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FIRST YEAR

Anatomy 1.—Twenty-four hours weekly during the first term and
twelve hours weekly during the second term. This course begins with a
systematic study of the bones, on the completion of which a part is assigned
to each student for dissection and study. On the completion of this course
each student has dissected a lateral half of the body. The student obtains
his knowledge at first hand and by his own personal efforts. The work in
gross anatomy is completed in Anatomy 3 of the second year. Dr. Bean,
Dr. Speidel and Dr. A. M. Smith.

Anatomy 2.—Six hours weekly during the third term. This course consists
of a laboratory study of the anatomy of the central nervous system
carried out in considerable detail. The gross anatomy of the spinal cord
and brain is first considered, on the completion of which sections of the
more important regions are studied carefully with the aid of the microscope.
Fresh brains and series of sections of the cord and brain are thoroughly
used. A reconstruction of the central nervous system showing the more
important pathways is prepared by each student. Dr. Bean, Dr. Speidel
and Dr. A. M. Smith.

Histology.—Three lectures or recitations and six hours of laboratory
work weekly during the first and second terms. This course aims to acquaint
the student with the microscopic structure of tissues and organs. Cytogenesis
and histogenesis are briefly considered in the case of many tissues studied.
The relation of histology to physiology and pathology is constantly kept in
view. The student is also given opportunity to acquaint himself with the
principles and practice of histological technique.

A record of seventy per cent. in this course is required for admission to
Physiology, and of eighty per cent. for admission to Pathology. Dr. Jordan
and Dr. Kindred.

Embryology.—Nine hours weekly during the third term. The laboratory
work (six hours weekly) with sections and dissections of mammalian
embryos, is supplemented by lectures, recitations, and the study of models.
The course aims to give the student a knowledge of developmental processes,
in the light of which he may the better understand the more abstruse normal
conditions of adult anatomy, as well as many anomalies and variations.
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Kindred.

Biochemistry.— Lectures and recitations, three hours weekly during the
second and third terms; and laboratory work six hours weekly during the
second term and nine hours weekly during the third term. Course comprises
the chemistry of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; digestion, intestinal
putrefaction, feces; blood, milk, and bile; particular attention is devoted
to the chemical physiology of digestion, secretion, excretion, internal
secretion, intermediary metabolism, and nutrition. Laboratory work includes
the study of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, purine compounds, etc.;
gastric contents, blood, milk, and urine; the digestive enzymes and the digestion

of foods; and extensive qualitative and quantitative work on urine.
A grade of seventy per cent. on this course is required for admission to
Physiology. Dr. Chanutin and Dr. Angell.