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SCHOOL OF PHYSICS

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
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, three laboratory sections. Laboratory Fee
$15.

Professor Hoxton, Associate Professor Brown and Assistants.

Physics B2: Physics B1, or its equivalent, prerequisite. Calculus is not required.—This
course is designed to give the student a more thorough background
for advanced work in Physics and other sciences. Emphasis is laid upon the
experimental side of the subject. Not more than 12 students will be admitted.
(B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Laboratory Fee $7.50

Associate Professor Brown of Professor Beams.

Physics C1: Mechanics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—
Lectures only.

Professor Sparrow.

Physics C2: Electricity and Magnetism: A knowledge of the calculus is
prerequisite.—Lecture and Laboratory. Laboratory Fee $7.50.

Professor Hoxton.

Physics C3: Optics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—Lecture
and Laboratory. Laboratory Fee $7.50.

Associate Professor Brown.

Physics C4: Heat and Related Topics: A knowledge of the calculus is
prerequisite.—Lecture and Laboratory. Laboratory Fee $7.50.

Professor Hoxton.

Note: Not more than three of the above C courses will be given in one
year. Where laboratory work is given the time is divided between lecture and
laboratory in such a way that a total of not less than 3 session-hours for each
course is maintained. The student is expected to take every opportunity to
acquire laboratory technique as a preparation for experimental investigations.

Physics D1: Introduction to Theoretical Physics: Required of all
candidates for the doctorate.

Physics D2: Advanced Dynamics.

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D3: Statistical Theory.

Professor Hoxton.

Physics D4: Wave Mechanics.

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D5: Advanced Optics.

Associate Professor Brown.

Physics D6: Concepts of Physics.

Professor Sparrow.

Physics D7: Selected Topics in Modern Physics.

Professor Beams.

Physics D12: Seminar: Preparation of papers on selected subjects.
During the session of 1930-31 these were chosen from the field of properties of
matter. Required of all candidates for graduate degrees.

Professor Beams.

Note: On account of the rapid flux of thought in the Physics of the
present day and the varying needs of the graduate students, the content of the
advanced courses is varied from year to year. The effort is made to combine
training in fundamental methods with securing contacts with modern ideas.

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 spectoscopy, in electro-optical phenomena, electrical
discharges, and to some extent in heat. During the past two years a
number of private research rooms have been added. Persons desiring detailed
information about opportunities for graduate work may write to the Director,
Rouss Physical Laboratory.

Fellowships: A number of Service Fellowships are available each session
carrying stipends from $650 to $750. Opportunities are thus afforded for
graduate study and research. Certain duties, mainly teaching, are required,
not exceeding twelve hours a week in the laboratory and a possible average
of three hours outside. Requests for application blanks and information may
be made to the Director, Rouss Physical Laboratory.