For Undergraduates.
Astronomy B1: General Astronomy: Mathematics A1 prerequisite.—The
fundamental principles and methods of theoretical and practical astronomy.—
(B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11.30-12.30.
Rouss Physical Laboratory. Professor Mitchell and Dr. Alden.
Astronomy B2: Modern Astronomy: Astronomy B1 prerequisite.—Newer
methods in astronomy; use of instruments; principles of navigation.—(B.A.
or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Hours to be arranged. Rouss Physical Laboratory
and McCormick Observatory. Adjunct Professor Olivier.
Astronomy B3: Navigation: Mathematics A1 prerequisite.—For men who
wish to prepare for service in the United States Merchant Marine or in the
United States Navy. Day's work, middle-latitude sailing, Mercator's sailing,
great circle sailing, distance from a fixed object, use of charts, latitude, longitude,
correction of compass, Sumner lines, etc. Laboratory fee, $5.—(B.A. or
B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory
period per week. Hours to be arranged. Professor Mitchell.