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Show 38 WEBER STAKE ACADEMY, PHYSIOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY Physiography.The effects of atmosphere, rivers, oceans and glaciers on the development of physiographic forms; Rejuvenescence of rivers, cycles of erosion, transportation and deposition of the waste of the land will be studied. Frequent field excursions will be made during the fall and spring terms. Three hours per week through-out the year. Gilbert and Brighams' Physical Geogra-phy. Geology.Dynamical and structural geology with special reference to the development of land forms. Special attention will be given to the geology of the Uintah and Wasatch mountains, glaciation and lacustrine deposits in Utah. Frequent field excursions and the collection and determination of rocks are important features of the course. Four hours per week second half year. Text: Norton's Elements of Geology. LeConte's Elements, and Chamberlin and Salisbury's Processes and Results, for reference. OGDEN, UTAH. 39 EDUCATION Psychology.Chief among the topics discussed are the relation of mind to body, the psychological principles underlying the training of children. Psychology as a study of human nature and a guide to personal conduct. Halleck's Psychology and Outlines of Psychology by Tichner. Methods.This course deals with the methods of teaching the various subjects in the Grammar grades, and will serve as a valuable review of the common branches for those desiring to take teachers' examinations. Library works will be used for reference. Pedagogy.This course embraces a discussion of the purpose and means of education, the principles of educational systems that have been in vogue, the evolution of educational thought, showing how the present systems have grown out of those of the past. Painter's History of Education. Home Life.This course will deal with those problems that pertain to real home-making. Environment that will tend to produce physical, mental and spiritual growth in the home will be treated. The psychology of the home and various phases of child culture will be prevalent throughout the course. Second semester five hours per week. |