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PH. D. COURSE.

In Pure Mathematics advanced work will be given in the Modern Higher
Geometry, Analytical Geometry, the Infinitesimal Calculus, Higher Algebra,
Quaternions, Determinants, and other subjects.

In Mixed Mathematics the student is required to pursue an extended
course of reading under the instruction and guidance of the Professor on the
applications of the Differential and Integral Calculus to Mechanics, Physical
Astronomy, and selected portions of Physics. A diploma of graduation is
conferred in Mixed Mathematics.

Text-Books.—Price's Infinitesimal Calculus, Vols. II. and III.; Cheyne's Planetary
Theory.

Candidates for the Ph. D. degree who elect Mathematics will be assigned
work in both directions. If Mathematics be the chief of the two studies
elected the course will extend over two years.