BERKELEY, CAL.-1881-82. The undergraduate department of the University of California offers eight courses of study, of four years each. The Classical Course leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and corresponds to the usual academic course of the leading American colleges. Latin and Greek are required for this course. The Literary Course leads to the degree of Bachelor of Letters, and has the same general purpose as the Classical Course. It is designed for students who wish to study Latin, and to enjoy a fuller course in English, French, and German than that offered by the Classical Course. Greek is not required for this course. The Course in Letters and Science leads to the degree of Bachelor of Letters, and in it special attention is given to the English language and literature, to modern languages, history and political science. It is especially intended for students who wish a liberal course in general culture. Neither Latin nor Greek is required for this course. The Course in Agriculture is designed for students who wish to familiarize themselves with the sciences underlying the farmer's calling, and with the best practice of its several branches, as a preparation for the intelligent and successful exercise of their profession, whether as practical farmers, or as agricultural experts. The Course in Mechanics is designed for students who wish to become mechanical engineers or machinists, (so far as they are constructors of machinery) or to devote their energies to such technical and industrial pursuits as involve the knowledge of machinery. The Course in Mining is designed for students who wish to become mining or metallurgical engineers, or to engage in one of the many pursuits connected with the mining industries, such as the surveying and mapping of mines, the assaying and working of ores, the designing and use of mining machinery, or the exploitation of mines. The Course in Engineering is designed for students who wish to adopt civil engineering as a profession, and to engage in such work as the survey of lands, leveling, topographical engineering, triangular or geodetic surveyings, the location and construction of roads, railways and canals, the designing and construction of bridges of wood, iron or stone, the building of dams, reservoirs, and systems of water supply, drainage and sewage, and the improvement of rivers, harbors and sea coasts. The Course in Chemistry is designed for students who wish to become professional chemists, either as teachers or investigators, or manufacturers in chemical industries, and also for those who wish to become expert chemists preparatory to the pursuit of medicine, pharmacy, etc. These courses require neither Latin nor Greek, upon recommendation of the Faculty. A DIPLOMA FROM THE UNIVERSITY ENTITLES THE HOLDER TO A TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE. Admission Examinations will be held June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at Berkeley; also at Los Angeles and Marysville; and August 9th, 10th and 11th at Berkeley only. A bulletin containing new requirements for admission, and other necessary information, may be had by addressing the Recorder, WILLIAM CAREY JONES, BERKELEY. INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. Assets, $1,250,000 Losses Paid, over $4,500,000 THE LARGEST PACIFIC COAST COMPANY. Has the MOST ASSETS and LARGEST PREMIUM D. J. STAPLES, President. WILLIAM J. DUTTON, Secretary. ALPHEUS BULL, Vice-President. E. W. CARPENTER, Asst. Sect'y. HOME OFFICE, S. W. cor. California and Sansome Sts., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Each Having Distinguished Merits. HARMLESS, REFRESHING AND CAPTIVATING. 3 KINGS Vigorit Powder Experience and Use have Proved for the Vigorit Powder : First-That it is safer for transporting and handling than any other Nitro-Glycerine Powder made. Second-That with an equal explosive power it is very free from hurtful fumes. 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