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GRADUATE COURSES.

School of Mathematics.—The graduate course includes the course of
Mixed Mathematics, with advanced studies in Modern Higher Geometry,
Infinitesimal Calculus, and Higher Algebra. For those candidates for the
degree of Doctor of Philosophy who select the Mathematics as their chief
study, the graduate course will extend through two sessions.

School of Practical Astronomy.—A prescribed course in this School,
to be agreed upon in a conference of the Professors interested, will be considered
as the equivalent of the graduate course in either Mathematics or
Natural Philosophy for graduates of these schools.

School of Natural Philosophy.—The graduate studies are those of
the Course in Practical Physics.

School of General and Industrial Chemistry.—The principal part
of the graduate course will consist of laboratory work on subjects of original
investigation. Advanced reading may also be prescribed, especially in the
shape of the bibliography of particular topics, to be looked up from various
sources and condensed by the student.

School of Analytical and Agricultural Chemistry.—The graduate
course comprises practice in the more elaborate processes of analysis, study
of methods, and original investigations in the composition of rare minerals
and technical products presenting scientific or economic interest.

School of Natural History and Geology.—In this School subjects
will be selected from one or both of the branches included in the School,
and assigned to the students. As far as possible, original research will be
required in the treatment of the subjects chosen.

School of Biology and Agriculture.—Graduate work is offered for
students who have completed either of the advanced courses. It will consist
of original investigations of Biological Problems of practical or scientific
interest, under the direction of the Professor. Subjects of research will be
assigned to each student individually.

N. B.—Graduation in a School is a prerequisite to admission to the advanced
Graduate Course of that School. For admission to a graduate course
in the School of General and Industrial Chemistry, or in the School of
Analytical and Agricultural Chemistry, previous graduation in both the
schools named will be required; but this part of the requirement may be
waived, provided satisfactory evidence be furnished that the student has
already made equivalent attainments elsewhere.