Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1890-1891 [PAGE 47]

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING.

APPARATUS.

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A collection of casts donated by the Spanish government, and another of casts of various architectural details from Lehr, of Berlin, belong to the department of Architecture and Design; models of ceilings, roof trusses, stairs and Schroeder's models of joints in wood-work and of construction in cut stone-work, in the engineering museum. The department of Architecture possess a large and rapidly increasing collection of engravings and photographs illustrating the history of architecture and art and their practical applications in all ages. The collection is mounted on about 5,000 cards, 11x14 inches, and is classified in two parts, one for the use of the class in history of architecture, the other for use by the various classes in designing; both series are minutely subdivided to facilitate easy reference, and are always open for free use, thus forming a most valuable working library. The plates issued by the most important American architectural journals are to be found here. The casts, photographs, etc., of the art gallery. In the University Library are many of the best English, German, French, and American architectural works and periodicals. A large and well-equipped carpenter and cabinet shop containing cabinet benches and sets of fine tools for class in shop practice; foot and power lathes; machine saws, planer, moulder, tenoner, shaper, jig saw, etc. The use of the large testing machine, capacity 50 tons. COURSE IN ARCHITECTURE,

Leading to the Degree of B. S.

FIRST YEAR.

1. Advanced Algebra; Projection Drawing; French or German; Shop practice. 2. Trigonometry; Descriptive Geometry and Lettering; French or German; Shop Practice. 3. Analytical Geometry; Advanced Descriptive Geometry; French or German; Shop Practice.

SECOND YEAR.

1. Differential Calculus; Physics; French (optional) ; Wood Construction. 2. Advanced Analytical Geometry; Physics ; French or German (optional) ; Stone, Brick and Metal Construction. 3. Integral Calculus; Physics; French or German (optional); Sanitary Construction.