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Mathematics 340. Analytic Geometry and the Nature
of Space. General algebraic methods applied to geometry.
This course, besides giving an introduction to higher
algebra and the projective theory of conic sections, in-
vestigates the fundamental problem of the application of
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mathematics to space. The text books are Dickson,
Elementary Theory of Equations, and Veblen and Young,
Projective Geometry, vol. I.
This course should interest Sophomores, Juniors and
Seniors who have special facility for mathematical reason-
ing, even if their fundamental interests are more closely
connected with science or philosophy, than mathematics.
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Mathematics 400. Theory of functions, real and
complex variable. The important functions of analysis
and modern general methods. Hours to be arranged.
Mathematics 500. Theory of functions of a com-
plex variable. The algebraic functions and their in-
tegrals, functions of two or more complex variables, and
differential equations. (Not offered in 1925-26.)
Mathematics 510. Theory of functions of a real
variable. Summable functions, Lebesgue and Stieltjes
integrals, general integrals, and integral equations; Fourier
series. (Not offered in 1925-26.)
Mathematics 520. Differential and Integral Equations.
Boundary value problems. Groups in finite and in function
space. Hours to be arranged.
Mathematics 530. Contemporary Mathematics. A
seminar course on research being carried out by contem-
porary mathematicians, especially in America. The work
of a dozen representative mathematicians will be pre-
sented in such a way as to make their publications acces-
sible to students. Hours to be arranged.
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Applied Mathematics 200. Mechanics. A study of
the fundamental principles, with applications to machines
and structures. It includes elementary statics, dynamics,
and hydraulics. This course is ordinarily prescribed as
part of the engineering course, but students who have
demonstrated special mathematical ability may take
Mathematics 340 instead and follow it in the Junior year
with Mathematics 310 instead of Mathematics 300.
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Applied Mathematics 300. Advanced Mechanics.
This course does not presuppose Applied Mathematics
200, but does assume good training in mathematics. It
should be taken with or after Mathematics 310. Hours
to be arranged.
Applied Mathematics 310. Finance, statistics and
economics. Mathematical theory of investment, analysis
of statistics as applied to economics and biology, theory of
probability, economic principles and theory.
MWF 11:30
Applied Mathematics 500. Theories of Radiation,
Motion of Electrons, Gravitation. A study of some of
the more modern hypotheses in theoretical physics. (Not
offered in 1925-26.)
Applied Mathematics 510. Relativity. This course
assumes some knowledge of differential geometry, and
gives the theory of Einstein and Weyl, based on the
absolute calculus of Ricci and Levi-Civit^. Hours to be
arranged.
Applied Mathematics 520. Celestial Mechanics and
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Cosmogony. Planetary motion, forms of equilibrium of
rotating and radiating masses, and the evolution of stellar
systems. (Not offered in 1925-26.)
Besides these courses as listed above, to be given dur-
ing the academic year 1925-26, others may be given to
suit the needs of students. Reading courses are also
offered in analysis, geometry, and applied mathematics
in connection with research in those fields.
Physics 100. A course of three lectures and three
hours of practical work per week on experimental dy-
namics, heat, sound, light, magnetism, and electricity.
This course is intended for those who wish to obtain some
general knowledge of the principles of natural philosophy
on which the modern applications of science to human
activities are based. The scientific method of dealing
with facts and theories is explained and made familiar
by numerous experimental demonstrations and laboratory
exercises. For the practical work thirty complete sets
of apparatus are available for simple experiments in
heat, light, sound, mechanics, magnetism, and electricity.
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Physics 200. A course of three lectures and three hours
of practical work per week on electricity and magnetism.
This course with Physics 100 makes up a complete course
on the principles of physics which is required of all engineer-
ing students and should be taken by students intending to
specialize in physics, chemistry, medicine, law, biology or
mathematics. In this course the fundamental principles
of electrical theory are explained and illustrated, including
the elementary theory of direct and alternating currents,
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electric transmission of power, wireless telegraphy, Roent-
gen rays, the electrical properties of gases, and other modern
developments. In the Laboratory the students are taught
how to make measurements of all the important electrical
quantities such as current, resistance, potential, capacity,
magnetic intensity, magnetic properties of iron and steel
and electrochemical equivalents, etc. Twenty-five com-
plete sets of apparatus are available for this work. Stu-
dents taking Physics 200 must have completed Mathe-
matics 100 and must take Mathematics 200 or 210 at the
same time as Physics 200.
MWF 9:30 Laboratory M or F 10:30-12:30 VIII
Physics 300. A course of three lectures and three
hours of practical work per week on properties of matter,
heat and thermodynamics, theory of vibrations, sound and
geometrical optics. This course and Physics 310 together
make up a more advanced course on physics supplement-
ing the elementary work done in Physics 100 and 200.
The laboratory work includes exact measurements of
such quantities as elastic properties of metals, surface
tension of liquids, viscosity of liquids, mechanical equiva-
lent of heat, conductivity for heat of solids and liquids,
vapor pressure of liquids, temperatures with resistance
thermometers, thermocouples and radiation pyrometers,
optical constants of lens systems, etc. Students taking
this course must have completed Mathematics 200 or 210.
MWF 9:30 Laboratory F 1:30-4:30 III
Physics 310. A course of three lectures and three
hours of practical work per week on electricity and mag-
netism and physical optics. This course includes a study
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of the electrical properties of gases, including cathode
rays, Roentgen rays, electrons and radioactivity. Also
electric oscillations and electric waves and applications to
wireless telegraphy and telephony. The last third of the
course is devoted to the study of physical optics, including
spectroscopy, interference, diffraction and polarization of
light. Students taking this course must have completed
Mathematics 200 or 210.
M W F 10:30 Laboratory F 1:30-4:30 VII
Physics 400. Physics Colloquium. One meeting a
week at which present-day researches in physics will be
discussed. T 4:30
Physics 420. Chemical Physics. Three lectures per
week on kinetic theory, thermodynamics, and quantum
theory. Students taking this course must have completed
Mathematics 200 or 210. Hours to be arranged.
Physics 430. About ten lessons on glass blowing of
one hour each. Limited to twelve students. This course
will be given from time to time as required. No credit
is given for this course.
Physics 500. A course consisting of three lectures a
week on the discharge of electricity through gases, Roent-
gen rays, photoelectricity, electrical properties of flames
and hot bodies, quantum theory of radiation, and advanced
thermodynamics. T Th S 11 :30 IV
Physics 510. A course consisting of three lectures a
week on general electromagnetic theory, the electron
theory of insulaters and conductors, modern theories
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of the atom, the mathematical theory of heat conduction,
the special theory of relativity. T Th S 10:30
Physics 520. Research work in physics.
Attention is invited to the fact that many opportunities
exist at the present time for persons possessing adequate
training in physics and mathematics to engage in indus-
trial research. A large number of industrial corporations
now maintain research laboratories for the carrying on
of such work. Among these may be mentioned the Gen-
eral Electric Company, the Western Electric Company,
the Eastman Kodak Company, the Bureau of Standards,
and others. Students desiring to qualify for positions in
such establishments should take the Honors course
in physics and then, if possible, take a graduate course in
physics leading to the M.A. or the Ph.D. degree. How-
ever, positions in research laboratories and at the Bureau
of Standards are open to men who have taken the B.A.
degree with honors in physics. The Honors course in
physics may be taken up by students who have completed
the first two years of an engineering course as well as
by academic students. Two fellowships in physics are
available at the Institute to enable students to take grad-
uate work in physics.
Chemistry 100. Introductory Chemistry. Two lec-
tures, one recitation and six hours' laboratory work weekly.
A general introductory course dealing with the funda-
mental phenomena and principles of the science. During
the first half-year the laboratory exercises are arranged
to verify and illustrate the principles and facts which
are discussed in the lectures. During the last half-year
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the laboratory work deals with the general principles
and methods of qualitative analysis.
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Chemistry 200. Advanced General Chemistry. Three
lectures and three hours' laboratory work weekly. A
second-year course in chemistry arranged primarily for
academic students and for engineers other than chemical
engineers. The course includes a general survey of in-
organic, analytical, organic, biological and colloidal
chemistry with particular reference to the applications to
daily life and to the more important chemical industries.
Since this course does not fulfill the requirements in
organic chemistry for pre-medical students, the latter will
take Chemistry 300. Chemical engineers and academic
students specializing in chemistry will take Chemistry
210. Prerequisite: Chemistry 100.
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Chemistry 210, General and Analytical Chemistry.
Two lectures and six hours' laboratory work weekly.
The lectures give a survey of the fundamental principles
of chemistry and their applications to analytical processes.
The first half-year is devoted to volumetric analysis and
the second half-year to qualitative analysis.
The course in volumetric analysis includes calibration
of volumetric apparatus and representative determina-
tions involving the use of acids and alkalies and such oxi-
dizing agents as potassium dichromate, potassium per-
manganate, and iodine. The course in qualitative analysis
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is a continuation of the work begun in Chemistry lOO.
It consists of the separation and detection of the more
important bases and inorganic acids and the consideration
of the scientific principles upon which these methods are
based. Special emphasis is placed on chemical mathe-
matics and stoicheiometry. Prerequisite: Chemistry lOO.
MW 10:30 Laboratory M W 1:30-4:30 II
Chemistry 220. Gravimetric Analysis. Two lectures
and six hours' laboratory work weekly. This course with
the volumetric analysis offered in Chemistry 210 consti-
tutes the introductory course in quantitative analysis. It
comprises a study of representative gravimetric deter-
minations of the common metals. Consideration is also
given to the application of these principles to problems
other than those undertaken by the student in the labora-
tory. Particular stress is laid on the care and accuracy
necessary for successful quantitative work. Electro-
analysis is included in the course. Prerequisite: Chemis-
try 210 or taking Chemistry 210. Students who have
completed the work in Chemistry 200 with a grade of II
or better may be admitted to this course, upon the ap-
proval of the instructor, without previously taking Chem-
istry 210.
T Th S 10:30 Laboratory T Th 1:30-4:30 I
Chemistry 300. Elementary Organic Chemistry. Three
hours' lecture and recitation, and six hours' laboratory
work weekly. The course is designed to cover the intro-
ductory chemistry of the principal classes of organic
compounds, and to present the more important theories
relating to their structure and reactions. Prerequisite:
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Chemistry 210. Students who have completed the work
in Chemistry 100 with a grade of II or better may be
admitted to this course, upon the advice of the instructor,
without previously taking Chemistry 210.
MWF 9:30 Laboratory M Th 1:30-4:30 VII
Chemistry 310. Physical Chemistry. Two lectures,
one recitation and six hours' laboratory work weekly. A
systematic presentation of modern chemical theories and
their applications. Prerequisites: Chemistry 220, Physics
200 or taking Physics 200.
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Chemistry 320A. Industrial Geology and Blow Pipe
Analysis. Two lectures and three hours' laboratory work
weekly. This course is arranged especially to meet the
requirements of the Chemical Engineer. It consists of
(i) a brief survey of historical geology that attempts to
explain the origin of formations on the earth, (2) a de-
tailed examination of the economic rocks, minerals and
other natural resources, and (3) a comprehensive study
of the surface features of the earth, with emphasis on the
forces and agents which have produced and are producing
these results.
The laboratory work consists of the qualitative and
quantitative analysis of minerals and rocks together with
their identification and classification. Prerequisite: Chem-
istry 220. Students who have completed the work in
Chemistry 200 or Chemistry 210 may be admitted to
this course with the permission of the instructor.
T Th 9 :30 Laboratory W i :30-4 :30 III
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Chemistry 320B. Industrial Geology and Blow Pipe
Analysis. A course for academic students. Similar to
Chemistry 320A except for six hours' laboratory work
weekly. T Th 9:30 Laboratory W F 1:30-4:30 III
Chemistry 410A. Colloid Chemistry. A course for
Chemical Engineers. Two lectures and three hours' lab-
oratory work weekly. The course treats of the theories
of colloid chemistry and their applications in biology and
the arts. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310.
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Chemistry 410B. Colloid Chemistry. A course for
Academic Students. Similar to Chemistry 410A except
six hours' laboratory work weekly.
WF 11:30 Laboratory M W 1:30-4:30 VI
Chemistry 420A. Electrochemistry. A course for
Chemical Engineers. Two lectures and three hours' lab-
oratory work weekly. The course consists of a thorough
development of the theories of the subject and the appli-
cation of these theories to industrial processes. The
laboratory work includes practice in measurement of elec-
trical constants; conditions affecting electrolytic reac-
tions; determination of current and energy efficiencies in
electrolytic and electrothermal work; electroplating and
electrorefining; test of storage batteries; electrolytic and
electrothermal preparations. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310.
T Th S 1 1 :30 Laboratory F i :30-4 :30 I
Chemistry 420B. Electrochemistry. A course for
Academic Students. Similar to Chemistry 42OA except
six hours' laboratory work weekly.
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Chemistry 430. Chemical Engineering. Three lec-
tures and six hours' laboratory work weekly. In this
course are considered the principles upon which the
mechanical operations involved in the chemical manufac-
turing industries depend, together with a study of the types
of equipment available for such operations and the
kind of work for which each is best adapted. The appli-
cation of the principles is illustrated both by discussion
in the class-room and by the solution of typical problems.
Among the subjects considered are applied stoicheio-
metry, furnaces and combustion, the flow of heat, crush-
ing and grinding, the separation of solids, extraction,
filtration, distillation, evaporation, the flow of fluids,
humidification, and air drying. The laboratory course
involves experiments in commercial analysis, in instru-
ment calibration, in measurement of flow of liquids and
gases, in evaporation, filtration and drying, and in electric
furnace work. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310.
MWF 8:30 Laboratory M and Th 1:30-4:30 III
Chemistry 440A. Organic Analysis. One hour of
conference and nine hours of laboratory work weekly.
Two-thirds of the year's work is in Qualitative Organic
Analysis. A systematic procedure, based on the princi-
ples of homology, for the separation and identification of
pure organic compounds. During the latter part of the
year each student is assigned an actual problem in experi-
mental research whereby he may apply the principles
learned in the preceding terms to the accomplishment of
some definite objective. The entire course aims at two
results: (i) to review by actual laboratory contact the
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important reactions of the chief series of organic compounds ;
and (2) to develop in the student such spirit of confidence
and initiative in the use and application of his knowledge
as is usually lacking in one who attempts organic research
work with but a year's preparation in elementary organic
chemistry. Prerequisites: Chemistry 300, Chemistry 310
or taking 310. (Not offered in 1925-26.)
Chemistry 44QB. Advanced Organic Chemistry. Two
lectures and one conference per week with or without
laboratory. A seminar course dealing with a more ad-
vanced study of the mechanism, applications and limi-
tations of organic reactions. The course also includes
the consideration of such special fields as tautomerism,
geometric and optical isomerism, divalent and trivalent
carbon and the recent chapters on the chemistry of the
carbohydrates. Prerequisite: Chemistry 300 or 310.
(Offered in 1925-26 and in alternate years thereafter.)
Hours to be arranged.
Chemistry 450. Advanced Quantitative Analysis.
Two lectures and nine hours' laboratory work weekly.
The exact determination of a number of constituents in
complex and difficultly soluble minerals and practice in the
uses of the more refined procedure and instruments in
volumetric, gravimetric, and gasometric analyses. Pre-
requisite: Chemistry 220.
Chemistry 470. Experimental Problems. Chemical
engineers and students who are specializing in chemistry
may elect in their Senior year at least nine hours a week
in experimental problems under the direction of some
member of the staff of instruction.
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Chemistry 480. Chemistry Seminar. One hour
each week. Participation in the seminar is required of all
chemical engineers and students specializing in chemistry
after the completion of their third year. Attendance is
open to all members of the Institute. Discussions of gen-
eral topics or of recent advances in the progress or the
applications of chemistry.
Chemistry 500. Chemical Research. Chemical en-
gineers or students who are specializing in chemistry are
expected in their fifth year to elect at least nine hours a
week in research under the direction of some member of
the staff of instruction.
Students who desire to take their major work in chem-
istry should select their courses according to the follow-
ing arrangement: First year, Chemistry 100; Second
year, Chemistry 210 and Chemistry 220; Third year,
Chemistry 300 and Chemistry 310; Fourth year. Chem-
istry 420 and one or more elective courses in chemistry.
The related courses in mathematics and physics should
also be taken during the first two years if possible.
Biology 100. About half the year is given to the
study of human physiology in connection with the study
of structure, both gross and microscopic. A brief survey
of the general principles of infection and immunity is
included. The other half of the year is given to a study
of morphology, ecology, embryology, and physiology,
both animal and plant. The evolutionary point of view
is presented at the very start; and, wherever feasible, is
made the basis for the presentation, or of the interpre-
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tation, of the subject-matter at hand. Emphasis is placed on
such topics as are of human interest or application. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week.
T Th S 11:30 Laboratory W Th or F 1:30-5:30 IV
Biology iio. Same as Biology 100, but with addi-
tional laboratory work to meet the needs of pre-medical
students.
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Biology 200. A continuation of Biology 100. The
study of behavior, including that of the lower animals
and of man, is approached from an evolutionary point of
view and leads finally to a brief consideration of some
of the general principles of psychology. The science of
heredity is considered next. Wherever practicable, cases
of human inheritance are referred to and used in illus-
trating or in leading to the general principles. Applica-
tions are made to evolution, both past and present. Further
topics discussed and interpreted from the view-point
of the principles of genetics are twinning, regeneration,
morphogenesis, asexual and sexual reproduction, and
fertilization. There follows next a study of cosmic and
geological evolution, the succession of animal and plant
forms in time, including man's place in this process and
his present and possible future evolution. Three lectures
and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Pre-
requisite: Biology 100.
T Th S 9 :30 Laboratory M or T i :30-4 :30
Biology 220. The first part of the year is devoted to a
study of the relation of the insects and their allies to
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disease, including the role of insects in the transmission
of disease, the examination of important disease-trans-
mitting species, and the investigation of their life histories
and methods of control. Following this, the animal
parasites of man — including trematodes, cestodes, nema-
todes, protozoa and spirochetes — are taken up, special
attention being given to methods of infection and pre-
vention of infection. The work of the last part of the
year consists of a general introduction to bacteriology,
with discussion of the principles of immunity and the
prevention of disease by personal care and community
effort. Prerequisite: Biology lOO.
M W F 8 :30 Laboratory T 1 130-4 :30
Biology 350. Vertebrate Embryology. A general
course in vertebrate embryology, preceded by a brief
introduction to the principles of animal cytology. Amphi-
oxus, the frog, the chick and the pig are studied in the
laboratory. Enrollment is open to pre-medical Sophomores
who have secured the instructor's permission. Pre-
requisite: Biology 100.
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Biology 360. The major portion of the year is devoted
to a study of the classification, geographical distribution,
phylogeny and comparative antomy of invertebrate and
vertebrate animals. A brief study of the evolution of the
lower vertebrates and man, and of the general principles
of animal geography is undertaken in the latter part of
the session. The laboratory work involves classification
and dissection of representatives of the various groups
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of invertebrates and vertebrates. Prerequisite: Biology
100. (Not offered in 1925-26.)
Biology 370. Bacteriology. An advanced course for
students intending to enter public health work or to
specialize in parasitology. Extensive reading, frequent
conferences, and nine or ten hours of laboratory work a
week are required. Time of conferences and laboratory
work to be arranged. Enrollment limited to Seniors, or
Juniors who have obtained the instructor's permission.
Hours to be arranged.
Biology 420. Cellular Biology. This course is very
general in scope, including a study of all the important
features of cell structure and activities, such as the con-
stitution of protoplasm; its nutrition, metabolism, and
mode of motion; irritability and the properties of nerve
cells; the mechanism of development; youth and old age;
and the physical basis of reproduction and heredity.
Recent lines of experimental work in general physiology,