III. Zoölogy.
Zoölogy B1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—First and second terms: Comparative
Anatomy. Third term: Embryology. In this course the Protochor-dates
are briefly studied in such a manner as to introduce the subphylum Vertebrata.
Then a comparative study is made of the various organic systems as
found in the different classes of vertebrates with special reference to their origin,
structure and relation. This study affords ample opportunities for vertebrate
dissection. The third term will be devoted to the study of the development of
vertebrate embryos, especially the chick, pig and human. Some experience in
embryological technique will be afforded.—(B.A. or B.S. credit, 6 session-hours.
This course may be counted as a C course provided a satisfactory amount of
research is done by the student.) Assistant Professor Reynolds.
Zoölogy C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Experimental zoölogy. A comparative
study of the morphology and behavior of typical invertebrates.—Three
lectures and three two-hour laboratory periods weekly. Abstracting of periodical
literature one hour each week. Professor Kepner.
Zoölogy D1: Principles of animal histology. Protoplasm, cell organization,
and tissue formation. The student is required to become familiar with
the principles of histological technique and to make his own preparations.—Two
lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods a week. Also a weekly meeting
of one hour for a discussion with the instructor of current literature and of the
problems arising out of the students' work.—Hours by appointment. Professor
Kepner.
Further advanced work may be arranged to meet the needs of students.
The Biological Laboratory, completed in 1920, is adequate in size and
arrangements for housing comfortably all classes in Biology. The building
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. The departmental library contains a good working collection of
biological texts and books of reference, as well as files of the more important
journals.
