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Illinois Lidtistrial University.

apparatus for use in the lecture room, and an extensive Physical Laboratory. The collection of instruments, costing over $5,000, embraces Acoustic apparatus from R. Koenig, of Paris; apparatus for Heat and Molecular physics from J. Salleron, of Paris; for Light, Optics and Electricity from Stoehrer, of Leipsic, and Browning and Newton, of London; Pneumatic and Electrical apparatus from E. S. Ritchie, of Boston; and a large number of pieces prepared at the Mechanical Shops of the Univeasity. It includes, also, Browning's Electric Lamp; and from Eliot Bros., London, Resistance Coils, Galvanometers, etc., for higher researches in Electricity.

TECHNICAL STUDIES.

Cinematics, and Principles 0/ Mechanism.—Relative Motion of points in a system of connected pieces; Motion independent of Force; Velocity ratio; Investigation of motion of elementary parts of machines, as Friction and Noncircular Wheels in rolling contact, Cams and Curves in sliding contact; Correct-working Gear Teeth; Gearing Chains; Escapements; Link-Work. Analytical Mechanics.—Equations of Equilibrium; Moments; Virtual Velocitres; Centers of Gravity; Mechanical Powers; Friction; Dynamics. Hydraulics.—Amount and Center of Pressure upon submerged surfaces; Flow of Liquids through Orifices, Weirs, Pipes and Channels; Distribution of water in cities. Forms and arrangement of orifices for fountains. Thermodynamics.—The Laws and complete Theory of thermodynamics as required in the study of all kinds of heat engines, including the deportment of perfect gases during expansion, and also steam and other fluids not perfect gases; action of heat in changes of state, and in confined fluids. Resistance of Materials.—See School of Civil Engineering. Prime Movers.—The theory and useful effects of Turbine Water-wheels, and best form of the parts for high efficiency. Other Water-wheels and Wind-wheels. Application of Thermodynamics in the study of Heat Engines. Relative Economy of different engines.

MILL-WORK AND MACHINERY.

Trains of Mechanism, studied with reference to their Resistance and Efficiency. Best forms for transmission of power for short and great distances. Forms of the parts for securing desired results in power and velocity; Elastic and ultimate strength of parts. Projection Drawing.—Use of Instruments in applying the Elements of Descriptive Geometry; Use of Water Colors; Isometrical Drawing ; Shades and Shadows; Perspective. Free-HandDrawing.—Sketches of Machinery; Ornamentation ; Lettering.