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The course in mineral sciences comprises the detailed 

 study of mineralogy, geology and hydrology. 



The courses in rural legislation and in social and politi- 

 cal economy are also very important and useful. 



Rural engineering with its mechanical and hydrological 

 applications is most necessary for future agricultural 

 engineers. 



Practical work and numerous excursions enable the 

 students to gain acquaintance with the details of this 

 important section of the general programme of instruc- 

 tion. 



The instruction in book-keeping has been in the hands 

 of a specialist during the last 12 years. All the opera- 

 tions in the farm have to be controlled. The result of 

 which is shown in the books of the college. The accoun- 

 tant in charge of the classes gives thorough practical 

 instruction. 



The agricultural industries are dealt with in the classes 

 of agricultural technology where attention is directed to 

 the developments necessary for industrial progress. The 

 surrounding works and laboratory provide the pupil with 

 the opportunity of a practical [application of the theories 

 taught in the lectures. 



The lectures on the microscope treat of the corruption and 

 adulteration to which foods and the raw T materials of agri- 

 culture and agricultural industries are exposed. The 

 instruction in forestry is extensive and is aided by a 

 splendid arboretum which occupies a large area and is 

 quite close to the establishment; it includes the principal 

 ligneous species to be found in temperate climates, which 

 makes it one of the finest dendrological collections of 

 Belgium. 



The courses of zootechny and hygiene have undergone 

 great improvement thanks to the influence of the present 

 professor Mr. E-aquet. The lectures include anatomy, 

 physiology and general hygiene applied to human beings 

 and animals ; the prophylaxis of contagious diseases, 

 sanitary police and the description of the outward 

 parts of horses and oxen. For the class in zootechny 

 there is a laboratory on the farm which is always largely 

 utilised. 



