Catalog, 1958-1959 - Hoover Library

Western A'la-ryland College 1957
351; 352; 451; 452. SPECIAL STUDIES IN BIOLOGY.
Directed individual study of various biological problems as
interest and previous preparation of the student may suggest;
the
conducted primarily for honors students. Other qualified students
may be admitted with the consent of the Department.
Laboratory Iee, not more than $10.00 each semester, depending
on the nature of the course.
Credit, one to three semester hours each semester, depending
upon the quantity and quality of the work done.
408. EVOLUTION.
A study of life through successive generations. The theories
Lamarck, Darwin, and others are analyzed. Emphasis is
of
placed on meaning and significance of evolution and its
the
philosophical implications. Prerequisite, fifteen semester hours
of Biology.
Three class periods a week. Credit, three semester hours.
BETA BETA BETA
In addition to the formal courses, there are held weekly biological discussions
under me auspices of Tri-Beta. Students report on current theories,
recent advances, the relation of biology to other Icience$,bicgmphies of great
biologists, results of experiments or observations, and kindred .ubjects not
ordinarily covered in the regular courses. All who expect to m~jor in biology
are urged to attend.
Beta Beta Bela sponsors the Milton Hendrickson Scholarship, which. i.
awarded each year to a qualified biology student for summer study at a
biological laboratory.
CHEMISTRY
Professor Schofield; Associate Professor Lockwood;
Assistant Professor Elderdice
-101, 102. GENERAL CHEMISTRY.
An elementary study of the fundamental laws and theories
chemistry; the chemistry of the more important elements and
of
their compounds. Prerequisite, two units of high school algebra
or the equivalent. Laboratory fee, $12'50 each semester.
Three class periods and one four-hour laboratory period a
week. Credit, four semester hours each semester.
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