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Biology master race reporting in.

Math and physics are pointless to learn, it's just a bunch of useless knowledge that can only be taught to more math and physics students in an endless cycle of idiocy.

Chemistry is just stretching the field of biology a little farther than it needs to be stretched, but I guess some chemistry is useful.

Engineers are necessary, but are the zombies of science.

Sure, I might not ever make as much as you, but how does it feel knowing that anything you study will never be as fulfilling and rich as what I have studied. When I die I'll know I studied something sensational while you braindead pencil-pushers spent all of your time sucking your professors dick to get a PhD.

Pic related, a mere glimpse into the glorious field that is Biology.

>> No.3454563

This is very ambitious.

>> No.3454562

Queers gonna queer.

>> No.3454569

Well, in fact, only chemists and engeneers actually do shit.

>> No.3454676
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3454676

>Math and physics
>pointless to learn
>mfw biologists begging a spot on space transport
>mfw sun consumes earth

>> No.3454697
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3454697

Biology is awesome.

>> No.3454735

Sorry son, call us back when you figure out how to terraform moon.

Oh wait, you will have to find a way to get there first.

>> No.3454749

>implying Biology could work without chemistry or physics

>> No.3454766

Gotta admit, I raged. 8/10.

On a more serious note, I don't give two flying fucks about what is useful/useless. Abstract, rich theories are the purest form of beauty, just take classical Galois theory as an example.
When I die I'll know that I have looked into the deepest, most complicated abyss of knowledge our human mind could produce (no, I'm not talking about classical Galois theory anymore).

>> No.3454788

Any field that has 50%+ women is useless. I find it to be a pretty damn accurate observation

>> No.3454960

math shits on all of that

but yeah biology is just applied chemistry
chemistry is just applied physics
physics is just applied math

faggot

>> No.3454964

> electricity is useless

>> No.3455537

>>3454697

Thank you anon, another of the beauties of biology right here.

Evolution is the most precise and refined process uncovered, and we still have much left to learn about it.

>> No.3455568

>>3454556
lets face it, biochemistry is far better than biology

>> No.3455591

agree OP

>> No.3455600

>>3455568

Biochemistry is another field that is all about the surface and has no soul. You have to feel biology to enjoy it, and chemistry is a good amount of garbled nonsense. Though, it is more important a field than math/physics

>> No.3455611

the board is called Science & Math, get this shit out of here

>> No.3455618

guys... it's just a version of the "Shit was so cash" meme. Don't be trolled so easily, people.

>> No.3455624

Bio/biomedical engineer here. We combine the best aspects of biology and math.

>> No.3455641

>>3454960
Physics isn't applied math retard. Math is simply a tool scientists use to describe nature and reality.

>> No.3455667

>>3455568

>implying biochemistry is not a branch of biology

>> No.3455669

>>3455641
and that description is an application of math faggot fuck you

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3455679

>>3454556
>Biology
>master race

Pick one. Also, premedfag/chemfag here, all you faggot Bio students should die. That is all.

>> No.3455680

Yay! I'm a zombie

>> No.3455690

>>3455679
premeds should die because they are fucking obnoxious shitstains

>> No.3455691

Yes, I realize this is a troll thread.
I truly believe that all fields of science are equally important. Yes, even you Biology. Some of the coolest, most breathtaking pieces of mathematics were directly inspired by studying nature. I'm talking about fractals and chaos theory and all that. Heck, evolution is a prime example of the chaos and beauty that can arise from a (sort of) simple feedback loop. We're all just random patterns that happened to resonate well with our surroundings, "surviving" to propogate clones of ourself with just slight differences. Differences that will eventually magnify and evolve into completely new patterns.
Society itself is nothing more than a living fractal. Interactions on the global scale caused by interactions on the regional scales caused by interactions on the local scale caused by interaction on the individual scale caused by interaction within your body caused by interactions on the molecular scale... and down on into infinite detail.
It's all quite amazing

>> No.3455692

Aerobiology — the study of airborne organic particles
Agriculture — the study of producing crops from the land, with an emphasis on practical applications
Anatomy — the study of form and function, in plants, animals, and other organisms, or specifically in humans
Astrobiology — the study of evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe—also known as exobiology, exopaleontology, and bioastronomy
Biochemistry — the study of the chemical reactions required for life to exist and function, usually a focus on the cellular level
Bioengineering — the study of biology through the means of engineering with an emphasis on applied knowledge and especially related to biotechnology
Biogeography — the study of the distribution of species spatially and temporally
Bioinformatics — the use of information technology for the study, collection, and storage of genomic and other biological data
Biomathematics or Mathematical Biology — the quantitative or mathematical study of biological processes, with an emphasis on modeling
Biomechanics — often considered a branch of medicine, the study of the mechanics of living beings, with an emphasis on applied use through prosthetics or orthotics
Biomedical research — the study of the human body in health and disease
Biophysics — the study of biological processes through physics, by applying the theories and methods traditionally used in the physical sciences

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3455695

>>3455690

>> No.3455702

>>3455679
>premed
>being pretentious

Oh golly

>> No.3455703

>>3455679

Pre-med? Lol.

Those who study Biology do all the work for discovering new applications in the field of medicine, so that they can sell those new applications for money and/or use them on zombies who will go on to live more meaningless lives even than your own.

>> No.3455704

Biotechnology — a new and sometimes controversial branch of biology that studies the manipulation of living matter, including genetic modification and synthetic biology
Building biology — the study of the indoor living environment
Botany — the study of plants
Cell biology — the study of the cell as a complete unit, and the molecular and chemical interactions that occur within a living cell
Conservation Biology — the study of the preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife
Cryobiology — the study of the effects of lower than normally preferred temperatures on living beings.
Developmental biology — the study of the processes through which an organism forms, from zygote to full structure
Ecology — the study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with the non-living elements of their environment
Embryology — the study of the development of embryo (from fecundation to birth). See also topobiology.
Entomology — the study of insects
Environmental Biology — the study of the natural world, as a whole or in a particular area, especially as affected by human activity

>> No.3455709

Ever heard of pet scans, mri's, radio therapy, etc...
You're welcome

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3455712

>>3455703

>> No.3455717

Sorry, OP. Biology is a shit tier science. This is a near-universal consensus.

But if it makes you feel better, sure, go ahead and make these threads.

>> No.3455720

Epidemiology — a major component of public health research, studying factors affecting the health of populations
Ethology — the study of animal behavior
Evolutionary Biology — the study of the origin and descent of species over time
Genetics — the study of genes and heredity
Herpetology — the study of reptiles and amphibians
Histology — the study of cells and tissues, a microscopic branch of anatomy
Ichthyology — the study of fish
Integrative biology — the study of whole organisms
Limnology — the study of inland waters
Mammalogy — the study of mammals

>> No.3455722

You guys are so cute when you argue about which major is best!

>> No.3455725

Marine Biology — the study of ocean ecosystems, plants, animals, and other living beings
Microbiology — the study of microscopic organisms (microorganisms) and their interactions with other living things
Molecular Biology — the study of biology and biological functions at the molecular level, some cross over with biochemistry
Mycology — the study of fungi
Neurobiology — the study of the nervous system, including anatomy, physiology and pathology
Oceanography — the study of the ocean, including ocean life, environment, geography, weather, and other aspects influencing the ocean
Oncology — the study of cancer processes, including virus or mutation oncogenesis, angiogenesis and tissues remoldings
Ornithology — the study of birds
Population biology — the study of groups of conspecific organisms, including
Population ecology — the study of how population dynamics and extinction
Population genetics — the study of changes in gene frequencies in populations of organisms

>> No.3455727

>biology
>hard science

choose one

>> No.3455729

Paleontology — the study of fossils and sometimes geographic evidence of prehistoric life
Pathobiology or pathology — the study of diseases, and the causes, processes, nature, and development of disease
Parasitology — the study of parasites and parasitism
Pharmacology — the study and practical application of preparation, use, and effects of drugs and synthetic medicines
Physiology — the study of the functioning of living organisms and the organs and parts of living organisms
Phytopathology — the study of plant diseases (also called Plant Pathology)
Psychobiology — the study of the biological bases of psychology
Sociobiology — the study of the biological bases of sociology
Structural biology — a branch of molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics concerned with the molecular structure of biological macromolecules
Virology — the study of viruses and some other virus-like agents
Zoology — the study of animals, including classification, physiology, development, and behavior (See also Entomology, Ethology, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Mammalogy, and Ornithology)

>> No.3455738

Download this. I did yesterday; shit was so cash.
http://www.torrentdownloads.net/torrent/413870/Biology+Complete+Collection+(475++biology+books)

>> No.3455744

I only like the fields of biology which use math and are highly quantitative.

Science without math just makes me uncomfortable.

>> No.3455752

>>3455744

ALL branches of science use math

>> No.3455751

>>3455727

This is what makes me laugh about people who study math/physics/engineering.

They chose their path based on the complexity (see: uselessness) of their field, while I chose something that would help me see the Earth in a whole different way.

What you see on the surface of biology is nothing because you lack the mental capability to understand beyond what you read on the internet or in textbooks.

I'm sorry that you can't get past your ego, I pity you.

>> No.3455774

>>3455752
Not most fields of biology.

Memorization, memorization, memorization. I'd know, I've taken a few bio classes.

>> No.3455784

>>3455774

nigga doesn't understand the complexity of modeling a biological system

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3455812

this is thread is the best explanation for why i hate /sci/

i love all fields of science equally and all you retards ever do it rank everything up as if they are somehow better than eachother. /sci/ is the most pretentious board on this entire website.

>> No.3455817 [DELETED] 

>>3455812
>as if they are somehow better than eachother

IMPLYING ZOOLOGY OR SOME PSYCHOLOGY SHIT IS SUPERIOR TO THEORETICAL PHYSICS

>> No.3455819

I want to be a scientist of all fields !!

>> No.3455827

A physicist that is ignorant of biology is a disgrace

>> No.3455828

>>3455812
Really? Threads like this make me love /sci/. It's very difficult to get intelligent, logical human beings so worked up and it's bloody entertaining when it happens

>> No.3455829

>>3455812
>as if they are somehow better than eachother

IMPLYING ZOOLOGY OR SOME PSYCHOLOGY SHIT COULD EVER BE ON THE SAME LEVEL AS THEORETICAL PHYSICS

>> No.3455831

>>3455829
i was referring to biology chemistry and physics. they are all taught from the same age and are therefore equally important to me.

>> No.3455836

>>3455704
>>Biotechnology — a new and sometimes controversial branch of biology that studies the manipulation of living matter, including genetic modification and synthetic biology

i was super ;_; when i realized in my senior year of a math/cs degree that this is what biotechnology was

i was like "fuck my stupid school for only offering biomedical engineering instead of bioengineering"

meanwhile the cool stuff was under my nose the entire time

too late to anything now though :(

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3455844

10/10

this thread is so fucking hilarious

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3456429

>>3455829

What use is theoretical physics anyways?

The knowledge within zoology and psychology prepares you mentally to deal with life situations and tones your critical thinking and analysis skills.

Life on earth is far more complex than any machine an engineer can create.

Pic is another reason why biology is the superlative science.

>> No.3456436

7/10, made me chuckle, but obvious troll

>> No.3456461

>>3456429
> Life on earth is far more complex than any machine an engineer can create.
And infinitely more complex than anything a biologist can make.

>> No.3456480

>>3454556
And of course, as a biologist you have no need for electricity, cars, microscopes, ...

>> No.3456481

I feel so bad about people who cannot fully appreciate biology and the fact that it's freakin amazing. Sure, physics and math are fun but nowhere near as mind-blowing as biology.

>> No.3456482

>>3455828

> Implying the people raging in this thread are intelligent and logical.

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3456488

Without physics, there is no chemistry. Without chemistry, no biology. Herps gon' derp.

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3456489

>Bio-


reported

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3456494

postin awesomeness

>> No.3456492 [DELETED] 

>biology
>anywhere on par with physics or even chemistry

choose 1

>> No.3456500 [DELETED] 

reported for not science

>> No.3456502

>>3456492

>chemistry or physics
>anywhere on par with mathematics

choose one

>> No.3456503

Holy shit, /sci/ is pathetic today.

>> No.3456508 [DELETED] 

>>>/an/

>> No.3456529

huuur duuur biology is just animals huuuurrr

>> No.3456522 [DELETED] 

sage for not /sci/ence

take it to >>>/an/ or >>>/b/

>> No.3456542

>>3456538

Nothing is worth doing unless it is mathematics.

>> No.3456543

I'm majoring in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Genetics, is this considered "better" by /sci/ than regular bio? I would like to go to either med or grad school and end up doing research in genetics

>> No.3456541 [DELETED] 

>>3456538
still shit

>> No.3456548

>>3456543

Nothing is worth doing unless it is mathematics.

>> No.3456554

>>3456508
>>3456522
>>3456489
>>3456488
>>3456436
>>3455829

The butthurtery is staggering!

>> No.3456557

Haha im finishing up a math/physics/chemistry/biology/ME/EE/ChE septuple major (3rd and final year almost overrr bitchhhhh) ur all stupid as fuk

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>>3456543
/sci/ wouldn't know real biology if it bit them on the ass (which, in some cases, it could). /sci/ doesn't give a shit about metabolic pathways. /sci/ doesn't understand a community matrix. /sci/ doesn't know what karyotype megaevolution is (answer: weird). Seriously, /sci/'s opinion on biology is invalid. They think the stuff they learn in intro courses is real biology. It's not like we do that for physics or chemistry. Just remember: You're a biologist. You deal in systems. You see how important all the sciences are and how they feed into each other. I've seen stuff in biology dragged up from information theory (See: Shannon index). It's awesome.

Also, premeds suck. you must be new to the major. You will hate them.

Sage because this thread is a mess, as usual.

>> No.3457169

Biology is organic chemistry for people who can't do organic chemistry.

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3457188

>mfw these threads are what /sci/ excels at and revels in

>> No.3460371

>>3456543

All fields of biology are valuable, and should only be ranked against other inferior sciences.