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STUDY AND RESEARCH AT THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE 113
chemistry, and mathematics and in certain engineering subjects,
followed by an introduction to the fundamental principles of geology,
paleontology and geophysics. Fifth-year courses lead to the degree
of Master of Science. During the senior year of the undergraduate
curriculum in the geological sciences and throughout the fifth and
later years much time is devoted to investigation and field work.
Students desiring to become research workers in the geological sciences
or professional geologists, paleontologists, or geophysicists should
continue their studies at least two years beyond the master's degree
as candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
NEW GEOLOGICAL BUILDINGS
Two new buildings have recently been completed on the Institute
campus for the geological sciences. Both structures are memorials
to men who were very active in the mining industry. The eastern
of the two buildings is known as the Charles Arms Laboratory of the
Geological Sciences and is the gift of the late Mr. Henry M. Robinson
and Mrs. Robinson in memory of Mrs. Robinson's father. The western
of the two structures was given by Mrs. Seeley W. Mudd as a
memorial to her late husband. Each building has five floors and the
total space available for instruction and research in the geological
sciences probably exceeds that devoted to these purposes in any other
institution in America. The internal arrangement of the buildings
is such as to provide suites of rooms adapted to the different branches
of the geological sciences. Adequate office space is available for all
graduate students in geology, paleontology, and geophysics.
INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH IN TIm GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Professional careers comparable to those of physicists, chemists,
attorneys, or physicians are open to those who complete successfully
the curricula for training geologists, paleontologists, or geophysicists.
Students who attain a master's degree in geology are prepared to join
the geological staffs of oil or mining companies or federal or state
geological surveys. For those desiring more complete training, or
preparing for university posts, or planning to be consulting geologists,