CONCEPT MAP

INTODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
The study of Biology

Applying Scientific Investigation

Applying scientific
investigation

The meaning of Biology

The importance of Biology

The report of an
experiment

Fields of study in Biology

Careers related to Biology
Various ways of studying Biology
Scientific skills

Science process skills

Scientific method

Science manipulative skills

Scientific attitude & noble value

What is Biology

The word comes from Greek word

Bios = Life
Logy = knowledge
Biology = The study of life ( about the
structure & function of living things & the
interactions of these organisms with each
other & with the environment )

Helps to think &

contribute positively
to society

Understand about
ourselves, living
things, environment &
their interactions

knowledge

Education

The
Importance
of Biology

Prevention & treatment

of diseases
Eg; knowledge of pathogens
help us to take preventive or
remedial measures

Helps to manage limited

natural resources &
energy eg; find out a
solution to the dwindling
of fossil fuels

Resource
management

Rewarding careers

Such as doctors,
pharmacists, botanists etc

Fields of study in Biology

Fields
Microbiology

Meaning
The study of microorganisms

Biotechnology Applied biology in industry

Medicine
Anatomy

The study of the treatment of diseases

The study of the structure & organization
of organism

Genetics
Physiology

The study of heredity & variation

The study of mechanical, physical &
biochemical functions of living things

Ecology
Biochemistry

The study of population & environment

The study of the chemistry of life

Scientific Investigation
The learning of biology requires the method of
scientific inquiry which involves;
a)scientific knowledge
b)scientific skills i) science process skills
ii) manipulative skills
c) scientific method
d) Scientific attitude & noble values

Scientific Skills
i) Science process skills
* Observing
* Classifying
* Measuring & using numbers
* Inferring
* Communicating
* Using space time relationship
* Interpreting data
* Defining operationally
* Controlling variables
* Hypothesising
* Experimenting

Scientific Skills
ii) Science Manipulative Skills
* Using & handling science apparatus &
laboratory substances correctly
* Handling specimens correctly & carefully
* Drawing specimens, apparatus &
laboratory substances accurately
* Cleaning science apparatus correctly
* Storing science apparatus & laboratory
substances correctly & safely

Scientific method

Is the process of gathering facts based on an

observable event or phenomenon & involves the steps;
Identifying a problem
Forming a hypothesis
Planning the experiment
Identifying & controlling variables
Conducting the experiment
Collecting data
Analysing data
Interpreting data
Drawing conclusion
Writing a report