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First, fundamental and general studies, mainly in the Freshman and 

 Sophomore years, but extending in lesser amount through the Junior and 

 Senior years. 



Second, technical studies, which make up about one-fourth to one- 

 third of the courses during the Freshman and Sophomore years, and by 

 far the greater part during the Junior and Senior years. 



The fundamental and general studies bear the same relation to an 

 engineering education that a foundation bears to an engineering struc- 

 ture ; hence, they constitute perhaps the most important part, without which 

 the technical work cannot be undertaken successfully. The engineering 

 student must master these fundamental and general studies with great 

 thoroughness, and should undertake them with enthusiasm. They include 

 the following : 



Mathematics. The study of mathematics continues through at least 

 two years; mastery of mathematics is absolutely essential to a proper 

 knowledge of engineering science and to the successful practice of the 

 engineering art. 



Chemistry and Physics. Every engineer should be thoroughly 

 grounded in both these subjects, one or both of which apply directly in 

 practically all his work. 



English. A thorough mastery of English is essential to the engineer, 

 whose highest work is in dealing with men. He must be able to convince 

 men by well written business letters and engineering reports, and, if he 

 amounts to much as an engineer, by well written articles for engineering 

 journals and papers for engineering societies. Also he must be able to 

 present his views orally to employers and superior officers in a clear and 

 convincing manner. The work in English in the engineering courses is 

 '\ ery thorough in the general principles and applications, and in addition 

 includes special work in business English and the writing of engineering 

 reports and papers. The student is offered opportunity to take special 

 instruction in public speaking, and even in engineering journalism. 



Economic Science is one of the required studies in the engineering 

 courses. 



Electives. Opportunity is offered in the Junior and Senior years for 

 engineering students, especially the best students, to elect considerable 

 work outside their required subjects, and thereby obtain a broader and bet- 

 ter rounded education. All studies in the college are open to such students 

 as are prepared in the prerequisites stated in the catalogue. 



The technical subjects in the engineering courses are of too great 

 variety to be described here, but are fully explained in the catalogue under 

 the headings of the individual departments. A thorough course in en- 

 gineering mechanics is required of all. The technical studies extend 

 throughout the entire four years' work, and the technical work in the 

 various lines is intended to be of the most thorough and complete and 

 high-grade character practicable in an engineering school. 



In addition to the undergraduate engineering work graduate studies 

 are offered, as shown in detail on pages 73 ff. 



