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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

The subject as given in Wells's Higher Algebra through quadratic equations, or the same work in Wentworth's Algebra, or an equivalent. 2. ASTRONOMY.—To obtain a single credit for entrance in astronomy, the student must pass an examination covering as much text-book work as is contained in Young's Elements of Astronomy, Todd's New Astronomy, or Howe's Descriptive Astronomy. For lYi credits, the entrance requirement implies, in addition to the above, some degree of practical familiarity with the geography of the heavens, with the various celestial motions, and with the positions of some of the more conspicuous naked-eye heavenly bodies. 3. BIOLOGY.—The subject as taught in good high schools with laboratory equipment. For the minimum number of credits, one year's work upon such types as are presented in Huxley and Martin's Practical Biology, or Parker's Elementary Biology. For further credits, advanced laboratory work and field collections. Note-books, drawings, collections of specimens, etc., showing work done, must be presented. 4. BOTANY.—A familiar acquaintance is required with the general structure of plants, and of the principal organs and their functions, derived to a considerable extent from a study of the objects: also a general knowledge of the main groups of plants, and the ability to classify and name the more common species. Bergen's Elements of Botany, or Spaulding's Introduction to Botany, indicates the kind of preparation required. Laboratory note-books and herbarium collections must be presented. 5. CHEMISTRY.—The instruction must include both text-book and laboratory work. The work should be so arranged that at least one-half of the time shall be given to the laboratory. The course, as it is given in the best high schools in two terms or three terms, respectively, will satisfy the requirements of the University for the two credits or three credits for admission. Remsen's Introduction to Chemistry, Storer and Lindsey's Manual of Elementary Chemistry, and Newth's Elementary Chemistry, are acceptable text-books. The laboratory notes, bearing the teacher's indorsement, must be presented in evidence of the actual laboratory work accomplished. Candidates for admission may be required to demonstrate their ability by laboratory tests. 6. CIVICS.—Such amount of study on the United States constitution, its history and interpretation, as is indicated by any of the usual high school text-books on civil government, is regarded