Physical Sciences

Geologist: Concerned with the structure of planets, their behaviors, and what can be expected to happen in its future.
Archaeologist: Study of fossil relics, especially remnants of past sentient societies.
Oceanographer: Studies the evolution, characteristics and life forms that inhabit the oceans of a world. This can range from mapping the ocean floor to finding new organisms and communicating with intelligent life forms.
Chemist: Deals with the behavior of elements, compounds, mixtures, and solutions and with the nature of the reactions that occur among elements.
Physicist: One who teaches, does research in, or does experiments with the nature and behavior of matter, energy, and forces in the universe.

Stellar Sciences

Astrophysicist: Concerned with the behavior of celestial bodies and the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe in general.

Botanist: Committed to the study of plant life.
Anthropologist: Studies the behavior, customs, religious, sciences, and beliefs of a society.
Political Sciences: Studies governments, their laws and judiciary systems.
Paleontologist: Studies ancient life forms based on fossil remains.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
IMPORTANT ERRATA	Science Department • Science Positions • Divisions • Duties and Responsibilities • Probes • Science Equipment • Sensors
NOTABLE LOCATIONS	Science Lab • Chief Science Officer's Office • Stellar Cartography
PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS	Alert Status • Cabin Assignments • Computer Access Levels • Deck Listing • Department Head • Duty Roster • Operating Modes • Security Clearances • Rank Guide • Rank Comparisons • Uniforms
DEPARTMENTS	Command • Flight Control • Intelligence • Operations • Engineering Security/Tactical • Medical • Science • Squadron • Civilians