An academic discipline is a field of study that is taught and researched at the college or university level. SCIENCE is a broad term that encompasses many different fields, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. An AREA is a specific branch of SCIENCE, such as biochemistry or astrophysics. A SCHOLAR is an individual who has studied a particular field in depth and is considered an expert in the subject. A DEAN is an administrator at a college or university who is responsible for overseeing the academic programs and faculty.