Caption: Course Catalog - 1879-1880
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48 Illinois Industrial University. SECOND YEAR. 1. Advanced Algebra and Analytical Geometry; Land Surveying; German. 2. Advanced Calculus; Topographical Drawing, and Theory of Instruments; German. 3. Advanced Galculus and Spherical Trigonometry; Topographical Surveying; German. THIRD YEAR. 1. Advanced Descriptive Geometry; Chemistry and Laboratory Practice; Railroad Surveying*. z. Analytical Mechanics; Chemistry and Laboratory Practice; Physics. 3. Analytical Mechanics; Astronomy; Physics*. FOURTH YEAR. 1. Resistance of Materials and Hydraulics; Mental Science; Geodesy and Practical Astronomy*. 2. Bridges*; Constitutional History; Geology. 3. Stone Work; Political Economy; Bridge Construction*; Graduating Thesis. MINING ENGINEERING. Students in Mining Engineering will take the course in Metallurgy (see School of Chemistry) in place of the studies marked with' a * as above. The geological and mineralogical cabinets are well furnished with specimens of minerals, ores and rocks, in the new Chemical Laboratory, provision is made for metallurgical and assaying laboratories, with stamp mill, furnaces and other apparatus required for practical instruction in this department. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE. OBJECT OF THE SCHOOL. The School prepares students for the profession of Architecture. For this a thorough knowledge of scientific principles applied to building, ability and correct taste in design, and a technical knowledge of the various building trades, with skill in the use of tools, are necessary, and are prominent objects of the course of instruction. INSTRUCTION. The course embraces the knowledge of theory and principles, of constructive detail and of the ordinary routine work of office
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