(With reference to Markets.

With reference to Climate and its local modifications.
With reference to Soil and Subsoil and Slopes.

Sub-divisions into Fields, or Farms of different cultures.

Insects.

NOXIOUS.

Reptiles.
Birds.

Mammals.

VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.

RURAL LAWS, HISTORY, LITERATURE AND ECONOMY OF AGRICULTURE.

These studies will be arranged in a course occupying three years, as follows:

FIRST YEAR.

THE FARM-Its measurements and mapping; sub-divisions-meadows, pastures, orchards, woodlands, gardens, etc. Fences, hedges, farm buildings. Soils-classification and mechanical treatment of soils, plowing, etc. Drainage. PLANT CULTURE.-Structure and Physiology of plants; classes of the useful plants, their characteristics, varieties, habits, and values. Wheat culture, maize culture, grass culture, root culture, fruit culture begun, apples, pears, peaches, etc.

COLLATERAL STUDIES.-English language and composition, surveying, drawing, botany, French language and literature.

SECOND YEAR.

THE FARM-Chemical elements and chemical treatment of soils. Fertilizers--their composition, manufacture, preservation and application. Climate, influence of light, heat, and electricity, on soils and vegetable growth. FARM IMPLEMENTS.— Prine ples of structure and use Road making.

FRUIT CULTURE.-Modes of propagation, production of new varieties, diseases of fruit trees. Insects injurious to vegetation.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY.-Breeds and varieties of neat cattle, horses, sheep, and swine. Principles of breeding, rearing, training, fattening, etc. Chemical composition of food, and preparation of the several varieties. Sheep husbandry; poultry; bees.

COLLATERAL STUDIES.-Mechanics, chemistry, zoology, entomology, mineralogy, German language and literature.

THIRD YEAR.

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY -Relation of Agriculture to the other industries and to commerce. The several branches of Agriculture. Agricultural book-keeping, the farin book, herd book, etc. RURAL LAW-of tenures and conveyances of land, of highways, of cattle, of fences, of noxious weeds, etc. Veterinary surgery and medicine. Landscape gardening, and laying out of large farming estates. Rural Architecture and Engineering, Foreign Agriculture, History and Literature of Agricul ture

COLLATERAL STUDIES.-Geology, Meteorology, Physical Geography, Inductive Logic, Political Economy, History and Civil Polity, English Literature.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.

The studies of this course will also occupy three years, and will embrace the following branches and topics:

MATHEMATICS -Trigonometry, plain and spherical. Descriptive Geometry and geometrical drawing. Analytical Geometry, Conic Sections, and Differential Calculus.

PHYSICS-Properties of Matter, Laws of Motion, Forces, Mechanics of Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Laws of sound, of light, of heat.

ANALYTIC AND APPLIED MECHANICS.-Strength of materials. Theory of machines, and principle of Mechanism. Estimates of rigidity and friction, and of the useful

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effect of Machines. Construction and Calculation of Strength and Proportion of Parts of Machines, Hand Machinery, Hydraulic Motors, Steam Engines, Horse powers, Hot Air and Gas Engines. Construction and arrangement of machinery in Mills for various manufactures.

CHEMISTRY-Elementary, and applied.

Botany, Zoology, Geology, Mineralogy, Meteorology.

English, French and German languages. History, Philosophy, etc.

DRAWING.-Elementary, geometrical, and free hand. Drawing of Machines. Principles of Perspective. Lights and Shadows. Coloring and Theory of Colors. Architectural drawing, plans, elevations, perspective views, working plans, etc. ARCHITECTURE.—Its principles and styles. Principles and modes of warming, ventilation, etc.

Carpentery, and principles involved in the several trades.

The University already has one shop; and students, during the past term, have been employed to some extent in practical mechanics. It is hoped that other buildings and facilities for practical instruction will soon be added, so that students may be enabled to acquire some skill in the use of tools, in the construction of models, and in the management of motor powers.

The candidates for this course must be prepared to sustain an examination in the branches required by law, and in Algebra and Geometry.

THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE.

The course of instruction in this department will embrace the study of Tactics in the various arms, both of the Company and Battalion, Grand Tactics, and Military Engineering, including principles of fortifications, siege works, and gunnery. The studies of the course, and the collateral studies, will be arranged as fast as the wants of the department shall require it.

All of the students wear a uniform, and a military drill is held three times a week, or oftener.

Candidates for the course in Military Engineering must sustain the same examinations as those required in the Mechanical Department.

The Departments of Mining and Metallurgy, and of Civil Engineering, will embrace the studies usual in such departments, and these studies will be arranged in courses as soon as they shall be required. The instruction will comprehend a full set of field exercises with instruments, and excursions to mines, public works, etc.