HYGIENE.
Professor Lambeth.
Hygiene.—Three hours weekly throughout the fourth year.
The course begins with a historical sketch of the development of
preventive medicine, including short biographical sketches of the
pioneers of Hygiene. With this introduction the story of the natural
history of contagious and infectious diseases, modes of propagation
and methods of prevention engage the attention of the student. With
this preparation, the chemical and bacteriological contamination of
food, water, air, and soil is made an important study. Instruction is
also begun in the proper location and construction of habitations, hospitals,
schoolhouses, etc., with special reference to the modern methods
of heating, ventilating, and draining. Notice is taken of the special
relations involved in military and naval hygiene.
