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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

principles and methods of astronomy from both the theoretical and practical sides, to such an extent as to meet the requirements of a liberal education. / . ; Tu., Th.; 5; (2). Professor MYERS and Mr.

BRENKE.

Required:

1.

Mathematics 1, 3. BIOLOGY

ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY.—This is a laboratory and lecture

course on the morphology, physiology, and oecology of both botanical and zoological types. The work is so directed as to lead to an acquaintance with the simpler generalizations of biology, and is intended as a preparation for the more extensive and thoroughgoing work of the major courses in botany and zoology. / . ; daily; 1 and 2;

(5). 2. Assistant Professor SMITH and Mr. HOLFERTY. ADVANCED GENERAL BIOLOGY.—For those who have taken a

year's work in either botany or zoology, a semester's work in general biology is offered and especially recommended. It is intended to review, systematize, extend, and unify the student's knowledge of the phenomena and laws of life and of the relations of plant and animal, of living and non-living matter, and of biology to the other sciences. It will be taught as a seminary subject, with occasional lectures and assigned readings. It is primarily a junior or senior

study. / / . ; daily; 6 and 7; (5). Professors BURRILL and FORBES.

Required:

1.

A major course in Botany or Zoology. BOTANY

HISTOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY.—General vegetable histology

and vegetable physiology, or an introductory study of the cells and tissues of plants and their courses of development in structures and organs; and studies in the general activities of plants correlated with external conditions. Lectures or recitations and laboratory work. / / . ; daily; 6 and 7; (5). Professor BURRILL and Mr. HOLFERTY.

Required: Entrance credit in Botany, or Biology 1; Chemistry 1; Art and Design 1. 2. MOROPHOLOGY.—The general morphology and taxonomy of plants, including a study of selected types in each of the great divisions of the vegetable kingdom. Lectures or recitations and laboratory work, with occasional field excursions. / . ; daily; 6 and 7!

(5). Professor BuRRiLL*and Mr. HOLFERTY.

Required: Design 1.

Entrance credit in Botany, or Biology 1; Art and