Thirty-eighth Annual Catalogue of the York Collegiate Institute . purposely deferred to the lastyear in order that the student may have become familiar withthe methods of algebra and geometry. This permits the courseto be adapted to the highest entrance requirements of univer-sities for their scientific and technological courses. In addition to the regular daily recitations, two and one-halfhours per week of laboratory work, which is largely quantitative,aie required of each student who pursues this subject. Text-Books: Hoadleys Elements of Physics; Chutes LaboratoryManual; the Harvard Exercis
Thirty-eighth Annual Catalogue of the York Collegiate Institute . purposely deferred to the lastyear in order that the student may have become familiar withthe methods of algebra and geometry. This permits the courseto be adapted to the highest entrance requirements of univer-sities for their scientific and technological courses. In addition to the regular daily recitations, two and one-halfhours per week of laboratory work, which is largely quantitative,aie required of each student who pursues this subject. Text-Books: Hoadleys Elements of Physics; Chutes LaboratoryManual; the Harvard Exercises in Physics. Physiography. This course is begun with the study ofPhysical Geography. Geology and Mineralogy are pursuedas an option by seniors in the Scientific course. In connectionwith recitations, students examine a large collection of typicalrocks, fossils and mineral specimens. As occasion offers, theclasses ai^e taken out for field work. Text-Books: Maury-Simonds Physical Geography; Danas Text Book of Geology;Danas Manual of Mineralogy and 13 Biological Science. In connection with Botany, Zoology,and Physiology, laboratory work is required in addition to reg-ular recitations. Text-Books: Coulters Plants; ColtonsZoology; Martins Physiology. PRESENTATIONS. Alvord Collection.—Presented by Mr. Fred. R. Alvord. This collection is composed of about five hundred museumspecimens of minerals and rocks, polished marbles and agates,and marine biological specimens. By Ray Lester Miller, 15, crystallized calcite from Thomas-ville, York Co., Pa. FACILITIES. The Philosophical Hall contains physical and astronomicalapparatus, biological specimens, a valuable collection of ancientcoins, an herbarium of over five hundred species, and a largeand valuable collection of minerals, fossils, and typical rocks. The Chemical Laboratory, which is detached from themain building, is complete in all appointments and suppliedwith the most modern appliances for practical work
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