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I The remainder of the senior hours are elective and are arranged
at the beginning of the year by conference with the Dean and with
3; (331% the Professor under whom the student takes his major study. Such _
elective studies must be so chosen as to comply with the minimum
requirement of 14 hours, work per week and the maximum of 20
hours per week during any term.
A graduate of the College of Agriculture may become a candi~
F date for the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture by a year v
' of post-graduate study in residence or by two years of study while Q l
F. S. non-resident. For this purpose he may select any one of the major `
7V. Th. subjects of his undergraduate eou1·se as his major study, and will be
assigned one or more minors from collateral courses by the Faculty. I
Geuerul Outline of Courses.
In addition to the distinctly agricultural subjects which are
briefly described below, the student in Agriculture takes a large pro·
I`. Th. portion of his work, particularly in his earlier years, in the subjects
included under the College of Arts and Science, many of which are
common to several of the colleges of the University.
Agronomy. '
lrglb PROFESSOR HOOPER AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR  
SOILS.
1. Fall term required of Sophomores. Lectures M. W. 8.
Laboratory F. 8. Three credits.   _ .
An elementary course covering the nature, origin, function and
waste of soils, with special reference to their management in crop
production; the chemical, mineral, and physical properties of soil; '
the influence of air and moisture upon soils; and the objects and
methods of tillage. »
The principles and practice of farm drainage are considered at ·
some length, and in a less degree, the subject of irrigation.
Text and Reference Book: King’s Phyxlu af Agmulmre. _
ADVANCED SOILS.
2. Elective for Juniors or Seniors. Lectures and Collateral
reading by appointment. Two credits. Laboratory by appoint-
ment. Two credits.
Treats of the physical properties and mechanical analysis of soil; ' 4
retention and movement of soil moisture. . A .