BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.
1-2-3. English Literature. [Johnson.]
12:30-1:30, 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.]
9:30-10:30, 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.) A course in a modern language may be
elected in place of this course, provided the language course is of more advanced
character than a beginner's course.
20. Cost Accounting. [Barlow.]
9:30-10:30, 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.]
9:30-10:30, 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.]
9:30-10:30, 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.)
