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104 applied sciences III Natural Philosophy and Astronomy The subjects of these Lectures are- 1st -Practical Mechanics including Statics Dynamics Hydrostatics Pneumatics Hydraubcs 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 Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 11 45 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 Tuesday Wednesday and Thurs- day at 10 15 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 Tuesday and Thursday from to This Course designed for Students who have completed three Terms in this Department includes descriptive account of the various arts operations and tools employed in Civil Engineering and Architecture the formation of drains and