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Undergraduate 1
02/27/2011
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What is Science?
 Definition

A systematic knowledge derived from observation, study, and experimentation carried in order to determine the nature of principle of what is being studied.

 

-The study of systems
Term
What is Technology?
 Definition
Technology: is applied science.  A scientific method of achieving a practical purpose. 
Term
What is Biology?
 Definition
Biology: -The branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and vital processes. - The study of life.
Term
What are the major biological disciplines?
 Definition

-Embryology: The study of developing embryos

 

-Cytology: Study of cells

 

-Physiology: Study of functions of life

 

-Genetics: Study of genes & inheritance
Term
What are the periods of Biology?  Name the periods, dates, and what each one represents.
 Definition

1) Ancient times

- Aristotle (384 - 322 B.C.)

  -Prior to Darwin, Aristotle made great controbutions to biology

 

2) Medieval times: (1st - 15th centuries)

-Christianity & the Bible were the dominating theories

-Biological theories were dormant

 

3) Modern times: (1500 - present)

    -During the 17th & 18 centuries biology split into zoology & botany

    -Darwin's natural selection - 1859
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What is scientific method and the major ones used?
 Definition

Scientific Method: 

-A tool used by scientists in the development of ideas.

-Systematic approach to the gathering of data and the solving of   problems.

 

Induction:         Deduction:

1. Observation 1. Hypothesis

2. Experimentation 2. Experimentation

3. Hypothesis 3. Confirm or Deny Hypothesis
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