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Show 12 WEBER ACADEMY Physics.The physical laboratory is fairly well supplied with the appartus necessary to demonstrate the work offered in the course. The more important items are a Wimhurst electrical machine, Ruhmkorff coil, movable coils, electric motor, Wheatstone bridge, rheostat, Geissler tubes, air pump, lifting and force pumps, adjustable inclined plane, galvonometer, electromagnet, sonometer, lenses, thermometer, a variety of galvanic cells and a set of apparatus for students' use in the laboratory. Geology.There is provided for the work in geology a representative collection of specimens. The collection includes typical specimens of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, and samples of the more common lead, silver, gold, copper and iron ores collected in Utah and the adjoining states. During the past year the collection has been increased by the addition of a variety of specimens collected in the Wasatch range near Ogden, and by seventy-five specimens secured through purchase. The specimens are labeled in separate trays, and are classified with respect to origin and composition. Physiology.There are in the laboratory pre-pared slides, microscopes and a complete skeleton for the use of students in physiology. Zoology.The work in zoology may be made especially strong and efficient because of the large amount of laboratory material. This consists of dissecting microscopes, compound microscopes, pre-served specimens, a dozen cases containing a large assortment of insects of various kinds, and a miniature fish hatchery, in which every stage of development may be studied. Botany.The school is in possession of a number of compound microscopes, microtomes, staining materials and about three hundred prepared slides for the work in botany. WEBER ACADEMY 13 Elementary Agriculture.The laboratory is well equipped with capillary tubes, percolaters, burettes, thermometers, filter flasks, scales, etc., sufficient for efficient experimental work. Free Hand Drawing.The art rooms are supplied with adjustable tables, drawing boards and model stands. Casts from the old masters in sculpture and still life models are included in the equipment. Domestic Arts.This department occupies the north half of the first floor of the main building and includes three large, well-lighted rooms, a dress closet, lavatory and a fitting room. The department is carpeted, and is furnished with drafting tables, separate sewing tables, eighteen sewing machines, models, individual lockers and a fine glass cabinet for the display of the students' finished work. Domestic ScienceThis department occupies the south half of the first floor of the main building and consists of a large cooking laboratory and cooking room, dining room and pantry. The furnishings are new and of the best practical material. The cooking laboratory contains four large coal ranges, a gas range, especially prepared student desks furnished with utensils, cabinets, sinks and tables. Manual TrainingThis department occupies two large rooms, and is well equipped with benches, lathes, up-to-date tools and machinery for giving a good, practical course in carpentry. CommerceThis department is well supplied with apparatus for carrying on commercial work. The bookkeeping room contains ample and modern office desks, bank, wholesale and jobbing offices. The type-writing room is equipped with fifty standard type-writers. |