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Illinois Industrial

University.

An Astronomical Observatory for meridian observations, and of suitable size for the practical exercises in Astronomy, has been erected and is in use. An Equatorial telescope has also been mounted for the use of the students. A set of Smithsonian Meteorological instruments has been procured, placed in suitable positions, and observations commenced. A Universal Instrument for Astronomical and Geodetic work is being made for the use of the Senior classes, by Messrs. Ertel & Son, Munich. I t will read to seconds of arc both in altitude and azimuth by four micrometers, and will in all respects be a superior instrument, adapted to the most accurate work.

CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSE.

Required for Degree of B. S. in School of Civil Engineering.

FIRST YEAR.

Same as in Mechanical Engineering.

SECOND YEAR.

1. Advanced Algebra and Analytical Geometry ; Land Surveying; German. 2. Advanced Calculus ; Drawing, 10 ; German. 3. Advanced Calculus and Spherical Trigonometry ; Topographical Surveying; German.

THIRD YEAR.

1. Advanced Descriptive Geometry; Chemistry and Laboratory Practice ; Railroad Surveying. 2. Analytical Mechanics; Chemistry and Laboratory Practice ; Physics ; Weekly Exercises in Practical Astronomy. 3. Analytical Mechanics; Astronomy; Physics; Weekly Exercises in Practical Astronomy.

FOURTH YEAR.

1. Resistance of Materials and Hydraulics; Meteorology and Physical Geography; Geodesy. 2. Bridges ; Constitutional History ; Geology. 3. Stone Work; Physical Laboratory; Political Economy; Graduating Thesis. 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.