Areas of Biological Study
Areas that are starred will be studied this year in biology. Other areas may be available as an elective science course after you complete biology. See the "Footsteps" catalog of courses offered at NHSS.
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Specialty Area |
What is studied |
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Anatomy |
The physical structure of humans or other animals. |
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Botany |
The structure and function of plants. |
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Cytology* |
The structure and function of cells. |
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Ecology* |
The relationships among organisms and their environments. |
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Ethology |
Animal behavior |
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Evolution* |
The study of change over long periods of time |
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Genetics* |
Heredity |
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Immunology |
The bodies defenses against disease and foreign substances. |
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Microbiology |
Microscopic organisms |
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Molecular Biology* |
The chemical processes within cells. |
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Paleobiology |
Extinct life forms |
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Physiology |
The functions of organs and organ systems. |
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Taxonomy |
The scientific classification of organisms. |
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Zoology |
The structure and function of animals |