 | The University of Virginia record February 1, 1930 |  |
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES
McINTIRE SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
1. Art
Art C1: Freehand Drawing A1 and B1, or equivalent, prerequisite.—Outdoor
sketching in color in the first and third terms, studio class in pencil and
charcoal in the second term. (M.S. credit, 2 session-hours.)
Professor Campbell and Assistant Professor Makielski.
Art C2: Freehand Drawing A1 and B1, or equivalent, prerequisite.—The
drawing and rendering of architectural compositions in color. (B.S. or M.S.
credit, 1, 2 or 3 session-hours, according to amount of work accomplished.)
Professor Campbell.
II. Architecture
Architecture C1: Architecture B3, or equivalent, prerequisite.—The historical
study with measurements and the drawing of a work of Architecture in Virginia
of the Colonial or Federal period. (1, 2 or 3 session-hours, M.S. credit
according to the difficulty of the subject chosen.)
Professor Campbell and Mr. Holsopple.
Architecture C2: Architecture B3, or equivalent, prerequisite.—The Class
A, and prize competitions of the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design for the first and
second terms, and the thesis design for the third term. (M.S. credit, 8 session-hours.)
Professor Campbell.
III. Music
Music C1: Advanced Composition: Music B5 and B6 prerequisite.—Advanced
Harmony and Counterpoint, Canon, Fugue, and the larger homophonic
forms.
Professor Fickenscher.
Music C5: Musical Criticism: Appreciation and Analysis: Music B1,
B2 and B3 prerequisite.—Study of the lives and works of the pioneers only. The
recurring "Modernistic" movements from early times to the ultra modern music
of today with the continually developing harmonic consciousness of the race. The
great religious composers. The development and analysis of the sonata, symphony,
and other forms. Tendencies of modern music.
Professor Fickenscher and Associate Professor Pratt.
Equipment: The work offered re-establishes the instruction outlined in
the first curriculum of the University, 1818, the earliest proposal for instruction
in art, architecture, and music in any American university. An unrivalled
background is provided for it by the buildings and environment of Charlottesville;
the University group, with its old buildings specially designed to furnish
examples of the various orders "as specimens for the architectural lectures,"
its new buildings designed by Stanford White; the works of sculpture by Houdon,
Ezekiel, Bitter, Borglum, Keck, Shrady, and Aitken; the paintings and
prints presented by Messrs. Thomas F. Ryan, John Barton Payne, John Armstrong
Chaloner and others; the concerts and exhibitions of paintings brought
to the University with part of the income of the McIntire fund. For the current
work in Art and Architecture there is generous provision of casts, books,
photographs and lantern slides.
For Music, the school has two concert grand pianos, an Ampico reproducing
grand piano and an orthophonic victrola. A full set of band instruments purchased
and maintained under the supervision of the Alumni Association, double
basses, kettle drums, and various other unusual instruments for the use of students
in the orchestra, a comprehensive library of chamber music, orchestral
scores and parts, operas and piano classics, as well as books of reference on musical
subjects and collateral reading. There are also available for the Music
School a three-manual Skinner organ in Cabell Hall and a three-manual Moeller
organ, the gift of Paul Goodloe McIntire in connection with the McIntire
Amphitheatre, and a two-manual practice organ in the University Chapel. The
following gifts have been made to the musical library: by Mr. Iredell Jenkins,
a valuable collection of operas, oratorios, light operas, piano music, first editions;
by Professor Gardner Lloyd Carter, piano music and books on musical subjects;
by Mr. Charles Orchard, a set of biographical works.
SCHOOL OF ASTRONOMY
Astronomy C1: Practical Astronomy: Astronomy B1 and Mathematics
B2 prerequisite.—Astronomical observations and their reduction, theory of errors,
application of statistical methods to astronomical problems. Hours to be arranged.
Assistant Professors Vyssotsky and van de Kamp.
Astronomy C2: Celestial Mechanics: Astronomy B1 and Mathematics B2
prerequisite.—Problems of two, three and n bodies, perturbations, determination
of a preliminary orbit. Hours to be arranged.
Assistant Professor Vyssotsky.
Astronomy D1: Advanced Practical Astronomy: Astronomy C1 prerequisite.—Determination
of the positions of fixed stars, use of transit instrument,
equatorials and measuring machines. Hours by appointment.
Professor Mitchell.
Astronomy D2: Advanced Celestial Mechanics: Astronomy C2 prerequisite.—Determination
of the position of an undisturbed body from known elements,
determination of the elements of an undisturbed orbit, theory of special perturbations.
Hours by appointment.
Professor Mitchell.
Astronomy D3: Astrophysics: Astronomy C1 prerequisite.—A discussion
of astronomical problems. Hours by appointment.
Professor Mitchell.
Astronomy D4: Photographic Astronomy: Astronomy C1 prerequisite.—
Theory and reduction of astronomical photographs, including spectrograms. Hours
by appointment.
Professor Mitchell.
The Leander McCormick Observatory is situated upon Mount Jefferson,
which furnishes an unobstructed horizon. The principal building is a rotunda
forty-five feet in diameter, which contains the great Clark refractor of twenty-six
inches aperture. The instrument and building are the gift of the late
Leander J. McCormick, Esq., of Chicago. The telescope is fitted with micrometer,
photometer, and plate-holder for stellar photography. The computing
rooms adjoining contain clocks, chronograph, machines for measuring astronomical
photographs and spectrograms, and an excellent working library. In a
smaller building are a three-inch transit and a six-inch equatorial. A temporary
students' observatory, erected in the rear of Dawson's Row, is intended primarily
for the use of students in Astronomy B1.
The members of the Visiting Committee of the Leander McCormick Observatory
are:
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
THE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY.
MR. ROBERT HALL MCCORMICK.
MR. LEANDER MCCORMICK-GOODHART.
THE DIRECTOR OF THE HARVARD COLLEGE OBSERVATORY.
THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEANDER MCCORMICK OBSERVATORY.
For information in regard to the Vanderbilt Fellowships in astronomy, see
page 16.
MILLER SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE AND BLANDY
EXPERIMENTAL FARM
A fee is charged for each laboratory course at the rate of $10 for three
terms, $7 for two terms, and $4 for one term. Any course may be withdrawn
unless elected by at least four students.
I. Biology and Agriculture
Biology C1: Evolution and Heredity: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Evolution,
the theory and its history; the principles of heredity and their application
to human problems. Lecture only.
Professor Lewis.
Biology C2: Genetics: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A study of the fundamental
principles of heredity, with special emphasis on their various applications
and on the origins and relations of characters. First and second terms only.
Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
Professor White.
Biology C3: Economic Plants: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A study of the
family groups of plants from the standpoint of their value to man. Lectures
and demonstrations, three hours per week. First and second terms only.
Professor White.
Biology D1: Advanced Work in Genetics: Each student will be expected
to carry out original investigations bearing on problems in this field. Hours by
appointment.
Professor White.
II. Botany
Botany C1: Plant Morphology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—The evolution
of plants based on a morphological study of a series of types, which will represent
the more important families of algae, fungi, liverworts, mosses, ferns, and
seed plants. First and second terms only. Three hours of lecture and six
hours of laboratory per week.
Professor Lewis.
Botany C2: Taxonomy of the Flowering Plants: Biology B1 prerequisite.
—Fresh and herbarium specimens will be used for study. Three hours of lecture
and six hours of laboratory per week. Third term only.
Assistant Professor Betts.
Botany D1: Advanced work along some of the lines indicated above.
The work will be varied to suit the needs of students applying for the course.
Hours by appointment.
Professor Lewis.
III. Zoölogy.
Zoölogy C1: Experimental Zoölogy: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A comparative
study of the morphology and behavior of typical invertebrates. Three
hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. The work of the first
two terms of this course is based upon the lower invertebrates and represents a
complete course.
Professor Kepner.
Zoölogy C2: Parasitology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A study of the parasitic
protozoa, worms, and insects, with special emphasis on those which attack
man. In each case some of the free-living forms will be studied as a basis for
comparison. The scope of this work will include morphological studies, life-histories
and the methods utilized by the parasites in getting from one host to
another. Discussion of current literature by the students may be substituted for
a lecture at any time. Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per
week. First and second terms only.
Associate Professor Reynolds.
Zoölogy C3: Research Technique: Zoölogy C2 prerequisite.—Each student
will be given a problem. Articles on special topics will be assigned and written
reports required. The aim of this course is to give students practical training
in the preparation of scientific papers for publication. A minimum of nine hours
per week is required. Third term only.
Associate Professor Reynolds.
Zoölogy C4: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: Biology B1 prerequisite.—This
course is introduced by a general study of representative species of
chordates. A comparative study is made of the various organic systems found
in the different classes of vertebrates with special reference to their origin,
structure and function. Ample opportunity is afforded for vertebrate dissection.
Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. First and second
terms only.
Assistant Professor MacFall.
Zoölogy C5: Comparative Vertebrate Embryology: Biology B1 prerequisite.—A
study of the development of vertebrate embryos, especially the frog
and the chick. Some practice in embryological technique will be afforded. Three
hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Third term only.
Assistant Professor MacFall.
Zoölogy D1: Advanced work along lines suggested by the student's interest
and needs. Independent research will be demanded of each member of the class.
Hours by appointment.
Professor Kepner.
Zoölogy D2: Research on the morphology, physiology, or genetics of
protozoa. Hours by appointment.
Associate Professor Reynolds.
Seminar: Weekly meetings are held for the study of current literature,
and the discussion of research in progress. Attendance is required of all students
in graduate courses.
The Biological Laboratory, completed in 1920, is provided freely with electricity,
gas, and water. The equipment consists of compound microscopes
of the best types, microtomes, paraffin ovens, incubators, sterilizers, and other
apparatus required for general and advanced work. Special apparatus will
be provided as needed. The departmental library contains a working collection
of biological texts and books of reference, as well as files of the more
important journals, and a series of biological reprints.
Affiliated with the Miller School of Biology is the Blandy Experimental
Farm, established by bequest of the late Graham F. Blandy. The Director,
Professor Orland E. White, is in residence at the University during the first
two terms. During the third term and Summer Quarter he directs research
of advanced students at the farm, which is in Clarke County, Virginia. For
such students the farm serves as a field laboratory for experimental work.
Fellowships: There are available five research fellowships in Genetics
in connection with the Blandy Experimental Farm. Two carry an honorarium
of $1,000 each, and three carry an honorarium of $500 each. All five include
free tuition. These fellowships present an opportunity for graduate study
and research accompanied by a limited amount of instructional work involving
not over one hundred hours. They cover a period of eleven months
annually, and are designed to encourage investigational work leading towards
advanced degrees. They are open to men and women with a bachelor's degree
from a college or university of recognized standing, who have had special
training in biological and agricultural subjects. The first two terms are
spent at the University, the remainder of the time at the Blandy Experimental
Farm.
A limited number of General Education Board Research Fellowships are
available, the emolument varying from $500 to $1,000 according to the training
and qualification of the holders.
Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: Students who
select biology as their Major Subject, in addition to meeting the regular University
requirements, must have a general knowledge of related sciences,
such as chemistry, geology and physics; and a comprehensive knowledge of
the various aspects of biology, as attested by the completion of prescribed
courses and such examinations as may be imposed. Special attention is called
to University requirements relating to French and German. The completion
of residence requirements and class work does not guarantee a degree to any
student. The preeminent qualifications are thoroughness, resourcefulness,
initiative and ability to do creative work.
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
Students taking Laboratory courses in Chemistry are required to pay for
each course a fee of $20.00 and make a special deposit of $5.00 to cover breakage
of apparatus.
Chemistry C1: Physical Chemistry: Chemistry B2, Physics B1, and some
knowledge of calculus prerequisite.—An introductory study of atomic structure
theory, kinetic theory and the principle of the conservation of energy form the
foundations of the study of gases, liquids, solids, solutions and rates of reaction.
A brief study of the direction of chemical change is then followed by
the consideration of homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria. Three hours
of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
Assistant Professor Spencer and Assistant.
Chemistry C2: Advanced Organic Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and B4 prerequisite.—Normally
Chemistry C2a is co-requisite, but C2 may be taken without
laboratory.—A systematic course of review and extension of the facts and
theories of Organic Chemistry from an advanced viewpoint. Introductory
discussions of special fields will be given during the latter part of the course.
Particular emphasis will be laid on mechanism of reactions, structure, and
configuration of organic molecules. Topics will be assigned individually
referring to original literature. Three hours of lecture per week. Laboratory
work may be selected from Chemistry C2a, b, c, d, e.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2a: Advanced Experimental Organic Chemistry: Chemistry
B3 and B4 prerequisite: Co-requisite: Chemistry C2.—A laboratory course
designed to accompany Chemistry C2 and to give a broad experience in
experimental methods and technique of Organic Chemistry. The work will
consist of organic syntheses, quantitative organic analysis, identification of
organic compounds, and an introduction to methods of organic research.
Six hours laboratory and one hour lecture or consultation at the option of
the instructor.
Students specializing in Chemistry or Biochemistry may substitute for
C2a the parallel courses C2b, c, d, in which the work will be varied to suit
individual needs.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2b: Organic Syntheses: First term.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2c: Analytical Organic Chemistry: Second term. Includes
quantitative analytical methods commonly used in Organic Chemistry, and
qualitative methods of identifying organic compounds.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2d: Introduction to Organic Research: Third term.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2e: Micro Organic Analysis: Second or third term.
Dr. Small.
All students planning to take Chemistry C2b, c, d, or e should make
arrangements with the instructor in September. These courses involve a
minimum of nine hours of laboratory per week.
Chemistry C3: Advanced Analytical Chemistry: Chemistry B4 prerequisite.—This
course will consist of a study of the application of the principles
selected from such subjects as Rock, Ore, Steel, Gas, Coal, and Water
Analysis. Conferences are devoted to recent developments in analytical chemistry.
One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C4: Applied Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and C1 prerequisite.—
The lectures and recitations in this course are devoted to the study of fundamental
principles underlying the more important phases of industrial chemistry,
including both theoretical and economic problems. A considerable
amount of collateral reading in descriptive industrial chemistry is assigned,
and written reports involving use of the literature are required. Better appreciation
of the quantitative relationships existing in the applications of
chemistry is gained through problem work paralleling the lecture material.
A number of plant inspection trips are arranged during the year. Lectures
and recitations, three hours per week.
Associate Professor Hitchcock.
Chemistry C5: Thermodynamics and Chemistry: A systematic study
of the application of thermodynamics in the solution of chemical problems.
Three class hours per week.
Assistant Professor Spencer.
Chemistry C6: Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry: Second term
only. The chemistry of the rarer elements, complex inorganic compounds,
and similar topics will be treated. Three hours of lecture per week.
Professor Carter.
Chemistry C7: Colloid Chemistry: An introduction to the properties of
matter in the colloidal state. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
per week.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C8: History of Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and C1 are recommended
as prerequisites to this course.—An outline of the development of chemical
science from the earliest times to the present. One hour of lecture per week.
Professor Carter.
Chemistry D1: Atomic Structure: An introduction to the modern theory
of atomic and molecular structure and its application in the study of the
chemical and physical properties of matter. Radioactivity, crystal structure
and an outline of the theory of atomic and molecular spectra are included.
Three class hours per week.
Professor Benton.
Chemistry D2: Special Topics in Organic Chemistry: Chemistry C1, C2,
and a reading knowledge of German prerequisite.—A course designed for graduate
students specializing in Organic Chemistry. It includes discussion of
such subjects as: Terpenes, molecular rearrangements, homo- and heterocyclics,
carbohydrates, proteins, natural products, alkaloids, drugs, dyes,
study of original literature and occasional reports are required. Three
hours per week.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry D3: The Kinetics of Chemical Reaction: A course designed
for graduate students interested in the field of reaction kinetics and catalysis.
Three class hours per week.
Professor Benton.
Chemistry D4: Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry: Conducted as a
seminar for students specializing in Physical Chemistry. The topics chosen
vary from year to year, and cover such fields as kinetic theory, photochemistry,
phase rule, electrochemistry, etc. Three class hours per week.
Professor Benton.
Research Courses: Graduate students may undertake original investigation,
under the direction of a member of the staff, in any of the branches of
chemistry for which adequate facilities are available, as indicated below. In
every case the student must satisfy the instructor that his preparation qualifies
him to pursue research with profit. Hours will be arranged in conference
with the instructor. In order that ample time may be available, no student
will be permitted to elect more than one laboratory course in addition to
research.
Chemistry D20: Physical Chemistry, including Reaction Kinetics, Catalysis
and Adsorption.
Professor Benton and Assistant Professor Markham.
Chemistry D21: Physical Chemistry, including Thermodynamics and
Electrochemistry.
Assistant Professor Spencer.
Chemistry D22: Organic Chemistry.
Professor Bird.
Chemistry D23: Organic Chemistry, including problems concerning synthesis,
structure, reaction mechanism and oxidation-reduction potentials.
Associate Professor Lutz and Dr. Small.
Note: Unusual facilities for special research in the chemistry of alkaloids
and drugs are offered in the alkaloid laboratory recently opened under the
auspices of the National Research Council. Graduate students of exceptional
ability may be admitted to this laboratory upon application to Dr. Small or
to Research Associate Dr. Mosettig.
Chemistry D24: Analytical Chemistry, including Colorimetry and Nephelometry.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry D25: Colloid Chemistry.
Professor Yoe.
The Chemical Journal Club will meet once a week (hour to be arranged)
for the critical review and discussion of various topics of interest in current
chemical literature and of such chemical researches as are in progress in the
University. All members of the teaching staff and advanced students in chemistry
are expected to participate in these meetings and to take part in the discussions.
The Organic Colloquium will meet bi-weekly (hours to be arranged).
Recent papers of interest to organic chemists will be presented. Graduate
students specializing in Organic Chemistry are expected to support the
meetings. Undergraduates and others interested are invited to attend and
participate in the discussions.
The Chemical Laboratory, recently completed, is of brick, fire-proof construction,
and the three floors afford 30,000 square feet of space. The seven
larger laboratories will accommodate 625 students, and in addition to these
there are smaller laboratories for the use of the instructors and advanced
students. There are also rooms for assay furnaces, gas and water analysis,
photography, etc. The equipment is satisfactory for purposes of both instruction
and research. The laboratory maintains a working library containing
about 5,000 volumes directly relating to chemistry as well as complete
files of the important periodicals. A gift to the School of Chemistry from
Mrs. Hamilton Barksdale in memory of her husband, and from Delaware
alumni and friends of the University, provides an annual income sufficient
for the adequate maintenance of the library.
Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: In addition to
fulfilling the regular University requirements for the Degree of Doctor of
Philosophy, candidates for this degree who select chemistry as their Major
Subject must give evidence of thorough training in inorganic, organic, analytical,
and physical chemistry, by passing written qualifying examinations in
these subjects; these examinations to be passed not later than the close of the
session preceding that in which it is expected that the degree will be conferred.
Fellowships: There are available each session a number of Service Fellowships
in Chemistry, each with an honorarium of $650, which may be increased
to $750 on reappointment. These fellowships present the opportunity
for graduate study and research in Chemistry, accompanied by a limited
amount of instructional work. Holders of the fellowships will be expected
to devote not more than fifteen hours a week to instruction, leaving ample
time for research and work toward a graduate degree. On reappointment
the required amount of instructional work may be reduced. The fellowships
are open to men who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or
university of recognized standing, and who have received thorough undergraduate
training in chemistry and physics. Preference will be given to applicants
who have studied calculus, German, and French.
In addition to the Service Fellowships, a number of advanced Fellowships,
requiring no instructional work, are also available to students who have
already had graduate training in chemistry in this University or elsewhere.
Applications for Fellowships should be made before March 1, on forms
obtainable from the Secretary of the Chemistry Faculty.
McINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
Economics C1: Public Finance: (See James Wilson School of Economics,
page 28.)
Economics C2: Advanced Money and Banking: (See James Wilson
School of Economics, page 28.)
Economics C3: Advanced Accounting: Economics B4 and one other
course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—First
and second terms: A detailed study of corporation accounting from the
organization of a corporation through its dissolution. Such topics as the
acquisition, the appreciation and depreciation, and the ultimate disposition of
balance sheet items will be considered. Third term: Consolidated statements
for holding companies.
Professor Barlow and Mr. Smith.
Economics C4: Private Finance: Economics B1 and B4 prerequisite.—
The course falls into three main divisions. (a) The financial policies of
corporations with respect to the instruments of long term finance, the working
capital position, the administration of income, the causes of failure and
problems of reorganization. (b) The principles of investment and (c) the
economic position of the stock market.
Professor Kincaid and Mr. Rudolph.
Economics C5: Foreign Trade: Economics B1 and one other course in the
School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—An analysis of the
economic principles underlying foreign trade, resources and materials, trade
conditions and practices abroad, commercial treaties and tariffs, sales methods,
credit factors, shipping facilities, financial settlements, foreign exchange.
Associate Professor Starnes and Mr. Biscoe.
Economics C6: Labor Problems: Economics B1 and one other course in
the School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—A study of the
relations between employer and employee, agencies for the promotion of
industrial peace including profit-sharing plans, bonus systems, co-operative
enterprises, etc., a study of representative plans for the management of labor,
copartnership and labor organizations.
Associate Professor Starnes and Mr. Williams.
Economics C7: Business Combinations: Economics B1 and one other
course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—A study
of the growth of large business organizations in this country and in Europe
in recent times. Special emphasis is given to the causes of this growth, the
forms, legal status and relations to business efficiency of these combinations,
and the social problems arising out of their formation. The organization of
pools, cartels, holding companies, mergers, etc., is investigated particularly
with reference to price policies.
Professor Berglund and Mr. Thomas.
Economics C8: Economic Evolution in Western Europe: (See James
Wilson School of Economics, page 28.)
Economics C9: Modern Tariffs and Commercial Treaties: Economics
B1 and one other course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce
prerequisite.—This course treats of the origin and development of modern tariff
policies in the leading commercial countries of the world, special attention
being given to the United States, the general character and types of present-day
tariff laws, arguments for and against protection, and tariff policy and
treaties as affected by the World War. (Not offered in 1930-1931.) Note:
Economics C9 will be given in full during the first and second terms of the
Summer School of 1930.
Professor Berglund.
Economics C10: Transportation: Economics B1 and one other course in
the School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—A study of
modern transportation systems, especially rail and water lines. Special attention
is given to character of traffic, rate-making systems, recent governmental
regulations and policies and problems of railroad and shipping finance. This
course calls for advanced investigation of rate-making and traffic problems
and of governmental policies.
Professor Berglund and Mr. Thomas.
Economics C11: The Development of Economic Thought: (See James
Wilson School of Economics, page 28.)
JAMES WILSON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Economics
Economics C1: Public Finance: Economics B1 and one other B course
in the School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—First and
second terms: The general principles of public finance, with a detailed investigation
of state and local taxation. Third term: The financial institutions
and methods of the federal government.
Professor Snavely and Mr. Biscoe.
Economics C2: Advanced Money and Banking: Economics B1 and one
other B course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—
An intensive study of foreign currency and banking systems, the Federal
Reserve System, and cyclical fluctuations in business.
Professor Kincaid and Mr. Rudolph.
Economics C8: Economic Evolution in Western Europe: Economics
B1 and one other course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce
prerequisite.—A treatment of the development of the economic basis of modern
civilization will form the background for an investigation of the working of
economic laws and a critical consideration of the actual problems that
presented themselves for solution in ancient, medieval and modern times.
Emphasis will be placed upon individual work and group discussion.
Acting Associate Professor Hyde.
Economics C11: The Development of Economic Thought: Economics B1
and one other course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce prerequisite.—A
study of the main currents of economic thought from earliest times
the character and background of modern economic behavior and attitudes.
Associate Professor Starnes.
Economics D1: History of Economic Theory: First term: Economic
Theory to the time of Adam Smith. Associate Professor Starnes. Second
term: Adam Smith and his contemporaries. Professor Kincaid. Third term:
Ricardo and Mill. Professor Snavely.
Economics D2: Economic Theory Since the Middle of the Nineteenth
Century: First and second terms: Neo-classical Economics. Professor Snavely.
Third term: The Historical and Psychological Schools. Professor Berglund.
Economics D3: The Basis of Economic Welfare: A course in economic
reform, dealing with the origin of modern problems, the growth of critical
movements and the development of practical plans for economic betterment.
Acting Associate Professor Hyde.
Economics D4: Problems in Recent Economic Theory.
Economics D5: Economic Research.
Professor Snavely, Barlow, Berglund and Kincaid, Associate Professors
Starnes and Hulvey, and Acting Associate Professor Hyde.
SCHOOL OF RURAL SOCIAL ECONOMICS
Rural Social Economics C1: Economics of Agriculture: Rural Social
Economics B1 or Economics B1 and one other B course in either the School of
Rural Social Economics or the Schools of Economics and Commerce prerequisite.
—The first term of the course deals with the marketing of agricultural products,
the major interest centering in coöperative marketing; the second concerns
the topic of rural credits; and the third is given over to the economics
of farm organization and management. One period each week throughout
the year is devoted to reports of the students upon the agricultural situation
as set forth in current volumes and periodicals.
Professor Gee.
Rural Social Economics C2: Rural Social Problems: Rural Social Economics
B1, Sociology B1 or B2 and one other B course in either the School of
Rural Social Economics or Sociology prerequisite.—An advanced course in rural
sociology. Lectures and topical reports dealing with the more outstanding
rural social problems such as rural migration and other population problems,
leadership, farm tenancy, standards of living, influence of physical environment,
institutional life, organization, etc.
Professor Gee.
Rural Social Economics D1: Research in Rural Problems: At the outset
the course deals with research methods as they apply in the social sciences.
After such intensive preliminary training, an original problem is selected for
an investigation and these methods are applied in actual practice.
Professor Gee.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
In 1920 the Curry Memorial School of Education was organized as a
Department of the University, coördinate with the other professional Departments.
The courses in Education, however, also count as Electives-at-Large
and Major-Electives toward the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Science in the College. The following is a list of the courses
offered. A detailed statement of each course will be found under the announcement
of the Curry Memorial Department of Education.
Education C1: Advanced Educational Psychology: Psychology B1 and
one B course in Education prerequisite.—To be given in alternate years with
Education C6.
Professor Ferguson.
Education C2: Problems in School Administration: Education B5 and
Education B7 or B8 prerequisite.—To be given in alternate years with Education
C3.
Professor Manahan and Assistant Professor Jarman.
Education C3: Problems in Elementary School Supervision: Education
B5 and Education B7 or B8 prerequisite.—To be given in alternate years with
Education C2.
Professor Manahan and Assistant Professor Jarman.
Education C4: Problems in High School Administration: Education B7
and Education B8 or B5 prerequisite. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Professor Smithey.
Education C5: Problems in High School Supervision: Education B8 and
one other B course in Education prerequisite.—To be given in alternate years
with Education C4.
Professor Smithey.
Education C6: Mental Measurements: Psychology B1 and one B course
in Education prerequisite.—To be given in alternate years with Education C1.
Professor Ferguson.
Education D1: Seminar in Educational Psychology: Hours by appointment.
Professor Ferguson.
Education D2: Seminar in School Administration: Hours by appointment.
Professor Manahan.
Education D3: Seminar in Secondary Education: Hours by appointment.
Professor Smithey.
CORCORAN AND ROGERS SCHOOLS OF GENERAL AND
ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
Geology C1: Economic Geology: Geology B1 prerequisite.—General
principles dealing with the classification, origin, distribution, mining, and uses
of metallic and non-metallic ores. Special emphasis is given field trips to
the various mines of the State. Lectures, Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:30-11:30.
Laboratory hours to be arranged.
Professor Nelson.
Geology C2: Petrology: Geology B4 prerequisite.—(a) Physical Crystallography.
Determination of minerals and rocks in thin sections under the
microscope. Optical and microscopical mineralogy with especial reference to
the behavior of minerals as constituents of rock masses. (b) Petrography.
The microscopic structures, mineralogical composition, genetic relations and
distribution of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Lectures and
laboratory to the amount of nine hours per week throughout the year, to be
arranged.
Assistant Professor Pegau.
Geology C3: Invertebrate Paleontology: Geology B1 prerequisite.—A
systematic course in invertebrate paleontology covering the ontogeny, phylogeny,
morphology, and distribution of forms found in the geologic record
with a certain amount of identification in the laboratory. Hours to be arranged.
Professor Roberts.
Geology C4: Stratigraphy: Geology B1 prerequisite.—General principles
of stratigraphy dealing with its history and development in America and more
important principles of sedimentation. Lecture and laboratory hours to be
arranged.
Professor Nelson.
Geology D1: Structural Geology: Geology B1 and C4 prerequisite.—A
study of the structure of the rocks with especial emphasis on those of sedimentary
origin, the causes of various structures, and the structural relations
of the southern Appalachians. Hours by appointment. Given in alternate
years with Geology C4.
Professor Nelson and Roberts.
Geology D2: Advanced Mineralogy and Petrography: Geology B4 and
C2 prerequisite.—Adapted to the needs of the individual student. Properly
qualified students may pursue work directed along the line of crystallography
or chemical mineralogy or petrographic research. Hours by appointment.
Assistant Professor Pegau.
Geology D3: Advanced Economic Geology: Geology B4 and C1 prerequisite.—Special
topics for students in economic geology selected according
to the needs of the individual student. Hours by appointment.
Professor Nelson.
Geology D4: Advanced General Geology: A more thorough treatment
of the principles of geology as a science and its history. The character of the
should be Geology B1, B4, and C3. Three-hour course. Hours to be
arranged.
Professor Nelson.
Geology D5: Stratigraphical Paleontology: Geology B1, B4 and C3 prerequisite.—The
applications of paleontology to stratigraphy, and the value of
fossils in correlations. The geology of the Virginias emphasized from the
Cambrian to the Pleistocene, and the index fossils are studied and collections
are made from the various horizons. Hours by appointment.
Professor Roberts.
Journal Club: The staff, assistants, graduate and advanced students
meet on stated evenings during the session for the discussion of current investigations
in stratigraphy, economic geology, mineralogy, petrology, and
paleontology. During the year several visiting geologists discuss current
problems at the Club, and such meetings are open to the public.
The Lewis Brooks Museum contains collections illustrating the main
subdivisions of natural history. Each of the collections is arranged so as to
exemplify the principles of the science, and at the same time offers a large
variety of subjects for advanced study. In geology the specimens show the
different kinds of rocks, classified according to mineral character and the
formations in which they occur. The collections of fossils, plaster casts, maps,
etc., are exceptionally fine, and illustrate historical geology. In mineralogy,
the principles of the science are made plain by well-chosen suits of specimens,
models of crystals, etc. The general collection of minerals contains
all the important species, and many of the rarer ones, in good specimens. In
addition to the above, a beginning has been made of a collection to illustrate
the geology and mineralogy of the State of Virginia, and this is being increased
as rapidly as possible.
CORCORAN SCHOOL OF HISTORY
History C1: Intellectual, Moral, Religious and Social Development of
Europe: Two B courses prerequisite.
Professor Dabney.
History C2: The Revolutionary Epoch and the Evolution of Jeffersonian
Democracy: Two B courses, including B3, prerequisite.—American History,
1763-1815.—(Offered in 1931-32.)
Dr. Cappon.
History C3: American Expansion and Sectional Conflict, 1800-1865:
Two B courses, including B3, prerequisite.—(Offered probably in 1930-31.)
Dr. Cappon.
History C4: American History Since 1865: Two B courses, including B3,
prerequisite.
Dr. Cappon.
History C5: The French Revolution: Two B courses, including B2, together
with a reading knowledge of French, prerequisite.—(Offered in 1932-33.)
Associate Professor Barr.
History C6: Napoleon: Two B courses, including B2, together with a
reading knowledge of French, prerequisite.—(Offered in 1930-31.)
Associate Professor Barr.
History C7: The Italian Risorgimento: Two B courses, including B2,
together with a reading knowledge of Italian, prerequisite.—(Offered in 1931-32.)
Associate Professor Barr.
History C8: The Expansion of England: Two B courses, including B4,
prerequisite.
Associate Professor T. C. Johnson.
History C9: Medieval England: Two B courses, including B4, prerequi-
site.—(Offered in 1931-32.)
Associate Professor T. C. Johnson.
History C10: Tudor and Stuart England: Two B courses, including B4,
prerequisite.—Lectures and reports on the intellectual, social and economic aspects
of English life, and England's contacts with foreign countries through trade
relations. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Assistant Professor Hale.
History C11: Medieval Civilization: Two B courses, including B1, prerequisite.—Lectures
and reports on the institutional, economic, and intellectual
life of the Middle Ages.
Assistant Professor Hale.
History C12: Europe Since 1814: Two B courses, including B2, prerequisite.—Lectures
and discussions on the social and economic aspects of the
period, the progress of social legislation, nationalism, imperialism, and the background
of the World War.
Assistant Professor Hale.
History D1: Seminar in the Recent Diplomatic History of Europe:
A reading knowledge of French or German is required.
Assistant Professor Hale.
History D2: Seminar in the History of the South: (Offered probably
in 1930-31.)
Dr. Cappon.
JOHN B. CARY MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL HISTORY
AND LITERATURE
Biblical Literature C1: Any two courses from the English Group prerequisite.—Comparative
literature. Ecclesiastes, Job, the Mosaic Law, and
Ezekiel's Ideal State in comparison with related masterpieces in English Literature
and translations into English.
Professor Forrest.
Biblical Literature D1: The religious ideas of the Bible, or the theology
of the Old and New Testaments. Hours by appointment.
Professor Forrest.
SCHOOL OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES
I. Greek
Greek C1: Greek B1 and B2 prerequisite.—Aristophanes.
Professor Webb.
Further advanced work will be arranged to meet the needs of students.
II. Latin
Latin C1: Latin B1 and B2 prerequisite.—I. In Language: Historical development
of the Latin Language, with oral and written exercises. II. In Literature:
Selections from Seneca, Petronius, and Pliny's Letters; from Tacitus' Histories
and Annals; from Juvenal; from Quintilian; and from selected authors
down to Boethius. III. In Life: The life and philosophic thought of the Roman
Empire. (M.A. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Montgomery or Associate Professor Lehman.
Latin C2: Latin B1 and B2 prerequisite.—I. In Language: Comparative
study of the successive periods of the Latin language, with oral and written
exercises. II. In Literature: Reading from selected authors in provincial, Christian,
and medieval Latinity. III. The elements of Roman epigraphy and archeology.
IV. In Life: The struggle between pagan and Christian life and philosophy.
(M.A. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Montgomery or Associate Professor Lehman.
Latin D: Latin C1 and C2 prerequisite.—A two-year course for those who
desire to specialize in classical philology, especially those who choose Latin as
their major for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. If the candidate's major
be Latin, the completion of Greek C1 will be the minimum requirement. If the
candidate's major be Romanic, the technical Greek requirement is waived as far
as practically possible, and he is guided into the history of the Roman popular
vernacular and into an acquaintance with the authors illustrating the vulgar Latin
in literature.
It is the aim of this course to prepare the candidate to investigate independently
the sources of our knowledge of the language, monuments (literary
and objective), and life of the Romans. The following is therefore an outline
of the course: I. In Language: Elements of comparative grammar; introduction
to Latin historical grammar; systematic (general) grammar; reading of epigraphic
and literary monuments illustrating the history of the Latin language.
II. In the Literary and Objective Monuments of the Romans: Reading of authors
in groups systematically planned to illustrate the literary life of the Romans;
history and interpretation of texts, elements of paleography, epigraphy, numismatics,
and archeology. III. In Roman Life: Constructive study of Roman culture-history,
culminating in the Doctor's Dissertation; the history of classical
philology. Hours by appointment.
Professor Montgomery or Associate Professor Lehman.
SCHOOLS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Linden Kent Memorial School of English Literature
Edgar Allan Poe School of English
English C1: The Novel: Any two B courses in the Schools of English
Language and Literature prerequisite.—1. The early English novel and its background.
2. The later nineteenth-century novel. 3. The contemporary English
novel.
Professor Wilson.
English C2: The Drama, Elizabethan and Modern: Any two B courses
in the Schools of English Language and Literature prerequisite.—1. The Elizabethan
drama (exclusive of Shakespeare). 2. Restoration and eighteenth-century
drama. 3. The modern British drama.
Associate Professor Gordon.
English C3: Literature and Thought in England, 1789-1832 (Romantic
Period): Any two B courses in the Schools of English Language and Literature
prerequisite.—Some acquaintance with the course of English history is
presumed, but is not prerequisite. English literature of the earlier nineteenth
century studied in relation to the history, literary biography, and thought of the
period. The course will link the fields of history and literature.
Associate Professor Davis.
English C4: Literature and Thought in England, 1832-1900 (Victorian
Period): Any two B courses in the Schools of English Language and Literature
prerequisite.—Some acquaintance with the course of English history is presumed,
but is not prerequisite. English literature of the middle and later nineteenth
century studied in relation to the history, literary biography, and thought
of the period. The course will link the fields of history and literature. (Not
offered in 1930-31.)
Associate Professor Davis.
English C5: Chaucer: Any two B courses in the Schools of English
Language and Literature prerequisite.—A study of Chaucer's writings and background
and something of the work of his followers.
Professor Hench.
English C6: Literary Composition: English B6 and one other B course
prerequisite. This course is open only to those of proved aptitude in Composition
who have obtained the consent of the professor in charge.—1. Essay writing
and book-reviewing. 2. The writing of sketches and short stories. 3. Dramatic
composition. Parallel reading in current periodical literature. By consent also,
this course may be taken two years in succession. Conferences.
Associate Professor Gordon.
English C7: Old English: Any two B courses in the Schools of English
Language and Literature prerequisite.—1. Old English prose. 2. Old English
poetry: Beowulf. 3. Beowulf.
Professor Hench.
English C8: Middle English: Any two B courses in the Schools of English
Language and Literature prerequisite.—Readings, in the original, in romances,
tales, religious works, satires, and other types of literature in England
in the Middle Ages, exclusive of Chaucer. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Professor Hench.
English C9: Eighteenth-Century Prose Literature: Any two B courses
in the Schools of English Language and Literature prerequisite.—The Novel and
the Essay, with considerable parallel reading and frequent reports. Beginning
with Richardson the development of the Novel is traced through the century.
The discussion of the Essay will center in Johnson and his Circle.
Assistant Professor Shepperson.
Romance C13: French Literature in the Middle Ages, with special
reference to the Chanson de Roland. A collegiate knowledge of modern French
is essential. One hour a week throughout the year.
Professor Abbot.
This course, offered in the School of Romanic Languages, is required of
candidates for the Ph.D. in English who are specially interested in early English
literature.
English D1: 1. Edgar Allan Poe. 2. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hours by
appointment. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Professor Wilson.
English D2: 1. English Literature of the later fifteenth and early sixteenth
century, with special attention to the Arthurian romances and the Drama.
2. Prose literature of the Elizabethan Age. Hours by appointment. (Not offered
in 1930-31.)
Professor Metcalf.
English D3: Shakespeare and his Times: Hours by appointment.
Professor Wilson.
English D4: 1. Spenser and his Age: Studies in non-dramatic Elizabethan
poetry. Some knowledge of Italian is desirable. 2. Milton and his
Age: Hours by appointment.
Professor Metcalf.
English D5: The Renaissance in England: 1. A study of some of the
persons and movements on the continent contributing to the renaissance in England.
2. Studies in the literature and thought of England in the fifteenth and
early sixteenth centuries. Hours by appointment. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Professor Hench.
Linguistics D1: Comparative Philology: A sound knowledge of two
languages other than English (e. g., a B1 and a B2 course as given in ancient
or modern languages in this University) essential for profitable work.—1 and 2.
A general introduction to the history and comparative grammar of the Indo-European
languages. 3. Gothic, with special reference to its relation to English.
This course, when offered in the School of Germanic Languages, is required,
in whole or in part, of candidates for the Ph.D. degree in English who
are specially interested in Philology.
SCHOOL OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES
German C: 9 session-hours of college German, or the equivalent of 4 entrance-units
and 3 session-hours of college German prerequisite.—Of the following
C courses one is given each session, the choice being determined by the
plan of study of the undergraduates in the class who wish to major in German,
and of the graduates who are offering German as part of their work for the
Master's or the Doctor's degree. Students are therefore requested to confer
with Professor Faulkner not later than June 1 preceding the session in which
they plan to enter the course.
In all C courses in German collateral reading in the history of German
Literature and in German biography is required.
German C1: Goethe's Life and Works, with intensive study of Faust.
(Offered in 1929-30.)
Professor Faulkner.
German C2: Given in German. Der deutsche Roman von Goethe bis zur
Gegenwart, with intensive study of selected novels.
Professor Faulkner.
German C3: Given in German. Drama der Klassiker, with intensive study
of Goethe's Egmont, Schiller's Wallenstein, and Lessing's Nathan der Weise.
Professor Faulkner.
German C4: Given in German. Deutsche Lyrik, with intensive study of
the lyrics of Goethe and of Heine, and of selected lyrics since 1870.
Professor Faulkner.
German D1: For graduate students only. First term: Phonetics of German
and English; Second term: Historical Grammar of German; Third Term:
Introduction to Old and Middle High German.
Professor Faulkner.
SCHOOL OF ROMANIC LANGUAGES
Graduate Romance
(French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese)
Open to all graduates who have a fair knowledge of spoken French or
spoken Spanish, and to undergraduates of promise whose attainments in
French or Spanish conform to the B2 course of this University. These
courses each meet one hour a week throughout the year unless otherwise
described.
Romance C1: The Attitude of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Professor Wilson.
Romance C2: Lope de Vega.
Professor Bardin.
Romance C3: Maupassant and the Short Story.
Professor Graham.
Romance C4: Molière and the Classic Comedy.
Professor Abbot.
Romance C5: Tirso de Molina, with special reference to the legend of
Don Juan.
Professor Bardin.
Romance C6: The Feelings of Alphonse Daudet.
Professor Wilson.
Romance C7: Musset and the Lyric.
Associate Professor Lehman.
Romance C8: Contemporary Latin-American Literature.
Mr. Galban.
Romance C9: Balzac's Work.
Professor Wilson.
Romance C10: The Novels of José María de Pereda.
Professor Bardin.
Romance C11: The Attitude of Victor Hugo.
Professor Wilson.
Romance C12: The Novels of Benito Pérez Galdós.
Professor Bardin.
Romance C13: French Literature in the Middle Ages, with special reference
to the Chanson de Roland.
Professor Abbot.
Romance C14: Spanish Literature in the Middle Ages, with special
reference to the Cid.
Assistant Professor Woody.
Romance C15: The Short Story in Spanish.
Mr. Galban.
Romance C16: The Novels of Pio Baroja.
Professor Bardin.
Romance C17: The Bearings of Pascal.
Professor Wilson.
Romance C18: The Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries in Spain.
Mr. Galban.
Romance C19: Calderón de la Barca, with special reference to this author's
philosophic dramas.
Professor Bardin.
Romance C20: Contemporary Italian Literature.
Assistant Professor Rinetti.
Romance C21: Dante.
Assistant Professor Rinetti.
Romance C22: Petrarch.
Assistant Professor Rinetti.
Romance D1: Two hours a week throughout the year.—Atelier: The shaping
of original investigation. Required of all candidates in Romance for the
Master's Degree and the Doctorate.
Professor Wilson and Professor Bardin.
Romance D2: Romania: Contributions to Romance. Required of all
candidates in Romance for the Master's Degree and the Doctorate.
Professors Wilson, Bardin, Graham and Abbot, Associate Professor
Lehman, Assistant Professors Rinetti and Woody, Mr. Galban, Mr. Garlick
and Mr. McIntosh.
Romance D3: Cervantes: Required of all candidates for the Doctorate
in Romance.
Professor Bardin.
Romance D4: Rabelais: Required of all candidates for the Doctorate
in Romance.
Professor Abbot.
Romance D5: Camoens: Required of all candidates for the Doctorate
in Romance.
Professor Bardin.
Romance D6: The Attitude of Anatole France.
Professor Wilson.
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS
Mathematics C1: Mathematics B1 and B2 or Mathematics A2 and B2 prerequisite.—Analytical
geometry of three dimensions; advanced differential and
integral calculus; differential equations.
Professor Echols.
Mathematics C2: Higher Algebra: Mathematics B2 prerequisite.—Operations
with vectors, matrices, determinants and invariants, and their applications
to analytical geometry, projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry and
mechanics. Hours by appointment.
Associate Professor Linfield.
Mathematics C3: Higher Geometry: Mathematics C2 prerequisite.—Algebraic
plane curves; circle and sphere geometry; line geometry. Hours by appointment.
Associate Professor Linfield.
Mathematics C4: Projective Geometry: An introductory course. Hours
by appointment.
Professor Luck.
Mathematics D1: Differential Geometry: Mathematics C1 and a reading
knowledge of German prerequisite.—This course opens with a brief study of
ordinary differential equations from the Lie group standpoint and continues
with a study of the metric differential properties of plane and space curves
and of surfaces, including important curve families on surfaces such as lines
of curvature, asymptotic curves, geodesics, etc. Hours by appointment.
Professor Luck.
Only one of the courses C4 and D1 will be given in any one year.
Mathematics D2: Differential Equations: Mathematics C1 prerequisite.—
Ordinary and partial differential equations. Hours by appointment.
Professor Page.
Mathematics D3: Analysis (Functions of real Variables): Mathematics
C1 and C2 prerequisite.—The course will begin with a study of the definitions
of the seven algebraic operations and of the limit of a sequence. Continuous,
differentiable or integrable functions of real variables will then be defined
through the use of the limits of sequences and their important properties deduced
from these definitions. The third term will be devoted to a study of
some particular transcendental functions of real variables. Great emphasis
will be laid throughout the course on detailed rigorous proof. Hours by
appointment.
Associate Professor Linfield.
Mathematics D4: Theory of Functions: Mathematics C1 and D3 prerequisite.—Theory
of functions of a complex variable. Vector Analysis. Hours
by appointment.
Professor Echols.
CORCORAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY
I. Philosophy
Philosophy C1: History of Philosophy: Prerequisite, any two B courses
listed in this School.—The history of philosophy from the first Greek philosophers
to the present day.
Professor Balz, Associate Professor Buchanan, Assistant Professors
Dent and Davenport, and Mr. Hammond.
(Philosophy C1, the History of Philosophy, is prerequisite for all other C
courses in Philosophy.)
Philosophy C2: Empiricism and Rationalism: Philosophy in the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries—Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, Locke, Berkeley,
and Hume.
Professor Balz and Assistant Professor Dent.
Philosophy C3: Recent Philosophical Systems: Idealism, with special
reference to Bradley (Professor Balz), Pragmatism and Naturalism, with special
reference to James and Santayana (Professor Dent).
Professor Balz and Assistant Professor Dent.
Philosophy C4: Philosophical Criticism: Any two B courses listed in
this School prerequisite.—A study of problems arising from the interactions and
conflicts of scientific, aesthetic, and moral interests.
Associate Professor Buchanan.
Philosophy C5: The Platonic Tradition in Philosophy: A study of the
intellectual crises in history when Platonism has been a deciding factor; the
rise of Christian theology; the beginnings of modern science; recent developments
in mathematics and physics.
Associate Professor Buchanan.
Philosophy C6: Philosophy and Scientific Inquiry: The significance of
certain problems and theories of science with reference to their bearing upon
metaphysical concepts of nature. The philosophical doctrines of Bergson,
Whitehead, Driesch, Haldane, Broad and others are discussed.
Assistant Professor Davenport.
Philosophy D1: Logical Theory: (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Assistant Professor Davenport.
Philosophy D2: Kant and the Post-Kantian Movement: (Not offered in
1930-31.)
Professor Balz and Assistant Professor Dent.
Philosophy D3: Metaphysics: Reading and discussion of one of the
major writings in metaphysics. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Associate Professor Buchanan.
Philosophy D4: The Philosophy of John Dewey.
Professor Balz.
Philosophy D5: Aesthetics: A critique of art and art criticism.
Associate Professor Buchanan.
(Admission to D courses upon approval of the professors in charge.)
Note: Every student who desires to become a candidate for the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy must pass a satisfactory examination
on the History of Philosophy. This is a prescribed condition of qualification
for candidacy. The examination may be oral, written, or both, in the discretion
of the professors concerned.
II. Psychology
Psychology C1: Experimental Psychology: Psychology B1 and any
other B course listed in this School prerequisite.—The lectures and laboratory
work will enable the student to familiarize himself with the apparatus and
methods used in psychological investigations. Experiments will be performed
perception, memory, attention, emotion and action.
Associate Professor Geldard and Acting Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C2: Mental Measurement: Psychology B1 and any other B
course listed in this School prerequisite.—A study of the more important mental
tests and intelligence scales, of the statistical methods involved in their use,
and of the results obtained.
Professor Ferguson.
Psychology C3: Comparative Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—A study of animal behavior in its
relation to fundamental problems of human psychology. Various species will
be considered with respect to their response in natural habitat; methods and
results of experimentation will be emphasized. Topics covered will include
instinct, emotion, habit, sensation and the more complex processes.
Acting Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C4: Principles of Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—An examination of the more important
systematic positions in psychology, with special reference to the structural,
functional, behavioristic and Gestalt points of view.
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology D1: Admission on approval of the professors in charge.—
Minor research problems.
Professor Ferguson, Associate Professor Geldard and Acting Assistant
Professor Dennis.
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS
A laboratory fee of $15 is charged for Physics C3.
Physics C1: Mechanics: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.
Professor Sparrow.
Physics C2: Heat, Electricity, Light: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—In
general two of these three topics are taken up, the particular
choice of topics depending upon the requirements of the students involved.
Professors Hoxton, Sparrow, or Associate Professor Brown.
Physics C3: Advanced Laboratory: A knowledge of the calculus is prerequisite.—The
specialized portions of the course, if given the same year as
C2, are generally taken from the fields covered by C2.
Professors Hoxton, Sparrow, or Associate Professor Brown.
Physics D1: Elements of Mathematical Physics: Required of all candidates
for the doctorate.
Associate Professor Beams.
Physics D2: Advanced Dynamics.
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D3: Theory of Heat.
Professor Hoxton.
Physics D4: Theories of Atomic Structure.
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D5: Spectroscopy: Lecture and Laboratory.
Associate Professor Brown.
Physics D6: Electrodynamics.
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D7: Crystal Structure.
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D8: Relativity.
Professor Sparrow.
Physics D9: Physical Optics.
Associate Professor Beams.
Physics D10: Modern Physics.
Associate Professor Beams.
Physics D12: Seminar: Preparation of papers on selected topics. During
the session of 1929-30 these were chosen from the field of conduction of
electricity through gases. Required of all candidates for graduate degrees.
Associate Professor Beams.
Note: Not all of the courses offered above are given each year. The
needs and qualifications of the students applying are considered.
Journal Meeting: The faculty and advanced students meet weekly for
the presentation and discussion of recent work in the physical sciences.
The Rouss Physical Laboratory: Facilities for research, which for a
number of years have included an instrument shop and a department library
in addition to a variety of apparatus, are now being rapidly augmented. They
lie chiefly in the broad field of spectroscopy and to some extent in heat. During
the past year a number of private research rooms have been added. Persons
desiring detailed information about opportunities for graduate work may
write to the Director, Rouss Physical Laboratory.
Fellowships: A number of Service Fellowships are available each session
carrying stipends from $650 to $750. Opportunities are thus afforded for
graduate study and research. Certain duties, mainly teaching, are required,
not exceeding twelve hours a week in the laboratory and a possible average
of three hours outside. Requests for application blanks and information may
be made to the Director, Rouss Physical Laboratory.
SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Government B1 and one other B course in Political Science are prerequisite
to any C course.)
Government C1: United States Constitutional Law: A study of the
American constitutional system through the case method.
Acting Professor Spicer.
Government C2: Political Theory: First term: The Theory of the
State and of Government. Second term: The History of Ancient and
Medieval Political Thought. Third term: Modern and Contemporary Political
Thought.
Professor Gooch.
Government C3: Federalism: A study of the theory and practice of
federalism together with an examination of the problems of centralization
and decentralization.
Professor Gooch.
Government C4: The Principles of International and of Public Law:
(Not offered in 1929-30.)
SCHOOL OF SOCIOLOGY
Sociology C1: Social Theory: Open only to fourth-year and graduate
students. Two B courses in Sociology prerequisite.—First term: Sociology as
a science and its relation to other sciences; human nature and personality in
their social aspects; fundamental concepts used in the study of human social
behavior and social organization. Second term: Theories of social process,
social control, collective behavior and social change. Third term: Survey of
some of the important literature of social theory. This course should normally
be taken in their first year by graduate students who have not had an undergraduate
course in theoretic sociology.
Professor House.
Sociology C2: Collective Behavior: Open only to fourth-year and graduate
students. Two B courses in Sociology prerequisite.—First term: Review
of the fundamentals of social psychology, and general consideration of the
theory of crowd and mob behavior, and mass movements. Second term:
Public opinion and political behavior. Third term: The sociology of religion.
Given in alternate years. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Professor House.
Sociology C3: Human Ecology: Open only to fourth-year and graduate
students. Two B courses in Sociology prerequisite.—The scientific study of human
society from a physical, geographic, and economic point of view; the spatial
distribution and movements of population and institutions. Considerable time
is devoted to laboratory exercises, and opportunities are provided for field
studies. Given as a rule in alternate years, but may be omitted in 1930-31.
Professor House.
Sociology C4: The Family: Two B courses in Sociology prerequisite.—
First term: Review of existing literature dealing in general terms with the
term: Family disorganization—divorce, desertion, marital discord, and the
breakdown of the control of the family over its members. Third term: The
modern family—the family in a changing world, the urban family, tendencies
and proposals for the reconstruction of the family as a social institution.
Associate Professor Hoffer.
Sociology C5: Community Organization: Two B courses in Sociology
prerequisite.—Throughout the year: Informal lectures and discussions, assigned
readings, and special reports, with considerable laboratory and field
study. This course deals with the relation of the community to its environment,
the actual composition of communities and the spatial distribution of
families and institutions within them; also with typical experiments in community
organization, the city and regional planning movement, and the history
and functioning of agencies designed to guide and enrich community
life. Given in alternate years. (Not offered in 1930-31.)
Associate Professor Hoffer.
Sociology D1: The Logic of the Social Sciences: A seminar course for
graduate students only.—Throughout the year: Reports on individual assignments,
discussions, and informal lectures, dealing with such topics as the
classification of the sciences and the relations of the social sciences to each
other and to other disciplines, fundamental methodological problems of the
social sciences, and the conceptual determination of the object matter and
research problems of the social sciences. Regular meetings, probably one
two-hour period weekly to be arranged.
Professor House.
Sociology D3: Research Problems in Public Welfare and Social Adjustment:
Permission of the instructor is required for all enrolments in this
course. Research projects, arranged and directed in individual conferences with
the instructor. Amount of credit subject to determination in proportion to work
accomplished.
Associate Professor Hoffer.
Sociology D4: Research Problems in Theoretic Sociology: Individual
projects arranged as in D3.
Professor House.
Sociology D5: Research Problems in Human Ecology and Community
Organization: To be arranged as in D3.
Professor House and Associate Professor Hoffer.
The following courses are recommended to students whose major interest
lies in the field of sociology:
Rural Social Economics B1: General Rural Social Economics.
Psychology B4: Social Psychology.
Rural Social Economics C2: Rural Social Problems.
Psychology C4: Principles of Psychology.
| The University of Virginia record February 1, 1930 | |