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College of Engiiieering.

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be assigned. Each recitation requires one hour in the class-room, and to its preparation should be given an average time of three hours. The studies are given by the year and term in the tabular view of the course, the order there indicated should be closely followed, so that the student may avoid interference of hours of recitation and besides, the studies are there given in that order which best meets the preparation of the student. The following is a detailed view :

NATURAL SCIENCE.

Physics.—See School of Mechanical Engineering. Chemistry.—Inorganic Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis. Geology.— Elements of Physiographical, Lithological, Historical and Dynamical Geology.

DRAWING.

Projection Drawing.—Use of Instruments in applying the Elements of Descriptive Geometry; Use of Water Colors ; Isometrical Drawing; Shades, Shadows and Perspective ; Drawings finished in colors and by right-line shading ; Bridges ; Right and Oblique Arches. Free Hand—Landscapes ; Buildings; Lettering and Ornamental Work. Topographical— Sketching; Ink Drawings ; Conventional Signs, etc. Mapping—Railroad and City and County Maps. Architectural—Designing and Drawing of Engineering Structures.

TECHNICAL STUDIES.

Astronomy.—Descriptive Astronomy is given by lectures with a text book. The Equatorial Telescope is in constant use during the favorable weather. Practical Astronomy is given by lectures and practical work with the Astronomical Transit, Sextant and Engineer's Transit adapted to astronomical work; and by astronomical calculations. It includes, the instruments and their adjustment, the determination of time, latitude, longitude and azimuth. Bridges.—Calculation of the strains in the King Post, Queen Post, Warren's, Howe's and other trusses, by analytical and graphical methods : and the designing of bridge and roof trusses. Descriptive Geometry.—Problems on the Point, Right-Line