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title: "Outline of applied science"
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Language engineering – deliberate effort to influence the function, structure, or acquisition of languages or language variety within a speech community. Marine engineering – engineering of boats, ships, oil rigs and any other marine vessel
Materials science and engineering – interdisciplinary field applying the properties of matter to various areas of science and engineering. This scientific field investigates the relationship between the structure of materials at atomic or molecular scales and their macroscopic properties. Mechanical engineering – discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mining engineering – engineering discipline that involves the practice, the theory, the science, the technology, and application of extracting and processing minerals from a naturally occurring environment. Nuclear engineering – branch of engineering concerned with the application of the breakdown (fission) as well as the fusion of atomic nuclei and/or the application of other sub-atomic physics, based on the principles of nuclear physics. Polymer engineering – subfield of materials science concerned with polymers, primarily synthetic polymers such as plastics. Engineering physics – study of the combined disciplines of physics, engineering and mathematics in order to develop an understanding of the interrelationships of these three disciplines. Security engineering – focuses on the security aspects in the design of systems that need to be able to deal robustly with possible sources of disruption, ranging from natural disasters to malicious acts. Software engineering (outline) – application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software. Systems engineering – interdisciplinary field of engineering focusing on how complex engineering projects should be designed and managed over their life cycles. Environmental science – multidisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Conservation biology – the study of the conservation of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems. Environmental technology – application of one or more of environmental science, green chemistry, environmental monitoring and electronic devices to monitor, model and conserve the natural environment and resources, and to curb the negative impacts of human involvement. Fisheries science – academic discipline of managing and understanding fisheries. It is a multidisciplinary science, which draws on the disciplines of limnology, oceanography, freshwater biology, marine biology, conservation, ecology, population dynamics, economics and management to attempt to provide an integrated picture of fisheries. Forensic science (outline) – application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to a legal system. This may be in relation to a crime or a civil action. Health science – application of science, technology, engineering or mathematics to the delivery of healthcare
Anatomy – branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. Human anatomy – scientific study of the morphology of the adult human. Conservation medicine – emerging, interdisciplinary field that studies the relationship between human and animal health, and environmental conditions. Dentistry – branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Optometry – health care profession concerned with the health of the eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. Medicine – science of healing. To elaborate, it is the applied science of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness in human beings. Biomedicine – branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice. Cardiology – medical specialty dealing with disorders of the heart (specifically the human heart). Dermatology – branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. Endocrinology – medical specialty dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions (hormones), and the interactions of these with all aspects of bodily functioning
Gastroenterology – branch of medicine whereby the digestive system and its disorders are studied. Gynecology – medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries). Immunology – study of the immune system. Internal medicine – medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Neurology – medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Ophthalmology – branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. Pathology – precise study and diagnosis of disease. Pathophysiology – study of the changes of normal mechanical, physiological, and biochemical functions, either caused by a disease, or resulting from an abnormal syndrome. Pediatrics – branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Psychiatry – medical specialty devoted to the study and treatment of mental disorders. Radiology – medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualised within the human body. Toxicology – branch of biology, chemistry, and medicine concerned with the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. Urology – medical and surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Nutrition – studies the relationship between diet and states of health and disease. Nursing – Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Pharmacology – branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action. Pharmacy – health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. Physical therapy – health profession that promotes, maintains and restores health through physical examination, diagnosis, intervention, patient education, rehabilitation, and prevention. Physiology – science of the function of living systems. Veterinary medicine – branch of science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. Applied linguistics – interdisciplinary field of study that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems. Management (outline) – getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Accounting – process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. Finance –  addresses the ways in which individuals, businesses and organizations raise, allocate and use monetary resources over time, taking into account the risks entailed in their projects. Marketing – social and managerial processes by which products, services and value are exchanged in order to fulfil individuals' or group's needs and wants. These processes include, but are not limited to, advertising, promotion, distribution, and sales. Organizational behavior – field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structures have on behavior within an organization.