Calendar: 1860-1861 Page 135
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136 applied sciences applications of that Science to Engineering Mining Architec- ture and Agriculture The Granites Syenites Porphyries Greenstones Serpen- tines Basalts Lavas Sandstones Limestones Clays &c will be described and the minerals peculiar to each noticed The application of Geology to pursuits connected with mining operations-for Coal Iron Copper Tin Silver Gold Mercury Antimony Zinc Cobalt &c will be specially con- sidered The Student is directed how to proceed in examining new country to collect and record his observations and mark his specimens in order to render them useful to more experienced Geologists at home The Museum contains well-arranged collection of Minerals and Rocks and specimens of Building-Stones In order more fully to exemplify the applications of the Science the Professor accompanies his Class to various Mu- seums in London including the Museum of Practical Geology and the British Museum also on excursions into the Country in which the actual field-work of the Geologist is explained and illustrated There is an Examination at the close of the Course by which the progress of the Students is tested XII The Art and Scientific Principles of Photography Hour for College Students 10 30-12 30 Friday These Lessons are intended for Students who have com- pleted six Terms in this Department Arrangements are made for complete Course of Instruc- tion in Photography glass house with commodious deve- loping rooms has been erected and in connexion with it Laboratory for the preparation of Photographic Chemicals Students will be afforded every facility for practising the Art in all its branches In addition to th regular College Course occasional Classes are formed consisting each of about six gentlemen who meet twice week Ten Lectures are given of two hours each for
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