definition
1. Made of Cells
2. require energy
3. Adapt to enviroment
4. Respond to enviroment
5. Reproduce
6. Grow and develop
7. Movement (internal or external)
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Emergent Properties
Definition
when studying science ... you start with the small and you work your way up to the large concepts, new problems arise that cant be awnsered
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Reductionism
Definition
take large concept and try to understand it by breaking it down into smaller parts
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List Steps of Scientific Method
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1. Observation
2. Problem
3. Research
4. Hypothesis
5. Prediction
6. Experiment
7. Collect Data
8. Analyze Data
9. Conclusion
10. Report Findings
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Experiment Steps
Definition
1. List Materials
2. Procedure
3. Control
4. Constants
5. variables
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Control
Definition
" normal " for comparison
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Control
Definition
" normal " for comparison
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Constants
Definition
kept the same so they don't affect the outcome of experiment
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Independent Variable
Definition
variable that scientist changes to see what effect it has
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Dependent
Definition
factor that changes as a result of the independent variable --- not controlled by scientist
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What makes a good experiment
Definition
1. Control
2. Testable
3. Unbiased
4. Repeatable
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Subjective Data
Definition
opinion based; descriptive - not good;journal
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Objective Data
Definition
coutned or measured data - reliable
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Types of Graphs
Definition
pie = %
bar = random samples to compare
line = informational progression
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Conclusion
Definition
Brief summary of problem, hypthesis, experiment, results ....

1. was hypothesis correct
2. Who/How could it be used
3. What further tests
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Report Findings
Definition
1. Lab Report
2. Journal Articles
3. Present at conference
4. Applying for grant-gov't or industry
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Inductive
Definition
going small info ---- generalize into one big rule
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Deductive
Definition
general rule ---- applies to specific situation ..... If/then statement
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