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Show 56 WEBER ACADEMY, OGDEN, UTAH Biology BotanyStructure, growth, assimilation, reproduction, and adaptations to environment of the flowering plants. Moulds, mosses, fungi, ferns, and other common flowerless plants will receive some attention. Laboratory work and collateral reading. Frequent field trips are taken during the latter part of the course. Three hours per week throughout the year. Coulter's Plant Structures. Coulter's Plants and Vines, text book for reference. ZoologyStructure, development, reproduction and distribution of the more common animals, with some attention to local fauna. Typical examples of the different sub-kingdoms are dissected and studied in detail. Collection and preservation of specimens. Carefully prepared notes and sketches will characterize the laboratory work. Five hours per week first half year. Text: Linville & Kelly. PhysiologyThe nervous system, the organs of the special senses, digestion, assimilation, circulation, and the effects of stimulants, receive special attention. Laboratory work is required throughout the course. Microscopical slides, skeletons and charts are used to illustrate the subject. Text: Colton's Descriptive and Experimental Physiology with collateral reading. WEBER ACADEMY, OGDEN, UTAH 57 Physical Geography and Geology Physical GeographyThe effects of atmosphere, rivers, oceans and glaciers on the development of physiographic forms. Rejuvenescence of rivers, cycles of erosion, transportation and deposition of the waste of the land will be studied. Frequent field excursions will be made during the fall and spring terms. Three hours per week throughout the year. Gilbert and Brighams' Physical Geography. Geology [Elective]Dynamical and structural geology with special reference to the development of land forms. Special attention will be given to the geology of the Uintah and Wasatch mountains; glaciation and lacustrine deposits in Utah. Frequent field excursions and the collection and determination of rocks are important features of the course. Four hours per week second half year. Text: Norton's Elements of Geology. LeConte's Elements, and Chamberlin and Salisbury's Processes and Results, for reference. |