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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. computed and designed in accordance with the best scientific practice. Fall and spring terms, full study. Professor SCRIBNER. Required: Math., 2, 4, 6, 7; General Engineering Drawing, 1, 2, 3; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 1, 2; Mechanical Engineering, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

8. Hydraulic Engines and Wind Wheels.—This is in part a study of the theory and practice of turbine and other water motors, and in part an examination of pumping and other hydraulic machinery. Some of this work is done in the drawing room. Bodmer's Hydraulic Engines. Winter term, full study. Professor SCRIBNER. Required: Math., 2, 4, 6, 7; General Engineering Drawing, 1, 2, 3; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 1, 2, 3; Mechanical Engineering, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 9. Mechanical Laboratory.—The work of this course in the winter term is designed to give the student practical experience in the testing of steam engines and boilers with the apparatus used in such work; methods of transmitting power; value of lubricants; tests of gas engines, pumps, and all apparatus used in engineering practice. Winter and spring terms, full study. Professor SCRIBNER. Required: Math., 2, 4, 6, 7; General Engineering Drawing, 1, 2, 3; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 1, 2, 3; Mechanical Engineering, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 10. Estimates.—In this course estimates are made of the cost of power and heating plants, including the various forms of contracts and specifications. Spring term, full study. Professor SCRIBNER. Required: Math., 2, 4, 6; General Engineering Drawing, 1, 2, 3; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 1, 2, 3; Mechanical Engineering, 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; Civil Engineering, 5.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.

1. Electrical Measurements.—This course is designed to bring before the student the systems of electrical units, together with the ordinary problems of electrical measurement and measuring apparatus. (a) Lectures upon the theory of instruments, electrical units, and theory of electricity. (6) Laboratory work consisting of the determination of galvanometer constants, measurements of resistances by the various Wheatstone bridge methods, electro-motive force, and current measurements. Spring term, full study. Assistant Professor SHEA. Required; Physics, j .