Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1875-1876 [PAGE 41]

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CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSE. FIRST YEAR.

1 . Same as in MechanicaJ Engineering.

SECOND YEAR.

1. Advanced Algebra and Analytical Geometry; Land Surveying; German. 3 . Advanced Calculus; Drawing; German. 3 . Advanced Calculus and Spherical Trigonometry; Topographical Surveying and Astronomy; German.

THIRD YEAR.

1. Advanced Descriptive Geometry; Chemistry and Laboratory Practice; Railroad Surveying. JJ- Analytical Mechanics; Chemistry and Laboratory Practice; Physics; Weekly exercises in Practical Astronomy. 3 - Analytical Mechanics; Modern Historv; Physics; Weekly exercises in Practical Astronomy.

FOURTH YEAR.

1. Resistance of Materials and Hydraulics; Geology; Geodesy. jj. Bridges; Hist, of Civilization; Meteorology and Physical Geography. 3 . Stone work; Physical Laboratory and Thesis; Political Economy. SCHOOL OF MINING ENGINEERING.

OBJECT AND INSTRUCTION.

This School is intended to qualify the student for undertaking, mining operations of all kinds. Its instruction consists of a thorough training in the principles of theoretical and applied chemistry, of chemical and blow-pipe analysis, of assaying and metallurgy, and of the engineering operations of mining.

STUDIES AND APPARATUS.

The course of studies embraces both the engineering and metalluigical studies, with practical exercises in analysis and assaying. The Cabinet of models, costing $2,000 is from a celebrated European maker. For the Course in Mining see page 42. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE.

OBJECT OF THE SCHOOL.

The school is intended to prepare students to pursue successfu'ly the profession of Architecture. For this a thorough knowledge of scientific principles applied to building, ability and correct taste in design and full technical knowledge of the work of the various building trades, with skill in the use of tools are absolutely necessary, and are made the prominent features of the course of instruction.

INSTRUCTION.

The technical studies are chiefly given by lectures, illustrated by sketches, models or engravings, and a practical application is immediately made by tl.c student.