Biological Field and Career

1.1  Biological Field and Career
   
Meaning of Biology
  • Bios’ is life & ‘logos’ is study.
  • Biology is the study living organisms, their life processes and interaction with the environment.
 
   
Examples of Biological Research Fields
Fields Explanation
Botany Study about plant.
Physiology Study of the function and mechanisms in organisms.
Genetics Study of inheritance and genetic variation.
Microbiology Study of microorganisms.
Ecology Study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
 
   
This image illustrates the contributions of biology in daily life, categorized into four main areas: 1.Medical: In vitro fertilization, family planning, plastic surgery, and gene therapy. 2. Pharmaceutical: Production of synthetic vitamins, vaccines, insulin, and synthetic enzymes. 3. Food Production: Use of microorganisms in the production of cheese, soy sauce, tapai, and tempe. 4. Agriculture: Transgenic crops and animals, hydroponic and aeroponic technology.  
   
Careers Related to Biology
  • Agriculture officer
  • Forest manager
  • Ecologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Marine biologist
  • Pharmacist
  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Optician
  • Dentist
  • Dietitian
  • Physioyherapist
  • Biochemist
  • Veterinarian
  • Environmental officers
  • Bioinformatic engineer.
 

Biological Field and Career

1.1  Biological Field and Career
   
Meaning of Biology
  • Bios’ is life & ‘logos’ is study.
  • Biology is the study living organisms, their life processes and interaction with the environment.
 
   
Examples of Biological Research Fields
Fields Explanation
Botany Study about plant.
Physiology Study of the function and mechanisms in organisms.
Genetics Study of inheritance and genetic variation.
Microbiology Study of microorganisms.
Ecology Study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
 
   
This image illustrates the contributions of biology in daily life, categorized into four main areas: 1.Medical: In vitro fertilization, family planning, plastic surgery, and gene therapy. 2. Pharmaceutical: Production of synthetic vitamins, vaccines, insulin, and synthetic enzymes. 3. Food Production: Use of microorganisms in the production of cheese, soy sauce, tapai, and tempe. 4. Agriculture: Transgenic crops and animals, hydroponic and aeroponic technology.  
   
Careers Related to Biology
  • Agriculture officer
  • Forest manager
  • Ecologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Marine biologist
  • Pharmacist
  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Optician
  • Dentist
  • Dietitian
  • Physioyherapist
  • Biochemist
  • Veterinarian
  • Environmental officers
  • Bioinformatic engineer.