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X"4 N THE BIOLOGY DEPARTMEN throughout the state. In the researe Colunmhia, a eandidate for the Mastei 1 Ph.D. degree; Dr. W. T. Bamone by Kern Powell) Biology Del To Begin Su t! _ The biology department of the university has begun a state-wide survey of animai and plant life in this state, and is in the process of setting up collecting stations throughout South Carolina from which to carry on its res.earch, I)r. W. E. Hoy, head of the biology department, said today. Specimens will be brought into the laboratory at the university for processing and cataloging. University biologists have been working under contract with the Atomic Energy Commission for the past two and a half years on a biological survey of the Savan nah River Project Area. As a result of the experience the staff gained and due to the great need 1r this type of research in South Carolina, the biology department has decided to expand beyond the boundaries of the Atomic Energy Plant area. Aside from the practical im portance of knowing what this state boasts in the way of animals and plants, such a survey will be helpful to new industries. For example, when a pearl button manufacturer contacted Dr. Hoy to find out where and to what ex tent fresh water mussels occurred in South Carolina, he was unable to supply the information. The shells are used in making buttons. On another occasion one of the larger pharmaceutical houses was interested in getting information about certain plants whose pollen caused hay fever. Since there had been no survey made, the informa tion wvas unavailable. The physical conditions of South Carolina have been greatly altered in recent years by the develop ment of hydroelectric plants, Dr. Hoy said. In some of these re gions, such as the Santee Cooper Project area, limited biological studlies were made before flooding took place. In others, such as the Saluda River Basin, now Lake Murray, no examination was made.' 'Thus, no knowledge now exists of fie forms of animal and plant life there before flooding took p)lace. South Carolina, heretofore *largely an agrarian state, is rapidly becoming indlustrializedl. British Schoo Courses to U. In Their Sum British universities will again offer summer courses at four ceiWers in 1954, according to D. J. Wenden, representative of the Summer Schools, who recently ar rived in the United States on a visit to American colleges. Mr. Wenden, (lean of the Oxford University Summer School, speaks for all four British universities offering courses next summer. These will be given at Edinburgh, London, Oxford and Stratford (University of Birmingham), each presenting programs p)articularly approp)riate to its locati-on and tra dition. TI'he courses are open to college juniors andl seniors5, p)ost-gradluate students and teachers. Many Americans are expectedl to attend. He points out that one of the most valuable parts of the summer program is meeting students from BrItain and the 26 other countries T of ti university ia.4 begiui a %u I laboratory identifying mpecimim at of Science degree; Dr. H. W. Freem and staiiig, Dr. W. E. Hoy, heat t. Setting t irvey of Play Agriculture is being modified by the widespread introduction of cattle raising and dairying. A systematic knowledge of the pres ent (lay situation will be of great assistance in (etermining the na ture of more recent changes, and will also furnish a basis whereby future changes can be recognized. Collecting stations are simply sites from which point biological surveys have been made in various directions. Dr. Hoy said that more of these will be set up as permission is obtained from land owners. In this way, eventually by a method of ran(lom sampling, it will be possible to work out distribution maps for various kinds of plants an(l animals. The state includes about I (1 river systems. The (listribution of fishes and other aquatic animals along with water plants is being itudied in certain of these drain ages. F. R. Derrick, formerly of Richland County, now of Boone, N. C., a candidate for the (legree of Doctor of Philosophy at the university, is at present working on the distribution of fishes in the Saluda River drainage area. Wil liam Anderson of Columbia, a can didate for the Master of Science degree, is making a study of cer tain p.hases of distribution in the Congaree system. Collecting stations have been established at Table Rock in Pickens County and another a few miles west of Marietta in Green ville County on the property of Mis. W. T. Batson, Sr. In Richland County four sta tions have been set up. One is near Ballentine on the p)roperty of D. S. Houknight, one on the prop erty of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Haw kins, one on the p)roperty (If J. C. Northeutt, and one on the prop erty of W. Q. Claytor below Ilop kins on the Congaree River. The adljacent property of T. .J. Hlopkins andl George Bellinger is also in cluded in this station.* In Lexington County collecting p)oints have been established on the p)rop)erties of A. G. Smith and A. E. Cook at Edmund. In O)rangeburg County, a station has been set uIp near Springfield with is Will Offer S. Students mer Schools from which representatives go to attend the sum mer sc hool. "Ques tions of common international in terest are dlebated informally, friendships ale madle, and a uniqlue insight into British university achievement is gained," Mr. W~en The schools will last six weeks, andl aire recogniizedl for credlit at American universities, and for grants under the G.I. Bill of Rights. '[he cost is an average of $200 for hoard and1( tuition, and a fewv scholarships are awarded. Students accepitedl for enrollment wvill have ship passage reserved for them if they wish. Further details ablouit the courses andl application forms may be obtained from the British In formation Services, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 22, N. Y., or from the Institute of International Education, I East 617th Street, New York 91, N Y. rvey of the antimal and planat life -c, left to -right, William Anderson, an; F. R. Derrick, a candidate for I of the departiment. (USC photo Jp Process its, Animals :he assistance of R. E. O'Farrell, ind one at Santee State Park, with .he assistance of G. H. Laboone, superintendent. The land between the Savannah tiver Project boundary and Lower Phree luns has proved to be an nteresting collection point. Most (Continued on page 6) STEAK SANDWICHES FRENCH FRIES SALAD 80c TOBEY'S ARROW C 1209 Ger Press Whi 3-Hour Dry (Accepted 'til One-Day Laui How t got LUZA BETl[ got my theatric school of hard stock first. Onc< as an understuc studied, posed Then, signed fe I was switched My career had ReFAvor A 55 9;0 %PL ^3 IVA Xf %a W. .0K Physics Dept. Course In Spr A new course, "Nuclear Radia ion" will be offered here next emester for the first time by the 'hysics Dept., Dr. F. T. Rogers, r., head of the department, has nnounced. The course will be a study of echniques for the production, neasurement, and use of radio etive materials and will include lementary concepts of nuclear orces and nuclear structure. Two ectures and one three-hour lab a veek will be required to gain the hree credits. Prerequisites are dath 32 and Physics 24. Equipment will include several weiger counters, scaling circuits, adiation sources, and radiation nonitoring equipment. The Atomic Energy Commission ias authorized the use of a special 3eiger counter and special active ources for the course. In equipping the lab the uni Jewelers for over a half-century 0 We Have Your Class Ring Sylvan Brothers 1500 Main St. OPEN FACE BARBECUE FRENCH FRIES SALAD 75c 1015 SUMTER ST. 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The Founder's Day observance is part of a campaign to discover, recognize, and supp'ort scholarship and creative work at the univer sity, Mrs. Elliott said. Phi Beta Kappa was founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776. The public has been in vited to attend the anniversary observance at the university. Variety Keyn Of Arrow S Gabanaro, Plaid Sp Most Recent surveys on Anericq shirts are enjoying increa. campus wear. Reason: tI sports shirts ever, giv'ing si wardrobe suitable for cla for just plain comfortable now at all Arrow dealers. ARb TRADE -SHIRTS *TIES e UNDERWEAR e e.-. 1fl1 MIORE EP.. CIGAETT Page Three Tri Delts Get New Members Delta Delta Delta sorority has pledged 20 new members, Christie Simpson, publicity chairman, has announced. 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