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THIRD YEAR COURSE.
Only students who have a good working knowledge of the
Calculus and of Mechanics are admitted to the studies of this year,
and for these the work of Applied Mathematics 3 is an essential to
success in the technical engineering courses.
Applied Mathematics 3. [Thornton, IX.]
The studies of this class constitute a more advanced course in
Applied Mechanics. The Fall Term is given to Strength of Materials,
the Winter Term to the Stability of Structures and the Spring Term
to Hydraulics and Hydraulic Motors. Associated with the lecture
courses are abundant practical exercises in computation and in laboratory
measurements and stream gaugings.
Economic Geology 1. [Watson, 12.] Required for C. E. and E. M.
The studies of this class constitute a course in General Geology
designed to meet the especial needs of the Engineering student. The
divisions of Dynamical, Structural, and Physiographical Geology are
covered in considerable detail. Special emphasis is given to the instruction
on the common rock-forming minerals and rocks, building
stones and ores. Three lectures are given each week, with nine
additional hours for laboratory and field work and private study.
To gain the full benefit of this course some preliminary knowledge
of Physical Geography is essential. Students of Civil and Mining
Engineering are advised to devote the Summer Vacation of the Second
Year to a thorough review of this important topic.
Physics 2. [Hoxton, 10.] Required for E. E.
This course is a more advanced study of Electricity and Magnetism.
It is based on the lessons of Physics 1, and requires also such
Fall Term is devoted to the theory and practice of Electrical Measurements,
the Winter Term gives a conspectus of the Mathematical
Theory of Electricity, and in the Spring Term the work is upon
Magnetic Induction and its measurement and applications. The laboratory
course runs parallel with the lecture course and is so arranged
as to give a good working knowledge of the theoretical problems
met in the practice of the Electrical Engineer.
Civil Engineering 1. [Newcomb, 11.] Required for C. E.
The Fall Term is given to Railway Engineering. The methods
of the reconnaissance, preliminary survey, office location, and field
location are developed in the lectures and illustrated in the field, a
complete series of maps, profiles, plans, and estimates being worked
out from the actual surveys. This is followed by a minute study of
the construction, maintenance, and operation of a modern railway.
In the Winter Term the standard types of Steel and Timber Bridges
are analyzed; the rules and formulae for design are developed and
applied; and each student makes a complete design for a bridge with
all the necessary computations and drawings. In the Spring Term
the topics studied are Public Roads, City Streets, and Street Railways.
The most improved methods of construction are discussed
and the students are drilled in the laboratory on the best tests for
road-building materials.
Mechanical Engineering 1. [McKergow, XII.] Required for M. E.
In the Fall Term the dynamical and thermodynamical problems
of the Steam Engine are studied and the results are applied to the
detailed design of a projected engine. The Winter Term is devoted
to Machine Design; the fundamental principles of the kinematics of
machines are established and on these is based a careful study of the
design and construction of toothed gearing, pulley gearing, shafting,
geared machine parts, and the fastenings for the same. In the Spring
Term the topic is Steam Boilers. All standard types are studied in
detail and the problems of the operation and management of boiler
plants are discussed. Parallel work is required in the drafting room,
the laboratories, and the shops.
Electrical Engineering 1. [Holladay, 11.] Required for E. E. and
M. E.
The work of the Fall Term includes the fundamental principles
of Electrical Engineering and their application to the theory of
Winter Term is devoted to the design and operation of Direct Current
Generators and Motors; the student at the same time determines
in the laboratory the characteristics and constants of such machines.
The Spring Term is used for a preliminary survey of the principles
of Alternating Currents and their chief technical applications, with
laboratory studies of Alternating Current apparatus and machines.
Analytical Chemistry 1. [Dunnington, X.] Required for E. M.
A course in Chemical Manipulation is first given. The class then
takes up in order Blowpipe Analysis, the Fire Assaying of Ores of
Lead and Gold and Silver, and a systematic study of Inorganic Qualitative
Analysis. This is followed by practice in the analysis of salts,
alloys, and ores; the determination of minerals; the examination
of waters, coals, limestones, clays, and so on; and a few of the
simpler quantitative determinations. Weekly written exercises are
required. Three lectures are given each week, and after every lecture
the student spends about four hours in practical work in the laboratory.
Mechanical Laboratory 2. [McKergow and Instructors, 12-2.]
As in Mechanical Laboratory 1 the class is divided into squads
so small that each man receives the personal care of an instructor.
The Fall Term is given to an advanced course in the Strength of
Materials, the problems assigned being such as to call for some
elementary research work on the part of the student. The Winter
Term is devoted to a laboratory course in Hydraulic Measurements,
in which tests are made of pressure, buoyancy, efflux and pipe flow
with various practical applications. In the Spring Term a field
course is given in Hydrographic Surveying, including the measurements
of surface grades, cross-sections and velocities in river channels
and the determination of discharges, friction factors, and velocity
coefficients.
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