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CORCORAN AND ROGERS SCHOOLS OF GENERAL AND
ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
Geology B1: General Geology: Fundamental principles of geology including
a general discussion of dynamical, structural, physiographical, and
historical geology, with practical work in the laboratory and excursions in
the field. Laboratory fee, $3. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 6 session-hours.) Two
sections—Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30-9:30; Tues., Thur., Sat., 10:30-11:30.
Acting Associate Professor Wentworth and Assistants.
Geology B2: Economic Geology: Geology B1 prerequisite.—This course
will stress the mineral deposits, metallic and non-metallic, in the State of
Virginia, and the opportunities for the development of industries in this
State, dependent upon its mineral deposits. The course will cover fully the
origin, nature, distribution, and uses of the non-metallic and metallic deposits
of the earth's crust. Lectures, collateral reading, laboratory and
field work. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 6 session-hours.) Lectures, Mon., Tues.,
Wed., 11:30-12:30. Laboratory hours to be arranged. Professor Nelson.
Geology B3: Engineering Geology: Special course for students in engineering.
Discussion of geologic principles in their application to engineering
work. Special emphasis is given to dam and other foundation problems.
In general the course will consist of a thorough study of the rockforming
minerals and rocks, building stones, and ores. (B.A. or B.S. credit,
6 session-hours.) Mon., Wed., Fri., 11:30-12:30. Mr. Meacham.
Geology B4: Mineralogy: Crystallography, physical and chemical mineralogy,
and descriptive mineralogy. Laboratory fee, $5. (B.A. or B.S.
credit, 6 session-hours.) Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:30-11:30. Laboratory hours
to be arranged. Assistant Professor Pegau.
Geology C1: Advanced Physical Geography.—Geology B1 prerequisite.
—(a) Meteorology. Atmospheric temperature and pressure, and meteorological
instruments; atmospheric moisture-evaporation, condensation, fogs
and clouds; general circulation of the atmosphere, and storms; weather
forecasting and the construction and interpretation of weather maps; climate
Physiography of Virginia and general physiography of United
States; problems in physiography; advanced map interpretation; teaching
methods in physical geography with especial reference to secondary schools.
Second and third terms. Lectures, collateral reading, laboratory and field
work. Hours to be arranged. Acting Associate Professor Wentworth.
Geology C2: Petrology: Geology: Geology B4 prerequisite.—(a) Physical
Crystallography. Determination of minerals and rocks in thin sections
under the microscope. Optical and microscopical mineralogy, with especial
reference to the behavior of minerals as constituents of rock masses. (b)
Petrography. The microscopic structures, mineralogical composition, genetic
relations, and distribution of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
rocks. Lectures and laboratory work to the amount of 9 hours a week
throughout the year, to be arranged. Assistant Professor Pegau.
Geology C3: Invertebrate Paleontology: Geology B1 and one elementary
course in zoölogy, prerequisite.—Invertebrate fossils, their identification,
classification, and geologic and geographic distribution. The application
of fossils to stratigraphic and other geologic investigations will receive
constant emphasis. The student will be required to make collections in the
field and to prepare, identify, and classify the material. Lectures, collateral
reading, laboratory and field work. Hours to be arranged. Mr. Meacham.
Given in alternate years with Geology C4. Geology C3 given in 1925-1926.
Geology C4: Stratigraphic Geology: Geology B1 and B4 prerequisite.—
A thorough treatment of the principles of stratigraphy and sedimentation.
The origin and distribution of the major formations of the geologic systems.
The evolution of continents, with especial reference to North America.
Lectures, collateral reading, laboratory and field work. Hours to be arranged.
Professor Nelson. Given in alternate years with Geology C3. Geology
C4 given in 1926-1927.
Geology C5: Geological Field Methods: Geology B1, B4, and C3 prerequisite.—A
special course for students in geology and engineering designed
to familiarize the student with the procedure of a geological survey. The
use of instruments, the interpretation of structures, the compilation of
data, and the preparation of topographic and geologic maps are especially
emphasized. Lectures, collateral reading, and field work. Hours to be arranged.
Professor Nelson.
Geology D1: Advanced General Geology: Geology B1, B4, and C3 prerequisite.—A
thorough treatment of the broader problems of the science,
involving the knowledge of stratigraphical principles, as a preparation for
independent research. Stress will be laid upon field work, and the student
will be required to work up some particular region or formation, and report
his results. Topics involving a knowledge of the literature and growth of
opinion in relation to particular questions are assigned. Hours by appointment.
Acting Associate Professor Wentworth.
Geology D2: Advanced Mineralogy and Petrography: Geology B4 and C3
prerequisite.—Adapted to the needs of the individual student. Properly
qualified students may pursue work directed along the line of crystallography,
or chemical mineralogy, or petrographic research. Hours by
appointment. Assistant Professor Pegau.
Geology D3: Advanced Economic Geology: Geology B2 and C3 prerequisite.—Special
topics in economic geology for advanced students, selected
according to the needs of the individual student. Lectures, laboratory
and field work, reading, reports and theses. Hours by appointment. Professor
Nelson.
Geology D4: Advanced Paleontology and Stratigraphy: Geology C4 and
C5 prerequisite.—This course will be adapted to the needs of the individual
student. Properly qualified students may undertake the study of certain
faunas or of certain formations, or attention may be directed to regional
studies. Hours by appointment.
Geology D5: Economic Geology of the Southern Appalachians: Geology B1,
B2, and B4 prerequisite.—Detailed study of the mining geology of the region,
especially that of Virginia. Excursions to various parts of the region will
be taken and individual reports required. Original investigation of an
assigned area, based upon field work, is required of each student. Hours
by appointment. Professor Nelson.
Geological Seminar: Review and discussion of the more important current
geological literature, and the preparation of papers on special subjects
based on field and library investigations. All instructors and advanced
students in geology are expected to take part in the discussions at these
meetings. Time to be arranged.
The Lewis Brooks Museum contains collections illustrating the main
subdivisions of natural history. Each of the collections is arranged so as
to exemplify the principles of the science, and at the same time offers a large
variety of subjects for advanced study. In geology the specimens show the
different kinds of rocks, classified according to mineral character and the
formations in which they occur, the collections of fossils, plaster casts, maps,
etc., are exceptionally fine, and fully illustrate historical geology. In mineralogy,
the principles of the science are made plain by well-chosen suits of
specimens, models of crystals, etc. The general collection of minerals
contains all the important species, and many of the rarer ones, in good
specimens. In addition to the above, a beginning has been made of a collection
to illustrate the geology and mineralogy of the State of Virginia, and
this is being increased as rapidly as possible.
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