 | The University of Virginia record March 15, 1929 |  |
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS
A laboratory fee of $15 is charged for Physics 1, B1, B2, C3, 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
through the right triangle is prerequisite.—(The course is open to first-year
students who have received this preparation in the high school.) 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: Advanced Laboratory: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—The
specialized portions of the course are mainly in the fields of heat
and electricity.
Professor Hoxton.
Physics C4: Physical Measurements: A knowledge of the calculus is
prerequisite.—(Given only during the second and third terms.) The theory of
errors and precision of measurements. Graphical and mechanical methods of
computation.
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.
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D2: Advanced Dynamics:
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D3: Kinetic Theory:
Professor Hoxton or Professor Sparrow.
Physics D4: Theories of Atomic Structure:
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D5: Spectroscopy: Lecture and Laboratory.
Associate Professor Brown.
Physics D6: Electrodynamics:
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D7: Crystal Structure:
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D8: Relativity:
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D9: Physical Optics:
Associate Professor Beams.
Physics D10: Modern Physics:
Associate Professor Beams.
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: Facilities for research, which for a
number of years have included an instrument shop and a departmental library
in addition to a variety of apparatus, are now being rapidly augmented. They
lie chiefly in the broad field of spectroscopy and to some extent in heat. Persons
desiring detailed information about opportunities for graduate work may write
to the Director of the Rouss Physical Laboratory.
| The University of Virginia record March 15, 1929 | |