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M. A.
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 properties 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 completion of 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 Palæontology. 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 bread-winning pursuits, or
may serve as a basis for the more specialized course required for the attainment of
the degree of Ph. D.
Text-Books.—Dana's Manual of Geology. For reference: Geikie's Text-Book of
Geology. The instruction will be in part by lecture.
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