1914-1915 Academic Catalog

DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. The depllrtments o( instruction are arranged alpha– hetically and the courses of instruction are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. Not nil of these courses are given every year, some being given every second or third year, according to the demand for them. At some time in his course each student is thus given an opportunity to elect. any of these courses that he desires and for which he is fitted. AGRICULTURE. P ROFESSOR L,\;.'INIXG. I. STUDY 0}~ SOILS-This course embraces a study of the diffcreut kinds of soils and fertilizers. Laboratory work is re– quired. Tbc text is Snyder's. Electh·c. Three hours a week, one :.-IC'lllCSter. ANTHROPOLOGY. l'ROFESSOI! Al.J,E;\". 2. GJ::NEHAL ANTII ROPOLOOY-This course embraces the natural history of man, his pla<·e in nature, his origin and develop• mcnt in prehistoric times; anll the origin and growth of industries, arts, adornment, dress, language, writing, social institutions, ecouo· mie rclatious, ccrcmouies, religious beliefs, and mythology. The text-book is '.rylor's. ]~lcctive for all who have not tnken the course as u part of tho rcqnirc,I work in soeial scic1H.·c. 'fhrcc hours a week, one semester. ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATING. 3. PllJNCIPLES OF AHOUl\fl--;NTATIOX"--The purpose of tbii,i course iii to provide traicrng in habits of accurate thinking, fair-mindedness, and thorouglrncss. The 11nturc of argumentation, analysis, ovidonec, and persuasion are considered. l\fuch emphasis is laid upon brief-drawing. The text-book is Baker's Principles of Argumentation. 1-:1ecth·c for all who have not taken the course 34.