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Applied Mechanics. 
Principles of mechanism and mechanics, with their practical 
applications ; friction ; elasticity ; strength of materials, &c. ; 
regulators of velocity and dynamometers ; steam-engines* and 
other moving powers ; general construction, arrangement, and 
framing of machines, and forms of their individual parts. 
Machine tools for working in wood or metal and various other 
machines for direct use. 
In the final examination in this subject regard will be had to 
the proficiency of the student in mechanical drawing. 
Mechanical Drawing 
Instruction will be given in mechanical drawing, to enable the 
student to make correct drawings from apparatus and machinery, 
and to prepare the working drawings requisite for the guidance 
of the founder, smith, carpenter, and others in the construction 
of engines, engine-houses, machinery, and apparatus in general. 
Proficiency in this subject will be recognized in awarding the 
prizes. 
The examination papers for the past Session (1860-61) are 
appended, p. 33. 
Lectures to Working Men. 
Short courses of lectures at suitable periods of the year are 
given in the evening to Working Men. These courses are 
systematic, and arranged so as to illustrate, within the period of 
two years, the principal subjects taught at the Institution. Those 
for the ensuing Session include — 
Metallurgy. 
Chemistry. 
Physics. 
