BIOLOGY (The Science of Life)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology (By itself) Greek Word Bios : Life (Organisms) Logy : Knowledge Definition - the study of organisms per se. - the environment - the interaction between organisms and living things.

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BIOLOGY
Why So Important (Value)?? Education Satisfy curiosity & quest for knowledge Sense of control Economic importance Quality of life issues Resources management Prevention and treatment of disease Problem Solving Careers Information-related career - Publisher - Editor - Journalist Education - Biology teachers - Lecturer Medical and Health Care - Doctor - Dentist - Nurse - Medical specialist - Pharmacist - Physiotherapist - Dietician

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Administrator and Manager - Managers of food industries. - Administrator of hospital or clinic.

Research Scientist - Research drugs, food or genetics. - Discover new knowledge.

The Great Outdoor - Horticulturalists (care for plants and crops) - Environmentalist (care for environment) - Agriculturalist (works in vegetable, fruit, rubber or palm tree farm) - Forester (care for forest) - Park planner and managers - Veterinary - Marine Biologist - Ecologist (research habitats and organisms)

Based on structure and function of living things - Anatomy - The structure of organisms - Biochemistry - Chemistry of life - Cytology - Cell structure and division - Morphology - Form or shape of organisms - Physiology - Mechanical, physical, biochemical functions of organisms - Histology - Microscopic study of tissues

Based on applied biology - Agriculture - Farm - Biotechnology - Industry applied - Dentistry - Dentist - Forestry - Forest - Horticulture - Culture of ornamental plants and new plant - Medicine - Treatment of disease - Pharmacy - Caring health of animals - Veterinary science

Field of Study in Biology

Based on living things - Aquatic Biology - Organisms in water - Bacteriology - Bacteria - Botany - Plants - Bryology - Mosses - Entomology - Insects - Mammalogy - Mammals - Microbiology - Microorganisms - Molecular Biology - Structure and activities of macromolecules essential to life - Mycology - Fungi - Parasitology - Parasites - Taxonomy - Identifying, classifying and naming organisms - Virology - Virus - Zoology - Animal

Based on change and development - Embryology - Development of embryo - Genetics - Heredity and variation - Paleontology - Fossilized plant and animals - Evolution - Change of life with time

Based on living things and their environment - Biogeography - Study of distribution of organisms over earth - Ecology - Relationship of organisms and their environment (Environmental science) - Ethnology - Animal Behavior

Scientific Skills Science Process Skill (Important) - Tools to discover - Necessary for formal presentation - Necessary for finding solution - Make decision in a systematic manner - Example: Observing Classifying Measuring and using numbers Inferring Predicting Communicating Using space-time relationship Interpreting data Defining operationally Controlling variables Hypothesizing Experimenting

Science Manipulated Skills (Action Part) - Required when carry out experiment - Help to acquire science process skill - Example: Using and handling science apparatus and laboratory substances correctly. Handling specimens correctly and carefully. Drawing specimens, apparatus and laboratory substance accurately. Cleaning science apparatus correctly. Storing science apparatus and laboratory substances correctly and safely.

The Scientific Method Identifying a Problem Understand the problem (gather information) State the problem clearly and concisely State the problem in form of question Focus problem in a single major area Identify the variables involved Suggest possible explanation (hypothesis) Hypothesis must be testable Carry out experiment based on hypothesis Collect data and analyses

Forming Hypothesis

Experiment

Conclusion

Write report and add hypothesis if accepted Revise or propose new hypothesis if rejected

Hypothesis Accepted?

Importance of Method Use to find answer Find the possible solution and find the best answer It is unprejudiced, anyone can perform It can facilitate communication Continuous change and growth in scientific knowledge

Scientific Attitudes and Noble Values Attitude - The way you think and feel about someone or somebody Example: Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Being diligent and preserving Being responsible Being respectful and well-mannered Being cooperative Daring to try Being confident and independent Being honest and accurate Being Objective Being Systematic Being fair Being kind hearted and caring Think rationally Being flexible and open mind Having critical and analytical thinking

Noble Values - Beliefs of high moral character Example: Realizing that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating and practicing clean and healthy ling Appreciating the balance of nature Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Being thankful to god