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PUKE MATHEMATICS.

The completion of this course requires two years of study. Advanced Geometry.—Applications of Algebra to Geometry; Transversals ; Harmonic Proportions, etc. Trigonometry.—Analytical and Plane. Eelations between the functions of an arc; Formation and use of tables; Solution of plane triangles. Analytical Geometry.— Construction of equations; Discussion, in a plane, of the point, right-line, circle, ellipse, parabola and hyperbola; Higher plane curves, cycloid, cissoid of Diocles, etc. Differential Calculus.—Differentials of algebraic and transcendental functions; Maclaurin's Theorem; Taylor's Theorem; Maxima and Minima of functions of one variable; Equations of tangents, normals, sub-tangents, subnormals, etc.; Differentials of lines, surfaces of volumes. Integral Calculus.—Integration of elementary forms and of rational fractions ; Eectification of plane curves; Quadrature of plane areas and surfaces of revolution; and Cubature of solids of revolution. Advanced Algebra.—Binomial Theorem; Properties and summation of series; Exponential quantities, Logarithms; General theory and methods of solving equations. Analytical Geometry.—Loci in space; Surfaces of the second order. Differential Calculus.—Differentials and Maxima and Minima of functions of two or more variables ;* Osculatory curves; Eadius of curvature; Evolutes, involutes and envelopes ; Discussions of algebraic and transcendental curves and surfaces; Tangent and normal planes; Partial differentials of surfaces and volumes. Integral Calculus.—Integration of transcendental and irrational differentials; Differentials of higher orders; Differential equations; Eectifications, quadrature and cubature in general. Spherical Trigonometry.—General Formulas; Solution of Spherical Triangles. 'Calculus of Variations will be taught to advanced students.

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE.

The historical studies are designed to afford a general view of the history, social organization and progress of the race. They embrace also the history of the arts and sciences, and of civilization, the principles of civil polity and law, the philosophy of history, and the principles of political economy and constitutional law. The instruction is given chiefly by lectures, with readings of specified authors, and the study of historical geography and chronology. The course occupies six terms in the third and fourth years of the University courses.

PHILOSOPHY

AND LOGIC.

The studies of this department are taught chiefly by lectures, with readings of specified authors, and written essays. These studies require much maturity of powers, and are therefore confined to the fourth year of the course.