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SCHOOL OF PHYSICS.

Professor Hoxton.

[16] Associate Professor Sparrow.

Adjunct Professor Ball.

Mr. Burks.

Mr. Lowenberg.

Mr. Wiltshire.

A laboratory fee of five dollars is charged for Physics B1, C1, C2.

Physics B1: General Physics: A knowledge of solid geometry and of
the trigonometry of the right triangle, prerequisite.—The elements of mechanics,
sounds, heat, electricity and magnetism, and light. 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.) Tues., Thurs., Sat., 10-11. Laboratory, 6 hours a week.
Professor Hoxton, Adjunct Professor Ball and assistants.

Physics C1: General Physics, Selected Topics: Physics B1 and Mathematics
B1 prerequisite.—The work in the classroom emphasizes the general
principles of dynamics and their application to physical problems, special
attention being given to the properties of matter and thermodynamics.
The laboratory work develops the basic principles of accurate measurement.

Laboratory, 6 hours per week.—Hours by appointment. Associate
Professor Sparrow.

Physics C2: Electricity and Optics: Physics B1 and Mathematics B1.—
Electricity is given during the first half year, optics during the second. The
elements of the mathematical theory and outlines of important modern
conceptions are given in the lectures. In the laboratory, especial attention
is paid to methods of measurement.—Tues., Thurs., Sat., 8-9. Laboratory,
4 to 6 hours per week. Professor Hoxton.

The Rouss Physical Laboratory is a commodious building, characterized
throughout by structural stability. The rooms are abundantly lighted,
while some may be darkened for optical experiments. There is a general
distribution of water and all the rooms are supplied with gas and electricity.
The equipment includes an exceptionally complete collection of demonstration
apparatus, and a good stock of apparatus for elementary laboratory
instruction. In addition to this, there is a special line of electrical and
optical instruments, a 21½-foot concave grating with Rowland mounting,
photographic dark room, liquid air plant and storage battery, and an instrument
shop for the repair and construction of physical instruments.
For advanced work in some lines, the facilities offered are excellent.