 | The University of Virginia record April 1, 1935 |  |
MILLER SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE AND
BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM
A fee is charged for each laboratory course at the rate of $10 for three
terms, $7 for two terms, and $4 for one term. Any course may be withdrawn
unless elected by at least four students.
I. Biology and Agriculture
Biology B1: General Biology: An elementary study of organisms and
the relations between animals and plants. Plants will be studied from the
standpoint of metabolism and growth, and animals from that of structure and
response. Types will be chosen which illustrate the fundamental biological
laws and throw light on the place of man among living things. Three hours
of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 6
session-hours.)
Professors Lewis and Kepner, Associate Professor Reynolds, Assistant
Professors Betts and Davis and Assistants.
Biology C1: Evolution and Heredity: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Evolution,
the theory and its history; the principles of heredity and their application
to human problems. Three hours of lecture per week.
Professor Lewis.
Biology C2: Genetics: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A study of the fundamental
principles of heredity, with special emphasis on their various applications
only. Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
Professor White.
Biology C3: Economic Plants: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A study of the
family groups of plants from the standpoint of their value to man. Lectures
and demonstrations, three hours per week. First and second terms only.
Professor White.
Biology C4: Principles of Plant Physiology: Biology B1 and Chemistry
B1 prerequisite.—Designed to emphasize the fundamental principles underlying
the more important aspects of Plant Physiology. The course is intended especially
for those who desire a basic, yet elementary point of view. Experiments will
be performed dealing with such subjects as physiology of the living cell,—
osmosis, permeability, metabolism, respiration, as well as other physico-chemical
properties of protoplasm; physiology of the organism as a whole,—photosynthesis,
mineral nutrition, water relations, growth, reproduction and environmental
influences. Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per
week. First and second terms.
Assistant Professor Davis.
Biology D1: Advanced Work in Genetics: Each student will be expected
to carry out original investigations bearing on problems in this field.
Hours by appointment. This course includes an evening seminar, meeting
once a week throughout the year.
Professor White.
Biology D2: Advanced Cellular Physiology: Biology B1, Chemistry B1,
prerequisite; Chemistry B3, Physics B1, and Mathematics B2 recommended.—
This course deals with the physiological mechanism of the living cell. Considerable
attention will be paid to the physico-chemical nature of protoplasm, the
biological significance of hydrogen-ion concentration, enzyme studies, plant and
animal pigments, oxidation-reduction phenomena and other metabolic relations
of cells and tissues. The physical and chemical facts and principles prerequisite
to the treatment outlined above will be thoroughly discussed. Topics
will be assigned individually referring to original literature. Three hours of
lecture per week.
Assistant Professor Davis.
Biology D3: Plant Physiology Research: Original investigation in some
of the lines mentioned above, more especially those enumerated under Biology
D2, or problems associated with the filterable virus diseases of plants. Hours
by appointment.
Assistant Professor Davis.
II. Botany
Botany C1: Plant Morphology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—The evolution
of plants based on a morphological study of a series of types, which will
represent the more important families of algae, fungi, liverworts, mosses, ferns,
six hours of laboratory per week.
Professor Lewis and Assistant Professor Betts.
Botany C2: Taxonomy of the Flowering Plants: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Fresh
and herbarium specimens will be used for study. Three hours of
lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Third term only.
Assistant Professor Betts.
Botany D1: Advanced work along some of the lines indicated above.
The work will be varied to suit the needs of students applying for the course.
Hours by appointment.
Professor Lewis.
III. Zoölogy
Zoölogy C1: Experimental Zoölogy: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A comparative
study of the morphology and behavior of typical invertebrates. Three
hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. The work of the first
two terms of this couse is based upon the lower invertebrates and represents a
complete course.
Professor Kepner.
Zoölogy C2: Parasitology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A study of the parasitic
protozoa, worms, and insects, with special emphasis on those which attack
man. In each case some of the free-living forms will be studied as a basis for
comparison. The scope of this work will include morphological studies, life-histories
and the methods utilized by the parasites in getting from one host to
another. Discussion of current literature by the students may be substituted for
a lecture at any time. Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per
week. First and second terms only.
Associate Professor Reynolds.
Zoölogy C3: Medical Entomology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A study
of the parasitic arthropods, especially those which attack man. Three hours of
lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Third term only.
Associate Professor Reynolds.
Zoölogy C4: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: Biology B1 prerequisite.—This
course is introduced by a general study of representative species of
chordates. A comparative study is made of the various organic systems found in
the different classes of vertebrates with special reference to their origin, structure
and function. Ample opportunity is afforded for vertebrate dissection.
Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. First and second
terms only.
Dr. Gilbert.
Zoölogy C5: Comparative Vertebrate Embryology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A
study of the development of vertebrate embryos, especially the frog,
hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Third term only.
Dr. Gilbert.
Zoölogy D1: Advanced work along lines suggested by the student's interest
and needs. Independent research will be demanded of each member of the
class. Hours by appointment.
Professor Kepner.
Zoölogy D2: Research on the morphology, physiology, or genetics of
protozoa. Hours by appointment.
Associate Professor Reynolds.
Seminar: Weekly meetings are held for the study of current literature and
the discussion of research in progress. Attendance is required of all students
in graduate courses.
Note: Additional graduate courses are offered during the Summer Quarter
at the Mountain Lake Biological Station. Further information may be obtained
from the Secretary of the Summer Quarter, Box 1337, University, Virginia.
The Biological Laboratory, completed in 1920, is provided freely with
electricity, gas, and water. The equipment consists of compound microscopes
of the best types, microtomes, paraffin ovens, incubators, sterilizers, and other
apparatus required for general and advanced work. Special apparatus will be
provided as needed. The departmental library contains a working collection of
biological texts and books of reference, as well as files of the more important
journals, and a series of biological reprints.
Affiliated with the Miller School of Biology is the Blandy Experimental
Farm, established by bequest of the late Graham F. Blandy. The Director,
Professor Orland E. White, is in residence at the University during the first
two terms. During the third term and Summer Quarter he directs research
of advanced students at the farm, which is in Clarke County, Virginia. For
such students the farm serves as a field laboratory for experimental work.
Fellowships: There are available five research fellowships in Genetics in
connection with the Blandy Experimental Farm. These carry honorariums
varying from $500 to $1,000. All five include free tuition. These fellowships
present an opportunity for graduate study and research accompanied by a limited
amount of instructional work involving not over one hundred hours. They
cover a period of eleven months annually, and are designed to encourage investigational
work leading towards advanced degrees. They are open to men
and women with a bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized
standing, who have had special training in biological and agricultural subjects.
The first two terms are spent at the University, the remainder of the time at
the Blandy Experimental Farm.
Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: Students who
select biology as their Major Subject, in addition to meeting the regular University
requirements, must have a general knowledge of related sciences, such
various aspects of biology, as attested by the completion of prescribed courses
and such examinations as may be imposed. Special attention is called to University
requirements relating to French and German. The completion of residence
requirements and class work does not guarantee a degree to any student. The
preeminent qualifications are thoroughness, resourcefulness, initiative and ability
to do creative work.
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