| Term | Definition |
| anthropology | science dealing with the origins, races, customs, and beliefs of humankind |
| bacteriology | science dealing with the study of bacteria |
| biology | science dealing with the study of life |
| cardiology | science dealing with the actions/diseases of the heart |
| criminology | scientific study of crimes and criminals |
| dermatology | scientific dealing with the skin |
| ecology | science dealing with living things and their environments |
| genealogy | account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor |
| geology | science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks |
| meteorology | science dealing with the weather |
| mythology | account or study of myths |
| necrology | list of persons who have died recently |
| neurology | scientific study of nervous system and its diseases |
| paleontology | science dealing with life in the past as recorded in fossils |
| petrology | scientific study of rocks |
| physiology | science dealing with the function of living things or their organs |
| psychology | science of the mind |
| sociology | study of the evolution, development, and functioning of human society |
| technology | applied science |
| theology | study of religion and religious ideas |