SCHOOL OF PHYSICS
A laboratory fee of $15 is charged for Physics 1, B1, B2, C3, C4, 200-201-202-250-251-252.
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, Associate Professor Brown and Assistants.
Physics B1: General Physics: A knowledge of the elements of plane
trigonometry is prerequisite. Students, therefore, not having credit for Mathematics
A1 must pass a written qualifying test at the opening lecture of the
course. 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,
Associate 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 Associate Professor Brown.
Physics 200-201-202-250-251-252: General Physics for Engineering students
primarily. Associate Professor Brown and Assistants.
Physics C1: Mechanics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—
Professor Sparrow.
Physics C2: Heat and Electricity: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.
Professor Hoxton.
Physics C3: Physical Measurements: A knowledge of the calculus is
prerequisite.—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 and Associate Professor
Brown.
Physics C4: Experimental Optics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.
Associate Professor Brown.
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. (Given in 1926-27.) Professor Hoxton or
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D2: Advanced Dynamics: Professor Sparrow.
Physics D3: Kinetic Theory of Gases: Professor Hoxton or Professor
Sparrow.
Physics D4: Theories of Atomic Structure: Professor Sparrow.
Physics D5: Advanced Optics: Professor Sparrow.
Physics D6: Electrodynamics: Professor Sparrow.
Physics D7: Crystal Structure: (Given in 1927-28.) Professor
Sparrow.
Journal Meeting: The faculty and advanced students meet weekly for
the presentation and discussion of recent work in the physical sciences.
The Rouss Physical Laboratory is a substantially constructed building,
whose ground plan covers about 7,200 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.
Summer Quarter 1927
Physics sB1-I: Mechanics and Heat. First Term. 2 session-hours.
Professor Hoxton and Dr. Carwile.
Physics sB1-II: Electricity, Sound and Light. Second Term. 2 session-hours.
Professor Brown and Dr. Carwile.
Physics sB1-III: Selected Topics. First Term. 2 session-hours. Professor
Hoxton and Dr. Carwile.
