Tennessee Military Institute - Radiogram Yearbook (Sweetwater, TN)

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MATHEMATICS Mental growth finds its beginning in the power to concentrate and to rea- son. A man's ability is determined by the extent to which these powers have been developed. The relation of the study of Mathematics to this growth and the mental discipline derived from a mastery of its principles justify the importance which we give this subject in our course. Every cadet in Tennessee Military Institute is required to study Math- ematics, and four full years' work is required for graduation. The course outlined below may seem rather difficult, and it is. We prefer, however, to make it heavy rather than have our students numbered among those who fail to make good in college. Our requirements are justified by the high rank they enable our graduates to take in more advanced schools. FIRST YEAR Since so few boys actually master Arithmetic in the grades, we have found it neces- sary to require all freshmen to study Arithmetic either for the entire first year or until they demonstrate by classwork and examinations that they understand the subject. A course in Elementary Algebra is carried throughout the year. SECOND YEAR After a brief review of the fundamental operations in Algebra, the Work in the sec- ond year is resumed at factoring, and a thorough course is given to theory of exponents. The solution of numerous statement problems is required throughout the second and third years. THIRD YEAR In the third year the course in Algebra begins with theory of exponents, and the text is completed during the year. Every Junior is required to take this course unless exemption is secured by passing a satisfactory examination embracing the subjects treated. A thorough course in Plane Geometry is also given in this year, both Algebra and Geometry classes reciting five times per week. FOURTH YEAR In the fourth year Solid Geometry is required the first term. During the second term those members of the Senior Class who have maintained an average grade of 8572, or above in Algebra III in Tennessee Military Institute will be allowed the option of tak- ing Plane Trigonometry or reviewing the entire subject of Algebra 3 all other Seniors will be required to study College Algebra the second term. HISTORY We believe that no man can consider himself broadly educated without some acquaintance with the record of human achievement in the generations that have preceded him, no matter how well informed he may be concerning contemporary developments. We try, therefore, to arrange the course of study of each cadet so that he may get a good course in Ancient History, Modern European History, and American History. Ancient History is studied in our first year, and the text used comprises a survey of the progress of the race from early Egyptian and Babylonian beginnings to the period of Charle- magne. Modern European History is studied in the second year. The text used treats of the more important movements and events in European His- tory from Charlemagne down through the World War, including the Ver- sailles Peace Conference. On account of the heavy mathematics requirements in our third year, no history course is offered for Juniors. The study is re- Page Forty-One

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