39. Building Material.—An advanced course on building stone, clays, cements, etc.

43, 44, 45. Special Geology.

M. First Term, Winter Quarter
MR.

Prerequisite: Courses 16, 28, and 30.

NOTE. The courses on Economic Geology, 28, 29, 38, and 39 will be given by specialists in these subjects. In 1905 they were given by Frederic Leslie Ransome, Ph.D., of the U. S. Geological Survey, and by Ernest R. Buckley, Ph.D., State Geologist of Missouri.

40, 41. Principles and Theories of Geology.— Crit

ical discussions of principles, fundamental the-
ories, modes of interpretation, and working
hypotheses in their application to the leading
questions of geological history.

2Mj. Autumn and Spring Quarters; 4:00
PROFESSOR CHAMBERLIN

Prerequisite: Courses 15 and 16, or their equivalents, the elements of Paleontology and Petrology, and their antecedents.

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Chiefly individual work on selected themes under the personal supervision of the professors in charge. Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quar

ters.

PROFESSORS CHAMBERLIN, SALISBURY, AND
IDDINGS

46. Field Geology (Third Course). This contemplates thorough and systematic work in close conformity to official standards, and, as nearly as possible, individual and independent. The course may form the basis for a Doctor's thesis. Summer Quarter PROFESSORS CHAMBERLIN, SALISBURY, IDDINGS, AND WELLER

XXI A. THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION

ROLLIN D. SALISBURY, A.M., LL.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Geography.
JOHN PAUL GOODE, PH.D., Assistant Professor of Geography.
HARLAN HARLAND BARROWS, S.B., Assistant.

FELLOW, 1905-6

FREDERICK VALENTINE EMERSON, A.B.

INTRODUCTORY

The courses now arranged for in this Department deal with subjects which are intermediate between Geology and Climatology, on the one hand, and History, Sociology, Political Economy, and Biology, on the other. It should be understood that the courses here announced do not include all of the geographic work of the University. The Geography courses which ally themselves with Geology are given in that Department. The courses in Zoogeography, Geographic Botany, and Commercial Geography are given by the Departments of Zoology, Botany, Political Economy, respectively.

I. The Doctor's degree.—The courses expected of candidates for a Ph.D. degree are as follows (some undergraduate courses being included):

Where Geography is the Major subject:

1. In the Department of Geography, Courses 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, and at least six Majors of advanced individual work, a part of which may be in the line of the thesis.

2. In the Department of Geology, Courses 7, 8, 10, 15 (DMj), 16, 18, 20, 28, and 29.

3. In the Department of Biology, a general knowledge of Zoögeography and Geographic Botany.

4. In the Department of History, a general knowledge of Modern History, and a thorough knowledge of

the history of some period and region where geographic influences were an important factor in its course.

5. In the Department of Political Economy, Commercial Geography.

A thorough college course, of not less than one year, in Physics and in Chemistry.

Where Geography is the minor subject, nine Majors of work, which must include all those specified by number under 1 above.

II. The Master's degree.-The courses expected of a candidate for a Master's degree, if all his work is taken in the Department, include seven Majors, together with a dissertation. These courses must include Courses 3, 6, 7, 10, and 12, Course 15 in Geology, and courses in the geographic phases of Zoology and Botany.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

resources; racial characteristics; the reasons
underlying western interest and aggression.
This course is developed mainly with refer-
ence to China and Japan.

Mj. Spring Quarter: 11:00
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GOODE

[May not be given in 1906]

30, 31, 32. Research Course. - Advanced work on se-
lected topics will be arranged with individual stu-
dents prepared to undertake semi-independent
work.
Mj or DMj. Each Quarter
PROFESSOR SALISBURY AND
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GOODE

For courses in Physical Geography, see Department of Geology.

For courses in Commercial Geography, see Department of Political Economy.
For courses in Zoögeography, see Department of Zoology.

For courses in Geographic Botany, see Department of Botany.

For normal courses for Grade Teachers, see College of Education.

XXII-XXVIII.

THE BIOLOGICAL DEPARTMENTS

INTRODUCTORY

The "School of Biology," under which the several Departments were temporarily organized, has been divided, in accordance with the plan proposed in the first Programme (1892-3), into the following independent Departments:

ZOOLOGY

ANATOMY

NEUROLOGY
PALEONTOLOGY

BOTANY
PHYSIOLOGY

PATHOLOGY
AND BACTERIOLOGY

On December 14, 1895, Miss Helen Culver, of the city of Chicago, presented the University of Chicago with property valued at one million dollars. The following letter indicates the purpose of the gift:

To the Trustees of the University of Chicago.

CHICAGO, DECEMBER 14, 1895.

GENTLEMEN: It has long been my purpose to set aside a portion of my estate to be used in perpetuity for the benefit of humanity. The most serious hindrance to the immediate fulfilment of the purpose was the difficulty of selecting an agency to which I could intrust the execution of my wishes. After careful consideration, I concluded that the strongest guarantees of permanent efficient administration would be assured if the property were intrusted to the University of Chicago. Having reached this decision without consulting the University authorities, I communicated it to President Harper, with the request that he would call on me to confer concerning the details of my plan.

After further consideration, in which I have had President Harper's assistance, I now wish to present to the University of Chicago property valued at one million dollars, an inventory of which is herewith transmitted, to be applied as follows:

The whole gift shall be devoted to the increase and spread of knowledge within the field of the biological sciences. By this I mean to provide:

1. That the gift shall develop the work now represented in the several Biological Departments of the University of Chicago, by the expansion of their present resources.

2. That it shall be applied in part to an inland experimental station, and to a marine biological laboratory. 3. That a portion of the instruction supported by this gift shall take the form of University Extension lectures to be delivered by recognized authorities at suitable points on the west side of Chicago. These lectures shall communicate, in form as free from technicalities as possible, the results of biological research. One purpose of these lectures shall be to make public the advances of science in sanitation and hygiene.

To secure the above ends a portion not to exceed one-half the capital sum thus given may be used for the purchase of land, for equipment, and for the erection of buildings. The remainder, or not less than one-half the capital sum, shall be invested, and the income therefrom shall constitute a'fund for the support of research, instruction, and publication.

Among the motives prompting this gift is the desire to carry out the ideas and to honor the memory of Charles J. Hull, who was for a considerable time a member of the board of trustees of the old University of Chicago. I think it appropriate, therefore, to add the condition that, wherever it is suitable, the name of Mr. Hull shall be used in designation of buildings erected and of endowments set apart in accordance with the terms of this gift. Yours very truly,

HELEN CULVER.

Upon this foundation four buildings have been erected at the north end of the University grounds to serve as laboratories for Zoology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Botany, and to be known as the Hull Biological Laboratories. These buildings are four stories high, and conform in style of architecture to that adopted by the University, but are specially adapted to the demand for light. They are connected with one another by arcades, and between the two buildings facing Fifty-Seventh Street there has been erected the Hull Memorial Gate. The inclosure of the Quadrangle will be devoted to the uses of the Departments in the way of ponds, plant beds, etc. A statement concerning the interior arrangement of each building will be found on pp. 147, 148 of this Register.

For those students who are shaping their studies with a view to future work in Medicine, there are to be found among the courses offered by the Biological Departments all those considered introductory to the study of Clinical Medicine. See also "The Courses in Medicine and Preparatory to Medicine," pp. 112-114 of this Register.

The Journal of Morphology was commenced in September, 1887, and is edited by Professor Whitman, with the assistance of a board of associate editors. The Journal represents a medium for the publication of research in animal Morphology. From three to six numbers a year are issued, in crown octavo, of 150 to 200 pages each, with from five to ten lithographic plates. Vols. I and X (two numbers), $6; Vols. II-XVII (three numbers each), $9 per volume; single numbers, $3.50. Contributors receive forty reprints of their papers gratis.

The Biological Bulletin is published monthly as a companion serial to the Journal of Morphology, and is designed for shorter contributions in animal Morphology and general Biology. The editorial staff is as follows: E. G. Conklin, the University of Pennsylvania; Jacques Loeb, the University of California; T. H. Morgan, Columbia University; W. M. Wheeler, American Museum of Natural History; C. O. Whitman, the University of Chicago; E. B. Wilson, Columbia University; Managing Editor, Frank R. Lillie, the University of Chicago. The subscription price per volume of six numbers is $3, and single numbers are sold separately at 75 cents each. It is also the official publication of the Marine Biological Laboratory.

The Botanical Gazette was established in November, 1875, and is edited by Professors Coulter and Barnes, with the assistance of a staff of American and foreign associate editors. In March, 1896 the journal became the property of the University. It is issued monthly in two annual volumes, each number averaging eighty pages and about seven plates.

"Contributions from the Hull Botanical Laboratory" is a serial publication containing the results of research by the instructors and students of the Botanical Department. Forty-six numbers have been published. Physiological Archives is a publication from the Department of Physiology, containing the results of research by the instructors and students. Three volumes have been published.

The Fellowships provided for the Biological Departments yield an annual income of $320 or $520 each. These Fellowships are especially designed for Graduate students who have already distinguished themselves in original work, and who are prepared to enter for Ph.D. Appointments are made only on the basis of scientific work and proven capacity for investigation. Applications are to be addressed to the President of the University before March 1, and accompanied by a statement of previous study, degrees, work done or proposed, with testimonials and copies of published works.

Fellows are expected to take an active part in the work of the departmental seminars, and to prepare at least one lecture a year on some subject related to their special work. They may be called upon also for assistance in the work of their Departments, but in no case will they be expected or permitted to devote more than one sixth of their time to such service.

The Library of the University contains about 367,000 volumes. The Libraries of the several Biological Departments are located on the first floor of the Zoological Laboratory. General works, sets of important periodicals, monographs, etc., are available, and a very full representation of current journals is received. Additional facilities are afforded in the John Crerar Library and the Newberry Library.