 | University of Virginia record March, 1912 |  |
GEOGRAPHY.
1. Physical Geography.—In this course are discussed some of the
early cosmogonies as illustrating the evolution of ideas in regard to
the size, shape and origin of the earth. Then the main physical features
of the geography of the globe are presented in outline, while
the land masses are treated in greater detail. The different types of
mountains, plains and plateaus and also the variety of land forms
produced by the agents of erosion are described, and their scenic features
and economic aspects are emphasized in connection with the
fundamental principles underlying their development. Among the
topics treated are the following: The atmosphere, the elements of
cartography, such as the construction, use and interpretation of
maps; classes of rocks, origin of soils, effects of glaciation, theories
as to the cause of Vulcanism, character and functions of lakes and
oceans, sources of water supply, springs and wells and their proper
location and protection from pollution; types of rivers and their relative
value for water power, transportation, etc.
The lectures will be supplemented by text-book study and assignments
for reading. The afternoon sessions will be largely in the nature
of laboratory work devoted to the examination and interpretation
of maps, showing a great number of different types of topography.
Text-Books.—Davis' "Elementary Physical Geography," Davis' "Practical
Exercises in Physical Geography."
Lectures, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, daily, 9:30 to 10:30.
Laboratory, Thursday and Friday, 2:30 to 4:30. Professor Grasty.
Rotunda, Room 4.
2. Commercial Geography.—This course is designed for those who
want to study geography from the view point of man's industrial development
and trading, and hence desire to become acquainted with
the distribution, transportation, manufacture, use, etc., of the world's
chief commercial products. Particular emphasis is laid on the resources
of the United States and the regions of their occurrence, although
at greater or less length. Among the subjects that are to be most
emphasized are the following: The physiography of the United
States, its plant products, animal and mineral industries, water resources,
concentration of industries, transportation and commerce.
The same topics will be discussed, but more briefly, with reference
to foreign countries.
It is desired that students taking commercial geography should be
quite familiar with the fundamental principles of physical geography,
although that is not demanded as a prerequisite. The class will employ
the text-book named below with probably an additional one to
be announced later. The text will be supplemented by lectures and,
using the literature, members of this class will, from time to time,
be required to prepare papers on assigned topics.
Text-Book.—Brigham's "Commercial Geography."
Lectures, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:15 to 1:15. Laboratory,
Thursday and Friday, 4:30 to 6:30. Professor Grasty. Rotunda,
Room 4.
3. Primary and Grammar School Geography.—This course is designed
to meet the needs of teachers of primary and grammar grades
and includes the drill in subject matter needed to meet the requirements
of the State examination for a first grade certificate. Subject
matter and methods of presentation will be given attention from the
standpoint of general geographic principles and of good geography
teaching, emphasizing particularly the life relations. The course will
also consider the application of so-called type studies; the use of supplementary
reading; field trips; the extent to which commercial
geography should be taught in the grammar grades; the best aids in
teaching—maps, globes, models, pictures, etc.
Text-Books.—The course will be based on Frye's Geographies.
Section I, daily from 10:30 to 11:30; Section II, daily, from 2:30 to
3:30. Professor —. Rotunda, Room 4.
Certificate Credit.—Summer School Professional Certificate—Geography
1 and 2; Special Certificate—Geography 1 and 2; Professional
Grammar Grades Certificate—Geography 3; Professional Primary
Grades Certificates—Geography 3.
| University of Virginia record March, 1912 | |