SCHOOL OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY
Associate Professor Hoxton.
Adjunct Professor Sparrow.
Mr. Trummell.
Mr. Macdonald.
A laboratory fee of five dollars is charged for each course in this
School.
For Undergraduates.
Physics 1: Preparatory Course for Medicine: This course absolves
the minimum requirements in Physics for entrance to the Department of
Medicine. (No B. A. or B. S. credit.) Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday, 11-12. Laboratory: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Section I,
9-11; Section II, 3-5. Rouss Physical Laboratory. Associate Professor
Hoxton, Adjunct Professor Sparrow, Mr. Trummell, Mr. Macdonald.
Physics B1: General Physics: A knowledge of solid geometry and
of the trigonometry of the right triangle prerequisite.—The elements of
Mechanics, Sound, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism, and Light. The classroom
instruction is given by text-books, recitations, problems, and experimental
demonstrations. In the laboratory each student performs experiments
upon which written reports are required. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 6
session-hours.) Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11-12. Laboratory:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Section I, 9-11; Section II, 3-5.
Rouss Physical Laboratory. Associate Professor Hoxton, Adjunct Professor
Sparrow, Mr. Trummell, Mr. Macdonald.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Physics C1: General Physics, Selected Topics: Physics B1, and
Mathematics A1 or A2, or the equivalent, prerequisite.—The work in the
classroom emphasizes the general principles of dynamics and their application
to physical problems, special attention being given to the properties
of matter and thermodynamics. The laboratory work develops the basic
principles of accurate measurement. Laboratory work six hours per week.
Hours by appointment. Rouss Physical Laboratory. Adjunct Professor
Sparrow.
Physics C2: Electricity and Optics: Physics B1, with the addition
of either Physics C1, Mathematics B2, or B3, or the equivalent, prerequisite.—Electricity
is given during the first half-year, Optics during the second.
The elements of the classical mathematical theory and outlines of
important modern conceptions are given in the lectures. In the laboratory,
especial attention is paid to methods of measurement and studies of important
phenomena and principles. Laboratory work, four to six hours
per week. Hours by appointment. Rouss Physical Laboratory. Associate
Professor Hoxton.
For Graduates.
The courses of this grade vary from year to year, ranging over the
more important fields of Physics in a cycle of about three years. The list
given below includes courses which have recently been given and those
which are offered for the coming session.
The formal preparation necessary for these courses varies somewhat
with the nature of the subjects treated. What is necessary is a certain
maturity of mind with reference to the subject. The student who has not
had training in Mathematics equivalent to Mathematics C1 will probably
be unable to follow with profit any D course dealing with the mathematical
side of Physics, while the student who has not had the equivalent of the
corresponding C course in Physics will be unable to pursue a D course dealing
with the experimental side.
Physics D1: Electromagnetic Theory: The mathematical theory of
substantially the same content as Maxwell's Treatise. Adjunct Professor
Sparrow. Given in 1914-1915.
Physics D2: Advanced Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases:
The mathematical theory and an account of the state of experimental knowledge
of the subject. Hours by appointment. Rouss Physical Laboratory.
Associate Professor Hoxton. Offered for 1915-1916.
Physics D3: Dynamics: A general course in Dynamics, including
Hydrodynamics and the Theory of Elasticity. Adjunct Professor Sparrow.
Given in 1913-1914.
Physics D4: Conduction of Electricity through Gases, Radioactivity:
Chiefly the experimental side of the subject. Associate Professor Hoxton,
Adjunct Professor Sparrow. Given in 1914-1915.
Physics D5: Theory of Electrons, Electromagnetic Theory of Light:
The mathematical theory and an account of the state of experimental
knowledge of the subject. Hours by appointment. Rouss Physical Laboratory.
Adjunct Professor Sparrow. Offered for 1915-1916.
Journal Meeting: The Faculty and advanced students in Physics and
Astronomy meet once a week for the presentation and discussion of current
research. The students as well as the professors take an active part in the
presentation of these reports.
The Rouss Physical Laboratory is a commodious building, specially
designed for and devoted to the work in Physics. The building throughout
is characterized by structural stability. The rooms are abundantly lighted,
while some may be darkened at will. There is a general distribution of
water over the building, while all the rooms are supplied with steam heat,
gas, and electricity.
The equipment includes an exceptionally rich set of demonstration
apparatus, and a good stock of apparatus for elementary laboratory instruction.
In addition to this there is a special line of electrical and optical
instruments, a 21½-foot concave grating with Rowland mounting, photographic
dark room, liquid air plant, and storage battery, and a machine
shop for the repair and construction of physical instruments. For advanced
work in some lines the facilities offered are excellent.
For summer-school courses in Physics, on which college credit will be
allowed, see p. 273.
