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U N I V E R S I T Y O F ILLINOIS.

Experiments and Practical Problems —Experiments in the testing of prime movers and other machines, are undertaken by t h e students. They t a k e indicator d i a g r a m s from the engines of t h e mechanical laboratories, analyze them, and by means of t h e friction brake determine the loss in engine friction. They m a k e evaporative tests of boilers and determine the percentage of moisture in the steam by the use of the calorimeter.

APPARATUS.

This school is provided with plates and a cabinet of models illustrating mechanical movements and elementary combinations of mechanism. This collection is rapidly increasing by our own manufacture, and by purchase from a b r o a d . I t includes m a n y of Bigg's models, and others from the celebrated manufactory of J. Schroeder, of D a r m s t a d t , Germany. About t w o hundred valuable models from the United States P a t e n t Office a r e also included in the cabinet. The s t a t e h a s provided a large mechanical l a b o r a t o r y a n d workshop, furnished with complete sets of tools, benches, vises > a n d forges, with flasks, for moulding in sand, and cupola for melting iron.

STUDIES.

The studies are given by t h e year and term in t h e t a b u l a r view of the course. The order there indicated should be closely followed, t h a t t h e student m a y avoid interference of his hours of recitation.

MECHANICAL E N G I N E E R I N G C O U R S E .

Bequiredfor the Degree of B. S., in School of Mechanical Engineering.

FRESHMAN YEAR.

1. Advanced Algebra; Projection Drawing; French or German; Shop Practice. 2. Trigonometry; Descriptive Geometry and Lettering; French or German; Shop Practice. 3. Analytical Geometry; Advanced Descriptive Geometry; French or German; Shop Practice.

SOPHOMORE Y E A R .

1. Differential Calculus; Physics; French or German (optional); Mechanical Construction. 2. Advanced Analytical Geometry; Physics; French or German (optional); Mechanical Construction. 3. Integral Calculus; Physics; French or German (optional); Mechanical Construction.

J U N I O R YEAR.

1. Analytical Mechanics; Chemistry; Mechanism. 2. Resistance of Materials; Chemistry; Enginering Materials. 3. Millwork; Hydraulics; Chemistry or Geology or Astronomy.