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Caption: Course Catalog - 1895-1896
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228 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 2. Chemistry of foodstuffs (Ohem. 5c and 18). This course is devoted to the analysis of foodstuffs, the sanitary examination of air, tests for adulteration, etc. The chemical changes in the various processes of cooking will also be studied. At least one year's study of chemistry (3 credits) is necessary to take the course with success. 3. Physiology. This is the first term's work in advanced physiology (Physiology 2). It treats especially of the physiology of digestion, the digestibility of various foods, and proper methods of cooking with reference to digestibility. In addition to this course, there is a course of lectures on such subjects as ventilation, contagious diseases and their treatment, which is of high practical value (see Physical Culture 2). 4. Household decoration. The subject of art in the home is one of far reaching importance; exceptional opportunities for its study are offered in the departments of Art and Design and of Architecture. The course in the " Esthetics of Architecture " (Arch. 18) is devoted in part to the subject of decoration in the home. 5. Designing of residences. This is part of the regular course in Architectural Designing (Arch. 15). Young women are permitted to attend the lectures and to do the text-book work and receive credit therefor, but are not required to make the working drawings. THE FINE ARTS DRAWING AND PAINTING Four years' work is offered in drawing, modeling, and painting. The student has large opportunity to specialize, either in pencil, crayon, pen and ink, or in oil or water-colors. A detailed description of the courses is given on pages 142-3. Students may enter for the study of art alone. Music Full courses in vocal and instrumental music, including piano and organ, are offered. As in the case of drawing and painting, students may pursue the study of music by itself.
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