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Show Department of Biology Professors Sheldon P. Hayes, O. Whitney Young; Associate Professors Ralph W. Monk, Earl W. Smart, Head; Assistant Professor L. Thad Horne; Instructor Earl A. Jenne. A teaching major is offered in this department, but those wishing to major in biology alone are advised to devote themselves to botany with a strong minor in zoology or vice versa. Courses of Instruction 1. Principles of BiologyThe cell, protoplasm, structures, functions and classification of plants and animals. This course should not be taken subsequent to any other course within the fields of Life Sciences. Four lectures and one laboratory period. A W S (5). Staff 3. Nature StudyRecognition of common local plants and animals and their inter-relationships. Two lectures and one laboratory or field trip. A Su (3). Staff 30. HeredityInheritance in living things, with emphasis on man. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. W S (4). Smart 111. MicrotechniquePreparation of material for microscopic examination. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. Two lectures and two laboratory periods. W (4). Monk 130. GeneticsBasic principles of genetics. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany or zoology. Four lectures and one laboratory period a week. A (5). Smart 140. EcologyThe physical and biological factors which influence living things. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. Three lectures and one laboratory or field trip. AS (4). Smart 141. ConservationProper utilization and preservation of forests, soil, wildlife, and other resources. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. W S (4). Young 142. Natural History Biology of local representative fauna and flora. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. Three lectures and one laboratory. A Su (4). Young 144 145. Biology and Conservation of Game Animals For those interested in identification of wildlife as well as laws dealing with utilization. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. Field trips required. Three lectures a week. AS (3). Smart 148. Aquatic EcologyThe interaction of physical and biotic factors in aquatic communities with emphasis on their influence on animals, particularly fishes and other vertebrates. Three lectures, one laboratory period or field trip per week. A (4). Smart 170. Organic Evolution Principles underlying the development of life. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. W (4). Staff 180. History of the Life SciencesMen and ideas in the development of biology. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. A (4). Young 181. Teaching the Life SciencesTechniques of teaching various phases of biology. Prerequisite: A general course in biology, botany, or zoology. (Acceptable for credit in Life Science or Education.) W (4). Young BIOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR (Example Only) Freshman Course Title AWS Basic Requirements Orientation, English, P. E., Health Education 6 4 6 Mathematics Selected 5 Chemistry 1, 2, 3 General Chemistry 5 5 5 Botany 1, 2 General Botany 5 5 Area Requirements Selected 3 16 17 16 Sophomore Zoology 4, 7 Invertebrate and Verte- brate Zoology 5 5 Physics 1 Survey of Physics 5 Geology 1 General Geology 5 Area Requirements Selected 3 8 5 Education 101, 111 Selected 3 3 Electives Selected 8 16 16 18 145 |
