Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1896-1897 [PAGE 82]

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

The laboratory and library facilities of this College have been acquired with primary reference to the needs of the undergraduate student, and are scarcely surpassed, for their purpose, in grade and completeness, among American universities. The graduate student likewise finds here an ample equipment, material, and opportunity for independent investigation in several departments of study, notably in those covered by the operations of the State Laboratory of Natural History and of the State Entomologist's office. THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL GROUP AIMS The purposes of the chemical and physical group may be distinguished as: i, General; 2, Technological. 1. Provision is made for such students as desire to direct their attention to the purely scientific aspects of chemistry or physics, either as part of a general education or with the view of preparing themselves to become teachers of the physical sciences or investigators in the various branches of physics and pure chemistry. 2. The constantly growing demand for chemical knowledge and skill in the industrial world is here recognized and provided for. Ample opportunities are offered to those who wish to follow work along technological lines, special attention being given to the underlying chemical principles and their applications in the various industries For those who wish to prepare along the more advanced pharmaceutical lines, opportunity is offered for preparation in a thoroughly scientific manner for the work of the investigating and manufacturing pharmacist. EQUIPMENT FOR CHEMISTRY Laboratories.—The chemical building is 75 by 120 feet, and three stories high, including basement. The basement contains the water survey laboratory and rooms for storage, dispensing, and for work in assaying and metallurgical chemistry. The first floor has a lecture room which seats 150; a laboratory for general chemistry and qualitative analysis, which accommodates 150 students; a large private laboratory, and a store room. The second floor has a laboratory