I. Pure Mathematics.
Junior Class.—This class meets three times a week (4½ hours), and
studies Theory of Arithmetical Notations and Operations; Algebra through
the Binomial Theorem; Geometry, Plane and Solid; Geometrical Analysts,
with numerous exercises for original solution; Elementary Plane Trigonome
try, embracing the solution of Triangles, with the use of Logarithms, and
some applications to problems of "Heights and Distances." The prepara
tion desirable for it is a good knowledge of Arithmetic, of Algebraic Ope
rations through Equations of the Second Degree, and of the first three books
of Plane Geometry.
Text books—Todhunter's Algebra; Venable's Legendre's Geometry, with collection o
exercises; Todhunter's Trigonometry for Beginners.
Intermediate Class.—This class meets twice a week (3 hours), and
studies Geometrical Analysis, with exercises for original solution; Plane
Trigonometry, with applications; Analytical Geometry of two dimensions;
Spherical Trigonometry, with applications; Elements of the Theory of
Equations. The preparation desirable for this class is a thorough knowledge
of Algebra through the Binomial Theorem and Logarithms; of Synthetic
Geometry, Plane and Solid, with a good training in the solution of Geometrical
problems; and a knowledge of the elements of Plane Trigonometry,
including the use of Logarithmic tables.
Text-books.—Snowball's or Todhunter's Trionmetry, Puckle's Come Sctions, The Professor's
collection of Exercises in Plane Geometry.
Senior Class.—This class meets three times a week (4½ hours), and
studies Analytical Geometry of three dimensions, through the discussion of
the Conicoids and some curves in space; Differential and Integral Calculus,
with various applications; a short course in the Calculus of Variations; the
Theory of Equations; and lectures on the History of Mathematics.
Text-books.—The Professor's Notes on Solid Geometry Analytical); Todhunter's
Differential Calculus; Williamson's Integral Calculus; Courtenay's Calculus; Todhunter's
Theory of Equations.
Candidates for graduation in Pure Mathematics are required to pursue in
the University the study of both the Intermediate and Senior Classes.
