102 103 3. Wildlife Management. One quarter hour. Spring. Smart DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY R. W. Monk Botany 1. General Botany. An introduction to the plant kingdom with emphasis upon form, function, and general educational aspects of plant study. Plant organization is stressed with emphasis upon cells, tissues, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and inheritance. Four lectures and one laboratory period a week. Five quarter hours. Autumn. Monk 2. Principles of Botany. Plant kingdom survey. Consideration is given to the principal plant groups. Botanical generalizations are stressed with discussions directed toward plant identification. No prerequisites. Four lectures and one laboratory period a week. Five quarter hours. Winter. Monk • 6. Local Flora. A study of the local flora, giving training in the identification and classification of the higher plants. Two lectures and two laboratory periods a week. Five quarter hours. Spring. (Given alternate years.) Monk 7. Trees and' Shrubs. A study of the native and introduced trees and shrubs of the state. Special attention is given to their identification based upon twig and leaf characteristics and to their culture and economic importance. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Five quarter hours. Autumn. Monk 9. Taxonomy of Vascular Plants. A fundamental course dealing with the systems, the history of taxonomy, relationships, classification, and identification of the flowering plants. Prerequisites: Botany 1. Three lectures and two laboratory periods a week. Five quarter hours. Spring. Monk ■ DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY LIFE M. Jacobs, M. Lehner, B. Mumford The courses in Home and Family Life are planned to provide an introduction to and fundamental training in various phases of Homemaking and Family Life. They are designed to meet the needs of both those students who complete their formal education at the end of one or two years and those who wish to continue a major at a higher institution of learning. The work is planned to give experiences which develop understandings and skills with special emphasis toward making better homes and strengthening family living. The curriculum gives pre-professional training for those who wish to continue a major in the following areas at a senior institu tion: Home Economics Teaching, Foods and Nutrition, including Dietetics, Extension Service, Nutrition Specialist; Child Development, including Nursery School, Kindergarten and Elementary Teaching; Clothing and Textiles, including Textile Research, Merchandising, Clothing Specialist; Management and Equipment Specialist.* A well equipped nursery school which serves as a child development laboratory gives practical experience to students interested in any field involving human relations. The Home Economics Club. The Home Economics Club is a professional club whose purpose is strengthening the area of home and family life and fostering social relationships among the members. Regular meetings are conducted and special projects planned. The club is affiliated with the State and National college clubs of the American Home Economics Association. The club is open to all women students on campus. HOMEMAKING EDUCATION CURRICULUM** Basic Requirements Area Requirements Professional Requirements Electives Course English 1, 2, 3 Health Education 1 Orientation 1 Physical Education Humanities Physical Sciences Life Science Social Sciences Family Life 2, 3, 6 Family Life 13, 14, 16 Family Life 18, 21, 22, 24 Family Life 33, 35, 36 Family Life 17, 31 Description Basic Communication Personal Hygiene Freshman Orientation 3 approved activities See list of subjects on pages 39-44 Credit 9 2 2 3 9-12 10 8-12 9-12 Food Selection Meal Management Nutrition Money in Marriage Management Home Furnishings Personal Development Basic Construction Advanced Clothing Textiles 2 3 Prepartion For Marriage 3 Child Development 4 Experience with Children 2-4 Home Furnishing Skills 2 Family Health 2 *Majors in Foods and Nutrition, Child Development, Textiles and Clothing consult advisor for required courses. **Designed for the student who plans on professional employment as a Homemaking Teacher, but it also provides experience valuable in personal and family life. The curriculum offers the first two years toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Homemaking Education.