Fields and Career in Biology

Biological Field and Career

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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
Physiotherapist
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
Physiotherapist
Biochemist
Veterinarian
Environmental officers
Bioinformatic engineer