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SEPTEMBER 28, 1899 
MASON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, 
BIRMINGHAM. 
DIPLOMA COURSES IN CIVIL, MECHANICAL, AND 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. 
Proressor F. W. BURSTALL, M.A. (Camb.), A.M.I.C.E. 
LecrureER ON TecHNnicAL E.ecrriciry—D. K. MORRIS, Ph.D., 
A.I.E.E. 
AssIsSTANT LecTURER AND DEMoNSTRATOR—F. H. HUMMEL, 
A.M.I.C.E. 
The Technical Engineering Classes include :— 
LECTURES on the Strength of Materials, Theory of Steam, Gas, and 
other Heat Engines, Hydraulics, Machine Design, Strength of Structures, 
Distribution of Power 
DRAWING.—Design of Tools, Prime Motors, Dynamos, and other forms 
of Machinery. 
FIELD WORK.—Practical Surveying in the Field throughout the 
Summer Term. 
ENGINEERING LABORATORY.—Determinations of the Strength 
of Materials, including Compressive, Bending, Tensile, and Torsion Tests ; 
Experimental Study of the Steam Engine and Boiler, Frictional Efficiency 
Tests, the Flow of Water over Weirs and through Orifices, &c. 
LECTURES and DEMONSTRATIONS on all branches of Electrical 
Engineering. 
ELECTRICAL LABORATORY.—Testing of Continuous and Alter- 
nate Current Machinery, Electrical Instruments, Meters, Lamps, 
and Batteries, Insulation and Magnetic Testing Work. 
The Courses also include :— 
MatHematics—Principal R. S. Hearn, M.A., D.Sc. 
Puysics—Professor J. H. PoyntinG, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
CueEmistRY—Professor P. F. FRANKLAND, B.Sc., Ph.D., F.R.S. 
GroL_oGy—Professor C. Lapwortu, LL.D., F.R.S., F.G.S. 
Meratturcy—Lecturer, G. MELLAND, B.Sc., A.R.S.M. 
The DIPLOMA, which carries with it the Associateship of the College, 
may be obtained at the end of ¢h7ee years’ study. 
The SESSION 1899-1900 commences on Tuesday, October 3. Professor 
BURSTALL will attend to consult with intending Students on October 2, 
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
For DETAILED SYLLABUS, with Particulars of Fees, Scholarships, 
&c., apply to the SECRETARY, 
QUEEN’S COLLEGE, GALWAY. 
The Matriculation Examination of Session 1899-1900 commences on 
OcToBER 20. Matriculation Certificates of any University within the 
United Kingdom are accepted. 
All Lectures, Scholarships, Exhibitions, and Prizes are open to Students 
of either sex. 
The Scholarship Examinations in Arts, Medicine, and Engineering com- 
mence on OCTOBER 19. ¥ 
DEPARTMENTS OF 
SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND ENGINEERING. 
{ Prof. ALFRED C. Dixon, .M.A., Sc.D., 
«1 F.R.U.L, late Fellow of Trinity 
\ College, Cambridge. 
{ Prof. A. Anperson, M.A,, late Fellow ot 
+») Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, 
\ President of the College. 
MATHEMATICS 
PHYSICS ... 
CHEMISTRY Prof. ALFRED SEnikErR, Ph.D., Berlin. 
NATURAL HISTORY, ) prog. RicHarp J. ANDERSON, M.A., 
MINERALOGY, and } Pfc Rican, J: As 
GEOLOGY... ...J. M-D., M-R.CS., Eng. 
ENGINEERING... Prof. Epbwarp TownseEnpD, M.A., D.Sc. 
ANATOMY and BES EO JoserH P. Pye, M.D., M.Ch., 
OLOGY ... seo aus D.Sc., F.R.U.I. 
PRACTICE or MEDI-j Prof. Joun Isaac Lynuam, M.D., 
CINE te are cA M.Ch., M.A.O., F.R.U.I. 
SURGERY ... a oo)? Ne BreErETON, L.R.C.S.1., 
MATERIA MEDICA .. (ee eee W. Coroxan, M.D., 
Prof. RicHarp J. Kuinxkeap, B.A., 
GYN®COLOGY .. cl RE TEEGIan 
Prospectus of the Courses and Regulations for Scholarships, &c., can be 
had on application to the 
REGISTRAR, 
Queen’s College, Galway. 
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW. 
COURSES IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE. 
The Session opens on October 19. 
ENGINEERING—Prof. ARCHIBALD BARR, D.Sc., M.Inst.C.E. 
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND MARINE ENGINEERING—Prof. J. HARVARD 
BILES, M.I.N.A. 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING—Mr. JOHN D. CORMACK, B.Sc.,M.1.E.E. 
Cuemistry—Prof. JOHN FERGUSON, M.A., LL.D 
NaTuRAL PuiLosopHy—(New Professor to be appointed before opening 
of Session.) 
MatHematics—Prof. WILLIAM JACK, LL.D. 
GrqLiocy—Prof. JOHN YOUNG, M.D. 
Prospectuses of the Courses, with regulations for the Degrees of B.Sc. and 
D.Sc. in Engineering Science, and a List of Bursaries and Scholarshi 
Qpen to, Scien¢2 Students, can be had from the AsstsTANT CLERK. j 
_ BIRKBECK INSTITUTION, 
Breams Buildings, Chancery Lane, E.C. 
Science Classes with Practical Work. 
Day and Evening Classes for University of London B.Sc. ; 
Prelim. Scientific, Inter. M.B. Examination and for Con- 
joint Board, Dental and Pharmaceutical Examinations. 
Evening Classes in all stages for Science and Art Depart- 
ment Examinations. 
Highly-equipped Laboratories. 
Chemistry, Physics, Biology (Zoology and Botany), Metal- 
lurgy, Geology and Mineralogy, Microscopy. 
Prospectus free. Calendar 6d., Post 8d., on 
application to Secretary. 
UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS. 
COURSES IN ENGINEERING AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, 
DUNDEE. 
The Winter Session will commence on October 11. Applicants for 
Bursaries and Scholarships should give in their names by September 23. 
ENGINEERING, 
Prof. T. CLAXTON FIDLER, M. Inst. C.E. 
Assistant Lecturer in Drawing: Mr. W. A. Tuan, M.I.M.E. 
PHYSICS. 
Prof. J. P- KUENEN, Ph.D. 
Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator: Mr. J. M‘Cowan, M.A, D.Sc 
(Electrical Engineering is taken in this Department.) 
MATHEMATICS. 
Prof, J. E. A. STEGGAL, M.A., Cambridge. 
CHEMISTRY. 
Prof. JAMES WALKER, D.Sc., Ph.D. 
The Calendar, which can be obtained on application, contains the regu- 
lations for the degrees of B.Sc. and D.Sc in Engineering, and a list of 
the Bursaries, which are open to Students of the rst, 2nd, and 3rd year, as 
well as a Prospectus of the Courses and Laboratory Work. 
R. N. KERR, Secretary. 
University College, Dundee, September 5, 1890. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, 
LIVERPOOL. 
(VICTORIA UNIVERSITY.) 
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING. 
Session 1899-1900 commences October 2. Complete Courses of Instruction 
are arranged in 
(1) Civit ENGINEERING, 
(2) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 
(3) ELEcTRICAL ENGINEERING. 
These Courses enable Students to qualify for University Degrees, and for 
the College Certificates in Engineering. They comprise, in addition to 
special Engineering Lectures and Laboratory Work, Instruction in Mathe- 
matics, Physics, Electrotechnics, and Chemistry. 
H. S. HeLe-Suaw, LL.D., F.R.S., 
M.Inst.C. E. 
Lyon Jones Professor of Experi- fOLiver J. Lopcr, D.Sc., F.R.S., 
iy a S. Carey, M.A., late Fellow of 
mental Physics... 6 .. (_ M.Inst.E.E. 
Trinity College, Cambridge. 
Grant Chair of Chemistry ... +. J. CamprsELt Brown, D.Sc., F.I.C. 
The special Engineering Prospectus can be obtained on application to the 
REGISTRAR. 
Harrison Professor of Engineering { 
Professor of Mathematics ... 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LIVERPOOL 
(VICTORIA UNIVERSITY). 
SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENTS. 
SESSION 1899-1900 will openon MONDAY, OCTOBER 2. 
PHYSICS ... ... ... .. Prof. Otiver Lopce, D.S§c., F.R.S. 
CHEMISTRY ... ... Prof. J. CAMPBELL Brown, D.Sc. 
ZOOLOGY .. Prof. W. A. HErpMaN, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
BOTANY ... ... ... ... Prof. R. J. HARVEY Gizson, M.A., F.L.S. 
PHYSIOLOGY ... ... Prof. C. S. Suerrincron, M.A., M.D., F.R.S 
In addition to Courses preparing for Victoria and London University 
Degrees, the Laboratories in the above Departments are open to Male and 
Female Students alike for Study and Research at scales of Fees which can 
be obtained on application. 
For full information as to Courses in the Science, Arts, and Medical 
Departments, apply to the Registrar, 
E. LONDINI, D.C.L. 
For other Advertisements of thts character 
see pages ccvii., ccviil, and ccx, 
