the preparation of standard solutions for volumetric determination; the use of the same in testing the strength of acids and alkalies, and the analyses, with the use of both gravimetric and volumetric methods, of iron ores, copper ores, limestones, siliceous materials, slags, etc., are entered upon.

Subsequently two terms of lectures in Industrial Chemistry are introduced, illustrated with experiments and specimens showing the nature of various technological processes and products. A detailed study will be made of numerous chemical manufactures, for example, those connected with the alkali industry, the preparation and use of mordants, soap-making, sugarmaking, the production of fertilizers, paints, disinfectants, etc. Accompanying and following lecture-room work of this kind. much time will be given to laboratory exercises, including the preparation of salts and other compounds, and the analysis of many technical materials and products of inorganic and organic composition. Work will be done in both ultimate and proximate organic analysis, and in gas analysis. In the latter part of the course the student is encouraged to engage in original investigation, as for such work the science of Chemistry offers a very promising field. The thesis required as the closing work of the course is expected to represent considerable original work.

SCHOOL OF MINING AND METALLURGY.

The advantages offered by this school to students pursuing the courses in mining and metallurgy are such that each subject can be presented in a most thorough and practical manner. The work naturally falls under the following subdivisions: assaying; ore testing and lectures on mining and metallurgy. This course is supplemented by thorough courses in physics, chemistry, mineralogy, and geology.

The outfit of these departments and their various laboratories is such that each subject can be presented in most exhaustive detail.

ASSAYING.

The course in assaying consists of lectures and practical work. Great importance is attached to the work in the laboratory. A large, well-ventilated furnace room, in which are located muffle and crucible furnaces, and another room of similar dimensions equipped with desks, pulp and button balances, afford accommodations to a large number of students. Ores of various metals of known value are given the students, who are required to make up the necessary charges and submit their report in detail. The ores are representative ones and such as would be met with and handled by any assayer in the field. Various methods are tried and comparisons made.

ORE TESTING.

Already detailed specifications have been prepared for an extensive ore testing works. The site selected is on the banks of the Mississippi, between the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. As the funds appropriated to the erection of such a work were sufficient to purchase only the necessary machinery, an appeal was made to the business men of Minneapolis to enlist their interest in providing a suitable building. A most general and hearty response was met and through their generosity over five thousand dollars have been subscribed. The building is to be of stone and will harmonize with the surrounding buildings on the campus. The works will contain all the machinery necessary to illustrate the various processes of testing ores. The student will be given a sufficiently large amount of ore to make the tests upon the different machines and will report the best method of treatment. In this way he will become acquainted by personal experience with the machinery used in our leading ore dressing establishments of the west. will be broken this summer for the new building.

LECTURES AND PRACTICE.

Ground

The lectures in mining and metallurgy will be illustrated with various pieces of mining machinery, metallurgical products, drawings, blue prints, photographs and diagrams. Many of these articles have been generously donated to the departments by interested friends. The mines and metallurgical establishments which lie on all sides of Minneapolis are easily accessible, and offer special facilities for most profitable practical illustrative work.

LIBRARY.

The departments have already a complete set of the Transactions of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, the Engineering and Mining Journal, and other similar books of reference. The students have also access to a very complete private library, as well as to the Minneapolis Public Library, which contains an exceptionally large and valuable set of publications on subjects relating to mining and metallurgy. The leading periodicals will also be accessible to all. Constant references in lectures will compel the student to keep himself well informed as to the latest methods, machinery and changes in practice going on in his special line of work.

THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN.

ADMISSION.

The School of Design offers a three years course in practical ornamental design and elementary art to students of mature years who can pass an examination in elementary drawing, which will cover substantially the work of one year.

COURSE OF STUDY.

FIRST YEAR.

FIRST TERM.

Study of Light and Shade from the cast.

Perspective Drawing.

Landscape Drawing, outdoor work and lectures.

French 4.

SECOND TERM.

Drawing in crayon and charcoal from casts of historic ornament.
Sepia painting from geometric casts.

SECOND TERM.

Designing for prints, book covers, stained glass and relief work.
Advanced study of Historic Ornament.

THIRD TERM.

Original composition in Design adapted to the various periods of historic ornament in "flat" and relief work.

NOTES ON THE COURSE.

This course is as thorough and comprehensive as possible within the limits of time specified and is carefully outlined with a view to the gradual and progressive development of artistic training, and the systematic and uniform cultivation of the eye, the hand and the mind to work together for the best results.

EQUIPMENT.

The School of Design is equipped with a full set of skeleton models for the study of perspective, charts of the orders of architecture, and geometric solids for the study of proportion and chiaroscuro. It also has a fine line of casts of historic ornament and architectural details and full length figures and busts of classic and historic sculpture. There is also a small library of standard works of art.

DESIGN.

The actual work in design is not entered upon until the beginning of the second year. It being considered essential that a thorough knowledge of drawing in all its varied aspects and mediums should form the foundation of all decorative and industrial art.

Although one year of drawing is necessary for entrance to the first year's work of this course, a student may enter at once into the second year's work-where the actual study of Design begins -by giving satisfactory evidence of having completed all the work required up to that point; and a student may continue to do special work in drawing only, if desired, and students doing advanced work in drawing will be allowed considerable freedom in the choice of subjects and materials, while those with definite aims will receive special and individual training in advanced work.

The study of Design is commenced by illustrated lectures on the "Anatomy of Pattern" and the "Planning of Ornament;" these are followed by actual practical work in the orginal composition of geometric designs founded upon the proper combination of horizontal, vertical and oblique lines and the circle; and upon their relation to the harmony of contrast in repetition, proportion and symmetry, in both form and color.

Natural plant forms are then analyzed and conventionalized, and adapted to varied geometric spaces in repeated units and "all over" treatment in both flat tints and shaded relief.

APPLIED DESIGN.

When the student has become thoroughly conversant with the laws of natural growth and the underlying principles of design, and when these elements can be rendered with grace and feeling, the study of the application of orament to different purposes and places is entered upon in relation to printed goods, woven fabrics, sculptured ornament and constructed furniture.

HISTORIC ORNAMENT.

The study of historic ornament in relation to the various periods of art; is here taken up, original decorative designs based upon these periods are executed; and original essays, written and illustrated by the students, are required. Lectures are given on historic ornament and the decorative arts of all the leading periods of art, from the ancient Egyptian to the latest phases of the Renaissance, including the history of art as related to applied art. The advanced study of the human figure and the lower animal forms is taken up in connection with this work and illustrated lectures are given on the anatomy of expression.

An application of the fundamental principles of design to ornament in general rather than to special work of a professional nature is all that can be given in the course outlined, but practical working designs for carpets, wall paper, wood and stone carvings, blankets, prints, stained glass, book covers, etc., are completed during this course.

GRADUATE STUDIES AND DEGREES.

For the University year 1893-94, graduate courses will be offered in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining, Chemistry and Metallurgy. These courses are a continuation of the lines of undergraduate work laid out in the foregoing courses of study, and in that department which has conferred upon the student a baccalaureate degree. Upon the completion of a full year of work and by passing a satisfactory examination, with a technical thesis, the student is entitled to a second degree. The degree conferred is that of Engineer in the course pursued, or that of Master of Science.

For the rules and regulations concerning graduate work, particularly as to the amount of work done, the method of selecting work, the degree of proficiency expected and the time and manner of conducting the examinations, consult the chapter on the Graduate Department; pp. 57 to 61 in this catalogue.