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1860-1862 (Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy) Anthony Vallas Phil. Dr. Professor of Mathematics, Natural and Experimental Philosophy.

1865 John A. A. West, Professor of Mathematics and Natural and Experimental Philosophy.

1866 James M. Boyd, Professor of Natural Philosophy.

1867 Prof. J. M. Boyd forwarded his resignation because of ill health since September last.

1868 Professor J. M. Boyd resumed his chair of Natural Philosophy October 13. But, his health remains very delicate. Colonel Samuel H. Lockett had charge of the class in Chemistry and Natural Philosophy until the arrival of Professor J. M. Boyd.

1869 James M. Boyd, Professor of Natural Philosophy. Died February 15.

1870 (Louisiana State University) The applied mathematics and astronomy were taken from the chair of Natural Philosophy and made into a new professorship. There were left with the old chair, natural and experimental philosophy proper, and the duties of commandant of cadets. Colonel Edward Cunningham, Professor of Natural Philosophy and Commandant of Cadets.

1871 The Department of Physics was in need of the necessary apparatus for work. The Reports of Inspections of Colleges: Colonel Edward Cunningham visited, during the months of July and August last, some of the institutions of learning in the United States and Canada, for the purpose of examining their fixtures and apparatus for scientific instruction, and to obtain such other information as might bear upon the subject of natural philosophy or be useful to the University.

1872 Edward Cunninghan Professor of Natural Philosophy and Instructor in Infantry Tactics. Mixed or Applied Mathematics are taught in the Department of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy.

Junior Class Studies	Senior Class Studies
General Physics: General Properties of Matter, Solids, Liquids and Gases, Cohesion, Repulsion, Osmose, Capillarity, Theory of Undulations. Heat—Nature of Heat, Measure of Temperature, Changes in the State of Bodies by Heat, Conduction, Radiation, Convection, Action of Bodies upon Heat, Specific Heat, Liquefaction and Solidification, Tension of Vapors, Spheroidal State of Liquids, Steam and Air Engines, Ventilation, Dynamical Theory of Heat. Electricity—Magnetism, Terrestrial Magnetism, Magnetic Observations, Statical Electricity, Electrometers, Condensers. Dynamical Electricity—Batteries, the Electric Light, Induction Coils, Electro-Magnetism, Electro-Dynamics, Diamagnetism, Telegraph, Magneto-Electricity.	Acoustics: Nature of Sound, Exponential Curve of Boscovich, Waves in General, Velocity, Pitch and Intensity of Sound, Molecular Displacement, Interference, Reinforcement, Reflexion, Refraction and Inflexion of Sound; Musical Sounds, The Siren, Monochord, Vibrations of Columns of Air, Vibrations of Elastic Bars, Plates, Cords, Communication of Vibrations, Physical Theory of Music, The Ear, Sound Signals.
Mechanics: The Principles of Motion and Force, Inertia, Momentum, Motion, Uniform and Varied, Absolute and Relative, Composition and Resolution of Forces, Constrained Motion; Centre of Gravity, Laws of Falling Bodies; Measures of Intensity of Gravity, Mass and Weight, Pendulum, Motion of Projectiles; Virtual Velocities, Impact, Lever, Balances, Wheel and Axle, Inclined Plane, Wedge, Screw; Impediments to Motion; Elasticity, Tension, Torsion of Solids, Strength of Materials. Hydrodynamics—Transmission of Pressure and Equilibrium of Liquids, Buoyancy, Specific Gravity, Motion of Liquids, Water Wheels. Pneumatics—The Atmosphere, Buoyancy, Barometers, Balloons, Anemometers, Water and Air Pumps, Windmills.	Optics: Wave Motion, Rectilineal Propagation of Light, Reflexion, Refraction, Index of Refraction, Deviation at Plane and Curved Surfaces, Spherical Aberration, Optical Images, The Eye, Microscopes and Telescopes, Camera, Magic Lantern, Calcium Light, Solar Microscope, Chromatics, Colors by Interference, Fringes of Shadows and Apertures, Colors of Plates, Color by Unequal Refrangibility, Chromatic Aberration, Rainbow, Polarization, Spectrum Analysis.
Text-Books: Silliman's Physics, Parkinson's Mechanics	Astronomy: The Earth, its Figure, Dimensions and Density, Astronomical Instruments, Refraction, The Earth's Motions, Equation of Time, The Calendar, Parallax, Precession, Nutation, Aberration; Central Forces, Kepler's Laws, Eclipses, Finding Longitude and Latitude; Tides, The Planetary System, Planets' Elements, Comets, The Fixed Stars, Star Clusters and Nebulae.
Lectures by Professor.	Text-Books: Bartlett's Optics and Acoustics and Loomis' Treatise on Astronomy

1873 Samuel H. Lockett, Professor of Engineering and Instructor in Artillery Tactics, and Acting Professor of Mechanics and Astronomy. Pendleton King, Professor of Natural History, and Acting Professor of Natural Philosophy.

1877-1878 (Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College) James W. Nicholson, Professor of Mathematics and Mechanics.

1882-1883 Richard S. McCulloch, A. M., LL. D., Professor of Chemistry, including Astronomy and Physics. H. D. Draughon, Assistant Instructor in Mechanics.

1884-1886 Richard S. McCulloch, Professor of Physics

1888-1890 B. B. Ross, M. A., Professor of Chemistry, Mineralogy and Physics.

1894-1896 W. D. Taylor, C. E., Professor of Physics and Engineering. T. W. Atkinson, B. S., C. E., Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics.

1901-1902 Thomas W. Atkinson, B. S., C. E., Professor of Physics and Mechanics.

PHYSICS COURSES	ASTRONOMY COURSES	MECHANICS COURSES
I. Elements of Physics (Requisite, Arithmetic and Algebra through quadratics).—An elementary course for beginners. Textbook—Carhart and Chute's Elements of Physics. II. Elements of Physics (Requisite, Course I).—A continuation of Course I.Textbook—Carhart and Chute's Elements of Physics. III. General Physics (Requisite, Geometry and Course II).—This course will cover the subjects of Heat, Light, Mechanics, and Electricity. Textbook—Hastings and Beach's General Physics. IV. General Physics (Requisite, Trigonometry and Course III).—A continuation of Course III. Textbook—Hastings and Beach's General Physics. V. Heat and Electricity (requisite, Course IV).—A continuation of Course IV, with lectures on continuous current dynamos. Textbooks—Hastings and Beach's General Physics; Jackson's Continuous Current Dynamos. VI. Electrical Measurements (Requisite, Course V).—A series of laboratory experiments in the measurement of current, resistance, and potential. Textbook—Nichols' Laboratory Manual.	I. General Astronomy.—An elementary course in descriptive and practical astronomy. Textbook—Young's General Astronomy.	I. Elementary Mechanics.-This course deals with statics, kinematics, kinetics, centre of gravity, and moment of inertia. Textbook—Wood's Elementary Mechanics. II. Mechanics of Materials.-A course in the resistance and properties of engineering materials, including the mechanics of beams, columns, and shafts. Textbook—Merriman's Mechanics of Materials. III. Mechanics of Engineering.—In this course, problems and principles in statics and dynamics which occurs most often in engineering work, claim the attention of the student. Textbook—Church's Mechanics of Engineering; Professor's Notes. IV. Mechanics of Engineering.—This course is a continuation of Course III, including a course in the mechanics of fluids. Textbook—Church's Mechanics of Engineering; Professor's Notes. V. Graphic Statics.-This course includes the general theory of graphic statics and its application to practical problems in roof and bridge trusses. All the work is done in the drawing room. Textbook—Merriman's Graphic Statics.

SPECIMEN ENTRANCE PHYSICS EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE FRESHMAN CLASS.

Give the laws of falling bodies. How far will a body fall in four seconds? How can a weight of four pounds be made to produce equilibrium with a weight of twelve pounds? How does change in pressure affect the boiling point? Why will an egg float in salt water and sink in fresh water? How does a sounding body differ from a silent body? What is meant by pitch? How is sound propagated? Why does a stick partly immersed in water appear broken? What is the law of reflection.

1903-1904 Thomas W. Atkinson, B. S., C. E., Professor of Physics and Mechanics. Alfred de St. Amant, B. S., Instructor in Mechanics. Heard Hall, the new Physics and Civil Engineering Building, is a handsome two-story brick structure, 112x57 feet, situated on the north side of the academic quadrangle and about 250 feet east of Garig Hall. It is provided with water and electric lights, and is heated by steam. The first floor is occupied by the Department of Physics and Electricity, and provides an office, a lecture room with 120 seats, four laboratory rooms, one of which is specially designed for magnetic work, an apparatus room with dust-proof cases, and a dark room for photographic and photometric work.

PHYSICS COURSES	ELECTRICITY COURSES	MECHANICS COURSES
I. Elementary Physics.—A course for beginners. Textbook—Carhart & Chute's Elements of Physics. II. Elementary Physics.—Continuation of Course I. Textbook—Carhart & Chute's Elements of Physics. III. General Physics (Requisite, Mathematics II).—A course of lectures and laboratory exercises covering the subjects of Heat, Light, Mechanics, and Electricity. Textbook—Crew's Elements of Physics; Crew and Tatnall's Laboratory Manual. IV. Continuation of Course III. (Requisite, Mathematics III).	I. General Electricity (requisite, Physics IV and Mathematics IV).—An advanced course intended to prepare the student for work in electrical engineering. Textbook—Nichols and Franklin's Electricity. II. Continuation of course I (requisite, Mathematics V). III. Electrical Measurements (Requisite, course I).—A series of laboratory experiments in the measurement of current, resistance, and potential.	I. Elementary Mechanics.-This course deals with statics, kinematics, kinetics, centre of gravity, and moment of inertia. Textbook—Nichols and Franklin's Mechanics. II. Applied Mechanics.—This course is devoted to the solution of practical problems. Textbook—Professor's Notes. III. Mechanics of Materials.—A course in the resistance and properties of engineering materials, including the mechanics of beams, columns, and shafts. Textbook—Merriman's Mechanics of Materials. IV. .—Continuation of course III.

1908-1909 Thomas W. Atkinson, B. S., C. E., Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering and Dean of the College of Engineering. Leo J. Lasalle,B. S. (left for Pennsylvania State College at the end of the session). Samuel W. Plauche, B. S., Assistant in Physics.

1910 Faculty of Physics for the Summer School: T. W. Atkinson, B. S., C. E., Samuel W. Plauche, B. S., and Miss Annie Eastman(Training School).

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