The STAFF (Assistant Professor STIRNIMAN in charge) Six-weeks course, daily, except Sunday, 8-5. Practice in the mechanics, machinery, power and building laboratories; tractor operation; testing and adjustment; study of equipment on typical farms. Smith-Hughes or prospective teachers of farm mechanics will find this a valuable course. It should be taken after the sophomore or junior year. NOTE.-Physics 2A-2B or equivalent is prerequisite to all upper division courses in agricultural engineering. 102. Agricultural Products Manufacturing and Processing Equipment. (3) II. Assistant Professor MOSES, Mr. FARRALL Lectures, Tu Th, 8; laboratory, Sec. 1, W, 1–4; Sec. 2, S, 9–12. Theory and practice of refrigeration, sanitary pumping, evaporating, sterilizing, pasteurizing, temperature measurement and control. Principles of operation, construction, and tests of electric, steam, and other equipment used in manufacture of dairy, meat, and fruit products. 103. Agricultural Power. (4) II. Assistant Professors MOSES and MCKIBBEN Lectures, Tu Th, 9; laboratory, Sec. 1, M F, 1-4; Sec. 2, Tu Th, 1–4. Theory of operation, construction, and utilization of internal combustion engines, including tractors; electric motors and appliances; steam boilers and engines; water wheels, and windmills; study of manual and animal power. 104. Agricultural Machinery. (4) I. Assistant Professors STIRNIMAN and MCKIBBEN Lectures, Tu Th, 8; laboratory, Sec. 1, Tu Th, 1-4; Sec. 2, M F, 1–4. Construction, operation, requirements and utilization of tillage, seeding, harvesting, and belt-operated farm machinery; theory and testing of displacement and centrifugal pumps, and of orchard sprayers. 105. Farm Structures. (3) I. Assistant Professor STIRNIMan, Mr. Long Lectures, Tu Th, 10; laboratory, Sec. 1, M, 1-4; Sec. 2, F, 1-4. Properties of farm building materials; essentials and design of typical structures; principles of concrete construction; wood preservatives; specifications, and cost estimating; farmstead sanitation, lighting, and water supply. Courses 113, 114, 115 and 130 are designed for students in the College of Mechanics whose major is agricultural engineering; not open to students in the College of Agriculture. 113. Agricultural Power. (4) II. Assistant Professors MOSES and MCKIBBEN Lectures, Tu Th, 10; laboratory, W, 1-4, S, 8-11. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 105A-105B. The adaptation of internal combustion, steam, electric, wind and animal power to the traction and stationary energy requirements of the farm. Special emphasis on the mechanics and utilization of tractors. 114. Agricultural Machinery. (4) I. Assistant Professors STIRNIMAN and MCKIBBEN Lectures, M F, 9; laboratory, M F, 1-4. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 102A-102B. The requirements and design of farmstead and field implements; theory of operation and testing of displacement and centrifugal pumps; field and laboratory studies of representative types of draft and beltoperated farm machines, together with their cost, selection, power requirements, and management. 115. Farm Structures Design. (4) I. Assistant Professor STIRNIMAN, Mr. LONG Lectures, Tu Th, 11; laboratory, Tu Th, 1–4. Mechanical Engineering 102A-102B. Prerequisite: The design of farm buildings, emphasizing requirements and characteristics of materials available. Study of the principles of farmstead lighting, water supply, and sanitation. 130. Proseminar. (1) II. The STAFF (Assistant Professor STIRNIMAN in charge) 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (2-3) Either half-year. The STAFF (Assistant Professor STIRNIMAN in charge) 200A-200B. Research in Agricultural Engineering. (2-6; 2-6) Yr. The STAFF (Assistant Professor STIRNIMAN in charge) 299. Thesis for the Master's Degree. The STAFF (Assistant Professor STIRNIMAN in charge) AGRONOMY 1. Introduction to Agronomy. (3) II. M W F, 9. Assistant Professor HENDRY Principles underlying the distribution and culture of field crops, with emphasis upon seed selection, maintenance of soil fertility, and the theory and practice of dry farming. The production of typical cereal, forage, fiber, and root crops is briefly discussed. 99. Summer Practice and Observation Course. (6) The STAFF (Assistant Professor MADSON in charge) Summer Session, daily, except Sunday, 8-5. Agricultural conditions and practices in California; specialized and general farming; types of farming practices. NOTE.-Botany 2A, 2B are prerequisite to all upper division courses in agronomy. 106. Cereals. (3) II. Lectures, M W, 9; laboratory, W, 1-4. Assistant Professor HENDRY History, morphology, classification, culture, diseases, improvement and utilization. 107. Forage Crops. (3) I. Lectures, Tu Th, 10; laboratory, M, 2–5. Professor KENNEDY Characteristics, adaptations, culture methods; principles underlying the maintenance of meadows, pastures, and ranges. 108. Agrostology. (3) I. Lecture, W, 1; laboratory, W F, 2-5. Professor KENNEDY Morphology and taxonomy of grasses in their relation to agriculture. 130. Proseminar in Agronomy. (1) II. W, 3-5. The STAFF (Assistant Professor HENDRY in charge) Required of all seniors whose major is agronomy. 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (1-4) Either half-year. Professor KENNEDY, Assistant Professor HENDRY 200A-200B. Research in Agronomy. (2-6; 2-6) Yr. The STAFF (Professor KENNEDY in charge) (Given at Davis) 120. Miscellaneous Crops. (3) I, M W F, 9. Professor GILMORE History, classification, adaptation, culture, and utilization of the fiber, sugar, root, tuber, field bean, field pea, tobacco, peanut, and hop crops. 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (1-4) Either half-year. The STAFF (Assistant Professor MADSON in charge) 200A-200B. Research in Agronomy (2-6; 2-6) Yr. The STAFF (Assistant Professor MADSON in charge) ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 1. The Livestock Industry. (3) II. M W F, 8. Professor TRUE Statistical survey; relation of livestock to agriculture; pure-bred industry of the Pacific Coast, with general discussion of breeds and their. management. 102. Principles of Animal Nutrition. (3) II. Assistant Professor HOLST Prerequisite: Chemistry 8, Zoology 1в or 2B; Physiology la or Veterinary Science 110 completed, or in progress. The fundamentals of metabolism, maintenance, growth and reproduction. Chemistry and digestion of the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; functions of minerals, vitamins and water. NOTE. This course with Animal Husbandry 103 or Poultry Husbandry 104 satisfies the requirement of 5 units in animal nutrition in the Plant Science Curriculum. 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (1-5) Either half-year. Professor TRUE (Given at Davis) 99. Summer Practice and Observation Course. (6) Associate Professor MILLER Intersession or Summer Session, daily, except Sunday, 8-5. Assigned work in the care of different classes of livestock, including calculation of rations. Practice in identification of individual animals. 102. Principles of Animal Nutrition. (3) I. M W F, 9. Professor HART and Mr. Goss Prerequisite: Chemistry 8; Zoology 1в or 2в; Physiology la or Veterinary Science 110 prerequisite or taken concurrently. The fundamentals of metabolism, maintenance, growth and reproduction. Chemistry and digestion of the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; the functions of minerals, vitamins and water. 103. Livestock Feeds and Feeding. (2) II. Associate Professor MILLER Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 102. Study of the composition and use of feedstuffs in their relation to the feeding of farm animals, including the selection of rations and a review of experimental literature. 107. Breeding Farm Animals. (2) II. Tu Th, 8. Assistant Professor WILSON Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 7; Genetics 100. Underlying principles: inbreeding, line-breeding, and outcrossing, bloodlines and pedigrees of famous individual animals; successful methods of producing pure-bred stock. 108. Milk Production. (4) II. Lectures, M W F, 10; laboratory, M, 1–4. Associate Professor REGAN and Mr. MEAD Prerequisite: Dairy Industry 1, Animal Husbandry 101 and Zoology 1A. Study of the application of the principles of heredity, nutrition, and the physiology of milk secretion to the problems of breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle. Judging of dairy cattle; principles of sanitation. 111. Advanced Livestock Judging. (2) I. Associate Professor HUGHES Laboratory, S, 9-12; one three-hour period to be arranged. Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 7. The relation of form to function and training in the selection of beef cattle, sheep, hogs, and horses. 112. Advanced Judging of Dairy Cattle. (2) I. Laboratory, Tu Th, 1-4. Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 108. Associate Professor REGAN The relation of form to function and training in the selection of dairy cattle. Agriculture—Animal Husbandry; Botany; Chemistry 17 113. Wool Technology. (3) II. Assistant Professor WILSON Lectures, Tu Th, 11; laboratory, S, 9–12. A survey of world production and consumption of wool; a study of the physical structure and properties of wool and other textile fibers; preparation and marketing of the clip; determination of wool values; grading, scouring, drying; principles of manufacture. 115. Horse Production. (3) I. M W F, 8. Professor HART, Mr. HOWELL Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 7 and 102 (may be taken concurrently). A statistical survey of horse and mule production in this and other countries; market types of each; advanced study of the breeds and important bloodlines of horses; feeding, care, and management of horses and mules. State Stallion Laws. 118. Meat Production. (3) II. M W F, 8. Professor HART, Mr. GUILBERT Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 7 and 102. The relation of natural environment, of heredity, nutrition, and physiology to the problems involved in breeding, feeding, and management of meat-producing animals and to the character of meat products; with study of the economic phases of distribution. Animal Parasites and Diseases. (See Veterinary Science 111.) 130. Proseminar. (1) Either half-year. The STAFF (Professor HART in charge) 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (1-5) Either half-year. The STAFF (Professor HART in charge) 202. Research in Animal Nutrition. (2) Either half-year. The STAFF (Professor HART in charge) 299. Thesis for the Master's Degree. The STAFF (Professor HART in charge) BOTANY (Given at Davis) 101. Systematic Botany of Seed Plants. (3) II. Associate Professor ROBBINS Nine hours laboratory to be arranged. Prerequisite: Botany 2A, 2B. Laboratory fee, $3. Laboratory and field studies of the characters and relationships of the principal families and genera of seed plants. Practice in identification of species by means of keys. CHEMISTRY (Given at Davis) 110. Physical Chemistry. (3) I. Professor BISSON Lectures, M W F, 10. Prerequisite: Chemistry 5 or 6A; Physics 1A-1B or 2A-2B. Students of high standing may, under exceptional circumstances, be admitted without the prerequisite courses in chemistry. Lectures and problems dealing with important general principles which express the properties and reactions of substances. |