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SCHOOL OF PHYSICS.

A laboratory fee of $15 is charged for Physics 1, B1, C3, C4.

Physics 1: for Pre-Medical Students: The prerequisites are the same as
those for Physics B1.—A four session-hour college course meeting the minimum
requirements for entrance into the study of medicine. One lecture
section, one laboratory section. Fall and winter terms only. Professor
Hoxton, Assistant Professor Brown and Assistants.

Physics B1: General Physics: A knowledge of solid geometry and of
the trigonometry of the right triangle, prerequisite.—The elements of mechanics,
sound, 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.) One
lecture section, two laboratory sections. Professor Hoxton, Assistant Professor
Brown and Assistants.

Physics C1: Mechanics, Sound and Light: Physics B1 and Mathematics
B1 prerequisite.—Professor Sparrow.

Physics C2: Electricity and Heat: Physics B1 and Mathematics B1 prerequisite.
Professor Hoxton.

Physics C3 and C4: Physical Measurements.—Theory of errors and
precision of measurement. Use of important instruments of precision. The
specialized portions of Course C3 are mainly in the field of mechanics and
optics; of C4 in Heat and Electricity.

Advanced Courses.—The content of these courses varies from year to
year according to the needs and research tendencies of the students. They

are designed primarily for candidates for the doctorate. Two such courses
are offered each year. One of these deals usually with some phase of
classical physics, such as dynamics, electromagnetic theory, thermodynamics,
etc.; the other is essentially a research seminary having emphasis on the
unsolved problems of today. Foreign textbooks and journals are freely used,
and a reading knowledge of French and German is essential for most of
this work.

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.