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Science

Science is a body of knowledge about the world developed through the scientific method. Observations about the world lead to hypotheses or educated guesses about why things are the way they are. The hypotheses are then tested and based on the results of the test the hypotheses is proved wrong or not. Here are some different courses in science that you might consider taking now or in the future.

Physics
Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interaction. It is the study of why things move the way they do, or why stay where they are. A basic understanding of physics is very important in every engineering field.

Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, and physical properties of substances and the reactions that produce or convert them into other substances. Like physics, a basic understanding of chemistry is important in every engineering field.

Biology
Biology is the study of living organisms. There are several specialized sciences that are part of biology including botany, zoology, microbiology, and genetics. An understanding of living systems is important to all engineers, but especially those working on environmental, agricultural, and medical problems.

Ecology
Sometimes taught as environmental science, ecology is the study of how living organisms and the physical environment interact. A basic understanding of how things in nature are connected is important to all engineers, not just to those working on environmental projects.

Other Sciences
There are several other sciences that you may consider learning about: Anatomy, the study the human body; Anthropology, the study of cultures; Astronomy, the study of stars and the cosmos; Economics, the study of markets and resource allocation; Psychology, the study of human senses; and Sociology, the study of societies or people in groups.

Here are some links you want to learn more about science:

A Science Odyssey
The airplane. Penicillin. Radio. Organ transplants. The computer. DNA. Apollo 8. Nylon. A Science Odyssey takes you on a journey through the most spectacular 100 years in the history of science and technology.

Amusement Park Physics
Ever wondered how amusement park rides work? Visit this site and find out!

Extreme Science
Do physics, biology, and chemistry experiments on-line!

MadSci Net
This is a large archive of science information, for all ages.

NOVA
Check the local PBS channel for this great television program. Also check out their website to find about space exploration, submarines, Hollywood special effects, and much, much more.

Popular Science
Popular Science magazine covers science and technology stories. This website contains some of the stories from the magazine and some special web features.

Science Whatzit
This site from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry provides answers to science questions.

Snapshots of Science and Medicine
A web site for high school students, teachers, and the public, bringing news, features, insight and discussions from the dynamic world of biomedical research.

The Atoms Family
Follow classic movie monsters like Frankenstein and Dracula through simple science experiments.

The Why Files
This site features late-breaking science news and in-depth features. The site's extensive archive can be searched by or browsed by subject or theme.

Virtual Center for Science & Technology
Exploring and Collecting History Online (ECHO) Virtual Center for Science and Technology is an annotated catalogue of Internet sites on the history of science, technology, and medicine. The project is based at George Mason University's Center for History and New Media

WebElements Periodic Table
The periodic table on the World-Wide Web

Women in Science
Great resource for finding out about women in science. Nice collection of links.

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