Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1894-1895 [PAGE 123]

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GENERAL LIST OF SUBJECTS.

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of the following subjects: Agriculture 1 or 7; Architecture 4; Municipal Engineering 3; Chemistry 10, 12, or 13, Mathematics 6: Meteorology 1. 6. SOCIOLOGY.—In this course it is intended to study society in its normal structure. The theories of the nature of society, which have been advanced by various writers, are discussed in the light of the history of social institutions, and an effort is made to formulate some of the laws of social growth. Fall and winter terms, two-fifths study. Professor KINLEY. Required: Some course in history or general biology. 7. SOCIAL PATHOLOGY.—This is a course in "applied sociology," consisting of as detailed a study of the problems of charity and crime as the time will permit, together with a consideration of theories and methods of reform. Spring term, twofifths study. Professor KINLEY. Required: Economics 6. (Not given in 1895-96.) 7a. SOCIAL PROBLEMS.—This course alternates with (7), and each forms a sequence with (6). The purpose of the course is to examine in some detail such problems as divorce, strikes, "sweating," and social settlements and other methods of social improvement. Spring term, two-fifths study. Professor KINLEY. Required: Economics 6. 8. ECONOMIC SEMINARY.—Advanced students will be formed into a seminary for investigation and for the study of current economic literature. No student can be admitted who has not taken at least one full year's work in Economics. The seminary will meet at least once in two weeks for two hours, throughout the year. Professor KINLEY. 100-1 See Economics under Graduate School. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. 1. DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINERY.—Lectures and Laboratory. Theory, design, classification, and tests of dynamo-electric machinery. This course is intended for students in Mechanical Engineering, and for others who need only a superficial acquaintance with dynamos and the necessary testing apparatus. Spring term, full study. Mr. ESTY. Required: Physics 1 and 3. 2. ELECTROMAGNETISM.—(1) Lectures on the theory and classification of electromagnets. (2) Experimental study of