abiology
n. C2 Proficiency abi·ol·o·gy
n. the study of things that are not alive, such as rocks or the weather. It is the opposite of biology, which studies living things.
n. the branch of science concerned with non-living matter and physical processes. Often used in contrast to biology to describe the study of geology, meteorology, or physics.
The course covers both biology and abiology.
Students in the first year of the science program must complete a module on abiology to understand the physical laws of the universe.
While biology focuses on the intricate processes of life, abiology examines the fundamental forces that govern the inanimate world, providing a necessary foundation for understanding the environment as a whole.