M. A.
This course consists of two divisions, one in Mineralogy, the other in
Geology.
Mineralogy.—The course in Mineralogy closes with the examination
which takes place in December. Three lectures a week are given in it.
In this course attention is paid to crystallography, and especially to
the physical properties of minerals. In Descriptive Mineralogy the
relations, geological occurrence, and history of the individual species
are made prominent.
Text-Books.—Dana's Manual of Mineralogy and Petrology. The instruction
will be in part by lectures.
Geology.—This division of the course begins after the completion of
Mineralogy in December. Three lectures a week will be given. A
knowledge of the principles taught in the B. A. course will be assumed.
The more general and complicated problems in all the branches of
Geology will be dealt with in this course. As thorough a treatment
as possible will be given of Stratigraphy, Lithology, and Palæontology.
More stress will be laid on the methods of field-work and the application
of geological principles. The aim will be to give such a knowledge
of the subject as may be useful to the student in bread-winning pursuits,
or may serve as a basis for the more specialized course required
for the attainment of the degree of Ph. D.
Text-Book.—Dana's Manual of Geology. For reference: Geikie's Text-Book
of Geology. The instruction will be in part by lecture.
