Geology . . .
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our planets have fairly circular orbits, they exist in
basically the same plane, and, except for one or two
unexplainable exceptions, they even rotate on their axes
in the same direction.
He will then delve into what is known about the
composition of the planets. At this time he will also
present theories on the origins of the solar system. Goles
stated he would be “trying to keep fairly well separated
conflicting theories and observations...(and) to some
degree to try to resolve them.” He will be dealing with
families of theories that are “more nearly correct.”
During the course, his primary objective will be to
develop in students a “healthily critical view” of the
theories and to get them “thinking on their own.”
The next subject will be meteorites. Until the Apollo
flights these were “the only bona fide, well-documented
subjects for data” scientists had. Goles plans to discuss
their compositions and origins. This time will also be
spent focussing on closely related theories; slowly
narrowing down the field.
Study of the moon will follow that segment of the
course, and he plans to spend half the term dealing with
earth’s satellites. He will start off once again with
physical description, the rocks and surface structure.
That will lead into the theories that have evolved about
its history. Goles calls this a “fuzzy” area, one of con
flicting theories, and a “very divergent” region. The
moon’s history will then be related to the history of the
earth. The final part of the course will be a tying
together of all the theories discussed, as well as showing
lateral developments.
Next year much of what Goles has been teaching in
his first course will be added to a more detailed
discussion on the moon, its effects on the earth, and its
operations as a separate force. Goles “now feels freer”
todeal with Geology 301 in a more “geological way.” He
adds, “the coirses will be less divergent...flow more
easily."
Carol McMullen
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Biology
Study the life and times of birds, fish, and insects
Bio 107
Natural History of Birds
Spring is a time many students like to enjoy the sun,
the flowers, the birds, and the outdoors altogether. Bio
107 (TLN 1231), Natural History of Birds, is a course
intended to appeal to those who would like to have an
opportunity to learn something of the biology of birds.
Herbert Wisner will give three scheduled lectures
each week, during which attention will be given to
identification, classification, observation, migration
distribution, breeding habits, food, censusing, banding,
life history, behavior, and ecology.
Another important part of the course will be actual
field experience in identification. Size of the class will
determine how this will be done, but the present plan is
lo assign each person to a group of 10 to 15 students, for
two-hour guided field trips in alternate weeks.
Preference in enrollment will be given to those who
have had little to no previous experience in bird study.
A pair of binoculars is almost essential to the
satisfactory study of birds. They may be purchased for
as little as $15-20 and as much as $200-1300.
Bio 102 Betsy Caren
Fish — A Natural Resource
For students who are generally concerned with
learning and protecting our environment, Bio 102.
Fish, a Natural Resource, may be a course to consider,
sider.
Robert Morris will introduce the major groups of
fishes and their distribution, physical factors governing
distributions, life cycles of representative fishes, and
artificial propogation and pondfish culture. The class
will learn how to determine the age of fish, methods in
food habit studies, aquaria and their balance, and
sensory systems of fishes.
The class will study the natural populations of
commercial importance, including the various methods
of harvest and processing that it used. The temperature,
salinity and oxygen in the water affects the fish
distribution and these factors will be considered in the
course study.
Fish - A Natural Resource is a 4-credit non
majors course and has no pre-requisites. It meets at 1:30
MWF in 123 Science. There is also a one-hour lab
discussion period required for the course, that meets
once per week. Reading materials will be largely con
fined to mimeographed handouts.
Betsy Caren
Bio 106
Evolution and Adaptation in the Small World of Insects
It’s a small, small world. To discover how insects
tell time and the life and times of mosquitoes Bio 106,
Evolution and Adaptation in the Small World of Insects
describes their world.
William Bradshaw says the emphasis will be on
thinking a few problems well through. He tries to teach
his students how to think and to sort through intellectual
problems. He has no set, limited format. He would like to
talk basically on information that the students find most
interested and entertaining.
Some of the suggested topics for lecture and
discussion are, who’s who among the insects; how in
sects see, breathe and develop; silk and its many uses;
hibernation and migration, and how insects spread
disease.
Betsy Caren
Bio 101
Biology, Ethics and Society
Genetics, environmental hazards, human
evolution, and psychic controls are the main areas
of study in Bio 101 (TLN 1171) Biology, Ethics and
Society. Edward Novitski will teach this in
troductory course that will discuss chromosome
anomalies and biological basis of inheritance under
the heading of genes and behavior. The nuclear
controversy and the effects of radiation will be
covered an area of particular concern to our nation
and its people today.
The Russian experience and the issues in the
United States will be studied in terms of genetics
and the social structure. Aspects of human
evolution will be dealt with,including polymorphism
and genes and people.
When studying genetic therapy, the topics of
transplantation, eugenics and euphenics will be
brought up for consideration. The last area to be
studied is the topic of Psychic Controls in relation to
behavior research and modification of behavior.
Biology, Ethics, and Society (3 credits) will
emphasize the elementary biological principles
necessary for understanding of current problems. It
is primarily a course for non-majors and has no
prerequisites. There is one required text: Baer,
Heredity and Society, 1973. The course meets at
8:30 a.m. MWF in 123 Sc.
Betsy Caren
Bio 105
Growth. Reproduction, and Heredity
The study of those aspects of growth,
reproduction, and heredity, that are common to all
living things is focused in Bio 105, Growth,
Reproduction, and Heredity. The course will be
concentrated on the molecular basis of some
biological processes.
George Streisinger will discuss what a human
body is made of, DNA: its duplication, its
relationships with protein, and its environmental
influences. He will explain how hereditary material
is organized and its function. The nature and mode
of action of some antibiotics and poisdns will be
discussed in terms of environmental influences on
growth.
Explanations will be phrased in terms of ex
perimental observations and will be at the level of
the molecules that play important roles in living
systems.
Growth, Reproduction, and Heredity (4 credits)
will be held at 11:30 MWF in 16 Science. There is a
two-hour lab-discussion session per week. The text
for the course is Ann Roller, “Discovering the
Basis of Life; An Introduction to Molecular
Biology.” In addition, selected articles from the
journal Scientific American may be required, and
fairly complete lecture notes will be made
available. The class is open to non-majors.
Betsy Caren
G.E.D. TUTORS NEEDED
for
High School Equivalency Program
in the following areas: I
Grammar, Literature, Math, |
Science and Social Studies
Earn one credit hour for each three hours tutoring .Participate
in a meaningful multi-ethnic alternative education system. Visit
the Curr. & Inst, table at registration, or contact: Jose Campos
or Enrique Gallegos (X3531) Barrister, Straub Hall.
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