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tory. In addition to latin, greek, and mathematics, it included 

 among other subjects: Botany, chemistry, philosophy, physiology, 

 zoology, geology, mineralogy, meteorology, astronomy, agricultural 

 chemistry, and Liebig's husbandry. 



In 1864, a similar classical course appears in the catalogue, 

 and also an agricultural course of three years, including a prepara- 

 tory year that was the same as that for the classical course. The 

 later agricultural subjects were: Orchard and fruit garden, fruit, 

 culture, treatise on the horse, book of the farm, diseases of domestic 

 animals, agricultural chemistry, and analysis of the soil. 



The third catalogue, 1866-' 67, shows a military course, which 

 was not, however, complete in itself, but presented an extensive list 

 of military subjects which might be studied. The classical course 

 was continued, and an agricultural and scientific course presented. 

 This was far more detailed than its forerunners, and covered three 

 years. 



In the fourth catalogue, 18 6 8-' 69, the preparatory course is 

 shown as extended to three years in length. The four-year courses 

 based on this were designated as agricultural and scientific, college, 

 and military. In both the third and the fourth catalogues other 

 courses were named, but no formulation of them presented. These 

 were: Mechanic arts and civil engineering, commercial and mercan- 

 tile, and in the third catalogue a normal course. 



The catalogue for 1870-'71 gives in detail two two-year pre- 

 paratory courses, one agricultural, the other literary, and three 

 four-year college courses, viz., agricultural, mechanic arts, military 

 science, and literary. 



The next catalogue issued, 1871-' 72, shows a decided change 

 in the statement of courses offered, and tabulates only a two-year 

 course in the preparatory department and one four-year course in 

 the collegiate department. For the first time a statement is made 

 of the schedule of classes actually taught or to be taught, showing 

 class periods and teachers. An interesting provision is included for 

 "from seven to ten hours of practical instruction in agriculture 

 under Superintendent Miller; in horticulture under Superintendent 

 Gale; and in mechanics under Superintendent Todd." It is also 

 stated that "students laboring in agricultural, horticultural, and 

 mechanical departments are paid by the hour." 



An undated four-page folder was issued, apparently in 1872 

 or 1873, which shows the two-year preparatory course and the four- 

 year collegiate course. Complete courses in agriculture, mechanics, 

 horticulture, and veterinary science were promised in the catalogue 

 to be issued in December. 



September 3, 1873, John A. Anderson accepted the presidency, 

 and the next publication touching upon courses of study was the 

 "Handbook" issued at the close of 1874. This is a notable docu- 

 ment in that it sets forth in detail the president's ideas concerning 



