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M. A. COURSE.
This course consists of two divisions, one in Mineralogy, the other in Geology.
Mineralogy.—The course in Mineralogy closes with the examination
which takes place in January. Three lectures a week are given in it. In this
course attention is paid to crystallography, and especially to the physical pro
perties of minerals. In Descriptive Mineralogy, the relations, geological occurrence,
and history of the individual species are made prominent.
Geology.—This division of the course begins after the examination on
Mineralogy in January. Three lectures a week will be given. A knowledge
of the principles taught in the B. A. Course will be assumed. The more general
and complicated problems in all the branches of Geology will be dealt with
in this course. As thorough a treatment as possible will be given of Stratigraphy,
Lithology, and Paleontology. More stress will be laid on the methods
of field-work and the application of geological principles. The aim will be to
give such a knowledge of the subject as may be useful to the student in breadwinning
pursuits, or may serve as a basis for the more specialized course required
for the attainment of the degree of Ph. D.
Text-Books.—Le Conte's Elements of Geology; Dana's Manual of Geology (new edition).
For Reference.—Geikie's Text-Book of Geology. The instruction will be in part by
lecture.
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