The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 85

Engineering Department. — First Course : for Building Engineers

Engineering Department.

First Course : for Building Engineers.

First semester (summery).

Analytical geometry of two dimensions	3
Applications of elementary mathematics	2
Experimental physics (optics and acoustics)	5
Experimental chemistry	6
Technical drawing for engineers	6
Plotting in black	2
Ornamental drawing	6

Second semester (winter).

Analytical geometry of three dimensions	3
Diflerential and integral calculus, with practice	5
Descriptive geometry, with practice	8
Experimental physics (heat, electricity, magnetism)	5
General mechanical technology	3
Topographical drawing	4

Third semester (summer).

Differential and integral calculus, with practice	5
Descriptive geometry, with practice	8
Geometry of position	4
Technical mechanics (geostatics, elements of graphical statics)	5
General mechanical technology	3
Plotting in colors	4
Surveying	4

Fourth semester (winter).

Technical mechanics (geodynamics, hydromechanics)	5
General science of machines	3
Theoretical construction of machines (elements and parte).	3
Practical construction of machines	4page 29
Theory of elasticity and stability	3
Architecture, with practice	6
Geodesy, with practice	7
Geodetical drawing	2
Construction of machines (every second year). Also for the sixth semester	2

Fifth semester (summer).

Practical hydraulics	3
General science of machines	3
Architecture, with practice	6
Dioptrics (every second year). Also for the seventh semester	2
Locating of railroads (every second year). Also for the seventh semester	2
Practical geodesy	8
Work in locating (see remark at the end of second course)	—

Sixth semester (winter).

Lectures on reservoirs	4
Designing reservoirs	4
Railroad superstructures	2
Method of least squares (alternating with geodesy). Also for the eighth semester	2
General mineralogy	4
Lithography	2
Higher geodesy	4
Construction of machines (every second year). Also for the fourth semester	2
Construction of streets (every second year). Also for the eighth semester	2
Designing in railroad architecture	6

Seventh semester (summer).

Graphical statics	2
Subterranean works, tunnels, stone bridges	4
Designing of subterranean works and of bridges	9
Locating of railroads (every second year). Also for the iifth semester	2
Higher geodesy and spherical astronomy (every second year). Also for the ninth semester	4
Triangulation	4
Geology	4
Geological excursions	4
Dioptrics (every second year). Also for the fifth semester	2
Work in locating (see remark at the end of second course)	—

Eighth semester (winter).

Iron bridges and roofs	4
Wooden bridges and scaffolds	2
Designing of bridges	10
Method of least squares (alternating with geodesy). Also tor the sixth semester	2
Higher geodesy	4
Construction of streets (every second year). Also for the sixth semester	2
Equipment of railroad stations	3
Theoretical political economy	2

Ninth semester (summer).

Construction of railroads (stations)	3
Designing of railroad structures	10
Construction of bridges, with practice	4page 30
Higher geodesy and spherical astronomy (every second year), Also for me seventh semester	4
Practical political economy	2
A review of the requirements for the State examination	—
Law and administration	3

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