1909-1910 Academic Catalog

CEDARVILLE COLLEGE. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Three ho11rs a week, first semestcl'. 47. JuvtNAr..-The origin, development, and purpose of the satire, and the morals and customs of the Romans under the Empire are studied. The text is Lindsay's. Elective for Sophomores, J uniors, and Seniors. Three hours a week, first semester. LOGIC. PROFESSOR PALMER. 4,8. Loc1c-The subject is tak 0 en up in a systematic manner, terms, propositions, and syllogisms being followed by fallacies and practical examples. The text is Jevons•Hill's. Required of Juniors. Three ho11rs a week, second semester. MATHEMATICS. PROFESSOR FITZPATRICK. 49. ALctBRA-This is an advanced course in Algebra, in which the chief topics are progressions, permutations and combinations, • probability, complex numbers, theory of equations, determinants and infinite series. The text is Wells'. Required of Freshmen. Four hours a week, first semester. 50. TRIGONOMETRY-Trigonometric functions are studied with respect to their relation to the solution of the triangle, both plane and spherical. Practical problems are given; also problems in surveying, navigation, and astronomy. The text is Wentworth's. Required of Freshmen. Four hours a week, second semester. 51. ANALYTICAL GEOMF.'I'RY-Rectilinear and polar coordinates, with their applications to the point, line, circle, conic sections, and higher plane curves are studied. The text is Smith and Gales' Ele– ments. Required of Sophomores in the Scientific Course; elective for others. Three hours a week, first semester. 52. CAl.CULUs-The course comprises both differential and inte– gral calculus with their applications to physical and kindred problems. The text is Granvill's. Required of Sophomores in the Scientific Course; elective for others. Three hours a week, second semester. -37-