k. The Military Geography of Europe, particularly that of the Russian Empire and the neighboring States.
l. Military Statistics, or knowledge of the land and sea Forces and warlike means of all the European States.
m. Strategy in all its extent; with a criticism on the last wars, and an indication of the events which demonstrate the influence of this science on the success of a campaign.
n. A general view of military history in its most remarkable periods, from the earliest times to Peter the Great, and a more complete view of the Military History of modern times.
o. The literary History of the Military Sciences, with a criticism on the best ancient and modern writers on the History of War; and a special reference of those who may contribute to the further education of the Officers after their departure from the Academy.
p. Duties of the General Staff Officer in times both of peace and war.
q. The art of riding.
The officers of the Practical Division are employed on the same Sciences; not, however, during the hours of lecture, but by practicing under the direction of the Professors, and according to the regulations of the Academic authorities.
The subjects they are employed upon are principally the following:—
a. Topographical and Tactical description of ground after inspection.