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MINING ENGINEERING.

Mining Engineering 1. [Newcomb and Hancock].

Plane Surveying.—Lectures on the uses and adjustments of the
Compass, Level, Transit and Stadia; on the computations of the Surveyor;
on the conduct of Land, Mine, City, and Hydrographic Surveys.
Practical field exercises with Compass, Level, Transit, and
Stadia.

Machine Design.—Lectures on the straining actions in Machine
Parts; on the analysis and design of such parts as fastenings, journals,
shafts, and bearings. Drafting exercises including both carefully
penciled designs, and finished plates in Machine Drawing.

Elementary Steam Engineering.—Lectures on the properties of
Steam; on the standard modern types of boilers, engines, condensers,
and feed-water heaters; on modern gas, gasoline, and alcohol engines;
and on the steam turbine. Laboratory exercises in testing steam for
pressure, temperature, and humidity; and steam and gasoline engines
for speed, horse-power, and mechanical efficiency.

[This course is identical with Chemical Engineering 1].

PROGRAMME OF STUDIES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

                                     

Class	Topics
Freshman	Mathematics 1. Trigonometry, Higher Algebra, Analytical Geometry.
	Chemistry 1. Inorganic Chemistry.
	Physics 1. Mechanics, Sound, Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism.
	Chemical Laboratory 1. Experiments and Computations.
	Physical Laboratory 1. Experiments and Computations.
	Drawing 1. Mechanical, Projection and Machine Drawing, Shop-work in wood and iron.
Sophomore	Mechanics 1. General Mechanics, Graphical Statics and Strength of Materials, Hydrostatics and Hydraulics.
	Mathematics 2. Analytical Geometry, Differential and Integral Calculus.
	Electrical Engineering 1. Electrical Measurements, Direct Current Machinery, Telephony, Electric Batteries.
	Drawing 2. Descriptive Geometry, Graphical Statics, Machine Drawing.
Junior	Mechanics 2. Strength of Materials, Stability of Structures, Hydraulics and Hydraulic Motors.
	Physics 2. Mathematical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism, Magnetic Induction, Theory of Electrical Measurements.
	Electrical Engineering 2. Alternating Currents and A. C. Apparatus, Electric Lighting and Photometry, Design of Electric Apparatus.
	Drawing 3. Structural Drawing, Shades and Shadows, Perspective.
Senior	Electrical Engineering 3. Alternating Current Phenomena, Electric Traction, High Voltage Electric Transmission.
	Mechanics 3. Analytical Statics, Dynamics of a Particle, Dynamics of a Rigid Body.
	Engineering Electives.
	Graduating Thesis.

Mining Engineering 2. [Holladay and Newcomb].

Electrical Measurements.—Lectures on the principles of electrical
measurements, and of electric and magnetic circuits. Practical
exercises in the arithmetic of Electrical Engineering, involving the
solution by the student of numerous well-graded problems. Laboratory
work on measuring instruments, and their uses in making tests.

Direct Current Machinery.—Lectures on the theory and operation
of Direct Current Electric Generators and Motors; Laboratory exercises
on the tests for determining the characteristics and the electric
and magnetic constants of commercial types of machines.

Building Construction.—Lectures on the materials of construction;
on foundations and the bearing powers of soils; on the design and construction
of walls, floors, partitions and roofs of buildings. Practical
exercises in drafting and computation. Laboratory tests of building
materials.

[This course is identical with Chemical Engineering 2].

Mining Engineering 3. [Thornton].

Exploitation of Mines.—Lectures on the principles to be observed
in prospecting; on the work of opening the mine by shaft or adit
tunnel; on the layout of the underground workings and the extraction
of the mineral; on timbering the excavation; on lighting the mine; on
mine explosions and other accidents; on mine surveys, maps, and
plans. Practical exercises solved by the student in nocturnal surveying
and on the computations and drawings of the Mining Engineer.

Mining Machinery.—Lectures on the central power plant for mining
undertakings; on the theory and operation of power transmission
lines; on the machinery for haulage, hoisting, drainage, and ventilation;
on the methods and machinery used in hydraulic mining; and on
the machinery for quarrying and ore dressing. The lectures are paralleled
by a series of practical exercises in which the student makes
independent estimates on the mechanical equipment of a projected
mine or reports on the operation and outfit of some actual mine inspected
by him.

Electricity in Mining.—Lectures on the installation of electric
lines for light and for power in mines; on the special types of generators
and motors suitable for mines; on electric locomotives and haulage;
on electrically driven hoists, pumps, and fans; on electric coal
cutters; on electric lights for mines; and on electric methods of signaling.
Practical exercises in electric computations for mine intallations

PROGRAMME OF STUDIES IN MINING ENGINEERING

                                       

Class	Topics
Freshman	Mathematics 1. Trigonometry, Higher Algebra, Analytical Geometry.
	Chemistry 1. Inorganic Chemistry.
	Physics 1. Mechanics, Sound, Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism.
	Chemical Laboratory. 1. Experiments and Computations.
	Physical Laboratory 1. Experiments and Computations.
	Drawing 1. Mechanical, Projection and Machine Drawing, Shop-work in wood and iron.
Sophomore	Mechanics 1. General Mechanics, Graphical Statics and Strength of Materials, Hydrostatics and Hydraulics.
	Mathematics 2. Analytical Geometry, Differential and Integral Calculus.
	Mining Engineering 1. Surveying, Machine Design, Elementary Steam Engineering.
	Drawing 2. Descriptive Geometry, Graphical Statics, Topographical Drawing.
Junior	Mechanics 2. Strength of Materials, Stability of Structures, Hydraulics and Hydraulic Motors.
	Geology 1. General Geology, Geological Field-Work, Geological Laboratory.
	Mining Engineering 2. Electrical Measurements, Direct Current Machinery, Building Construction.
	Drawing 3. Structural Drawing, Shades and Shadows, Perspective.
Senior	Geology 2. Economic Geology, Geological Field-Work, Geological Laboratory.
	Industrial Chemistry. Chemistry of Arts and Manufactures.
	Mining Engineering 3. Exploitation of Mines, Mining Machinery, Electricity in Mining.
	Analytical Chemistry 1. Manipulation, Blowpipe Analysis, Fire Assaying, Systematic Qualitative Analysis.
	Graduating Thesis.