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WE have already referred to the mathematical courses for session 1878-9 in Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. The following is the detailed programme:—I. Prof. Sylvester will lecture on (a) determinants, (b) modern algebra, (c) theory of numbers. II. Dr. Story will lecture on (a) higher plane curves, (b) solid analytic geometry, (c) quaternions, (d) elliptic functions. III. Mr. Craig will lecture on hydrodynamics. IV. Lectures will be given by appointed instructors on (a) differential equations, (b) analytic mechanics, (c) conic sections, (d) theory of equations, (e) differential and integral calculus. V. Mathematical Seminarium:—A Mathematical Seminarium is conducted under the guidance of the Professor and Dr. Story; it comprises all the instructors and students of mathematics in the university. At its monthly meetings, besides occasional papers, such topics as may from time to time suggest themselves in the course of reading to the students or instructors, or may otherwise be of general interest to persons pursuing mathematical studies, are made the subject of free oral discussion. VI. Scientific Association:—The Scientific Association of the Johns Hopkins University meets once a month for the discussion of subjects of general scientific interest. At these meetings an opportunity is afforded for communicating abstracts of recent mathematical progress, as well as the results of individual research. VII. Mathematical Journal:—“The American Journal of Mathematics” is published quarterly in the City of Baltimore, under the auspices of the Johns Hopkins University, and affords an efficient medium of intercourse between members of the university engaged in original investigation, and a wide circle of mathematicians in America and in Europe. VIII. All the mathematical journals published at home and abroad are taken in by the university. At the Peabody Library complete sets of “Crelle's Journal” and the most important scientific transactions are also accessible. The university library and reading rooms are open daily from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M.
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UNIVERSITY AND EDUCATIONAL INTELLIGENCE . Nature 18, 635–636 (1878). https://doi.org/10.1038/018635a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/018635a0