OLOGIES
This “ology” is the study of living things like plants, animals, and cells.
Biology
This “ology” studies animals.
Zoology
The suffix “-ology” means this.
The study of...
A researcher studying human skin, hair, and nails works in this “ology.”
Dermatology
This “ology” focuses on the study of oceans and marine life.
Oceanography
This branch of science focuses on rocks, minerals, and the Earth’s structure.
Geology
This “ology” is the study of diseases and how they affect the body.
Pathology
“Geo” in geology refers to this.
Earth
A scientist studying viruses and bacteria in a lab works in this field.
Microbiology
This “ology” is the study of ancient human cultures through artifacts.
Archaeology
This “ology” deals with weather, storms, and the atmosphere.
Meteorology
This “ology” studies fossils and ancient life.
Paleontology
“Bio” in biology refers to this.
Life
Someone who studies how languages develop and change over time works in this “ology.”
Linguistics
This “ology” studies how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Genetics
This is the study of space, stars, planets, and galaxies.
Astronomy
This “ology” studies human societies and cultures.
Sociology
“Zoo” in zoology refers to this.
Animals
A researcher studying how the brain processes thoughts and emotions works in this “ology.”
Neuroscience
This “ology” is the study of fungi, including mushrooms and molds.
Mycology
This “ology” focuses on the study of the human mind and behavior.
Psychology
This “ology” studies insects.
Entomology
“Psyche” in psychology refers to this.
Mind
A scientist studying earthquakes and tectonic plate movement uses this field.
Seismology
This “ology” studies birds.
Ornithology