http://e-archives.lib.purdue.edu/botpdf/BOTM18850609.pdf1885. June 9. Pursuant to a call of the President J.C. Ratliff, the Trustees convened at the University. Present, Ratliff, Hargrove, Bybee, Banks, and Stuart. Also President Smart. The list articles needed to equip the Mechanics Hall was presented and the building committee was directed to purchase the same including the Atlas Engine. On motion it is ordered that the children of Prof. Hussey have the advantage of an education at Purdue free of the Ordinary expenses. On motion it is ordered that the change in the course of study recommended by the Faculty be adopted. The following presents the courses of study as revised. [text]Note. Freshmen and Sophomores in the School of Science will substitute the scheme on this slip for the one in the Register. Juniors and Seniors will take the scheme as found in the Register. SCHOOL OF SCIENCEFRESHMAN YEAR[table] Hours. 8 A.M. to 9 A.M., 9 A.M. to 10 A.M., 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M 1st Term. 15 w. [weeks] Model and Object Drawing, English Composition and Rhetoric, Geometry, Botany 2 days per week, German or French 3 days per week. 2d Term. 12 w. Orthographic Projection, English Composition and Rhetoric, Geometry, Botany 2 days per week, German or French, 3 days per week. 3d Term. 11 w. Linear Perspective, English Composition and Rhetoric, Algebra, Botany, 2 days per week, German or French, 3 days per week. SOPHOMORE YEAR1st Term. 15 w. Logic, Higher Algebra, 12 w, Trigonometry, 3 w, German or French, 3 days per week, Physics, Zoology, 2 days per week. 2d Term. 12 w. English Literature, Trigonometry, German or French, 3 days per week, Physics, Zoology, 2 days per week. 3d Term. 11 w. [weeks] English Literature, Surveying, German or French, 3 days per week, Physics, Zoology, 2 days per week. JUNIOR YEAR1st Term. 15 w. Analytical Geometry, General History, Botany or Zoology, Chemistry.2d. Term. 12 w. Analytical Geometry, 5 w, Calculus, 7 w,+ General History, Botany or Zoology, Chemistry. 3d Term. 11 w. Calculus+, General History, Botany or Zoology, Chemistry. SENIOR YEAR1st Term. 15 w. Elective*, Human Physiology, Psychology, Elective Work*. 2d Term. 12 w. Elective*, Human Physiology, 4 w, Geology, 8 w, Psychology, 2 w, Political Economy, 10 w, Elective Work*. 3d Term. 11 w. Elective*, Geology, Political Economy, Elective Work*. +Juniors may substitute Botany or Zoology for Calculus. *Students must select two lines of work in Literature, Science or Art, as may be determined, upon consultation with the Faculty, provided, that no new classes will be formed of less than three students.