 | The University of Virginia record December 15, 1921 |  |
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION.
The Subjects of Instruction in Engineering are grouped into classes, each
designated by a distinctive number for each term, the lecture and laboratory
courses being likewise differentiated. This grouping follows the arrangement
shown below:
| Business Administration | 1 to 99 |
| Mathematics | 100 to 199 |
| Physics | 200 to 299 |
| Chemistry | 300 to 399 |
| Geology and Mining | 400 to 499 |
| Applied Mathematics | 500 to 599 |
| Experimental Engineering | 600 to 699 |
| Civil Engineering including Field-work | 700 to 799 |
| Mechanical Engineering including Shop-work | 800 to 899 |
| Electrical Engineering | 900 to 999 |
Lecture courses are listed in the first fifty numbers of all classes; laboratory
or practice courses are listed in the second fifty numbers of all classes. The
same numbers are used in schedules of lecture hours, laboratory periods and examination
days.
The last pages of this announcement are devoted to a description of the
courses in Art and Architecture now offered. There will be found the requirements
for admission, the statement of requirements for a degree in Architecture
and description of equipment available for instruction in the McIntire School
of Fine Arts.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.
1-2-3. English Literature. [Johnson.]
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. [Page, T. W. and 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. Cost Accounting. [Barlow.]
9-10, M. W. F.
Lectures, readings, and practice work in the principles of cost keeping appropriate
to manufacturing and mining enterprises. Attention will be given to
the establishment of standards of performance and of cost, and the relation of
these standards to the accounting records will be emphasized. A brief study will
also be made of operating records for the use of foremen, superintendents, and
executives. (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.)
MATHEMATICS.
100. Trigonometry. [Luck and Instructors.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
A complete course in plane trigonometry is pursued with constant drill in
the solution of problems, and exercises in the use of logarithms. (Fall.)
106. Analytical Geometry and College Algebra. [Luck and Instructors.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
In this course Cartesian and polar coördinates are presented and applied to
the study of the straight line and the circle. The related college algebra topics
of determinants, the function notion with especial reference to the linear function,
the graphical representation of equations and of functions are also considered.
(Winter.)
107. Analytical Geometry and College Algebra. [Luck and Instructors.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
This course is a continuation of course 106. The conic is studied in its particular
and general forms. Especial attention is given to the solution of numerous
loci problems by the use of Cartesian and polar coördinates. The study of
related college algebra topics is continued. The quadratic function of one and
two variables, the theory of the quadratic equation in particular and of equations
in general are some of the topics considered. (Spring.)
108-109-110. Calculus. [Echols and Saunders.]
11-12, M. W. F.
A first course in the differential and integral calculus. This includes a study
of series and partial fractions. The principal emphasis is upon the applications
of the subject to geometry, elementary kinematics and mechanical problems.
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)
PHYSICS.
200-201-202. Sophomore Physics. [Sparrow.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
The elements of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, and light. Instruction
is given by lectures, textbooks, recitations, and problems, with experimental
demonstrations. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
250-251-252. Physics Laboratory. [Sparrow, Ball and Assistants.]
8-10, M. W. F. and 2-5, T. Th.
This course accompanies 200-1-2. Emphasis is laid upon fundamental principles
and the phenomena which underlie engineering problems. Written reports
of laboratory work are required. Problem work and oral recitations on Friday.
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)
(808.) Thermodynamics. [Hoxton.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
A study of the basic laws with such applications to the properties of gases
and vapors and to thermodynamic appliances as are sufficient for the purposes
of illustration. A number of problems are solved. (Fall.)
(959.) Electrical Laboratory. [Hoxton and Ball.]
2-5, Th.
This course deals particularly with the more precise electrical measurements
and the manipulation of instruments of precision used in the higher grade of
electrical testing and standardization. (Spring.)
CHEMISTRY.
300-301-302. General Chemistry. [Carter and Assistants.]
11-12, T. Th. S.
350-351-352. Chemistry Laboratory.
9-11, T. Th. S.
The fundamental principles and phenomena of inorganic, organic, and physical
chemistry, and the foundations of analytical chemistry. Most of the time
is devoted to inorganic phenomena. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
303-304-305. Physical Chemistry. [Edgar.]
12-1, M. W. F.
353-354-355. Physical Chemistry Laboratory.
10-12, M. W. F.
Chemistry 300-1-2 and 315-16-17 prerequisite.
Some knowledge of the calculus is required and previous training in Physics
is desirable. This course treats of such topics as the gas laws, kinetic theory of
gases, the properties of dilute solutions, molecular weights, mass action, reaction
velocities, electrolysis and electromotive force, the phase rule, etc. Emphasis is
problems. The laboratory work consists of a course in physico-chemical measurements.
Lecture and Recitation 3 hours per week, 6 hours laboratory. (Fall,
Winter, Spring.)
309-310-311. Organic Chemistry. [Bird and Assistants.]
11-12, T. Th. S.
359-360-361. Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
2-5, T. Th.
Chemistry 300-1-2 prerequisite.
An introduction to the study of the compounds of carbon, including the application
of modern chemical theory to such compounds and their reactions.
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)
312-313-314. Advanced Organic Chemistry. [Bird.]
2-3, M. W. F.
362-363-364. Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
9 hours per week.
Chemistry 309-10-11 and 303-4-5 prerequisite.
The lectures deal with selected topics in organic chemistry. Reading from
the scientific journals, advanced texts, and the history of Chemistry will be assigned.
The laboratory work involves a study of typical problems, designed to
teach methods of investigation which are widely applicable. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.)
315-316-317. Qualitative Analysis. [Yoe and Assistants.]
8-9, T. Th. S.
365-366-367. Qualitative Analysis Laboratory.
2-5, T. Th.
Chemistry 300-1-2 prerequisite.
Fall and Winter terms, 3 hours of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory work per
week, devoted to the study of systematic qualitative analysis. Spring term, 2
hours of lecture and 9 hours of laboratory work per week, devoted to elementary
quantitative analysis. In the lectures and recitation work special emphasis is
given to the theoretical foundations of analytical chemistry. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.)
318-319-320. Quantitative Analysis. [Yoe and Assistants.]
Lecture by appointment.
368-369-370. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory.
2-5, M. W.
Chemistry 315-16-17 prerequisite.
A course in the principles of quantitative analysis. The laboratory work
will include a study of characteristic procedures, illustrating gravimetric and volumetric
analysis. 1 hour of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory work per week.
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)
321-322-323. Technical Analysis. [Yoe.]
Lecture by appointment.
371-372-373. Technical Analysis Laboratory.
Hours by appointment.
Chemistry 318-19-20 prerequisite.
This course will consist of a study of the application of the principles of
subjects as Rock, Ore, Steel, Gas, Coal, and Water Analysis. 1 hour of lecture
and 6 hours of laboratory work per week. This course is elective for Course
386-387-388. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
340-341-342. Applied Chemistry. [Edgar.]
11-12, T. Th. S.
Chemistry 309-10-11 and 303-4-5 prerequisite.
The lectures and recitations in this course will be devoted to the study of
fundamental principles underlying the more important phases of industrial chemistry,
including both theoretical and economic problems. A considerable amount
of reading in descriptive industrial chemistry will be assigned, and written reports
upon special subjects will be required. Lectures and Recitations 3 hours a
week. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
386-387-388. Advanced Chemical Laboratory. [Edgar.]
Hours by appointment.
This laboratory course of six hours per week in Fall and Winter and three
hours per week in Spring is designed particularly to fit the student for research
and the work consists largely of special problems assigned individually. Elective
for 321-22-23. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
Advanced Courses: Seminars will be offered in the different branches
of Chemistry to students applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The
courses will be offered only as occasion demands, and the subjects treated will
vary. These courses will be designated as "D" courses, but owing to the flexibility
which it is desired to secure in the subject matter, no definite statement
of them will be made except that special phases of Physical, Inorganic, and
Analytical chemistry will be treated, including such subjects as radio-chemistry,
the chemistry of the rare elements, colloid and surface chemistry, etc. Research
work looking toward a thesis will accompany these courses.
The Chemical Journal Club will meet once a week (hour to be arranged)
for the critical review and discussion of various topics of interest in current
chemical literature and of such chemical researches as are in progress in the
University. All members of the teaching staff and advanced students in chemistry
are expected to participate in these meetings and to take part in the discussions.
Fellowships: The University announces the establishment of five Teaching
Fellowships in Chemistry, each with an honorarium of $500. These fellowships
present the opportunity for graduate study and research in Chemistry, accompanied
by a limited amount of instructional work. Holders of the fellowships
will be expected to devote not more than fifteen hours a week to instruction,
leaving ample time for research and work toward the graduate degree. The fellowships
are open to men who have received a bachelor's degree from a college
or university of recognized standing, and who have received thorough undergraduate
training in chemistry and physics.
GEOLOGY AND MINING.
400-401-402. Engineering Geology. [Watson and Lonsdale.]
11-12, M. T. W.
450-451-452. Field and Laboratory.
6 hours a week.
A course of three lectures a week and three hours for private study. Special
emphasis is given to the study of common rock-forming minerals and rocks,
building stones and ores. The divisions of dynamical, structural and physiographical
geology are covered in considerable detail, and the practical applications
of the topics treated to engineering work are pointed out. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.)
403-404-405. Economic Geology. [Watson.]
10-11, M. T. W.
453-454-455. Field and Laboratory.
6 hours a week.
This course is designed to give a general but comprehensive account of the
origin, nature, distribution and uses of the metallic and non-metallic products of
the earth with especial reference to those of the United States. Lectures and
collateral reading six hours a week. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
406-407-408. Petrography. [Watson and Assistant.]
12-1, M. T. W.
456-457-458. Laboratory.
6 hours a week.
This course aims to give a full knowledge of the determination of the common
rock-forming minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope. It
includes discussion of the microscopic structure, mineralogical composition, genetic
relations, and distribution of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Lectures and preparation to the amount of six hours per week. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.)
420-421-422. Mining. [Thornton.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
Mine surveying, exploitation of mines, mining machinery and the uses of
electricity in mining. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
APPLIED MATHEMATICS.
521. Plane Surveying. [Saunders and Assistants.]
10-11, M. W. F.
Lecture course: Theory, uses, and adjustments of compass, level,
transit, and stadia. Special methods of land, city, topographic and mining surveys.
Survey computation and maps. (Fall or Spring.)
571. Field course: Practical use of chain and tape, level, compass,
transit, and stadia. Field notes, records and reports. 6 hours a week.
522. Mechanical Drawing. [Thornton, Saunders and Assistants.]
10-11, M. W. F.
Lecture course: Plane problems, conic sections, graphic algebra.
Projections of prisms and pyramids; of cylinders, cones and spheres; of the
plane sections and intersections of solid bodies. (Fall or Winter.)
572. Practice course: Each week the student executes a finished plate
15″ × 20″ of exercises in mechanical drawing based on the lectures. 6 hours a
a week.
523. Descriptive Geometry. [Thornton, Saunders and Assistants.]
10-11, M. W. F.
Lecture course: Fundamental problems on the point, line, and plane.
Projections, tangencies, and intersections of curved surfaces. Applications to
shades and shadows, problems in mining, and so on. (Winter or Spring.)
573. Practice course: Each student executes a weekly plate 15″ × 20″
of problems based on the lectures. 6 hours a week.
524. Graphical Statics. [Thornton, Saunders and Assistants.]
12-1, M. W. F.
Lecture course: Graphic composition and resolution of forces; centers
of gravity and moments of inertia; strain sheets for simple types of roof and
bridge trusses; beams under fixed and rolling loads; reservoir dams and retaining
walls; internal stresses and beam deflections. (Fall.)
574. Practice course: Each student executes a weekly plate 15″ × 20″
of problems based on the lectures. 6 hours a week.
525. Structural Drawing. [Thornton, Saunders and Assistant.]
12-1 M. W. F.
Lecture course. Graphic analysis of steel and timber trusses for roofs
and bridges; of solid beams and plate girder bridges; and of reinforced concrete
slabs, girders, columns, and retaining walls. (Spring.)
575. Practice course: Design and detailed drawings of simple examples
of roofs and bridges, with complete computations for each structure. 6
hours a week.
526. Elementary Mechanics. [Thornton, Saunders and Assistants.]
12-1, M. W. F.
Lecture course. Composition and resolution of forces; friction; problems
in equilibrium; rectilinear motion, circular motion, projectile motion.
(Winter.)
576. Practice course: Solution of weekly problems in mechanics by
graphical and analytical methods. 6 hours a week.
527. Applied Mechanics [Thornton.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
Review of elementary mechanics; dynamics of a particle; moments of inertia;
revolving bodies; rolling bodies; theory of work and energy; collision of
elastic solids; dynamics of the Steam Engine.
Weekly problems are assigned for solution by graphical and analytical methods.
(Fall.)
528. Strength of Materials. [Thornton.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
Fundamental laws of stress and strain; straining actions and stresses in ties
in simple, restrained and continuous girders; columns under axial and eccentric
loads. Laboratory courses 661-2-3. (Winter.)
529. Hydraulics. [Thornton.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
Equilibrium of fluids, applied to the analysis and design of thin and thick
shells and pipes, dams and weirs: Motion of fluids and discharges from orifices,
weir notches, pipes, canals, and rivers. Principles of linear and angular momentum
with applications to the analysis and design of hydraulic motors and pumps.
Laboratory course, 680. (Spring.)
Laboratory studies in Strength of Materials and Hydraulics are given in the
Classes in Experimental Engineering.
EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING.
Lectures are given to explain the origin and manufacture of materials, the
design and operation of equipment, methods of conducting the tests, and the calculation
of the desired results from the data taken in the laboratory. The work
is done principally in the laboratories where special emphasis is laid upon (1) a
thorough understanding of the problem to be undertaken, (2) accuracy in carrying
out the investigation, (3) the presentation of the results in a report which
must meet the standards of professional practice.
650. Road Materials Testing. [Miller and Assistant.]
6 hours a week.
Samples of stone are tested for specific gravity, absorption, cementing value,
toughness, resistance to abrasion, and compressive strength. Asphalts and tars
are tested for specific gravity, penetration, melting point, volatilization, viscosity,
flash point, fixed carbon. (Spring.)
661. Structural Materials Testing. [Miller and Assistant.]
5 hours a week.
Tests of cement, timber and metals. A course for Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers, similar to 662 and 663 but arranged so as to cover all of the work
in one term. (Winter.)
662. Structural Materials Testing. [Miller and Assistant.]
5 hours a week.
Standard tests of Portland cement; tests of sand; tests of fine and coarse
aggregates; proportioning of concrete; compression tests of concrete; tests of
reinforced concrete beams; construction of forms for concrete. For Civil Engineers.
(Fall.)
663. Structural Materials Testing. [Miller and Assistant.]
5 hours a week.
Continuation of Course 662. Tests of wires; tension, compression and torsion
tests of metals; transverse tests of metals and timber; determination of the
Modulus of Elasticity of metals; autographic testing. For Civil Engineers.
(Winter.)
670. Fuel and Oil Testing. [Miller and Assistant.]
5 hours a week.
Standard methods of sampling coal; proximate analysis of coal; determination
of the heating value of coal by the bomb calorimeter, with a study of the
cooling correction; the heating value of gas by the Junker calorimeter; determination
of specific gravity, flash and boiling points, chill point, viscosity, carbon
residue, and emulsification value of oils. (Fall.)
680. Hydraulic Testing. [Miller and Assistant.]
5 hours a week.
The measurement of the flow of water by means of orifices and weir notches;
determination of the coefficient of friction for pipe and pipe elbows; study of a
piston water meter; tests of large and small Venturi meters; performance tests
of piston and centrifugal pumps. (Spring.)
690. Power Laboratory. [Miller.]
5 hours a week.
The calibration and adjustment of gauges; calibration of thermometers, planimeters,
pyrometers, and indicators; flue gas analysis; steam quality tests; valve
setting; determination of clearances; tests of steam boilers; tests of a steam engine.
For Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. (Fall.)
691. Power Laboratory. [Miller.]
5 hours a week.
Continuation of Course 690. Complete tests of a gasoline engine; complete
tests of a steam engine; tests of a steam turbine with a study of methods of
correcting to standard conditions. The Power Test Code of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers is used. For Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
(Winter.)
692. Power Laboratory. [Miller.]
5 hours a week.
Continuation of Course 691. Tests of an air compressor; tests of a blower;
complete tests of a centrifugal pump, and other assigned tests. For Mechanical
Engineers. (Spring.)
CIVIL ENGINEERING.
701. Curves and Earthwork. [Newcomb.]
10-11, M. W. F.
Lectures on simple, compound, transition and vertical curves; the form of
excavations and embankments, earthwork surveys, computation of volumes, formation
of embankments, computation of haul, cost of earthwork, blasting.
Practical exercises in map drawing and topography. (Fall.)
702. Railroad Engineering. [Newcomb.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
Lectures on reconnoissance and preliminary surveys, office location, field location;
the construction, maintenance and operation of railroads. Special attention
is given to questions of railway economics. (Fall.)
703. Roads; Streets; Street Railways. [Newcomb.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
Lectures on the principles of road location; the construction and maintenance
of earth roads, broken stone roads, gravel roads; the pavements for city streets
and sidewalks; the location and construction of street railways. (Spring.)
705. Bridges. [Newcomb.]
10-11, M. W. F.
Lectures on the design and construction of standard types of steel and timber
bridges. (Winter.)
707. Waterworks and Sewers. [Newcomb.]
12-1, M. W. F.
Lectures on the quality, sources, collection, conveyance, purification, and distribution
of city water supplies; the laws of flow in pipe lines and aqueducts; the
drainage of houses and streets; the collection and conveyance of sewage; the disposal
of sewage; the construction and maintenance of works. Practical exercises
in the design of pipe lines and sewers. (Spring.)
714. Materials of Construction. [Newcomb.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
A descriptive study of the materials used in engineering structures, together
with their characteristics and proper preparation. Lectures on the design and
construction of foundations for bridges and buildings. (Winter.)
718. Masonry Structures. [Newcomb.]
10-11, M. W. F.
Lectures on the theory of reinforced concrete; the design and construction
of selected types of masonry structures. Practical exercises in design, together
with structural drawing. (Spring.)
PRACTICE COURSES.
751. Railroad Surveying. [Saunders and Assistants.]
9 hours a week.
This course supplements 701, Curves and Earthwork. The class is divided
into squads, each squad making complete surveys, maps, profiles, and estimates
for a mile of located line. (Fall.)
755. Bridge Drafting. [Newcomb.]
12 hours a week.
This course accompanies 705, Bridges. Each student is required to make
complete design and detail drawings of one plate girder and one selected type of
bridge truss. (Winter.)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
800. Elementary Steam Engineering. [Hancock.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
A study of methods employed and elementary scientific principles involved in
the production of heat and power from the combustion of fuels. Lectures, assigned
reading, analysis and design of familiar apparatus, and study of local
heating and power installations. (Fall.)
801. Steam Power Plants. [Hancock.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
The economic design and operation of steam power plants. The subject is
treated in lectures with assigned reading. Each student is expected to produce
during the term a complete design of a plant to satisfy assumed conditions.
(Winter.)
802. Machine Design. [Hancock.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
A study of machines including the motion problem, the force problem, selection
of materials, determination of form and size of parts, lubrication, sketches
and specifications, working drawings. Assigned problems in design. (Spring.)
803. Internal Combustion Engines. [Hancock.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
A study of the thermal problems of internal combustion engines, gas producers,
air compressors and motors and hot air engines. Weekly exercises and
problems in design. (Winter.)
804. Steam Engines and Steam Turbines. [Hancock.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
A study of the thermal problems of steam engines, steam turbines and refrigerating
machinery. Weekly exercises and problems in design. (Spring.)
805. Engine Design. [Hancock.]
10-11, M. W. F.
A study of the mechanical problems involved in the design of machines discussed
in the two previous courses; inertia effects, stresses, strength of parts,
balancing, governing, etc. Weekly exercises and problems. (Spring.)
806. Kinematics of Machines. [Hancock.]
10-11, M. W. F.
A study of relative motions, velocities and accelerations in machine parts.
Assigned reading of recognized authorities and problems for solution on the
drawing board. (Fall.)
808. Thermodynamics. [Hoxton.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
A study of the basic laws with such applications to the properties of gases
and vapors and to thermodynamic appliances as are sufficient for the purposes of
illustration. A number of problems are solved. (Fall.)
809. Automobile Construction. [Hancock.]
10-11, M. W. F.
A study of the mechanical design of automobiles. Lectures and assigned
reading of the recognized authorities. (Winter.)
859. Automobile Laboratory. [Hancock and Assistant.]
6 hours a week.
This course supplements 809, and is devoted to the testing and work upon
automobiles. (Winter.)
SHOP-WORK.
Shop Instruction is given for its educational value. The purpose of this
Department is to train engineers, not artisans; and the claims of the shops are
not permitted to infringe on the more vital functions of the laboratories, the
drafting rooms, and the lectures.
Courses 860, 861 are required of all students of engineering; 862 of mechanical
engineering students only.
860. Wood Shop. [Hancock and Assistants.]
3 hours a week.
Bench exercises in sawing, planing, boring, chiseling, tool sharpening.
Lathe exercises in turning between centers and on a face plate.
Machine-tool exercises in the production of useful articles. (Fall or Winter
or Spring.)
861. Machine Shop. [Hancock and Assistants.]
3 hours a week.
Bench exercises in chipping and filing.
Engine-lathe exercises in turning, boring, and thread cutting.
Machine-tool exercises in drilling, planing, shaping, and milling. (Fall or
Winter or Spring.)
862. Pattern and Tool-Making. [Hancock and Assistants.]
9 hours a week.
Simple solid and split pattern and core boxes; core making and moulding.
Exercises in tool making and tempering; jig making; precision methods in machine-tool
work. (Fall.)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.
900. Elements of Electrical Engineering. [Rodman.]
11-12, T. Th. S.
Lectures treating fundamental principles of Electrical Engineering; basic
ideas and fundamental units discussed; magnetic circuits and continuous electric
currents treated in detail; electromagnetism carefully studied. Special attention
is given to the physical conceptions involved, and numerous assigned problems
exemplify and broaden the theoretical discussions. 3 hours per week of supervised
problem work. (Fall.)
901. Direct Current Machines. [Rodman.]
11-12, T. Th. S.
Lectures on the theory, construction, characteristics, and operation of direct
current generators and motors and the accessory apparatus required for the
proper management and control of these machines. The principles of testing
such machines are carefully discussed. Problems illustrating the methods of
calculation involved in continuous current circuits and practical examples from
standard engineering practice form an important part of the work. 3 hours per
week of supervised problem work. (Winter.)
902. Periodic Currents. [Rodman.]
11-12, T. Th. S.
Lectures on electrostatic phenomena, variable currents, alternating currents,
and alternating current circuits, both single and polyphase. A careful study is
made of circuits with periodic currents and their characteristics when resistance,
inductive reactance and capacity reactance are present in their various combinations.
Extensive problem work is required to facilitate the treatment of simple
and complex circuits. 3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Spring.)
903. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
12-1, M. W. F.
Lectures on the theory, construction, characteristics, and operation of alternating
current generators, synchronous motors, rotary converters, and transformers.
These machines are considered as units and as integral parts of electrical
systems. The principles of testing such apparatus under various conditions
of loading are discussed, and assigned problem work illustrates the theory and
practice. 3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Fall.)
904. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
12-1, M. W. F.
This course is a continuation of 903. The lectures treat more particularly
alternating current motors, induction, series and repulsion types, with their characteristics
and control apparatus. Methods of testing are outlined and graphical
methods of calculation and predetermination of operating characteristics are discussed.
Problems taken from engineering practice serve to broaden and fix the
theoretical deductions. 3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Winter.)
905. Electric Power Transmission. [Rodman.]
11-12, M. W. F.
Lectures on systems of transmission and distribution, with a detailed consideration
of the electrical characteristics of transmission lines; the electrical equipment
of stations and sub-stations, including generating apparatus, switchboards,
control systems and protective devices; systems of transformation and the economic
considerations which influence the design of the complete electrical system.
(Spring.)
906. Illumination and Photometry. [Rodman.]
11-12, M. W. F.
Lectures on light, its physical properties; illuminants and their characteristics;
shades and reflectors; photometry, standards and apparatus; illumination
calculations for point and surface sources; principles of interior, exterior, decorative,
and scenic illumination. Problems illustrating computations necessary for
the consideration of the Illuminating Engineer are assigned. (Fall.)
907. Electric Traction. [Rodman.]
11-12, M. W. F.
Lectures on the various types of electric motors for traction purposes, controllers
and systems of control, brakes, rolling stock, track, train performance,
and electric railway economics. A discussion with problems of the complete
electrification system for electric railways, including generating apparatus, transmission,
sub-stations and equipment, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy
for car propulsion. (Winter.)
910. Direct Current Systems. [Rodman.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
Lectures dealing with the fundamentals of electrical circuits and direct current
machinery. Problem work accompanies the lectures. The course is essentially
for the non-electrical engineering students. (Fall.)
911. Alternating Current Systems. [Rodman.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
Lectures covering the fundamentals of alternating current circuits and machinery.
Brief expositions of the subjects of electric lighting and power fundamentals.
For non-electrical engineering students. (Winter.)
912. Electrical Equipment. [Rodman.]
10-11, T. Th. S.
Lectures and computations dealing with the choice, arrangement, and systems
of wiring and control governing the approved methods of installation of
electrical equipment for industrial uses. For non-electrical engineering students.
(Spring.)
915. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
12-1, M. W. F.
This course is a continuation of 903-4. A more detailed study of the operating
characteristics of alternating current machinery is taken up particularly
treating the machines from the standpoint of design. Problems are solved to
clarify the theory. 3 hours of supervised problem work per week. (Spring.)
LABORATORY COURSES.
950-951-952. Direct Current Laboratory. [Wingfield.]
4 hours a week.
This course supplements 900-1. The laboratory work is devoted to a study
of electrical instruments, their use and manipulation; simple electrical circuits and
study of direct current apparatus and its operation; characteristics of generators
and motors. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
953-954-965. Alternating Current Laboratory. [Rodman.]
4 hours a week.
This course supplements 902-3-4-15, dealing with measuring instruments for
alternating current circuits; series and parallel circuits and their characteristics;
polyphase circuits, balanced and unbalanced; and alternating current generator,
motor and transformer characteristics. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
956. Photometric Laboratory. [Rodman.]
2 hours a week.
This course accompanies 906. Photometric tests are made upon different
types of incandescent lamps. The operating characteristics of incandescent and
arc lamps are studied. Tests of illumination, interior and exterior, are carried
out. Study of photometric standards and devices. (Fall.)
959. Electrical Laboratory. [Hoxton and Ball.]
2-5, Th.
This course deals particularly with the more precise electrical measurements
and the manipulation of instruments of precision used in the higher grade of
electrical testing and standardization. (Spring.)
960-961-962. Electrical Laboratory. [Wingfield.]
4 hours a week.
This course supplements 910-11-12. The work of the first term is devoted to
direct current tests; the second term exercises are on alternating current circuits
and machines; the course in the third term is largely concerned with calculations
and drawings for typical industrial equipments of electrical machines and controls.
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)
The University of Virginia branch of the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers holds regular meetings for the discussion of periodical literature and
the exposition by resident and visiting engineers of present-day problems in Electrical
Engineering.
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