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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 of 4 session-hours credit. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 6 session-hours.)

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. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 4 session-hours.)

Associate Professor Reynolds.

Zoölogy C3: Research Technique: Zoölogy C2 prerequisite.—Each student
will be given a problem. Articles on special topics will be assigned and written
reports required. The aim of this course is to give students practical training
in the preparation of scientific papers for publication. A minimum of nine hours
per week is required. Third term only. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 2 session-hours.)

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. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 4 session-hours.)

Assistant Professor MacFall.

Zoölogy C5: Comparative Vertebrate Embryology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A
study of the development of vertebrate embryos, especially the frog
and the chick. Some practice in embryological technique will be afforded.
Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Third term only.
(B.A. or B.S. credit, 2 session-hours.)

Assistant Professor MacFall.

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. Two carry an honorarium
of $1000 each, and three carry an honorarium of $500 each. 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 $1000 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.