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91 applied sciences III Natural Philosophy and Astronomy The subjects of these Lectures are- 1st -Practical Mechanics including Statics Dynamics Hydrostatics Pneumatics Hydraulics Principles of Mecha- nism Theory of Work Roofs Arches Chain and Tubular Bridges Embankments Strength of Materials Steam-Engine 2d Construction and use of Observing Instruments in- eluding the Telescope Microscope Sextant Transit Instru- ment Barometer &c Subjects and Hours of Lecture First Year 11 Wednesday Thursday Friday Michaelmas Term Statics Construction by Rule and Compass Lent-Mechanical Powers Dynamics Easter-Hydrostatics and Optics -No mathematical knowledge is required in the first year the method of Construction by Rule and Compass &c being adopted Second and Third Years 10J Wednesday Thursday Friday Michaelmas Term-Estimation of Strain and Tension Frame Work Roofs Catenary Chain Bridge &c Lent Term-Estimation of Strength and Resistance of Ma- terials Girders Tubular and Lattice Bridges the Arch Easter Term-The Steam Engine and Mechanism -The subjects for the second and third years form two years' course and are not the same in successive years IV Arts of Construction in connexion with Civil Engineering and Architecture Hours of Lecture Michaelmas and Lent Terms to on Tuesday and Friday Easter Term to on the same days This Course includes descriptive account of the various arts operations and tools employed in Civil Engineering and Architecture the formation of drains and sewers excavat- ing earthworking and mining erecting and striking scaf-