Introduction to Life
sciences
Lecture 1
, Definition
• Life Sciences refers to the branch of science that deals with the study of
living organisms and life processes.
• It encompasses a broad range of disciplines that explore the structure,
function, growth, evolution, distribution, and behavior of living organisms,
including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
, • Life sciences include fields such as biology, genetics, microbiology,
biochemistry, ecology, and biotechnology, and they help us understand how
life works, how organisms interact with each other and their environment,
and how life has evolved over time. The insights gained from life sciences are
fundamental to fields like medicine, agriculture, conservation, and
environmental science.
sciences
Lecture 1
, Definition
• Life Sciences refers to the branch of science that deals with the study of
living organisms and life processes.
• It encompasses a broad range of disciplines that explore the structure,
function, growth, evolution, distribution, and behavior of living organisms,
including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
, • Life sciences include fields such as biology, genetics, microbiology,
biochemistry, ecology, and biotechnology, and they help us understand how
life works, how organisms interact with each other and their environment,
and how life has evolved over time. The insights gained from life sciences are
fundamental to fields like medicine, agriculture, conservation, and
environmental science.
