*BENJAMIN R. CRANDALL, Ph.D., Supervisor of Classes for the Training of Agricultural Teachers (Berkeley and Davis) and Lecturer in Education.

S. M. BROWN, Assistant Chemist in the Citrus Experiment Station and Graduate School of Tropical Agriculture, Riverside.

Upper Division Courses.-All upper division courses announced by this. department presupposes at least junior standing in the College of Agriculture. Juniors and seniors in other colleges may elect such courses in the department of agriculture as they are qualified to pursue.

Honors. Students who become candidates for the bachelor's degree in the College of Agriculture may be recommended for honors on the basis of the quality of the work done in the regular curriculum.

Graduate Work.-Concerning conditions for admission to graduate courses see page 3 of this announcement. Students who intend to become candidates for higher degrees in the College of Agriculture will be required to give evidence of the completion of an amount of work equivalent, in its value, to that required by this college for its degree of Bachelor of Science. The student is referred to the Announcement of the Graduate Division for details of work in the divisions of this department.

AGRICULTURE

101. Comparative Agriculture. (4) I.

Professor HUNT

Lectures, M W F, 10; conference, F, 2-4. In case more than thirty students apply, a second conference period will be added: Th, 2-4.

A study of the agriculture of the principal countries of the world, with particular reference to the influence of the food supply upon the development and present status of the human race.

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

100. Elements of Agricultural Nature Study and Gardening. (3). II. Assistant Professor KERN

Lectures, M W, 9; laboratory, Tu, 1–4.

Aims, methods and materials in the elements of agriculture. A suggested course of study for the elementary schools. Outlines and discussions in the home garden and vegetable growing projects. The school garden as a laboratory for teaching certain processes. Garden practice and lesson plans. Illustrated lectures and readings. 101. The Country School and the Country Church as Rural Institutions. (3) I. M Tu W, 11. Assistant Professor KERN

Historical beginnings of school and church in American rural life. Their relations to the development of rural democracy. Influence of education and religion. Discussion of problems underlying a healthy development of these two influences. A practical programme of work. Readings and discussions, with illustrated lectures.

*Absent on leave 1924–25.

103. The Rural Community and Its Organization. (3) I. M Tu W, 9. Assistant Professor KERN

Origin and development of the rural community. Methods and problems in the organization of community life. Study of various phases of rural society. Agencies for the improvement of rural institutional life. Rural leadership in its relation to rural democracy and the problems of reconstruction. Work and plans of the Grange and the Farm Bureau. Classroom discussion, assigned readings, and reports on special topics. Illustrated lectures.

105. Rural School Administration. (3) II. M Tu W,

11.

Assistant Professor KERN

The chief functions of the country school. Problems of the teacher in organizing the school. The daily programme and principles under lying it. School management. Essentials of discipline. Essentials in the course of study. School sanitation. Survey of the forward movement in country school improvement. Readings and discussions, with illustrated lectures.

112. Principles and Methods of Agricultural Extension. (3) I.

Associate Professor GRIFFIN and the Agricultural Extension Staff
M Tu W, 11.

Agricultural extension agencies and their relation to rural community developments. Coöperative extension work in agriculture and home economics. County farm advisers. Farm bureau movement. Related extension activities.

114. Principles of Secondary Agricultural Education. year. M Tu W, 1.

(3) Either halfAssociate Professor GRIFFIN Place, function and kinds of agricultural teaching. Aims of vocational agricultural education. Objectives and methods as influenced by the nature and needs of students; school organization; state and federal plans. Determinants of subject matter, teaching methods and school and farm equipment. Principles governing administration, supervision and professional improvement.

120. The Principles and Practice of Agricultural Writing. (3) II. M W F, 8. Associate Professor GRIFFIN, Mr. BERG The journalistic responsibilities and opportunities of the agricultural college graduate; editing the farm bureau monthly; preparing agricultural articles and news notes for farm journals and local newspapers; editing farm bulletins; methods of publicity for farmers' associations; farm advertising and the farmer's correspondence. Practice in agricultural writing.

203. Research in Agricultural Education. (1-4) Either half-year. Associate Professor GRIFFIN

Rural Economics Seminar. (See Rural Institutions 202A-202B.) 301 Ed. Methods in Teaching Secondary Agriculture. (3) II.

M. Tu W, 11.

Associate Professor GRIFFIN

The technique of classroom teaching, laboratory instruction and project supervision. Sources of teaching material. Professional and community relations. The individual as well as the group method of instruction and supervision are considered.

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320. Practice of Teaching Vocational Agriculture. (4).

Associate Professor GRIFFIN

A six weeks' practice course in selected California high schools. The observation of classroom teaching and project supervision; directed teaching in the classroom, laboratory and field.

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
(Given at Davis)

Course 2 is prerequisite to all other courses in the agricultural engineering division except farm mechanics. (Not required for seniors 1924-25.)

102. Dairy Machinery. (4) I. Assistant Professor MOSES, Mr. FARRELL

Lectures, Tu Th, 11; laboratory, M F, 8-11. Prerequisite: Agricultural Engineering 2.

Construction, operation, testing and repair of refrigeration machinery, sanitary pumps, electric motors, steam boilers and engines, together with specialized dairy manufacturing machinery. Construction of cold storage rooms and appliances. 104. Farm Machinery. (4) I.

Assistant Professor STIRNIMAN

Lectures, Tu Th, 8; laboratory, Sec. 1, M F, 1-4; Sec. 2, Tu Th, 1–4; Sec. 3, W, 1-4; S, 9-12. Prerequisite: Agricultural Engineering 2.

Economics of farm machinery. Construction, adaptation, adjustment, testing and operation of tillage, planting, harvesting, and belt operated machines, water supply systems, displacement and centrifugal pumps, and orchard spray machinery.

105. Farm Structures. (4) II.

Mr. BELTON

Lectures: Tu Th, 9; laboratory: Sec. 1, M F, 1-4; Sec. 2, Tu Th, 1-4; Sec. 3, W, 1-4, S, 9-12. Prerequisite: Agricultural Engineering 2.

Strength and selection of building materials; essentials and construction of typical farm buildings; roof framing and design; preparation and use of concrete; use of paint; fence construction; building specifications and cost estimating.

300. Methods of Teaching Farm Mechanics. (3) I. M W F, 9.

Associate Professor FLETCHER

Coöperating with Agricultural Education Division.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Engineering 2, 6, and two upper division

courses.

Intended especially for men preparing themselves for the teaching of farm mechanics in California high schools. Arrangement of courses, selection of equipment, design of high school shops, texts and teaching materials, etc.

199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (2-3) Either halfyear. The STAFF (Associate Professor FLETCHER in charge) Special problems in agricultural engineering subjects. Prerequisites on consultation with instructor.

200A-200B. Research in Agricultural Engineering. Either half-year. Associate Professor FLETCHER, Assistant Professors HOFFMAN, MOSES, STIRNIMAN

299. Thesis for the Master's Degree.

Associate Professor FLETCHER, Assistant Professors HOFFMAN, MOSES

AGRONOMY

1. Agronomy. (3) II. M W F, 9.

Professor GILMORE

The fundamental factors of field crop production. Climate and crop geography, soil and moisture relationships, fertility and its maintenance and the leading field crops with the principles of their culture and management, will be the principal topics presented. Lectures with illustrative material, and assigned readings.

99. Traveling Course. (6) Period of Intersession, daily, except Sunday. The STAFF (Professor GILMORE in charge)

A survey of agricultural conditions and practices in California. Requires studies of specialized and general farming, different types of farming practices with reports. Expenses of transportation not to exceed $35.

106. Cereals. (3) I. Lectures, M W, 9; laboratory, Th, 1-4.

Prerequisite: Botany 2A, 2B.

Assistant Professor MACKIE

The cereals of America, their morphology, classification, culture, diseases, improvement and uses. Lectures, assigned readings, and laboratory practice.

107. Forage Crops. (3) I. Lectures, Tu Th, 10; laboratory, M, 2-5.

Prerequisite: Botany 2A-2B.

Professor KENNEDY

The plants which produce feed for livestock; their characteristics, adaptations and culture methods; the principles underlying the maintenance of meadows, pastures, and ranges.

108. Agrostology. (3) I. Lectures, W F, 8; laboratory, Th, 2-5.

Professor KENNEDY

Morphology and taxonomy of grasses in their relation to agriculture.

Prerequisite: Botany 2A, 2B.

130. Conference. (1) II. W, 1-3

Professor GILMORE and the STAFF Presentation of reports and papers with discussions on subjects assigned. Open only to seniors.

199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (2-3) Either halfThe STAFF (Professor GILMORE in charge) year.

Study of literature with laboratory or field investigations on prob lems assigned. Open only to seniors.

200A-200B. Research in Agronomy. Credit to be arranged.

Professors GILMORE, KENNEDY, Assistant Professors MACKIE, MADSON
Original investigation of problems in crop production.

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(Given at Davis)

106. Cereals. (3) I. Lectures, F, 11, 1; laboratory, F, 2-5.

Prerequisite: Botany 2A, 2B. The cereals of America, their diseases, improvement and uses. laboratory practice.

Assistant Professor MACKIE

morphology, classification, culture, Lectures, assigned readings, and

120. Miscellaneous Crops. (3) II. M W F, 9. Prerequisite: Botany 2A, 2B.

Assistant Professor MADSON

A study of miscellaneous field crops, including tubers, beans, sugar crops, fiber crops, etc., their morphology, culture, improvement and uses. Lectures, assigned readings, and problems.

year.

199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (2-3) Either halfThe STAFF (Professor GILMORE in charge) Study of literature with laboratory or field investigations on problems assigned. Open only to seniors.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
(Given at Berkeley)

1. The Livestock Industry. (3) I. M W F, 8.

Professor TRUE

Statistical survey of the animal industry of this state and country. Relation of livestock to agriculture. Pure-bred industry of the Pacific Coast, and a general discussion of breeds of livestock and their management.

199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. (1-5) Either halfyear. Professor TRUE

(Given at Davis)

99. Practice in Animal Husbandry. (6).

Professor TRUE

Period of Intersession or Summer Session, daily except Sunday, 8-5. Assigned work in the care of different classes of livestock, including the calculation of rations. Practice in the identification of individual animals, and assigned reading.

102. Feeding Farm Animals. (3) I. M W F, 9.

Associate Professor MILLER

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1A-1B; Botany 2A-2B or Zoology 1a.

The fundamental principles underlying animal nutrition; a study of the feeds used in the production of livestock with particular emphasis on those common to California; the principles involved in the selection of rations under various conditions, and practice in the compounding of rations for the different classes of farm animals. 107. Breeding Farm Animals. (2) II. Tu Th, 8.

Assistant Professor WILSON

Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 3 and 4; Genetics 1.

The principles underlying animal breeding; study of inbreeding, line-breeding and outcrossing, bloodlines and pedigrees of famous individual animals; methods of breeding employed by successful breeders of pure-bred livestock. Lectures, assigned readings, and special problems.