Untitled - eCommons@Cornell - Cornell University

146 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.
troduced by a general account of the thermodynamic theory of
chemical equilibria and the analytic treatment of the time-rates of
chemical change. This introductory course is followed by
one of
more advanced character, in which the historical development of
mathematical chemistry is outlined, and acquaintance is made with
the original literature of the subject.
Both groups of courses are supplemented by laboratory training in
methods and manipulation, while every opportunity and encourage
ment for original research is offered in laboratories especially equipped
for this purpose.
Agricultural Chemistry. A course of lectures on this subject,
extending through the year, treats of the chemistry of the plant and
its growth, of the atmosphere, soil, fertilizers, the of feeding farm
crops and animals, and the composition and utilization of the products
of the farm. An advanced course, partaking also in part of the nature
of a seminary, is offered on current topics in the journals, and also a
very elementary series of lectures for the winter course students.
Seminaries. All advanced students specially interested in any of
these branches of the science meet with the various professors, at
stated times, for the discussion of special topics suggested by recent
chemical literature or otherwise.
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis. Two beginning
courses are given in chemical analysis, each extending through one
year, one of which is required of students in mechanical and electrical
engineering and occupies three University hours per week ; the other,
required of all students specializing in chemistry and of other students
in science electing this work, occupies six University hours per week.
The quantitative work is taken up after the completion of the qualita
tive course, and comprises a small number of simple gravimetric,
volumetric, and electrolytic determinations, together with the study
of the chemistry of the operations involved.
This work in the laboratory is supplemented by lectures and recita
tions, the latter including practice in writing chemical equations ex
planatory of the actual operations of the analytical work. Beyond
this the work of each student is adapted to the particular purpose for
which it is taken, thorough practice in their respective fields being
offered to students of agricultural, engineering, medical, and sanitary
chemistry.
Advanced Quantitative Analysis. For students intending to
devote themselves chiefly to the study of chemistry there is provided
an extended course in quantitative analysis, -especially designed to
give them as wide an acquaintance as possible with analytical manipu-