FIRST YEAR.
Anatomy 1.—Twelve hours weekly during the first and second terms.
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 and Anatomy 3 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 satisfactory performance
of the laboratory work is essential to a passing grade. The work in gross
anatomy is completed by Anatomy 3 of the second year. Dr. Bean.
Anatomy 2.—Six hours weekly during the third term. This course consists
in 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. Dr. Bean.
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 cells, 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.
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,
neoplasms and malformations.
Dr. Jordan.
Organic Chemistry.—Lectures and recitations three hours weekly, laboratory
work six and ten hours weekly, respectively, during the first and second
terms. This course includes the systematic study of organic chemistry,
with special reference to substances of importance in their relation to medicine.
The course lays a thorough foundation for subsequent work in Biochemistry,
Pharmacology, etc. During the second term the laboratory
work includes quantitative determinations of immediate importance in Biochemistry,
such as the estimation of sugar, total nitrogen, uric acid, ammonia,
etc. A record of seventy per cent on this course is required for
admission to Biochemistry. Dr. Bird, assisted by Mr. Coleman and Mr.
Thurmond.
Biochemistry.—Three lectures, three recitations and nine hours of laboratory
work weekly during the third term. The structure, properties and reactions
of the more important compounds which the student meets in his
subsequent medical study. The laboratory work, continuing that of Organic
Chemistry, includes the study of fats, soaps, fatty acids, and proteins;
blood, milk, bile; the digestive enzymes, and extensive qualitative and quantitative
work on urine. A grade of seventy per cent on this course is required
for admission to Physiology. Dr. Hough and assistants.
