BIOLOGY CHAPTER 1:

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Introduction

to Biology

Scientific study of life

Origin:Greek words = Bios (life) + Logy (study)

Biology

1. Education2. Satisfy curiosity3. Sense of control4. Economic5. Quality of Life6. Resource Management7. Prevention and Treatment8. Problem-solving9. Rewarding careers

Example: Combating SARS in Malaysia in 2004 need biological knowledge.

The Importance of Biology

• Anatomy• Biochemistry• Cytology• Bacteriology• Botany• Entomology• Mycology• Parasitology• Toxicology• Virology• Zoology

• Histology• Ecology• Genetics• Ecology• Embryology• Dentistry• Pharmacy• Veterinary• Microbiology• Physiology• and more….

Field of Study in Biology

Careers Related to Biology

4 Components in Biology

• The content of Biology knowledge

2 categories:

a)Science process skillsMental skills needed to carry out experiments.

b)Science manipulative skillsPsychomotor (‘mind and muscle’) skills / action

Science Process Skills

– Using and handling science apparatus and laboratory substances correctly

– Handling specimen correctly and carefully– Drawing specimens, apparatus and laboratory

substances accurately– Cleaning science apparatus correctly– Storing science apparatus and laboratory substances

correctly and safely

Science Manipulative Skills

Yes No

Make additional hypothesis?

Revise hypothesis or propose a new one