336-337-338. Industrial Chemistry. [Dunnington.]
3-4, M. W. F.
This course is concerned with the applications of chemistry to the
purposes of human life. The Fall Term is devoted to the metallurgy and
uses of iron, steel, copper and all the other important metals, with the
manufacture of pottery, brick, lime, cement and explosives.
The Winter Term deals with the manufacture of acids, alkalies, salts,
fertilizers and glass, and the preparation of foods and waters.
The Spring Term considers the preparation of starch products and
flavorings, and the chemistry of dyeing, tanning, rubber, paints, lubricants,
disinfectants, lighting, heating, and refrigeration.
Weekly exercises in chemical computations are regularly required, and
a weekly oral examination is held at 12-1 on Tuesday.
The collections of the University in illustration of the processes and
products of Industrial Chemistry have been procured at much expense and
pains in this country, England, France and Germany, and are extensive
and good; among the best on this side of the Atlantic.
