105. Early Hebrew History: Genesis to Joshua.

Dr. VAN KIRK.

A survey of the subject, with a view to the application of the methods of historical criticism to the Old Testament; to the study of the development of Hebrew religious ideas; and the intelligent reading of the English version of the Hebrew Scriptures.

2 hrs., first half-year. Tu Th, 10. Open to all students.

106. Early Hebrew History: Judges to Kings. Dr. VAN KIRK. Similar in character to Course 105.

2 hrs., second half-year. Tu Th, 10. Open to all students.

NOTE.-Beginning in 1903-04 Professor Stephens will give a course in general European History from 1648. History 52 will be prerequisite to this course.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

ADOLPH C. MILLER, Ph.D., Professor of Political Economy and Commerce.

CARL C. PLEHN, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance and Statistics. THOMAS W. PAGE, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History and Economics.

LINCOLN HUTCHINSON, M.A., Instructor in Commercial Geography. ERNEST C. MOORE, Ph.D., Instructor in Education.

Group Elective. Prerequisite: Any three courses in Political Economy, or any two courses in Political Economy and one course in History.

PRIMARILY FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS.

1. Introduction to Economics.

Assistant Professor PAGE and Mr. HUTCHINSON.

A study of the elementary laws of economics as illustrated in the growth of industry and commerce.

3 hrs., either half-year. First half-year: two sections, M W F, 1; second half-year: one section, M W F, 2.

2. Theoretical Economics.

Associate Professor PLEHN.

A continuation of Course 1, with a general survey of the principles and laws of economic science.

3 hrs., either half-year. M W F, 3. Prerequisite: Course 1.

3. Economic Geography, First Course: Introduction to Economic Geography. Mr. HUTCHINSON.

The elements of scientific geography; relation between geographical phenomena and economic development; resources of the leading countries of the world.

3 hrs., each half-year. Tu Th S, 10.

FOR STUDENTS OF MORE ADVANCED STANDING.

4. Economic Geography, Second Course: Geography of International Commerce. (G.E.)

Mr. HUTCHINSON.

Demand and supply in the world's markets; geographical distribution of the more important articles of commerce; routes and means of transportation and communication; etc.

3 hrs., second half-year. Tu Th, 2; S, 9. Prerequisite: Course 3. 5. Economic History: Western Civilization in its Economic Aspects from 1066 to 1763. (G.E.) Assistant Professor PAGE.

3 hrs., first half-year. M W F, 2. Prerequisite: Course, 1 and two courses in History.

6. Economic History: Economic and Social History of the English Colonies in America. (G.E.) Assistant Professor PAGE.

2 hrs., second half-year. Tu Th, 2. Prerequisite: Course 1, and one course in English or American History.

7. Modern Industrialism. (G.E.)

Professor MILLER.

A descriptive account of the development of the industry and commerce of Europe and America since the middle of the eighteenth century. Lectures and reading.

3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 9. Prerequisite: The same as for the Group Elective.

8. Money and Banking. (G.E.)

Professor MILLER.

Theory and practice of money, banking, and exchange.

3 hrs., second half-year. M W F, 10. Prerequisite: The same as for the Group Elective, and at least Junior standing.

9. Public Finance. (G.E.)

Associate Professor PLEHN.

Public expenditures, revenues, and debts, with special reference to the problems of taxation in the United States, and a thorough study of the tax laws of California.

3 hrs., first half-year. M W F, 2. Prerequisite: Course 2.

10. Statistics, First Course: History, Theory, and Practice of Statistics. (G.E.) Associate Professor PLEHN.

2 hrs., first half-year. Tu Th, 11: Prerequisite: Course 2. Course 20A in Mathematics should be taken in conjunction with this course.

11. Statistics, Second Course: Special Problems. (G.E.)

Associate Professor PLEHN.

Special problems in statistical practice; investigations, and analysis of results; insurance and similar subjects.

2 hrs., second half-year. Tu Th, 11. Prerequisite: Course 10. 12. Economic History: The Growth of Industry and Commerce in the United States. (G.E.) Assistant Professor PAGE.

3 hrs., second half-year. M W F, 1. Prerequisite: Course 1 and one course in United States History.

FOR GRADUATES AND ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATES.

13. Economic History: A Study of the Development of International Commerce and of Commercial Policies in the Nineteenth Assistant Professor PAGE. Prerequisite: The same as for

Century. (G.E.)

2 hrs., first half-year. Tu Th, 2.
the Group Elective, and at least Senior standing.

14. Corporation Finance and Accounting. (G.E.)

Associate Professor PLEHN.

3 hrs., second half-year. M W F, 2. Prerequisite: The same as for the Group Elective, and at least Junior standing.

15. Financial History of the United States. (G.E.)

Professor MILLER.

A detailed study of the experiences and legislation of the United States touching currency, coinage, banking, debt, and taxation. The study will be based, as far as possible, upon first-hand examination of sources. Lectures and reports.

3 hrs., first half-year. M W F, 10. Prerequisite: The same for the Group Elective, and at least Senior standing.

16. History of Economics. (G.E.)

Professor MILLER.

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An account of the development of economic thought, especially in modern times. Lectures and reading.

2 hrs., first half-year. M F, 2. Prerequisite: The same as for the Group Elective, and at least Senior standing.

17. Commercial Geography, Third Course: Commercial Resources of the Spanish-American Countries. (G.E.)

Mr. HUTCHINSON. Detailed study of the geography, natural resources, commerce, and possibilities of development of these countries, devoting a year to each. In 1902-03 Brazil will be studied. Particular attention is given to commercial relations with the United States.

2 hrs., throughout the year. Tu Th, 11. Open only to advanced students who satisfy the instructor as to their fitness for the work. A reading knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.

18. Methods of Modern Charities and Corrections: Theoretical. Dr. MOORE. Studies in the administration of poor relief, the treatment of delinquents and defectives. Readings and lectures.

2 hrs., first half-year. Tu Th, 2. Prerequisite: Course 1 and Philosophy 2. Class to be limited at the discretion of the instructor

19. Methods of Modern Charities and Corrections: Investigation. Dr. MOORE.

Investigation and field work to be done in part in connection with the Associated Charities of San Francisco and Oakland. 2 hrs., second half-year. Tu Th, 2. Prerequisite: Course 18. 20. Unsettled Problems of Economic Theory. (G.E.)

Professor MILLER. Critical and constructive work in the economics of value and distribution. Reading and discussion.

2 hrs., second half-year. M F, 2. Consent of instructor necessary.

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS.

Instructors will assist graduate students to pursue research work in any of the above subjects, for which appropriate credit will be granted. Such work may be done in direct connection with the regular class-room work or separately therefrom.

21. American Taxation: Federal and State.

2 hrs., throughout the year.

Associate Professor PLEHN.

22. Sources of Information Relating to Commerce.

Mr. HUTCHINSON.

The object of this course is to familiarize the student with the most reliable sources of information; government reports, statistical publications, chambers of commerce journals, bulletins of commercial museums, etc.

1 or 2 hrs., throughout the year.