SCHOOL OF PHYSICS.
A laboratory fee of $15 is charged for Physics 1, B1, B2, C3.
Physics 1: for Pre-Medical Students: The prerequisites for this course
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: The first term of Mathematics A1 (trigonometry)
or its equivalent prerequisite. Students not having credit for this will
be allowed to register only upon presenting to the School of Physics satisfactory
evidence of a knowledge of trigonometry. 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 B2: Wave Motion, Sound and Light: Physics B1 prerequisite.
—Three lectures and six hours laboratory per week.—(B.A. or B.S. credit, 6
session-hours.) Professor Sparrow and Assistant Professor Brown.
Physics C1: Mechanics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—
Professor Sparrow.
Physics C2: Heat and Electricity: Physics B1 and Mathematics B1 prerequisite.—A
working knowledge of elementary calculus is needed and, in the
cases of those students who do not possess this knowledge, additional instruction
is provided. Professor Hoxton.
Physics C3: Physical Measurements: The preparation for this course is
the same as course C2. Theory of errors and precision of measurement. Use
of important instruments of precision. The specialized portions of the course
are mainly in the fields of heat and electricity. Professor Hoxton.
Physics D1: Elements of Mathematical Physics: This course deals with
subjects such as potential theory, heat conduction, wave motion, hydrodynamics
and elasticity, whose treatment depends upon the solution of partial differential
equations. An introduction to vector methods is included. Required of all candidates
for the doctorate. Professor Hoxton.
Physics D2: Advanced Dynamics. Professor Sparrow. (Given in
1924-25.)
Physics D3: Kinetic Theory of Gases. Professor Sparrow.
Physics D4: Theories of Atomic Structure. Professor Sparrow.
Physics D5: Advanced Optics: (Given in 1924-25.) Professor Sparrow.
Seminary: The faculty and advanced students meet weekly for the discussion
of current research problems in some special field of Physics. In
the last two years problems of atomic structure and of cosmical Physics were
discussed. In 1925-1926 it is expected to take up studies in the properties of
matter.
Journal Meeting: The faculty and advanced students meet weekly for
the presentation and discussion of recent work in physical sciences.
The Rouss Physical Laboratory is a substantially constructed building,
whose ground plan covers about 7200 square feet. In addition to the ordinary
facilities such as water, gas, electricity, storage battery, etc., there is an
exceptionally complete stock of demonstration apparatus, a liquid air plant, a
21½ ft. concave grating on a Rowland mounting, photographic dark rooms
and an instrument shop for the repair and construction of scientific apparatus.
A good working departmental library is housed in the building.
