Excerpt from Account of Roorkee College, Established for the Instruction, or Civil Engineers: With a Scheme for Its Enlargement
And made progress in the several branches of science noted above. The above mentioned Officers have been requested to grant such certificates, when they think them merited, and to forward the application under their official cover.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book proposes the establishment of the Civil Engineering College of Roorkee in response to the large-scale development projects of the period. It details the transformation of the Ganges Canal into a training facility for engineering pupils, and examines the reasons behind the selection of Roorkee as the site for the college. The author discusses the measures proposed to enlarge the facility and explores the need for the admission of officers both from the Royal and East India Companies' armies to study at the college. The book also considers the establishment of satellite facilities, such as a depot for instruments, a museum of economic geology, and an astronomical observatory to enhance the educational experience for students. The author emphasizes the importance of providing a comprehensive education that encompasses not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills. Overall, this book sheds light on the significance of the Civil Engineering College of Roorkee in the development of India's infrastructure and the training of skilled professionals for various large-scale projects, demonstrating the intricate relationship between education, technological advancements, and national progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332882076_0
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