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SCHOOL OF PHYSICS

Physics B1: General Physics: A knowledge of the elements of plane trigonometry
through the right triangle is prerequisite.—(The course is open to first-year
students who have received this preparation in the high school.) The
classroom instruction is given by textbooks, recitations, problems, and experimental
demonstrations. In the laboratory each student performs experiments

upon which written reports are required. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 6 session-hours.)
One lecture section, three laboratory sections. Laboratory Fee $15.

Professor Hoxton, Associate Professor Brown and Assistants.

Physics B2: Physics B1, or its equivalent, prerequisite. Calculus is not required.—This
course is designed to give the student a more thorough background
for advanced work in Physics and other sciences. Not more than 12 students
will be admitted. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Laboratory Fee $7.50.

Associate Professor Brown.

Physics C1: Mechanics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—
Lectures only. (Given in 1932-33.)

Professor Sparrow.

Physics C2: Electricity and Magnetism: A knowledge of the calculus is
prerequisite.—Lecture and Laboratory. Laboratory Fee $7.50. (Given in 1932-33.)

Professor Hoxton.

Physics C3: Optics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—Lecture
and Laboratory. Laboratory Fee $7.50. (Given in 1931-32.)

Associate Professor Brown.

Physics C4: Heat and Related Topics: A knowledge of the calculus is
prerequisite.—Lecture and Laboratory. Laboratory Fee $7.50. (Given in 1931-32.)

Professor Hoxton.

Physics C5: Precision of Measurements: Required of all graduate students.
One hour weekly. (Given in 1931-32.)

Note: Not more than three of the above C courses will be given in one
year. Where laboratory work is given the time is divided between lecture
and laboratory in such a way that a total of not less than 3 session-hours
for each course is maintained. The student is expected to take every opportunity
to acquire laboratory technique as a preparation for experimental
investigations.

Physics D1: Introduction to Theoretical Physics: (Given in 1931-32.)

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D2: Advanced Dynamics.

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D3: Statistical Theory.

Professor Hoxton.

Physics D4: Wave Mechanics and Atomic Structure: (Given in 1932-33.)

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D5: Advanced Optics.

Associate Professor Brown.

Physics D6: Group Theory: (Given in 1931-32.)

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D7: Selected Topics in Modern Physics: (Given in 1932-33.)

Professor Beams.

Physics D8: X-rays and Nuclear Physics.

Professor Beams.

Physics D9: Electrodynamics.

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D12: Seminar: Preparation of papers on selected subjects.
Required each year of all candidates for graduate degrees.

Professor Beams.

Note: On account of the rapid flux of thought in the Physics of the
present day and the varying needs of the graduate students, the content of the
advanced courses is varied from year to year. The effort is made to combine
training in fundamental methods with securing contacts with modern ideas.

Journal Meeting: The faculty and advanced students meet weekly for
the presentation and discussion of recent work in the physical sciences.

The Rouss Physical Laboratory: Facilities for research, which for a
number of years have included an instrument shop and a departmental library
in addition to a variety of apparatus, are now being rapidly augmented. They
lie chiefly in the broad field of spectroscopy, in electro-optical phenomena,
electrical discharges, and to some extent in heat. Persons desiring detailed
information about opportunities for graduate work may write to the Professor
in charge, Rouss Physical Laboratory, University, Va.

Fellowships: A number of Service Fellowships are available each session.
During the session of 1932-33 there were seven of these carrying
stipends of $342 to $578. With the exception of the athletic fee none of
the University fees are charged. Opportunities thus are afforded for graduate
study and research. Certain duties, mainly teaching, are required, not exceeding
twelve hours a week in the laboratory and a possible average of
three hours outside. Requests for application blanks and information may
be made to the Professor in charge, Rouss Physical Laboratory, University,
Va. All applications must be in on or before March 1.

Additional opportunities are afforded by other fellowships not administered
by the Physics Faculty. Information about these, particularly the
Philip Francis duPont Fellowships, will be found elsewhere in the catalogue.