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B. A.
General Astronomy.—The primary aim of this course is to give such a knowledge
of the facts, principles, and methods of Astronomy as every well-educated
person should possess.
The preparation required is a good working knowledge of Arithmetic, Algebra
through Quadratics, Plane and Solid Synthetic Geometry, and Plane Trigonometry
through the Solution of Triangles. In this preparation thoroughness is of
more importance than extent.
The instruction is given by oral examinations, by lectures, and by the assignment
of problems. The mental discipline of the student is kept constantly in
view, and an earnest effort is made to create a habit of clear and logical thinking.
To this end as far as possible the student is expected to give with each statement
the reason therefor.
Text-Books.—Young's General Astronomy; Barlow and Bryan's Elementary
Mathematical Astronomy; Gauss's Tables of Logarithms.
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