Caption: Course Catalog - 1885
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44 University of Illinois. SECOND YEAB. 1. Calculus; Land Surveying; French or German. 2. Advanced Analytical Geometry; Surveying and Theory of Instruments; French or German. 3. Advanced Calculus; Topographical Surveying and Drawing; French or German. THTBD XEAE. 1. Advanced Descriptive Geometry; Chemistry; Railroad Engineering. 2. Analytical Mechanics; Chemistry; Physics. 3. Analytical Mechanics; Astronomy; Physics. FOUBTH TEAB. 1. Resistance of Materials and Hydraulics; Geodesy and Practical Astronomy; Mental Science. 2. Bridges; Stone Work; Constitutional History. 3. Geology; Bridge Construction; Political Economy. In this course the student will take two years of German or French, but not one year of each. GEOGEAPHICAL POSITION" OF THE UNIVEESITY. The Observatory has the following position: Latitude, 40° 6' 29".66. Longitude, West of Washington, 11° 10' 37".5, or 44m. 42.5s. Elevation above sea level, 720 feet. SCHOOL OF MINING ENGINEERING. OBJECT OF THE SCHOOL. This school has been established to meet the growing demand of a very important industry for thoroughly trained engineers, fitted to solve the numerous perplexing problems which are constantly arising in all mining work. The subjects of the discovery, opening, economical working and proper ventilation of mines, the prevention of accidents, transportation above and below ground, treatment of products, with many others which fall within the scope of the mining engineer, can be mastered only by a careful study of facts and principles. This is the proper foundation for the practical work of the profession, and it is the aim of this school to present this in the most complete and thorough manner. INSTRUCTION. It is important that a broad basis be laid by way of general preparation for the more technical studies here
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