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CLASS OF GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY.
In this class, besides the leading features of general Geology,
especial attention is given to the structure and mineral products of
our own country. The great mineral zones are described by reference
to maps and sections, the order of stratification pointed
out, the nature of the materials shown by specimens, and the
relations of all these features to the agriculture and other resources
of the country particularly dwelt upon. In this connection the
formation of soils is discussed, and their analysis, together with
that of ores, limestones, marls, &c. , particularly taught.
Text-Books.—Elements of Mech. Philosophy, by W. B.
Rogers, Müller's Physics, Jackson's Optics. Reference is made
to Herschell's Outlines of Astronomy, Peschel's Physics, Norton's
Astronomy, Dana's Mineralogy, Lyell's or Ansted's Geology, and
Agassiz' and Gould's Zoology.
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