During the second class year about 100 lessons are allotted to this department. The first half of this time is devoted to the subjects of sound and light. The authorized text-book is Gordon’s “Sound and Light.”
Astronomy is studied in the remainder of the second class year. The texts used are Young’s “General Astronomy” and Michie and Harlow’s “Practical Astronomy.” The principal aim of this course, in addition to its important value in educational development, is to furnish an ample basis for the establishment of stations in explorations and surveys.
The class alternates daily by halves throughout the year.
TEXT-BOOKS.
- Sound and Light. Gordon.
- Mechanics. Gordon.
- General Astronomy. Young.
- Practical Astronomy. Michie and Harlow.
Numerous standard works on the general subjects covered by the course are available for reference.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS.
NEW CADETS, FOURTH AND THIRD CLASSES.
The course in mathematics begins with the new cadet class upon entrance in March, and extends through two years.