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of the phylogeny of the fungi. Practice in the recognition of species,
or research work may in some cases be taken as a parallel course by
registering in course 14a. Lectures, T., 11 ; laboratory work prefer
ably Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Professor Atkinson, and
Mr. Hasselbring. Prerequisites, courses 1 and 2.
12. Taxonomy of the Bryophytes and Pteridophytes. Three,
or two, hours throughout the year. Lecture, one hour, Th., 11.
Laboratory, two hours, preferably Monday and Wednesday after
noons. The laboratory work will consist of a study of typical genera,
practice in taxonomy,
and field work. The students will attend the
lectures of course 10, and may if they choose take the laboratory work
of that course in addition, making 5 hours. Students who have had
course 10 will register only for the laboratory work of course 12, with
2 hours credit. Lecture by Professor Atkinson. Laboratory work
by
Dr. Durand. Offered 1899-1900.
III. Graduate Courses.
{Primarily for graduates ; but open to election by undergraduate
students engaged in research. )
To those electing any of the graduate courses for an advanced de
gree the following general announcement applies. A four hour
course is the minimum period and if the subject is chosen for a major
study, or as a minor for the master's degree, more time will be re
quired.
Comparative Morphology and Embryology , Mycology, etc.
13. Methods of research in morphology and embryology.
Not less than four hours. Each student will be assigned some prob
lem for original research with special reference to sporogeny or em
bryology, and the morphology of the nucleus with reference to sporo-
genesis, spermagenesis, oogenesis,
and fertilization. The research
will be made the basis for acquaintance with methods, and a thesis
embodying
the results will be prepared. The work should follow
course io, but in special cases may be taken as a parallel study.
When these subjects are chosen as a major or minor for an advanced
degree they can be pursued for several years according to the needs
of the case. Reports weekly. Hours by
Atkinson,
and Dr. Durand.
appointment. Professor
14. Methods of research in mycology. The problems will be
assigned according to the needs and capabilities of the student. In
general it will be found desirable to devote a first period to an inde-