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SCHOOL OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS.

Prof. Thornton.

The Course of Instruction in this School embraces the following
subjects. In each there is an elementary or Junior Course and an advanced
or Senior Course distinguished by numbers. In the Junior
courses only elementary mathematical methods are employed. In the
Senior courses use is made to a limited extent of Coordinate Geometry
and the Infinitesimal Calculus.

Projective—I.* Descriptive Geometry of the point the
plane and the straight line. Shades and Shadows on polyedra
nometric Projections.

2. Descriptive Geometry of curved surfaces. Shades and Shadows
on curved surfaces; Perspective Projections.

Geodesy.—I.* Lower Geodesy comprising the Theory and Use of
Field Instruments; General Methods and Fundamental Problems in
Field Engineering; Special Methods in Land, City, Topographic and
Hydrographic Surveying; Construction of Maps and Plans; Estimation
of Quantities.

2. Higher Geodesy comprising the Theory of the Figure of the
Earth; Spheroidal Trigonometry; Measurement of Base Lines, Altitudes
and Azimuths; Reduction of Observations; Projections of Maps.
[Optional.]

Mechanics.—I.* Statics of Rigid Solids, with applications to the design
of the simpler forms of Bridges, Roofs and Piers; Revetments,
Dams and Foundations.

2. Statics of Elastic Solids with applications to the theory of the
Strength and Stiffness of the elements of structures and machines.

Construction.—I.* Sources, uses, manufacture and properties of
Building Materials, with elementary Building Construction in Earth,
Concrete, Masonry, Timber and Iron.

2. Advanced Course in Building Construction, including the analysis
and design of Continuous Girders, Arches and Suspension Bridges.

Public Works.—I. Location, construction and maintenance of
Lines of Communication, including Highways.* Railways, Canals and
Canalized Rivers.

2.* Collection, conveyance, filtration and distribution of potable
water; drainage and sewerage of towns, and disposal of sewage; drainage
and irrigation of lands and reclamation of swamps.

Mining.—I. Location, classification and distribution of Ore Deposits;
Exploitation of the same; Extraction of the Ore; Mechanical
Preparation; Drainage, Ventilation and Lighting of Mines.

2. General theory of Energy and Power, its measurement by Dynamometers
and its regulation by Brakes, Accumulators, Governors
and Valves; Hydraulics, hydraulic motors and pumps; Thermodynamics,
steam and gas engines and blowers; Teledynamic, Hydraulic
and Pneumatic Transmission of Power; Proportions and Dimensions of
the Elements of Machines.

[The course in Mining is not required for the degree of C. E.; the course in Public Works
and the Senior course in Construction are not required for the degree of M. E. The courses
marked with * constitute the course in Agricultural Engineering.]