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A Study Of The Library Facilities And Personnel Of Five Selected High Schools Of Northern Utah, Clyde H. Morris

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

It is the purpose of the present study to determine, and, as far as possible, to evaluate in terms of the Cooperative Study of secondary School Standards the following items as found in 5 selected high school libraries in Northern Utah: (1) objectives, (2) library materials, including book collection, periodicals, pamphlets, clippings, bulletins, and visual aids, (3) organization and administration, including finances, library personnel, classification and cataloging, accessibility of the library, and the librarian's responsibilities, (4) selecting of library materials, (5) utilization of the library, (6) housing and equipping the library, and (7) special characteristics. Since an administrator must know …

Relationship Between Size Of Farm Business And Labor Income On Utah Farms, Milton S. Folkman

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Since the turn of the century there has been a trend within the State of Utah toward more and smaller farms. The original farm units taken up by the early settlers of this state have been divided and subdivided until Utah today has hundreds of uneconomical-sized farms too small to be operated profitably under their present organization.

Artificial Parthenogenesis In Rana Pipiens, Richard V. Frohner

Biology Honors Papers

This 9 page thesis attempts to prove that development of a frog's egg may be initiated by a mechanical force alone, that this development is materially aided by a chemical agent, and to suggest the possible significance of each step to aid further investigation.

The Effect Of Ph On Intensities Of Histological Staining Of Picric Acid, Acid Fuchsin, As Ordinates And Coordinates, Irvin M. Gerson

Biology Honors Papers

This 20 page thesis seeks to establish an optimum staining reaction for picric acid, acid fuchsin, and establish the best combination of these.

A Histological Comparison Of The Small Intestine Of The Frog And Man, Eli Getch

Bachelors’ Theses

Without the aid of a microscope, Bichat in 1800 studied tissues of various parts of the body, and, even though he did not make any cellular sketches, his work laid the foundation for histology. Then after the announcement of the cell theory by Schleiden and Schwann in 1839, a new path opened for histological study. Leydig (1864) applied the histology of that day to the lower animals. Cajal (1906) cleared up the complicated relations of the tissues together with a complete investigation of the nervous system.

The Separation And Identification Of The Solid Linseed Oil Fatty Acids By Fractional Crystallization Of Acetone, Albert J. Schlaeger

Bachelors’ Theses

It Is surprising to note in the literature that oils and fats like linseed, tung, tea seed, soya bean and other oils although employed in the arts for many centuries still have their exact composition unknown. The fatty acids composing most of our common fats and oils are recognized but many of their properties still remain to be known. Up to the lat fifteen years the examination of oils was concerned only with the purity of a sample and with crude methods only rough compositions were calculated.

A Study Of The Skeletal System Of Emys Blanding Turtle, Joseph M. Mosovsky

Bachelors’ Theses

The turtles have a bony investment or shell, into which the legs, head, and tail maybe drawn. In some turtles there is a hinge on the lower part of the shell that enables the animal to enclose itself more completely. Turtles which have no way of defending themselves other than by their shells have a well developed plastron and carapace for protection, but our vicious friend the snapping turtle whom nature has provided with powerful jaws and muscles has a comparatively small plastron. The marine turtles have the limbs fin-like, indicating their aquatic life. The land turtles have them short …

A Historical Study Of The Development Of The Embryo In The Germinating Tubers Of Nephrolepis Cordifolia, Baker, Verne Schwalbach

Bachelors’ Theses

The tubers of Nephrolepis cordifolia.- Baker were first reported and studied by Professor Heinricher (1881). His work with the tubers was concerned with what he termed regeneration. However, this term, regeneration, was found to have the same connotation as the term germination and the two were used interchangeably throughout his work.

The Effects Of An Insufficient Carbohydrate Diet On The Leucocytes Of The Normal Albino Rat, Carl Frederick Glienke

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis deals with the effects of an insufficient carbohydrate diet on the differential counts of the leucocytes of the common albino rat. The experiment was chosen because of the interesting problem it presented and because little could be found on work done regarding it. To the ’writer’s knowledge, very little work has been done in even establishing a definite differential count of a normal rat, much less working on one under an abnormal condition. Because of this lack of information, a normal count was first established for the strain used, and then this count was compared with that of …

The Effect Of Time, Temperature, And Pressure On The Hydrogenation Of Castor Oil, Anthony Toth

Bachelors’ Theses

The intention of the author in doing this research was to obtain some data on the effect of time, temperature, and pressure on the hydrogenation of castor oil at 100°C. The author is also interested to see if a method could be devised by which the saturated and unsaturated fatty acids could be separated from the hydroxy acids of hydrogenated castor oil.

A Determination Of The Melting Points Of Binary Mixtures Of Halowax 1014 And Natural Waxes By The Dropping Pellet Method, Leslie Jones

Bachelors’ Theses

The original intent of this thesis was twofold: First, to adapt the dropping pellet method of determining melting points to the determination of the melting points of various binary mixtures of Halowax 1014 and natural waxes. This work follows up the investigation of Kroening who used the ball and ring method of determining the melting points of mixtures of various Halowaxes and natural waxes. Second, to attempt to ascertain whether there are formed in these binary mixtures chemical compounds which would account for their peculiar behavior as regards melting points.

The Effect Of Alcohols On Paramecia, William C. Lawler

Bachelors’ Theses

A phenomenon of surpassing biological interest is the adjustment of living substance to its surroundings. That living things should so act as to promote their own welfare is indeed wonderful; that such acts are common is evident on every hand.

A Cytological Study Of The Intestinal Glandular Epithelium, Mary Judelle Zuiker

Bachelors’ Theses

Continuing from the stomach, the digestive tract becomes a smaller tube whose internal surface is much increased by means of folds--the plica circularis, the villi, and crypts of Lieberkühn. The plica (formerly known as valvulae conniventes) are really elevations of the submucosa covered on both sides by the entire mucous membrane-villi, glands, and muscularis mucosae. The mucosa membrane, or tunica mucosa, is lined by simple columnar epithelium in which many goblet cells are present, particularly in the deeper folds. The basement membrane, as well as the muscularis mucosa, are identical with those of the stomach.

A Comparison Between Saponification And Iodine Values And Melting Point Curves For Mixtures Of Various Natural Waxes And Halowax 1012, William Kenneth Watts

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis 1s concerned with the nature of the action of the lowering of the melting point of the various natural waxes by the addition of Halowax. The problem was suggested by the work of Louis Kroening in his thesis, "The Effect of Halowax 1012, 1013, and 1014 on the Melting Points of the Various Waxes", and also by that of Joseph M. Sevenich in his thesis, "An Investigation of Halowaxes in Trinary Wax Mixtures". The former showed conclusively that the presence of Halowax in a wax mixture invariably lowered the melting point of the natural wax. The latter showed …

Heterochromia Iridis From The Genetical Viewpoint, Richard Charles Suehr

Bachelors’ Theses

It is intended in this paper to present the published data obtainable; to report original data; to analize this data; and to try to establish some law of heredity by which the phenomenon of Heterochromia Iridis is transmitted from generation to generation.

The Preparation Of Methyl, Ethyl, And Borneol Glucoside, Florence Margaret Berger

Bachelors’ Theses

The present research was undertaken to find methods suitable for the preparation of methyl, ethyl, and borneol glucoside. The problem was to prepare methyl, ethyl, and borneol glucoside, and to determine their con­stants in regard to the melting point and optical rotation. These results were then compared to the results obtained by Emil Fischer and J. Hamalaienen.

Resistance To Staphylococcus Aureus In White Rats, Robina B. Langill

Bachelors’ Theses

An investigation of bibliographies shows that staphylococcus aureus in its pathogenic potentialities has been extensively investigated from varied points of view and with frequently conflicting results.

Staphylococcus aureus is most frequently associated with furuncles, wound infection, and minor skin abcesses. Occasionally, however, due to extreme lowered resistance or other conditions not fully understood, staphylococcus causes a septicaemia which is attended by an 80% mortality rate. Post-mortem examinations of the victims of such septicaemia show an extensive invasion of all organs of the body by the bacteria but more particularly a hyperplasia of the lymph nodes, the spleen and thymus, indicating …

Problems In Curriculum Of The Navasota High School, Frances Inez Mclewis

All Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to give an analysis of the present Navasota Colored High School, and in the light of my knowledge of curriculum revision, to offer such suggestions as may render the school more efficient in meeting pupils' needs. The data came from the written records of the Navasota High school, and the writer's own observations while practice teaching there. The following methods of procedure were used in collecting data: (1) A critical study of the written records, (2) Direct observations of activities in the school, (3) Interviews with teachers and citizens of Navasota, Texas.

A Proposed Guidance Program For Lincoln High School In Palestine, Texas, J. T. Smith

All Theses

This program guidance program has been prepared for Lincoln High School in Palestine, Texas. At present, the complexity of economic and social problems are so great that only a small cent of parents can solve them. Since the elementary and secondary schools are the mainstays of guidance purposes, the child should be prepared for a vocation of his choice, while attending these institutions. It has been found that many of the students of Lincoln High High School are influenced by the teachers as to what vocations to follow after graduation, but rich an effective guidance program, the students will receive …

The Spatial And Sustenance Position Of 204 Families Of The Hempstead Community, Jesse Hampton Sterling

All Theses

In observing our surroundings or in comparing one community with another, one is often made to wonder as to how certain phases of our surroundings or community come to be. Did these things just happen or is there some definite law as to the order of things? In observing the spatial and sustenance position of the population of a community one often wonders as to how this person came to live in this community? Why Is the population larger in this community than in another? Why is it that the population in this community is concentrated on one side of …

Suggestions For Introducing Homemaking Into Hilliard High School Bay City, Texas, Christine Bernice Roberts

All Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to construct a suggestive program for homemaking in Hilliard High School at Bay City, Texas.

Realizing that the home is the foundation upon which to plan and build for life and society, it is felt that to establish homemaking in the school would be the logical step to take.

It is the author's hope that the information found in this thesis may be helpful to teachers adventuring into fields of a similar nature, and that through these ideas other teachers shall be inspired to go into new fields and explore regions that have not …

A Study Of The Food Consumption Of Ten Rural Negro Families In Bowie County, Texas As To Expenditures For Food And Adequacy Of Diet, Millie Orezee Shavers

All Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the food expenditures of ten rural families in Bowie County, Texas to find out whether or not the amount of money spent serves its purpose in making the diet adequate. It also is to provide information for families with low incomes who are confronted with the problem of providing the diet that meets their needs.

A Study Of The Adaptability Of Home Economics Courses To The Community Needs Of Washington County, Ruby Ophelia Browne

All Theses

The purpose of this study is to reveal the actual value of the Home Economics work to the needs of the communities as it is being taught in three schools in Washington County.

A realization of this purpose has been attempted by finding out the point of view of the parents in each community toward Home Economics work, and also to find out from each teacher what she would like parents to know in order to facilitate cooperation in solving their problems through Home Economics work.

The writer hopes to obtain worthwhile information for the following reasons: 1. To collect …

Spectroscopic And Quantitative Determination Of Platinum, John W. Manning Iii

Chemistry Honors Papers

This 7 page thesis examines quantitative method and spectroscopic analysis of platinum.

Reflex Action In The Earthworm, As A Typical Example Of The Annelids, Morris L. Yoder Jr.

Biology Honors Papers

This 18 page thesis discusses the anatomy of the earthworm and importance of reflex actions, including responses to various stimuli and the role of the nerve cord.

John Letcher, J. Monroe Wells Jr.

Honors Theses

This monograph will present to its reader a biographical study of a man who is little known--John Letcher, Civil War Governor of Virginia. The Civil War is, to date, the most important episode in the history of these United States. From tis internal upheaval evolved a great and compact nation. From the opening volley at Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox, Virginia was in a position of importance. It was the main objective of the Federal Government, since the Capitol of the Confederacy was at Richmond. Throughout this turmoil there was a leader and a statesman in the governor's chair. …

Lumber To Be Used In The Modern American Home, Robert Bennett Blocker

All Theses

We are dealing with the facts that has to do with the properties of wood and also its characteristics. It then deals with the present methods of using woods in its various forms. We also take under consideration the large percentage of waste in the various stages, such as, logging, seasoning, sawing chemical conversion, and in manufacture, and the large losses by fire, insists marine borers, strains and decay.

On every hand we see evidence of steel, stone or concrete being used to replace wood. We find that in the last two decades that there has been a decrease in …

Some Difficulties Encountered By Students With Secondary Mathematics, Roscoe N. Rigmaiden

All Theses

Mathematics is a subject in which all schools require that you must enroll. Students who take up the study of mathematics find the work extremely difficult and distasteful. Such students frequently complain that they were good in Mathematics while in High School or that they have never studied Mathematics or that they have forgotten the mathematics necessary for their success in the course. This is not altogether surprising. It seems that the teachers in our secondary schools are too lenient, thus, over rating the student. The student then goes to college with little or no knowledge of mathematics.

The purpose …

"The Scope Of Woodcraft For Home Economic Girls At Prairie View State College", Nola Thae Mcclinton

All Theses

In preparing this thesis I have constantly borne in mind the usefulness of woodcraft to the Home Economic Girls at Prairie View State College. I intend to encourage the development of an appreciation of the general principles of woodcraft rather than the practical method. To do this the students in woodcraft should be given an opportunity for the acquisition of skill in the handling of tools and some practice in designing simple projects in wood. The woodcraft industries in this country, particularly the building and furniture industries, are among the most important, because they employ thousands of highly skilled workmen, …

A Study Of The Opinions Of Forty Student College Men And Ten Faculty Men At Prairie View State College Regarding The Contribution Of Home Economics To Boys And Men, Bertha Lee Bell

All Theses

This thesis attempts to show some of the basic reasons why men fail to share their responsibilities in making home life success. At a time when every subject in our school curriculum is challenged to prove its worth, and when every teaching method is being submitted to critical examination, Home Economics has been called upon to justify its claims and examine its methods. Teachers and supervisors have been stimulated to as to what extent the work taught in school actually functions in the student's life, and especially in the lives of young men. Are practices that affect their health actually …