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Caption: Course Catalog - 1891-1892
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30 UNIVERSITY OV ILLINOIS. insects, and specimens showing their work; numerous dry and alcoholic specimens and preparations; maps, charts, diagrams, drawings, etc. The College has a supply of compound microscopes and apparatus, and stu-Jents have opportunity to learn their use, and to mak(5 practical investigations with them. The herbarium is rich in specimens of useful and noxious plants, including many of the fungous parasites which cause disease to cultivated crops. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. AGRICtTLTtTKE. 1. Farm Equipment.—Careful consideration is given to the planning and methods of construction of farm buildings: to the division of the farm into fields; to a comparison of different methods of fencing, with methods of construction and care of each; to laying out, constructing, and maintaining roads. Especial attention is given to the improvement of the farm by drainage, the reasons for drainage, laying out drains, methods of leveling, estimating size of tile, and depth of drains best adapted for different situations being fully explained. Field practice accompanies the class room work. The selection, use, and care of farm implements and machinery receive full consideration. Lectures and Reference Reading. Fall term, 10 hours a week. Professor MOKROW. 2. Animal Husbandry.—The leading principles of breeding and the practical methods of feeding and managing farm animals, horses, cattle, sheep, and swine, are discussed. The purpose served by food, and the best methods of feeding for the economical production of meat, dairy products, wool, etc., are explained with free use of the records of practice by successful breeders and feeders in this and other countries. The history, characteristics, and adaptations of all important breeds of farm animals are studied. Students are given the opportunity of carefully studying animals and judging them with reference to breed characteristics and their adaptations to different uses. Practice is given in study of pedigrees. Lectures and Reference Reading. Winter term, 5 hours a week. Professor MOBBOW.
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