1912-1913 Academic Catalog

COURSES lN BIOLOGY ANO CHEMISTRY BIOL OGY. PROFES£0R LANNING. 9. PHYSIOLOGY-In this course the elements of anatomy, phy– siology, and hygiene are presented. The text is Martin's Human Body. Required in the first year of the Preparatory Course. Five hours a week, second semester. 10. BOTANY-This course includes a study of the various plant groups and of the organs and tissues and physiology of plants. Laboratory and field work is required. The text is Gray's. Re– quired in the fourth year of; the Preparatory Course. Five hours a week, second semester. 11. GENERAL B10ux:Y-The work of this course consists of a general survey of organic life, plant and animal, from the standpoint of morphology, physiology, and de\·elopment. The text is Parker's. Elective for all who have not taken the course as a part of the required work in science. Three hours a week, one semester, with three additional hours of laboratory work. 12. GENERAL ZooLOCY-1'his course embraces a study of the anatomy and life history of typical animals to illustrate the funda– mental laws of the science. The subject is presented in lectures, recitations, and laboratory work. The text is Linville and Kelly's. Elective for all who have not taken the course, as a part of the re– quired work in science. Three hours a week, one semester, with three additional hours of laboratory work CHEMISTRY. PROFESSOR LANNING. 13. GENERAL CHEMISTRY-The course forms an introduction to the science, consisting of a study of the various elements and their compounds as to their occurrence, preparation, properties, and use. The text is McPherson and Henderson's. Elective for all who have not taken the course as a part of the required work in science. Three hours a week throughout the year, with three additional hours of laboratory work. 14. QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS-This course consists of a study of metals and acids and the tests for each, followed by practical work on salts, alloys, and other common substances. The text is Noyes' Qualitative Analysis. Elective. Open to all who have completed General Chemistry. Three hours a week throughout the year. 37