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Academic disciplines and fields of study

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anthropology

Study of humans and cultures.

"Anthropology explores how societies evolve."

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archaeology

Study of ancient civilizations via remains.

"Archaeology uncovered a Roman villa."

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astronomy

Study of celestial objects and space.

"Astronomy explains the movement of planets."

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biology

Study of living organisms.

"Biology class covered ecosystems."

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botany

Study of plants.

"Botany focuses on photosynthesis."

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cardiology

Study of the heart.

"Cardiology examines cardiovascular health."

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criminology

Study of crime and criminals.

"Criminology investigates the causes of theft."

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dermatology

Study of skin and its diseases.

"Dermatology treats acne and eczema."

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economics

Study of production, distribution, and wealth.

"Economics influences national policy."

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entomology

Study of insects.

"Entomology catalogs new beetle species."

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etymology

Study of word origins.

"Etymology traced "salary" to salt."

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geology

Study of Earth’s structure and rocks.

"Geology predicts earthquakes."

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linguistics

Study of language structure and use.

"Linguistics analyzes grammar and sounds."

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meteorology

Study of weather.

"Meteorology forecasts the coming storm."

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neurology

Study of the nervous system.

"Neurology focuses on brain disorders."

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oncology

Study of cancer.

"Oncology develops treatments for tumors."

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paleontology

Study of fossils.

"Paleontology uncovered dinosaur remains."

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psychology

Study of the mind and behavior.

"Psychology explains learning processes."

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sociology

Study of society and social behavior.

"Sociology explores group dynamics."

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zoology

Study of animals.

"Zoology identifies species diversity."

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