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Show 20 THE WEBER COLLEGE PhysicsThe physical laboratory is well supplied with the apparatus necessary to demonstrate the world 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, galvanometer, electromagnet, sonometer, lenses, thermometers, variety of galvanic cells and a set of apparatus for students' use in the laboratory. GeologyThere 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 adjoining states. The specimens are labeled in separate trays, and are classified with respect to origin and composition. BiologyThe equipment consists of the necessary simple and compound microscopes, micortome, sterilizers, glassware, chemicals, stains, reagent, prepared slides, etc., and a considerable amount of plant and animal material prepared in preserving fluids. It also contains a miniature fish hatchery, in which every stage of development may be studied. PhysiologyFor work in physiology the laboratory is supplied with a human skeleton, charts and models, and a complete set of slides. Each student is supplied with a set of general dissecting apparatus for individual use. A number of good reference books is kept in the laboratory in addition to the principal collection in the library. Free Hand DrawingThe art rooms are supplied with adjustable tables, drawing boards and model THE WEBER COLLEGE 21 stands. Casts from the old masters in sculpture and still life models are included in the equipment. Domestic ArtThis 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 dining room. The furnishings are new and of the best practical material. The cooking laboratory contains two large coal ranges, a gas range, an electric range, especially prepared student desks furnished with utensils, cabinets, sinks and tables, and individual gas jets. Manual TrainingThis department occupies the new Manual Training building and is well equipped with all necessary appliances for the most modern mechanic arts department. CommerceThis department is well equipped with apparatus for carrying on commercial work. Two rooms are provided for the use of the Commercial department. The bookkeeping room contains ample desks. The typewriting room is equipped with standard typewriters. Rest RoomThe rest room is supplied with conveniences for students who are seized with a sudden illness or who meet with accidents during school hours. Here proper care will be taken of all who need attention or medical aid. |