1943-1944 Academic Catalog

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES Chemistry: Professor Robinson 1-2. General Chemistry 29 A study of the various elements and their compounds as to oc– currence, properties, and use. An introduction to chemical principles and laboratory technique. Latter half of year devoted to the principles of metallurgy and their qualitative determination in the laboratory. Elective. Lecture two hours, laboratory two three-hour periods per week throughout the year. 3-4. Organic Chemistry A general introductory course of the carbon compounds including both the aliphatic and aromatic series. Elective. Two hours lecture and two three-hour laboratory periods per week throughout the year. Prerequisite Chemistry 1-2. 5-6. Quantitative Analysis The principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis with the solution of practical laboratory problems. Elective. Two three-hour laboratory periods and one class per week. Prerequisite 1-2. Drawing: Mr. Wilson 7-8. Mechanical Drawing Mechanical drawing and descriptive geometry. Instruction is largely individual. Elective. Two hours a week throughout the year. Not given every year. 9-10. Isometric-Assembly-Detail Architectural blue prints and maps. Elective. Two hours a week throughout the year. Not given every year. Economics: Professor Steele 1. Principles of Economics Production, exchange, distribution and consumption, labor, capital, association, money, credit, commerce, collectivism, co-operation, wages, interest, and profits. Elective. Three hours a week throughout the year. Not given every year. 2. The Science of Business Value, rent, interest, banking, foreign trade, profits. Elective. Three hours a week, one semester. Prerequisite 1. Not given every year. 3. Economic History of the United States Three hours a week, one semester. Not given every year. 4. Business Law Three hours a week, one semester. Open to students who have had Economics 1, and to advanced students. Not given every year.