The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13

The University has sent out the follow
ing. which will be of interest to young
men desiring to study geology:
SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY.
The instruction in this school will be
for two distinct classes of students: ~
Those who desire general knowledge OF
geology as an essential part of liberal
education. (2l Those who wish to be-
come practical geological Investigators
and teachers. The future development OF
our state depends upon the training OF
both classes of students, and every effort
will be made to create proper appre-
citation of the problems to be solved
Students will be given practical problems
in field, laboratory and photographic
methods, and advanced students aided IN
publishing the results of their investiga-
tions. This will be done in accordance
with system whereby it is hoped that
the fundamental geological features OF
Texas will be recorded and the founda-
tions for progressive scientific
knowledge thereof begun.
Facilities at the University for Geologic
Study-Austin is most favorably situated
for field study of geology. The city is
within easy reach of most compact and
comprehensive geologic section, which
includes nearly every horizon from the
oldest rocks of Mason and Llano countis!
on the west, to the marine formations now
beautifully seen in operation along our
coast. The STATE of Texas affords topo-
graphic, photographic, lithologic and
paleontologic illustrations of nearly all
the geologic phenomena of North America
C'Austin is also situated upon the contact
of two great mesozoic formations, while
in every direction there is an abundance
of Topographic forms illustrating the laws
of fuviatile, atmospheric and geographic
notifications of the surface.
The study of these geologic features
will be greatly facilitated by the accurate
Topographic map of this region which the
United States geological survey has made
Over 1000 square miles are covered by
the topographic sheets.
The climate is such as to facilitate out
door study of geology throughout the
year.
In addition to the natural advantages
of Austin for practical field work, the state
of Texas has recently made liberal appro-
priations for geological survey and
museum, and provided suitable quarters
in the new state capitol building. This
organization must give impetus and en-
couragement to geological study through
out the state, and the University hopes to
receive the benefit of the scientific spirit
which the states corps of workers will
necessarily bring to Austin.
The United States geological survey
has promised, through the director
to aid the geological school of the
University in its original Investigations
The University laboratories afford am
pie facilities for all kind of geologic in
vestigation.
Steps have already been taken towards
a geologic library, and arrangements
made with the leading museums of the
United States for a system of exchanges
Every facility will be afforded special
students and Investigators, as it is de-
sired to make the institution the center
of scientific research, and to establish re.
ciprocal relations with leading scientific
centers of the world.
Specialists from home or abroad, de-
sirous of carrying out any line of investi-
cation in our state for publication, will bt
freely given all facilities in the power O.
the University. Postgraduate students
from home and abroad will be especial!
welcomed.
COURSE IN GENERAL GEOLOGY.
The general principles of structural
dynamic, historical and economic geology
will be taught three hours per weet
throughout the University year by mesnI
of lectures, Rotations, laboratory worH
aud field excursions. instruction will bt
facilitated by practical illustrations in the
field, when possible, and by charts, speci
mems, and literature in the laboratory
During the last term each student will be
examined upon representative collection
of the most common rocks, minerals and
fossils, which he will be required to make
In some cases geologic maps will be
made.
ADVANCED AND SPECIAL COURSES.
In addition to the general course, pro
vision will be made for continuing geo.
logic studies in the laboratory and field,
which will be considered the true places
for higher geologic study. Students will
be provided with special lines of investl-
CATION and encouraged in their pursuit.
To this end the following subject will be
studied by experimental and practical
work in field and laboratory.
Geologic Technology-All students will
be taught the theory and use of
simply geologic methods, such as the
determination of dip, strike, extent and
relat on of rock sheets; the art of collect
ing, labelling and preservation of speci-
mems, including talks upon museum
methods. Topographic maps will be con-
structed, and the best examples of cartog-
raphy critically examined. HypsometriC
measurements will be studied with level
mercurial and aneroid barometers
Meteorologic methods, including deter
mination of humidity precipitation, ten.
perature and the measurement of velocity
and volume of streams, will also be in
cluded as requisites of geologic educa.
ton. Special arrangements will be made
with the professor of applied mathematics
for instruction in surface mensuration
including triangulation, transit and
stactia, plane table measurements and
construction of contour maps.
Photographic methods, including talks
upon geologic literature, the making OF
subject photographers, history and extent
of geologic publications, the making Of
card catalogues, etc, will be given to ad
vanced classes.
Photography, including methods Of
research and use of microscope, and the
study of rocks in thin sections and by
hand.
! MineraloCv. descriptiye and applied