Word: degreees
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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In his current annual report, President Meiklejohn of Amherst College makes some interesting suggestions as to the desirability of general examinations for undergraduates. One great shortcoming of the American educational system, as most educators now admit, is the practice of awarding degrees on the basis of examinations in individual courses...
President Meiklejohn's suggestions can hardly be called plans as yet, but if put into practice they will go even farther than the scheme now in vogue at Harvard. It will not be enough for the Amherst undergraduate to satisfy each individual professor as to his proficiency in particular subjects...
The course embraces the subjects necessary to qualify for the degree of Aeronautical Engineering, and deals with the science in a thorough and complete manner, with special emphasis on the development of aircraft for commercial purposes. The subjects include aerodynamics, principles of construction, motors, navigation, photography, radio, and an economic...
Registration for the course in surveying to be given during the first session of the summer school will be held in Room 110, Pierce Hall, on Thursday afternoon from one to three o'clock. This course, which will be limited to about 100 men, is open to students in both...
The most important change in the curriculum is the substitution of a new course which will take the place of the introductory courses in modern history and in philosophy formerly required of all candidates for the degree. This new course will serve as an introduction to history, philosophy, economics, and...