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Scientific Disciplines
Classification of Scientific Disciplines
Current EGI Classification
EGI is currently using a variety of different classifications that have been summarised here: http://go.egi.eu/lbhrc
Other classifications
- http://wiki.surf.nl/display/standards/info-eu-repo#info-eu-repo-ClassificationSchemes
- http://www.mii.lt/support/matematika/straipsniai/str/GlanzelClassification.pdf050529966.pdf
- http://www.acm.org/about/class/1998
- http://www.oecd.org/science/innovationinsciencetechnologyandindustry/38235147.pdf
New proposal
Using the "Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development" and matching EGI uses, below is a combined list to serve as a basis for conversation with the VO Managers and potentially the NILs.
Natural Sciences
Mathematics
Computer and information sciences
Biological sciences (Biology, Structural Biology)
Physical Sciences
Astro-Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Physics, High Energy Physics
Fusion
Chemical sciences (Chemistry, Computational Chemistry)
Astronomy
Engineering and Technology
Civil engineering
Electrical engineering, electronic, engineering, information engineering
Mechanical engineering
Chemical engineering
Materials engineering (Material Sciences)
Medical engineering
Environmental engineering
Environmental biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology
Nano-technology
Energy
Civil Protection
Medical, Health, Life Sciences
Basic medicine
Clinical medicine
Health sciences
Health biotechnology
Agricultural Sciences
Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
Animal and dairy science
Veterinary science
Agricultural biotechnology
Social Sciences
Psychology
Economics and business (finance)
Educational sciences
Sociology
Law
Political Science
Social and economic geography
Media and communications (multimedia)
Humanities
History and archaeology
Languages and literature
Philosophy, ethics and religion