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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION.
The following condensed summary gives by title the various courses
of instruction offered in the Engineering Department, arranged in an
orderly curriculum of four years. Those courses, for which no special
note is given, must be taken by all candidates for degrees. The special
elective courses are in each case followed by a note, showing the degree
for which they are required. The name of the professor and the lecture
hour follow in brackets after each title; Arabic numbers are for lectures
on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Roman for lectures on Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday.
The courses are so ordered that the specified entrance requirements
are adequate for the work of the First Year. Each succeeding year presupposes
the completion of the work for all the foregoing years. Students
are advised to adhere strictly to the regular programmes. The arrangements
specified in them have been carefully planned and are the best.
Haphazard election is discouraged and in extreme cases will be prohibited.
No student will be registered for a course unless in the opinion both
of the Dean and of the professor his preliminary training has fitted him
for the successful pursuit of that course.
FIRST YEAR.
Pure Mathematics 1. [Page, X.]
FIRST TERM.—Geometrical Exercises. Solid Geometry.
SECOND TERM.—Plane and Spherical Trigonometry.
THIRD TERM.—Higher Algebra. Theory of Equations.
Applied Mathematics 1. [Thornton, 10.]
FIRST TERM.—Practical Plane Geometry. Descriptive Geometry.
SECOND TERM.—Shades, Shadows, and Perspective.
THIRD TERM.—Plane Surveying.
Chemistry 1. [Mallet, X.]
FIRST TERM.—Introduction to Chemical Physics. Atomic Theory.
SECOND TERM.—Inorganic Chemistry.
THIRD TERM.—Introduction to Organic Chemistry.
Drawing 1. [Instructor, XII-II.]
FIRST TERM.—Mechanical Drawing. Projection Drawing.
SECOND TERM.—Shades, Shadows, and Perspectives.
THIRD TERM.—Plan and Map Drawing. Lettering.
Shop and Field Work 1. [Instructors; afternoon hours.]
FIRST TERM.—Wood Shop.
SECOND TERM.—Pattern Shop.
THIRD TERM.—Field Work.
Chemical Laboratory.
Exercises will be given in Chemical Manipulation and Inorganic Chemistry.
These run parallel to the lecture course and consume six hours
a week during each term.
The studies of this First Year are designed to embrace those disciplines
which are most necessary for the young engineer, whether he stand at the
beginning of professional study or at the beginning of practical life. The
student, who completes them creditably, can draw respectably, handle a field
instrument with intelligence and accuracy, keep his notes properly, and
execute a decent map, the tasks ordinarily confided to assistant engineers.
SECOND YEAR.
Pure Mathematics 2. [Echols, 11.]
FIRST TERM.—Analytical Geometry.
SECOND TERM.—Differential Calculus.
THIRD TERM.—Integral Calculus.
Applied Mathematics 2. [Thornton, X.]
FIRST TERM.—Introduction to General Mechanics.
SECOND TERM.—Graphical Statics. Analysis of Structures.
THIRD TERM.—Elements of Steam Engineering.
Experimental Physics. [Smith, XI.]
FIRST TERM.—Experimental Mechanics of Solids and Fluids.
SECOND TERM.—Heat and Electricity.
THIRD TERM.—Sound and Light.
Drawing 2. [Instructor, 12-2.]
FIRST TERM.—Elementary Structural Drawing.
SECOND TERM.—Graphical Statics and Structural Design.
THIRD TERM.—Elementary Machine Drawing and Design.
Shop-Work 2. [Instructors; afternoon hours.]
FIRST TERM.—Machine Shop.
SECOND TERM.—Foundry.
Mechanical Laboratory 1. [McKergow and Newcomb; afternoon hours.]
FIRST TERM.—Tests of Cement and Timber.
SECOND TERM.—Strength and Elasticity of Iron and Steel.
THIRD TERM.—Steam Engine Tests.
The foregoing courses contain the fundamenta of education in the
Applied Sciences and are taken in common by all students of Engineering.
The succeeding years are largely devoted to the specialized elective
courses, which deal with the subject matter of professional practice in the
various branches of Engineering. In these courses only such students are
admitted as have an adequate preliminary training in Pure Mathematics, in
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, and in Drawing and Design.
THIRD YEAR.
Applied Mathematics 3. [Thornton, IX.]
FIRST TERM.—Strength of Materials.
SECOND TERM.—Hydrostatics and Hydraulics.
THIRD TERM.—Hydraulic Motors, Pumps, and Power Plants.
Geology 1. [Fontaine, 9.] Required for C. E. and E. M.
FIRST TERM.—Dynamical Geology.
SECOND TERM.—Structural Geology.
THIRD TERM.—Historical Geology.
Electricity 1. [Hoxton, 10.] Required for E. E.
FIRST TERM.—Elementary Electricity and Magnetism.
SECOND TERM.—Mathematical Theory of Electricity.
THIRD TERM.—Magnetic Induction in Metals.
Civil Engineering 1. [Newcomb, 11.] Required for C. E.
FIRST TERM.—Railway Location and Construction.
SECOND TERM.—Bridge Stresses. Graphical Analysis of Trusses.
THIRD TERM.—Bridge Design, Detailing and Drafting.
Mechanical Engineering 1. [McKergow, XII.] Required for M. E.
FIRST TERM.—Theory of Steam and Gas Engines.
SECOND TERM.—Machine Kinematics and Machine Design.
THIRD TERM.—Construction, Design, and Operation of Steam Boilers.
Electrical Engineering 1. [Holladay, 11.] Required for E. E. and M. E.
FIRST TERM.—Electrical Measurements; Direct Currents.
SECOND TERM.—Direct Current Machinery; Dynamo Design.
THIRD TERM.—Introduction to Alternating Currents.
Analytical Chemistry 1. [Dunnington, X.] Required for E. M.
FIRST TERM.—Manipulation; Blowpipe analysis; Fire assays.
SECOND TERM.—Inorganic Qualitative Analysis.
THIRD TERM.—Determinative Mineralogy. Quantitative Analysis.
Shop-Work 3. [Instructors; afternoon hours.] Required for M. E.
FIRST TERM.—Forge Shop.
SECOND TERM.—Machine Shop.
Mechanical Laboratory 2. [McKergow and Newcomb; afternoon hours.]
FIRST TERM.—Strength and Elasticity of Structural Materials.
SECOND TERM.—Gas engine tests and fuel tests.
THIRD TERM.—Hydrographic Surveys; Hydraulic Measurements.
FOURTH YEAR.
Applied Mathematics 4. [Thornton, 9.]
FIRST TERM.—Kinematics. General Principles of Dynamics.
SECOND TERM.—Statics. Dynamics of a Particle.
THIRD TERM.—Dynamics of a Rigid Body.
Chemistry 2. [Mallet, 3.]
FIRST TERM.—Industrial Chemistry of the Metals.
SECOND TERM.—Building Materials and Explosives.
THIRD TERM.—Fuels, Paints, Oils, Dyes, etc.
Geology 2. [Fontaine, IX.] Required for E. M.
FIRST TERM.—Crystallography; Descriptive Mineralogy.
SECOND TERM.—Stratigraphic Geology. Lithology.
THIRD TERM.—Paleontology. Field Geology.
Civil Engineering 2. [Newcomb, XI.] Required for C. E.
FIRST TERM.—Masonry Construction.
SECOND TERM.—Waterworks and Sewers.
THIRD TERM.—Roads, Streets, and Pavements.
Mechanical Engineering 2. [McKergow, I.] Required for M. E.
FIRST TERM.—Hydraulic Machinery.
SECOND TERM.—Mechanical Power Plants.
THIRD TERM.—Locomotive Engineering.
Electrical Engineering 2. [Holladay, XI.] Required for E. E.
FIRST TERM.—A. C. Generators and Transformers.
SECOND TERM.—A. C. Phenomena; Induction Motors.
THIRD TERM.—Electrical Power Plants; Photometry.
Mining Engineering. [Thornton, I.] Required for E. M.
FIRST TERM.—Exploitation of Mines.
SECOND TERM.—Mining Machinery.
THIRD TERM.—Electricity in Mining.
Thesis Work.
Every candidate for a degree in Engineering will be required at
the beginning of his graduating year to submit to the Dean some subject
for independent study suited to the student's especial course and aims.
After such subject has been approved by the Dean and the Professor
literary and laboratory researches and to present his results in the
form of a thesis. Such thesis must be typewritten on standard sheets,
bound in a proper cover, and handed in for final approval not later than
May 25th. All necessary computations and drawings must accompany the
thesis. Serious weight will be given to this work in estimating the
student's fitness for graduation.
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