This community houses work produced by South Dakota State University graduate students. The collection includes both born digital ETDs, and digitized versions of printed theses and dissertations from 1883 to present.
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ETDS from 1973
The Ashland Press: An Historical Overview, Paul Joseph Skamser Jr.
The Role of Nematodes in a South Dakota Grassland Ecosystem, James D. Smolik
The Role of Western Equine Encephalitis and Saint Louis Encephalitis in Mosquitoes and Animals of South Dakota, Mark Edward Steichen
A Study of Energy and Water Transfer in Irrigated and Nonirrigated Sorghum, Loyd Raymond Stone
Chemical Survey of Selected South Dakota Lake Sediments, Alan Ross Swanson
In Vitro Digestibility of Diallel and Polycross Progenies of Intermediate Wheatgrass, Ronald Theodore Thaden
Origin and Transport of Nutrients in the Upper Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Charles William Thompson
Nucleophilic Substitution at Phosphorus : Phosphorothioates, Yuh-Geng Tsay
Partial Characterization of Animal Growth Inhibitors from Soybeans, Joseph Richard Uckert
Design and Evaluation of Air Distribution Systems in Agricultural Tractor Cabs for Summer Environmental Control, MIchael Albert Vig
Applications of New Methods of Structure Determination, Richard Earl Wagner
The Influence of Mixing on Bacterial Activity, Viability, and Settling Characteristics in an Aerated Lagoon Treating Municipal and Industrial Wastes, Arden E. Wallum
Bacterial Quality of Segments of the Receiving Streams in the Vicinity of Lagoon Outlets in the Big Sioux River Basin, John H. Wellner
The Primary Structure of Nifungin, Marvin Lee Withrow
Analysis of the Seasonal Variations of Streamflow and Water Quality of the James River in South Dakota, Jeffery Bernard Young
ETDS from 1972
Sub-critical Growth of Cracks Under Longitudinal Shear, Bhubanesh K. Agarwal
An Arab Perspective on the Rubaiyyat of Omar Khayyam, Elias Agel
A Study of Monolithic Circuit Components, Mahendra Pratap Agrawal
Analysis of Selected Knife Fertilizer Applicators for Grassland Improvement, Vincent James Alsaker
Major Themes in the Novels of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., June A. Anderson
Biological Studies of the Bumblebees of Eastern South Dakota, Francis Paul Andress
Builders' Reactions to Changes in Demand : A Theory of Short Run Fluctuation in Residential Single Family Housing Starts, Douglas Paul Anthony
A History of Theatre at South Dakota State University 1892 Through Summer, 1972, Xavia Diane Arndt
Parameters of the Super-beta Transistor, Ho-An Au
Digital Solution of Power-flow Problems by Newton's Method of Using a Hybrid Matrix, Prem K. Bahl
Studies on Reaction of Mimosine with Various Amines and Effects of Mimosine on Tyrosine Decarboxylation, Paul D. Ballata
Gentilesse and Gentility : Moral Criticism in the Novels of Charles Dickens, Phyllis Anderson Ballata
Electrophilic and Cycloaddition Reactions of 5-methylene-2-norbornene, Tommy Lynn Baruth
One way of Stabilizing a Bipedal Walking Machine, Gerald Paul Berger
Physiological Effects of Nine Months of Training and Competition on College Distance Runners, Deane Donald Bjerke
Bionomics of Mallophaga of Sharp-Tailed Grouse in South Dakota, Major L. Boddicker
Telemetered Cardiac Responses and Energy Expenditures of Two Women Engaging in Intercollegiate Basketball, Sandra Ann Bode
Extent of Use of Learning Packages and Their Acceptance by South Dakota Home Economics Teachers and Pupils, Marlene Bleeker Brands
A Study of Selected Demographic Factors Associated with Changes in the Aged Population of South Dakota, 1960-1970, Bruce Gordon Breamer
Chlortetracycline and Sulfamethazine Supplementation for Feedlot Lambs, Floyd Michael Byers
Ecological Succession Along Missouri River Reservoirs as it Relates to Development of Forest Environment for Recreational Use, Howard G. Cady
Grain Sorghum Canopy Temperature as a Function of Meteorological Conditions, Charles Gregg Carlson
Carlyle's Literature of Heroism and its Contemporary Model--Mao, Kang-I Eleanor Chang
The Effects of Identified Student Characteristics on Their Understanding of Science, Patricia Mutch Cheeseman
Cooling Load Calculations of Heat Gain for Buildings, Hai- Chow Chen
Biosynthesis of Canavanine, Shu-Chiung W. Chen
Amino Acid Supplementation of Low Protein Layer Diets, Harlal Choudhury
A Study of Underground Cable as Applied to a Single-phase Circuit and a Paralleled Overhead-underground Single-phase Circuit, Eugene A. Christianson
Manganese-iron Relationships Influencing Certain Blood Parameters and Organogenesis in Pregnant and Fetal Rabbits, Gerald R. Cizadlo
The Biology of Geomylichus Gaomydis n. sp. (Acari: Listrophoridae) From the Plains Pocket Gopher, Geomys b. Bursarius (SHAW), Charles Campbell Coffman
The Physiological Effects of a Season of Intercollegiate Wrestling on Selected Fitness Measures, Charley Eugene Corle
The Relationship of Jump Shooting Ability in Basketball to Selected Measurable Traits, Donald F. Dahl
Effects of Polychlorinated Biphhenyls in the Ring-Necked Pheasant, Robert Bernard Dahlgren
Operation of Induction Motor Open-delta Transformer Banks, Gautam C. Das
Sulfur and Methionine Supplementation with Urea for Feedlot Cattle, Bryan E. Davidson
United States Air Force Aero Club Management by Break-even Analysis, Raymond Louis Davison
Dung Beetle Population Fluctuations as Influenced by Ultra-low-volume Insecticides Aerially-applied for Fly Control on Cattle, Ernest Sheridan Del Fosse
Manpower Training Programs in South Dakota : Socio-economic Attributes of Participants Associated with Training Outcomes, James W. DeLong
An Integrated Circuit BCH Cyclic Code Decoder, Rasik Desai
Biologies of Altica subplicata (LeConte) and Disonycha alternata (Illiger) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) found on Salix interior Rowlee, David H. Deswarte
Structural Performance of a Precast Prestressed Concrete Composite Pavement on U.S. Highway 14 - bypass, Eugene A. Dietz
Environmental Conditions and Effects on Litter Size and Conception Rate of Swine, Ronald O. Disrud
The Physiological and Anthropometrical Effects of a Circuit Weight Training Program on the Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph, Ronald C. Downs
Similitude Study of Airflow Characteristics and Evaluation of Ridge Vent Design for an Open Front Confinement Beef Barn, Ivar R. Dybwad
Physiological, Anthropometrical, and Self Concept Changes in Overweight College Women as Affected by Exercise and Voluntary Diet, Connie J. Edlund
The Relationship of Hitting Ability in Baseball to Selected Anatomical Measurements and Motor Responses, Larry Lester Edlund
Density, Viscosity, and Electrical Conductance of Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide in Concentrated Aqueous Solution, Warren Lee Erdahl
Leg Strength, Leg Power, and Sprinting Speed as Affected by a Select Weight Training Program, Paul David Flynn
A Special Purpose Hybrid Computer, H. Ganesh
A Study of an Innovative Program Designed to Aid in Meeting the Needs of Disadvantaged Students in Florence, South Carolina, Theodore Howard Gasper, Jr.
Food Habits of Fish In A Multispecies Farm Pond, Thomas W. Gengerke
The Distribution of Primitive Roots in Fields of Order P², Marilyn Sol Gerjets
The Effect of Level of Dietary Protein on the Growth and Carcass Characteristics of Growing-Finishing Swine Fed to a Heavy Weight, Keith E. Gilster
A Study of the Starting Effects of Large Induction Motors, Basilio Gonzalez
The Scheduling of Patients in a Physician's Office, Viswanath Gowtham
A Comparative Economic Analysis of Representative Sprinkler Irrigation Systems in the Eastern Missouri Alope Area of South Dakota, Ronald C. Graham
Comparative Analysis of Numerical and Integral Methods for Calculating Turbulent Compressible Flow, Ronald James Greve
Comparison of South Dakota State University Graduates of the Home Economics and of Other Curricula with Respect to Family Living Variables, Janice Hofer Grimm
Pheasant Production Using Wild Cocks and Penned Game-Farm Hens, Michael R. Grode
Modified Dugdale Model, Prem Chandra Gupta
A Study of the System Treating Potato Processing Wastes at Fairfield Products Inc., Clark, South Dakota, Terry L. Hagin
A Comparative Study of Nonparametric Methods for Pattern Recognition, Sangkoo F. Hahn
Effects of Erythropoietin on Intestinal Iron Absorption in Rabbits, Thomas John Hajek
Taxonomic Composition, Biomass, and Trophic Structure of Grassland Invertebrates at Cottonwood, South Dakota, Pauline Estelle Hamm
Distribution and Physiological Effects of DDT, DDD and DDE in Penned Double-crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax a. auritus), Michael Rober Hannon
Effect of Planting Method and Seeding Rate on the Establishment of Alfalfa Under Dryland and Irrigation, Lloyd H. Hansen
A Follow-up Study of Adult Home-economics-related Occupational Courses Conducted in South Dakota, 1968-1969, Sandra Jenter Hanson
Production of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B in Foods with Varied Environmental Conditions, Robert Jefferey Heidelbauer
Recognizability and Reproducibility of Airphoto Interpreted Landscape Units, Robert Dean Heil
Heat and Moisture Production in a Closed Environment Beef Building During Warm Weather, Martin L. Hellickson
Feasibility Study for a Biotelemetry Transmitter Using an Integrated Circuit Chip, August Louis Hinz
Reliability Study of a Revision of the Modified Los Angeles Rattler Test Using Class "C" Graded Aggregates, Dallas L. Hofer
Attitudes of Registered Nurses in Designated South Dakota Hospitals Toward Aspects of Terminal Patient Care and Euthanasia, Sharon Ann Hofland
Temperature Effects on Integral Abutment Bridges During Final Construction Stages, David Earl Holman
The Horse as Symbol in D.H. Lawrence's St. Mawr, Dolores Elizabeth Horwood
An Experimental Study of No-screen Bump Exposures for Short Density Range Reflection Copy, Stephen E. Horwood
Physiological Regulation of Cyclic Flowering in Flax, Aurora Salazar Hovland
Study of Laminar Heat Transfer in a Cone, Chang-Shieng Philip Hsia
Factors Influencing Irregular Compaction Curves, Ching- Yee Hsu
An FFT Pheasant Egg Spectral Analysis for the Purpose of Electrode-skin Interface Modeling, Chriswell G. Hutchens
Attitudes, Knowledge, Skill, and Physical Fitness of Girls as Affected by Two Different Methods of Class Scheduling, Sister Mary Janice Iverson
Tissue Ammonium Nitrogen in Sheep Tongue, Liver and Kidney Following Death by Ammonia Intoxication, Dale L. Jaquette
A Study of Groundwater Degradation Resulting from Wastewater Treatment by Lagooning, Douglas Carl Jensen
Evidence for the Presence of Two Nucleases in Barley Tissue and the Influence of Genotype on Their Properties, Clay G. Johnson