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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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tact makers, and other devices and appliances which are essential to the thorough experimental study of direct and alternating currents. The photometer room is supplied with an electric-light photometer, types of incandescent and of direct and alternating current arc lamps, and various conveniences for making electric light tests. The battery room contains a collection of primary cells and a large battery of secondary cells, fitted with switchboard and testing conveniences. The workshop is supplied with an engine lathe, a speed lathe, grinder, etc., and a line of fine tools. An electric motor furnishes power for this machinery. The services of an experienced mechanic enable the department to manufacture special apparatus as required. The University electric lighting and power plant is available for tests for the department. It consists of two Westinghouse two-phase alternating current dynamos, one of 75-kilowatt and one of 45-kilowatt capacity, with four induction motors, having a combined output of 100 horse power; a 30-kilowatt 500-volt constant potential generator with six motors, and a Wood series arc light machine for lighting the grounds and Military Hall. The transformer capacity of the alternating plant is for seven hundred 16-candle power incandescent lamps. The prime motors for the plant are 100 horse power and 50 horse power Ideal steam engines and a 50 horse power Westinghouse steam engine.

COURSE OF INSTRUCTION Required for the Degree of B. S. in Electrical Wlrmt Year Engineering

1. Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry (Math. 2, 4); Elements of Drafting (Drawing, Gen. Eng'g 1); Shop Practice (Mech. Eng'g 1); French 5, or German 1, or English i, 2; Military 1, 2; Physical Training 1. 2. Advanced Algebra (Math. 2); Descriptive Geometry (Drawing, Gen. Eng'g 2); Shop Practice (Mech. Eng'g 1); French 5, or German I, or English 1, 2; Military 1, 2; Physical Training 1.