Concept of Biology

RECOGNISING LIVING THINGS (Biology and Inquiring).

Human beings have always been so curious to know more about the existence of things around them especially those which have to do with the ones that have life,hence the study of biology

DEFINITION AND BRANCHES OF BIOLOGY 

The term 'biology' is coined from two Greek Words -- Bios meaning Life and logos meaning to study. Hence, biology can simply be defined as the study of life and nature.In other words, It is defined as the study of plants and and animals 

BRANCHES OF BIOLOGY 

Biology is basically grouped into two main branches. These are :

(A) Zoology: Zoology is the study of animals. 

(B) Botany. : Bontany involves the study of plants.

Other branches include:

(C) Ecology: Ecology is the study of plants and animals(living things) in the relation to their environment.

(D) Morphology: Morphology is the study of external features of plants and animals.

(E) Anatomy: This is another branches of biology that deals with the study of internal structure of plants and animals.

(F) Genetics: The study of heredity and variation in living things.

(G) Physiology: The scientific study of how plants and animals function.

 USEFULNESS OF SCIENCE 

Science has been put into many good uses for the benefit of man. The usefully of science finds application in: 

1 Medicine 

2 Manufacturing industries

3 Construction 

4 Engineering 

5 Agriculture 

6 Technology 

7 Communication 

8 Transportation 

        PROCESSES OR METHODSBOF SCIENCE 

         OR SCIENTIFIC APPROACH 

The processes or method of science involves the sequence of making enquires about an object or things under study in science. Students of science have to learn to make clear, systematic and accurate accounts of their scientific investigations.

Scientific method of science, therefore, take the following procedures 

1 Observation 

2 Classification

3 Inference

4 Measurement

5 Identification

6 Experiment 

7 Control or Conclusion 

8 Theory of law