 | The University of Virginia record February 15, 1935 |  |
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 Any course may be withdrawn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 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
the more important aspects of Plant Physiology. The course is intended especially
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 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 Assistant Professor Betts.
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
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.
Dr. 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.
Dr. 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.
Note: Additional graduate courses are offered during the Summer Quarter
at the Mountain Lake Biological Station. Further information may be obtained
from the Secretary of the Summer Quarter, Box 1337, University, Virginia.
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 appartus 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.
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