 | The University of Virginia record April 1, 1921 |  |
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS.
Physics C1: Mechanics, Sound and Light: Physics B1 and Mathematics
B1 prerequisite.—Hours to be arranged. Professor Sparrow.
Physics C2: Electricity and Heat: Physics B1 and Mathematics B1 prerequisite.—Each
topic is treated for one half of the session. Laboratory, 4 to
6 hours per week. Professor Hoxton.
Courses for Graduates only.—Two are offered each year. Their content
varies according to the needs and research tendencies of the students.
All the more important fields of physics have been covered in this way in
recent years. For 1920-21 the subjects given are the theory of the potential
and allied topics and spectroscopy. Professor Hoxton and Professor
Sparrow.
Journal Meeting.—The faculty and advanced students in physics and
astronomy meet once a week for the presentation and discussion of current
research. The students, as well as the professors, take an active part
in the presentation of these reports.
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.
| The University of Virginia record April 1, 1921 | |