Caption: Course Catalog - 1887-1888
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56 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. THIRD YEAR. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Analytical Mechanics; Chemistry; Railroad Engineering. Resistance of Materials; Chemistry; Physics. Advanced Descriptive Geometry; Astronomy; Physics. FOURTH YEAR. Mine Attack; Geodesy and Practical Astronomy; Mental Science. Bridges; Stone Work; Constitutional History. Geology; Bridge Construction; Political Economy. In this course the student will take two years of German or French, but not one year of each. GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE UNIVERSITY. The Observatory has the following position: Latitude, 40 0 6' 2o/'.66. Longitude, west of Washington, n ° 10' 37".5. or 44m. 42.5s. Elevation above sea level, 720 feet. SCHOOL O F M I N I N G E N G I N E E R I N G . OBJECT OF THE SCHOOL. The 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, transportaton 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 included. Whatever of general culture the student may obtain before entering the University, will not come amiss, and, although the requirement is not made, it is advised that all who can do so should acquire a reading knowledge of French or German before beginning this course.
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