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0 - Generalities

001 Science and knowledge in general

004 Computer Science

004.3 Computer equipment. Hardware

004.4 Software

004.7 Computer communication. Computer networks. Internet

005 Management

008 Civilization, culture, and progress

01 Bibliographies. Catalogs

02 Library and Documentation

025.45 Decimal classifications (CDU, CDD)

027.8 School libraries

030 Works on encyclopedias, dictionaries, and general reference works

030(03) General reference works. Encyclopedias and general dictionaries

050 Periodic publications.

06 Organizations and communities of any kind. Associations.

Conferences. Exhibitions.
069 Museums. Collections. Galleries. Permanent exhibitions.

070 Newspapers. Journalism. Press.

087.7 Official and semi-official publications

1 - Filosofia. Psicologia

1 A/Z Philosophers

1(031) Encyclopedia of Philosophy

1(038) Dictionary of Philosophy

1(091) History of Philosophy

101 Nature and scope of philosophy

111 General Metaphysics. Ontology

122 Special Metaphysics

13 Philosophy of Mind and Spirit

133 Occultism

14 Philosophical Systems

159.9 Psychology

159.96 States and special mental processes (hypnosis, dreams)

159.97 Psychopathology. Mental deficiencies

159.98 Applied psychology. Psychotechnology

161/162 Fundamentals of Logic

164 Logistics. Symbolic logic

165 Theory of Knowledge. Epistemology

167/168 Logical methodology

17 Moral philosophy. Ethics. Practical philosophy

2 - Religion

2-1 Theory and philosophy of religion. Phenomenon of religion

2-15 Nature of God(s)

2-17 Universe. Cosmology

2-18 Man. Humanity. Doctrinal anthropology

2-2 Testimonies of religion

2-3 People in religion

2-4 Religious activities. Religious practices

2-5 Devotion. Worship. Rituals and ceremonies.

21 Prehistoric and primitive religions

22 Religions of the Far East

23 Religions of India

24 Buddhism

25 Religions of the ancient world

26 Judaism

27 Christianity

27-23 {"Bible":"Bible","Original texts":"Original texts","Bible versions":"Bible versions","Bible stories":"Bible stories"}

27-9 General history of the Christian church

271/279 Christian churches and sects

28 Islamism

29 Modern spiritual movements

3- Social Sciences

3(031) Encyclopedia of Social Sciences

3(038) Dictionary of Social Sciences

3(091) History of Social Sciences

30 Theories, methodologies, and methods in the social sciences in general.

Sociography

311 Statistical science

314 Demography. Studies of the population

316 Sociology

32 Politics

321 Forms of Political Organization

324 Elections. Electoral Campaigns. Electoral Results

325 Colonization

328 Parliaments. Governments

329 Political Parties and Movements

33 Economy

330 General Economy

331 Work. Employment. Labor economics. Organization of

work

334 Forms of organization and cooperation in the economy

336 Finance. Banking. Currency

339 Trade. International economic relations. World Economy

339.92 European Union (economic activities)

34 Law

342 Public Law. Constitutional Law. Administrative Law

347 Civil Law

35 Public administration
355/359 Military Art and Science. National Defense. Army

36 Assistance. Social Security.

366 Consumption

368 Insurance

37 Education

37.01 Theory and politics of education

37.013 General Pedagogy

37.02 General questions of didactics and methodology

37.03 Formation of intelligence and personality (subjects

cross-cutting: education for citizenship, education for health,
environmental education, road education, etc.)

37.04 School and career guidance

37.06 Social issues. School-family relations

371 Organization of education. Educational systems

371.1 School management.

371.13 Teacher training

371.2 Organization of instruction, of teaching

371.26 Student assessment. Assessment methods

371.27 Evaluation systems. Exams. Grades

371.67 Teaching materials. Textbooks

371.7 School health and hygiene. Health education

373.2 Forms of preschool education

373.3 Basic education schools

373.5 Secondary schools

374.7 Adult education

376 Special education

377 Vocational training

378 Higher education. Universities

379.8 Laser

39 Etnologia. Etnografia. Usos e costumes. Vida Social.

398 Folklore in a strict sense. Popular traditions

4 - Empty Class

5- Exact and Natural Sciences

5(031) Encyclopedia of Science

5(038) Dictionary of Science

5(091) History of science

50 Generalities about pure sciences

502 The environment and its protection

504 Threats to the environment

51 Mathematics

511 Number theory

512 Algebra

514 Geometry

517 Mathematical analysis

519.2 Probability. Mathematical statistics

52 Astronomia. Astrofísica. Investigação espacial. Geodésia

523 Solar System

524 Stars. Star Systems. Universe

53 Physics

531 General mechanics. Mechanics of solid bodies

532 Fluid mechanics. Hydromechanics

534 Acoustics. Vibrations

535 Optics

536 Heat. Thermodynamics

537 Electricity. Magnetism. Electromagnetism.

539 Physical nature of matter

54 Chemistry

542 Practical laboratory chemistry

543 Analytical chemistry

544 Physical Chemistry

546 Inorganic chemistry

547 Organic chemistry

548 Crystallography

549 Mineralogy

55 Earth sciences. Geological sciences

551.1/.4 General Geology

551.5 Meteorologia. Climatologia

552 Petrology. Rocks. Minerals

56 Paleontology

57 Biological Sciences

572 Anthropology
573 General and Theoretical Biology

574 General ecology and biodiversity

575 Genetics. Heredity

576 Cell biology. Cytology

577 Biochemistry. Molecular Biology

58 Botany

59 Zoology

592 Invertebrates

597/599 Vertebrates

599.89 Hominids. Homo sapiens. Humans. Man

Classify here the position of humanity in nature and
comparisons between humans and animals in general.
For general anthropology see 572; for human anatomy see 611;
{"human physiology":"see 612","human pathology":"see 616"}

6 - Applied Sciences

6(031) Encyclopedia of Applied Sciences

6(038) Dictionary of Applied Sciences

61 Medical sciences

611 Anatomy. Human and comparative anatomy

612 Physiology. Human and comparative physiology

613 Hygiene. Health and personal hygiene

613.2 Dietetics. Nutritional principles applied to food

613.81 Alcoholic beverages. Abstinence. Anti-alcohol movement.

613.83 Narcotics

613.84 {"tobacco":"Tobacco","smoking":"Smoking","antitobacco_movement":"Antitobacco movement"}

613.88 Sex education. Sexuality. Family planning.

614 Public health. Accident prevention

614.4 Control and prevention of transmissible (infectious) diseases

contagious). Prevention of epidemics

615 Pharmacology. Therapy. Toxicology

616 Pathology. Clinical medicine

616.9 Transmissible diseases. Diseases, infectious and contagious fevers

616.98 Viral and bacterial infections (includes AIDS)

62 Engineering. Technology in general. Machinery

621.3 Electrotechnics

621.39 Telecommunications. Communication. Radiocommunication. Image

(television, video, etc.)
Note: classify here only in relation to electrical communication

624 Civil and Structural Engineering

63 Agriculture. Forestry.

64 Domestic economy. Domestic sciences.

65 Organization and administration of industry, trade, and the

transports

656 Postal and transport services

657 Accounting

658 Management, business administration. Commercial organization

658.3 Human relations within the company. Management and administration of

human resources

658.8 Marketing. Sales. Market research.

659 Advertising. Promotion

659.3 Mass communication. Information, clarification of the public

in general
659.4 Public relations

66 Chemical technology. Chemical industry and related fields

663 Industrial microbiology. Beverage industry.

664 Production and preservation of solid food

666.1 Glass industry

666.3 Ceramics

67 Industries and various trades

68 Industries, arts, and crafts of finished articles

681.8 Musical instruments

689 Amateur crafts. Hobbies

7 - Art. Music. Games. Sports. Shows.

7(031) Encyclopedia of Art

7(038) Dictionary of Art

7(091) History of Art

7 A/Z Artists and their work

7.01 General theory of art. Aesthetics. Philosophy of art. Art criticism.

7.03 Artistic styles

71 Physical territorial planning. Regional and urban planning.

rural

72 Architecture

73 Artes plásticas

73.02 Techniques of the plastic arts

74 Drawing. Design. Arts and applied crafts

744 Technical drawing

75 Painting

75 A/Z Painters

76 Graphic arts. Engraving

77 Photography

78 Music

78.03 History of Music

79 Divertimentos. Shows. Games. Sports.

791 Cinema. Filmes

791(049.32) Critical analyses of films

791.077 Amateur film (includes home movies)

791.221/.228 Genre of films

791.221.1 Musicals [subdivision of 791.221 only in the CDU Int. version]

791.229 Documentary film. News cinema

792 Theater. Theatrical performance

792.21 Tragedies

792.8 Ballet. Choreography. Dance

794 Board games and tabletop games

796 Sports. Gymnastics

796.3 Ball games

796.4 Gymnastics. Acrobatics. Athletics

796.5 Excursions. Mountaineering. Camping.

796.6 Wheel sports. Cycling. Skating.

796.7 Automobile racing. Motorcycling.

796.8 Combat sports. Strength tests.

797 Water sport. Air sport

798 Sports with horses and other animals

8 - Linguistics. Literature

80 General questions related to linguistics and literature.

Philology

81 Linguistics. Languages

811.111 English language

811.111(038) English Dictionary

811.111(038)=134.3 English-Portuguese Dictionary

811.111(038)=134.3 English-Portuguese Dictionary, Portuguese-English

811.134.3(038)=111 indicate two notations

811.111'36 Grammar of the English language

811.112.2 German language

811.124 Latin

811.133.1 French language

811.134.2 Spanish language

811.134.3 Portuguese language

811.14'02 Classical Greek

82 Literature
Indicate philological aspects of literature giving another
notation in 801 and linguistic aspects with another
notation in 81

82(031) Encyclopedia of Literature

82(038) Dictionary of literature

82(091) History of literature

82-1/-9 Literary genres

Note: applicable in 821.1/.9

82-1 Poetry

82-2 Drama / Plays

82-3 Fiction. Narrative prose

82-31 Romance

82-311.9 Science fiction

82-312.4 Police romance. Mystery romance, suspense.

Thrillers

82-32 Short stories. Novel

82-34 Tale. Legend

82-342 Tales with moral theory or practice

82-343 Myths. Legends. Fairy tales.

82-39 Ancient romances. Medieval. Of chivalry

82-6 Letters. Epistolary art

82-83 Philosophical or discursive dialogues

82-9 Other literary genres - comic book

82-93 Children's and youth literature

82-94 History as a literary genre. Chronicles. Annals. Diaries.

Biographies. Autobiographies.

82-96 Works of science and philosophy as literature

82-992 Travel narratives

82 A/Z Works by specific authors
Note: Select the number of literature in question
in 821... specify the genre and the name of the author, of
abbreviated form if understood that way
Ex: 821.111SHAK[Works of W. Shakespeare]

82 A/Z 1/7 Types of editing

82 A/Z 1/7.02 Bilingual or annotated edition

82 A/Z 1/7.05 Summary editions. Paraphrases

82 A/Z3 Selections. Anthologies

82 A/Z7 Individual works

Note: add the abbreviated title if necessary
821.111SHAK7ROM[Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare]

82.0 Theory, studies, and literary techniques

82.02 Schools, trends, and literary movements: specify

by alphabetical extension. Ex: 82.02 Romanticism

82.09 Literary Criticism. Literary Studies

821.1/.8 Literature by countries

821.111 English literature

821.111(73) American literature

821.112.2 German literature

821.131.1 Italian literature

821.133.1 French literature

821.134.2 Spanish literature

821.134.2(7/8) Hispano-American literature

821.134.3 Portuguese literature

821.134.3(038) Dictionary of Portuguese literature

821.134.3(091) History of Portuguese literature

[Link] Criticism, studies of Portuguese literature

821.134.3 A/Z.09 Literary criticism of a specific Portuguese author:

Ex: 821.134.3 Queirós, Eça de.09[Eça de Queirós]

821.134.3 A/Z Work of a specific Portuguese author

821.134.3QUEI[Works of Eça de Queirós]

821.134.3 A/Z7 Individual works

The Maias by Eça de Queirós

821.134.3-1 Portuguese Literature - Poetry

Note: Used in case one wishes to separate literature from a
language by genders, using special auxiliaries in 82-1/-9

821.134.3(6) Literatura africana em língua portuguesa

821.134.3(81) Brazilian literature

821.14’02 Classical Greek literature

821.16 Slavic literatures

821.411.21 Arabic literatures

9 - Geography. Biographies. History.

902 Archaeology

903 Prehistory. Vestiges. Artifacts. Antiquities.

Interpretation and synthesis of relics of ancient man, their
forms of culture and civilizations

904 Cultural remnants from historical periods. Artifacts from

ancient, medieval and modern history

908 Regional or country monographs

Ex: 908(469.6)[Monograph of the Algarve]

91 Geography

910 Geography as a science

911 General geography (physical, human, theoretical, comparative,

regulation, applied
912 Non-literary, non-textual representation of a region.
Graphs, cartograms, maps, atlases, globes

913(100) Universal Geography

913(3) Geography of the ancient world

913(4) Geography of Europe

913(469) Geography of Portugal

929 Biographies

929 A/Z Individual biographies

Ex: 32Relvas, José
929Relvas, José [Biography of the politician José Relvas]

929.6 Heraldry

929.7 Nobility. Titles. Nobility hierarchy

929.9 Flags. Banners

93 History

930.1 History as science. Theory and philosophy of history

930.2 Methodology of History

930.85 History of civilizations

94 History in general: countries and peoples

94(100) World history (chronological enumeration of events)

94(100)”…/05) Ancient history in general

94(100)"05/14" History of the Middle Ages in general

94(100)"15/19" Modern and contemporary history in general

94(100)”1914/1918 History of the First World War

”

94(100)"20" History of the 21st century

94(3) History of the ancient world

94(33) History of Ancient Egypt

94(4+7) History of the West

94(4) History of Europe

94(4)"375/1492" History of Europe in the Middle Ages

94(4)"1492/1914" History of Europe in the Modern Age

94(=214.58) History of the Romani people, gypsies

94(469) History of Portugal

Local Fund

3(469. ) Social Sciences (Sociology, politics, Law, etc.)

37(469.) Education

398(469.) Folklore

502(469.) Natural sciences. Environment

7(469.) Art

908(469.) Monographs of the region

Ex: 908(469.6)[Monograph of the Algarve]

91(469. ) Geography

929(469.) Biographies

94(469. ) History

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