study very largely to the vertebrate type and an exhaustive study of 
one organism or system is advised. The work is supplemented by a 
short course in comparative psychology on the basis of Wundt and 
Lotze. 
Geology and Mineralogy. 
In the spring term of the Sophomore year opportunity is offered 
scientific students to study mineralogy. The work is largely confined 
to the laboratory, and embraces blow- pipe analysis and the elements 
of crystallography. Some attention is given to economic mineralogy 
but assaying, etc., are considered to belong with the chemical depart- 
ment. 
The Seniors study Dynamical and Historical Geology in the fall 
term using Le Conte’s text book, supplemented by lectures on the sim- 
pler facts of structural Geology and extended tours to interesting lo- 
calities. 
In the winter term a course in Applied and General Geology 
varies with the exigencies arising. The course this year embraces the 
study of lithology, and the application of geology to the arts. Strati- 
fied rocks are studied with reference their macroscopic peculiarities and 
economic application. Metamorphic and igneous species are then 
studied by means of thin sections and the polarizing miscroscope. At 
other times paleontology is substituted. 
OUTFIT AND APPARATUS. 
For Botany an herbarium (to which additions have been received 
from Minnesota during the past year and a large collection is promised 
by Mr. Foerste) affords the needed illustrative material. A good set 
of compound microscopes with cameras, dissecting apparatus, 
staining and other reagents have quite recently been secured. 
Aquaria and a collection of conservatory plants will soon be provided, 
while the apparatus needed in vegetable physiology will be construct- 
ed by the students. 
The Zoological laboratory is supplied with approved microtomes, 
and hardening, staining and conservative fluids, injecting apparatus, etc. 
We at present lack the costly apparatus for physiological investigation 
and records but it is hoped that this need may be soon supplied. 
Physiology is illustrated by prepared skeletons, casts, microscopic 
slides, etc., but much more is .needed. ^Fhe instructor will soon have 
ready a large suite of specimens illustrating comparative anatomy. 
The cabinet, though small, is rapidly augmenting, having more than 
doubled in effectiveness during the year past, 
