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Courses of Instruction
A minimum of 6 session-hours in Biology is required as a prerequisite to all C
courses.
Botany smC1-II: Morphology of Seed Plants: First Term. Credit,
2 session-hours.—A morphological study of Spermatophytes, with special emphasis
on reproductive structures and the phylogeny of the major groups.
and Morphology of Angiosperms.
Mr. Lewis.
Botany smC1-III: Morphology of the Archegoniates: Second Term.
Credit, 2 session-hours.—A comparative study of mosses and ferns, including
phylogeny, classification and identification of local materials. References
to original papers, texts and manuals. Text recommended: Coulter, Barnes,
and Cowles: Textbook of Botany, Volume I, Morphology.
Mr. Blomquist.
Biology smC10: Cytology: First Term. Credit, 2 session hours.—An
intensive study of cytology of fixation, using root tips of corn as material.
A study is made of mitosis in corn and onions, and of meiosis in the grasshopper.
Text recommended: Sharp: Cytology.
Mr. Zirkle.
Botany smC11: Plant Habitats: Second Term. Credit, 2 session-hours.
—A study of plants under natural field conditions, including the elements
of ecology and taxonomy as a basis for the study of local distribution. Field
trips. Recommended for teachers. Standard reference books will be furnished.
Mr. Lewis.
Zoölogy smC1-I: Invertebrate Zoölogy: First Term. Credit, 2 session-hours.—A
comparative study of invertebrates. Phylogeny will be
stressed in the lectures. Laboratory work involves microscopic studies of
the smaller forms, dissection of the larger types, drawings and demonstrations.
Standard texts will be furnished.
Mr. Reynolds.
Zoölogy smC2-II: Helminthology: Second Term. Credit, 2 session-hours.—Some
time will be devoted to the study of free-living helminths but
special attention will be paid to forms parasitic on man and lower vertebrates.
The effects produced and the methods of passing from one host
to another will be studied. Scientific papers will be read and discussed by
the students at regular intervals.
Mr. Reynolds.
Zoölogy smC11: General Entomology: First Term. Credit, 2 session-hours.—A
consideration of the elements of the anatomy, physiology, and
ecology of insects, with a survey of the orders and more important families.
The laboratory work will include dissection, drawings, collection and classification.
Text recommended: Metcalf and Flint: Fundamentals of Insect Life.
Mr. Taylor.
Biology smC11: Limnology: Second Term. Credit, 2 session-hours.
—General biology of lake and stream, including environmental conditions,
food and enemies of common species of fish, and a general survey of aquatic
life. Text recommended: Needham and Lloyd: Life of Inland Waters.
Mr. Powers.
Biological Seminar: Both Terms. Weekly meetings are held for the
study of current literature and the discussion of research in progress. Attendance
is required of all students.
Research: Advanced work will be arranged to meet the needs of students
as they arise. Those interested in making special investigations should
get in touch with the instructor under whom they wish to pursue their
studies.
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