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Second Year

Anatomy 3: Eight hours weekly during the second term. This course is
the continuation of Anatomy 1, and consists of the systematic study of topographic
anatomy, with the aid of cross sections of the human body, special dissections, and
wet preparations with a review of the whole body in relation to the needs of the
student in general medicine and surgery. At the end of this course a practical
examination is given, covering the work of Anatomy 1, 2 and 3.

Dr. Bean and Dr. Speidel.

Physiology: Lectures, recitations, and demonstrations, six hours weekly during
the first term, five hours during the second term, two hours during the third
term; laboratory work, six hours weekly during the first term, two hours weekly
during the second term. In the lecture course attention is drawn to the fundamental
branches of the subject, and the more difficult aspects are thoroughly discussed.
Recent important experimental results are evaluated, and the student is
directed to consult the monographs and original sources. The laboratory work
consists of preliminary elemental experiments on the neuromuscular system, followed
by intensive courses in mammalian and human physiology. A thesis on a
selected physiological topic is written during the year by each student. Open only
to students who have obtained grades of seventy per cent. in Histology and
Biochemistry. An average grade of seventy per cent. and the satisfactory completion
of the laboratory work of this course is necessary for admission to
Pharmacology.

Dr. Britton and Assistants.

Bacteriology: Twelve hours weekly throughout the first term. Systematic
course in medical bacteriology, with emphasis on public health, differential diagnostic
methods and the foundation of serology and infection.

Dr. Marshall, Dr. Brumfield and Dr. Graham.

Pathology: Six and one-half hours weekly during the first term, eight hours
weekly during the second term, and twelve hours weekly during the third term.
First term: Gross pathology of selected tissues and diseases; the study of infection
and immunity in connection with bacteriology; autopsies and autopsy interpretations.
Second and third terms: General and special pathology; autopsy
studies. Opportunities for research for qualified students.

Dr. Marshall, Dr. Brumfield and Dr. Graham.

Materia Medica: Lectures and recitations six hours weekly and laboratory
work four hours weekly, during the first three-fourths of the winter term. A
thorough study is made of the sources, preparation, composition, properties and
interactions of medicinal substances to the end that they may be intelligently prescribed.
Special attention is paid to their standardization for purity and potency.
Prescription writing and incompatibility are dealt with in frequent practical exercises.
While the consideration of the more important preparations of the
Pharmacopeia and the New and Non-Official Remedies consumes the greater portion
of the allotted time, the course is concluded with a critical study of many
of the so-called patent medicines.

Dr. J. A. Waddell and Assistants.

Toxicology: Lectures and recitations six hours weekly and laboratory work
four hours weekly, during the last quarter of the winter term. A systematic
review is made of the pharmacological action of such chemic agents as are particularly
liable to cause injury to health or loss of life, special attention being
given to their quantitative effects. Practical instruction is given in the methods
of isolating and identifying. The treatment of poisoning is dealt with in detail.

Dr. J. A. Waddell and Assistants.

Pharmacology: Lectures, recitations and demonstrations six hours weekly
and laboratory work six hours weekly, during the spring term. The physical and
chemical characteristics and the mode of action of representative drugs and other
chemic agents are dealt with in both didactic and practical exercises. Special
attention is given to analysing and interpreting the results obtained in the laboratory.
An average grade of seventy per cent. on Physiology together with the
satisfactory completion of the laboratory work of Physiology is required for admission
to the course.

Dr. J. A. Waddell and Assistants.

Physical Diagnosis: Four hours weekly during the third term. Instruction
is given in the principles and methods of physical examination. Attention is given
especially to the study of the normal subject.

Dr. Flippin, Dr. Mulholland and Dr. Wood.