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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

1-2-3. English Literature. [Johnson and Instructor.]

12-1, M. W. F.

First and second terms: Advanced composition with parallel reading,
with particular attention to Description, Exposition, and Argument.
Third term: Survey of English literature with composition and parallel
reading, with particular attention to scientific writings. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.)

10-11-12. Economics. [Snavely.]

9-10, M. W. F.

First and second terms: Survey of the principles of economics. Third
term: The bearing of these principles upon present American conditions.
Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned readings, reports, and discussions.
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)

20. Accounting and Cost Accounting. [Carruthers.]

8-9, M. W. F.

A short course dealing with the technique and science of accounting,
the nature and classification of accounts, the principle of debit and credit,
property accounts, loss and gain accounts, inventories, adjustments, statements,
etc.; the elements of costs with the principles and general methods
of cost finding, compiling of cost data, etc. (Fall.)

25. Contracts and Specifications. [Newcomb.]

9-10, M. W. F.

This course will concern itself with a brief consideration of the business
law essential for Engineers followed by a discussion of the personal
and ethical relations of the Engineer to his employer, the contractor and
the public. General consideration will be given to contracts and specifications
followed by a study of selected examples. The course will conclude
with a more detailed study of specifications for fundamental processes,
machinery and apparatus. The students will be required to prepare

and submit for class-room discussion specifications on subjects of their
specialized studies. (Winter.)

30. Engineering Economics. [Rodman.]

9-10, M. W F.

Lectures and parallel reading on the economic considerations involved
in engineering problems. Special emphasis is placed upon the general
problems of economic selection of methods, machinery and apparatus in
the several engineering fields. Questions of first cost, depreciation, rates
for service, etc., will be treated. (Spring.)

35. Safety Engineering. [Shepherd.]

11-12, T. Th. S.

Lectures and parallel reading from reference texts and the "Safe Practices"
pamphlets of the National Safety Council. The laboratory period
and part of the preparation time will be devoted to inspection of the Department
Shops and University Power Plant, and design of safety appliances
where they are found necessary. (Spring.)