Pure Mathematics.
In the course of Pure Mathematics there are three classes—Junior,
Intermediate, and Senior.
Junior Class.—Theory of Arithmetical Notation and Operations, Algebra, Geometry,
Geometrical Analysis, Elementary Plane Geometry. The preparation desirable
for entrance into this class is the thorough study of Arithmetic, of Algebraic Operations
through Equations of the Second Degree, and of Plane Geometry.
Intermediate Class.—Plane Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two dimensions,
the Elements of Descriptive Geometry, and of the Theory of Equations.
Senior Class.—Analytical Geometry of three Dimensions, Differential and Integral
Calculus, Calculus of Variations, and Theory of Equations. Lectures are given in
this class on the History of Mathematics, and on the elements of some of the modern
Mathematical Theories.
Text-Books.—Junior Class.—Venable's Higher Arithmetic, Todhunter's Algebra,
Venable's Geometry.
Intermediate Class.—Snowball's Trigonometry, Law's Logarithms, Puckle's Conic
Sections (Analytical Geometry), Church's Descriptive Geometry. For reference, Todhunter's
Theory of Equations.
Senior Class.—Aldis' Solid Geometry, Courtenay's Calculus, Todhunter's Differential
and Integral Calculus.
In the Junior Class there are three lectures each week; in the Intermediate
Class, two lectures each week; in the Senior Class, three lectures
each week.
