 | University of Virginia record April 1, 1915 |  |
MILLER SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY.
Associate Professor Kepner.
Dr. Maneval.
Mr. Taliaferro.
The biological sciences are studied both from a morphological and from
a physiological standpoint. Prominence is given to the histology, and as
far as possible to the cytology and life-histories of the organisms studied,
especially in the advanced courses in each of the two principal sciences,
with a view to the elucidation of the great fundamental laws that underlie
the phenomena of life. The work of the School is designed to meet the
needs of students who desire such knowledge of either Botany or Zoölogy
(or both), and of the methods of biological study, as may properly form
a part of a liberal education; or of those who desire such training as will
fit them for independent work as students or as teachers of either of these
sciences, or for other vocational work therein; and also of those who seek
such acquaintance with the facts and the underlying principles of the biological
sciences as will prepare them for entrance upon the study of Medicine,
or for an intelligent study of the relations of these sciences to the
art of Agriculture.
Each student who enters upon the work of any of the courses described
below is required to provide himself with a small case of dissecting instruments,
a hand lens, a drawing pencil, and a notebook of approved pattern.
Other necessary pieces of apparatus will be issued to each student.
Any course offered in the School of Biology may be withdrawn if not
elected by at least four students.
I. Botany.
Dr. Maneval.
Mr. Taliaferro.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
The following courses are given in alternate years:
Botany C1: Plant Structures and Their Functions: Botany B1 prerequisite.—The
microscopical anatomy of the higher plants, with special
reference to the physiological rôle of the various systems of tissues;
detailed study of the cell; the different systems of tissues found in plants;
will be given to methods used in microscopic technique, such as fixing and
embedding material; cutting, staining, and mounting sections, etc. A
considerable part of the work of the third term will be done in the
field, studying plants in their natural habitats. (B. A. or B. S. credit,
6 session-hours.) Two lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods
weekly, by appointment. Cabell Hall. Dr. Maneval.
Botany C2: Plant Pathology and Physiology: Botany B1 prerequisite.—Fungi
and the diseases that they cause; elementary principles of
plant physiology. Credit and hours as for Botany C1. Cabell Hall. Dr.
Maneval. Omitted in 1915-1916.
For Graduates.
Botany D1: Opportunity is offered for more advanced work along the
lines indicated above, to students who have completed Botany C1, or C2,
or the equivalent. Hours by appointment. Cabell Hall. Dr. Maneval.
II. Zoölogy.
Associate Professor Kepner.
Mr. Taliaferro.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Zoölogy C1: Zoölogy B1 prerequisite.
First term: General Embryology: The early development of the
individual; fundamental biological principles. Each student is required
to prepare, to a large extent, his own material.
Second and third terms: Economic Zoölogy: The detailed study of
parasitic and other animals of economic importance, and their life-histories;
the interrelation of plants and animals. Students are required to
make collections and preparations of local forms.
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. Cabell Hall. Associate Professor Kepner.
For Graduates.
Zoölogy D1: Principles of Animal Histology: Zoölogy C1 prerequisite.—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. Cabell Hall. Associate
Professor Kepner.
Further advanced work may be arranged to meet the needs of students.
III. Biology and Agriculture.
Associate Professor Kepner.
Dr. Maneval.
Mr. Taliaferro.
The relations of the biological sciences to Agriculture are so manifold
and the subdivisions of the latter subject so numerous, that it would be
impossible to exhaust the discussion of either in the work of any one year.
Courses consisting in part of lectures and in part of an equivalent amount
of practical work and collateral reading, will be offered yearly as follows:
Botany and Agriculture B1: Botany B1 prerequisite.—The anatomy
and physiology of the higher plants, especially as related to nutrition and
growth; the principles of crop-raising as based on the laws of plant life.
Associate Professor Kepner.
Zoölogy and Agriculture B2: Zoölogy B1 prerequisite.—The parasitic
protozoa, worms, and arthropods; the insects will be considered in
their economic relations, and the anatomy of the domestic animals examined.
The relation of animals to the soil and to plant life will be discussed.
Associate Professor Kepner.
Candidates for a diploma of graduation in Biology and Agriculture
are required to complete one C course in Botany and one in Zoölogy, and
also the two courses above described.
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