 | The University of Virginia record January 15, 1934 |  |
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 Any course may be withdrawn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
and on the origins and relations of characters. First and second terms
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
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 Seminar: Prevalent theories in this field
will be discussed from prepared papers on selected topics. Certain problems
will be required. One hour per week through the session. Hours by appointment.
Assistant Professor Davis.
Biology D4: Plant Physiology Research: Original investigation in
some of the lines mentioned above, more especially those enumerated under
Biology D2, or problems associated with the filtrable 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,
and seed plants. First and second terms only. Three hours of lecture and
six hours of laboratory per week.
Professor Lewis and Dr. Cocke.
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 course 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 that 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.
Mr. Gilbert.
Zoölogy C5: Comparative Vertebrate Embryology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A
study of the development of vertebrate embryos, especially the frog, chick
and pig. Some practice in embryological technique will be afforded. Three
hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Third term only.
Mr. 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.
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.
A limited number of General Education Board Research Fellowships are
available, the emolument varying from $500 to $1,000 according to the training
and qualification of the holders.
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 as chemistry, geology and physics; and a comprehensive knowledge of
the 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.
| The University of Virginia record January 15, 1934 | |