Overview
This lecture introduces Integrated Science, covering its main branches from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Sciences, and defining key subfields.
What is Integrated Science?
- Integrated Science combines Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and includes fields like Earth Sciences and Meteorology.
- It involves studying both living and nonliving systems and their interactions.
Branches of Science
Physical Sciences
- Study of the nonliving world, focusing on universal laws and interactions.
- Physics explores matter, energy, gravity, light, and time.
- Chemistry examines the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
- Astronomy studies the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Earth Sciences
- Focuses on Earth's physical constitution and atmosphere.
- Geology investigates Earth’s origin, structure, and changes over time.
- Oceanography studies the ocean’s physical and biological aspects.
- Paleontology analyzes prehistoric life using fossils.
- Meteorology looks at weather, climate, and atmospheric events.
Life Sciences (Biology)
- Studies living organisms and key life processes.
- Botany focuses on plants and their life cycles.
- Zoology covers animals and animal biology.
- Genetics explores heredity and gene function.
- Medicine addresses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
- Entomology studies insects.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Integrated Science — study combining multiple scientific disciplines.
- Physics — study of matter, energy, and their interactions.
- Chemistry — science of matter’s composition and properties.
- Astronomy — study of objects beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
- Geology — science of Earth's physical structure and history.
- Oceanography — study of ocean environments.
- Paleontology — study of ancient life via fossils.
- Meteorology — science of weather and atmospheric phenomena.
- Botany — science of plants.
- Zoology — study of animals.
- Genetics — study of genes and heredity.
- Medicine — science of health and treating diseases.
- Entomology — study of insects.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review definitions and examples of each branch for deeper understanding.
- Read introductory chapters on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Sciences as assigned.