zoology, physics, chemistry, mineralogy, geology and metal
lurgy, as well as civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.
It is impossible for any student to complete all this work
within the specified time. Therefore, in order to cover
certain parts of the work within the allowed four years, as
well as to give the students a chance to specialize along
certain lines of work, the three following options have been
offered: The first looks more to the chemical, metallurgical
and surveying side of mining; the second pays more atten
tion to the civil engineering part; the third places more
emphasis on the electrical and mechanical side.
These changes, together with the fact that particular
attention will be given to mining especially adapted to the
interests of Pennsylvania, will undoubtedly improve the
course of mining engineering and make it more useful to
the students of this State. Other improvements are also
planned, especially in the way of more extensive equipment.
At present the collections of models and natural crystals in
crystallography, and of minerals and rocks in mineralogy
and petrography, are being largely increased, and the entire
collection rearranged for lecture and laboratory use.
In order to render the instruction embodying mining
engineering available to the students who are taking courses
in science, language, or literature, a series of lectures, cover
ing two hours per week, will be given in the first semester
of the Sophomore year. This is made preparatory to the
subsequent work in geology and mineralogy. Pour hours
per week are also given in the second sembster of the Sopho
more year, covering the elements of crystallography, miner
alogy and petrography. This course is adapted to the needs
of public school teachers and any others who wish to have a
knowledge of the minerals and rocks of the globe. It is also
an essential preparation for the advanced work in geology
and mining engineering.