SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
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Briggs Library Special Collections
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
Biology and Microbiology Department records
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COLLECTION SUMMARY Title: College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Biology and Microbiology Department records Dates: circa 1977-2003 Creator: Biology and Microbiology Department, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University Physical description: 0.21 linear feet—1 container Collection number: UA 5.6 Language: Collection material in English. Repository: South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. Abstract: Collection is composed of publications generated by the Biology and Microbiology Department, included are pamphlets, newsletters, and posters. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Provenance: This is an on-going collection with material arriving through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various individuals. Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only. Copyright Status: Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid. It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003) Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Biology and Microbiology Department records, UA 5.6, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S. D. SELECTED SEARCH TERMS The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein. Subjects:
BACKGROUND NOTE Instruction in the biological sciences began at South Dakota State University in 1885. The first student to graduate in that area did so in 1888. In 1897, when departments were first established on campus, biology was not included. Courses were taught in a number of related fields however through a number of departments including zoology, botany and entomology, to name a few. An independent Department of Biology was not established until 1980, although the Department of Botany and Biology had existed since 1966. Today, the Biology and Microbiology Department offers curricula leading to the Bachelor's degree with a major in biology. The undergraduate biology major has two different programs from which to choose: the curriculum in Biological Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, or the curriculum in Arts and Science. The two programs are identical except for the individual college's requirements. Students majoring in biology will select among four areas of emphasis depending upon their particular interest and needs: 1) The Biology emphasis prepares a students to work in a large variety of areas of the biological sciences; 2) The Botany emphasis concentrates on the scientific study of plants providing for professions in plant research and industry; 3) the Zoology emphasis highlights the scientific study of animal life and provides the basis for many related disciplines such as medicine and health sciences, veterinary science, and oceanography; and 4) the Pre-professional emphasis is designed for students planning on admission into professional, health science programs. SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE The Biology and Microbiology Department records are is composed of publications produced by the department included are pamphlets, newsletters, and posters. ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS This series is composed of material published by the Biology and Microbiology Department, included are pamphlets, newsletters, and posters. Folders and arranged in alphabetical order. Box 1.
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