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B. A. AND M. A. COURSES.
General Astronomy.—First Year.—The aim of this course is to give
such a knowledge of the facts, principles, and methods of Astronomy as
every well-educated person should possess. The preparation required is a
good working knowledge of Arithmetic, Algebra through Quadratics, Plane
and Solid Synthetic Geometry, and Plane Trigonometry through the Solution
of Triangles.
Text-Book.—Young's General Astronomy.
Second Year.—This course is intended to elucidate selected portions of
the subject more fully and from a more strictly mathematical point of view
than can be taken in the course of the first year.
Text-Book.—Gauss's Theoria Motus (Davis's translation).
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts are required to complete
the work of the first year; those for the degree of Master of Arts must
pass examinations on the subjects embraced in both classes.
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