First Year
Anatomy 1: 19 hours weekly during the first term and 12 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.
Dr. Bean and Dr. Speidel.
Anatomy 2: 6 hours weekly during the second 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 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 and Dr. Speidel.
Histology: 4 lectures or recitations and 10 hours of laboratory work weekly
during the first term. 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 70 per cent. in this course is required for admission to
Physiology, and of 80 per cent. for admission to Pathology.
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Kindred.
Embryology: 7 hours weekly during the second term. The laboratory
work (5 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.
Bacteriology: Lectures, conferences and laboratory work 12 hours weekly
during the third term. The object of this course is to acquaint the student with the
microörganisms which are of importance to man and his environment, the methods
used in their study and identification. The fundamentals of infection and immunity
are taught. The student learns the common procedures used in the
diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. So far as practicable the material
studied is obtained from the environment, from the body surfaces and excretions
of normal individuals, and from the body surfaces, excretions, secretions and
exudates of the persons with various common pathological conditions. The student
is thus introduced to the etiology of infectious disease and some of the factors
involved in resistance. Through a consideration of selected bacteriologic and
immunologic studies the basis is laid for the later study of epidemiology and
preventive medicine.
Dr. Maxcy and Dr. Kang.
Biochemistry: Lectures and laboratory, 9 hours weekly during the second
and third terms. 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 70 per cent. on this course is required for admission
to Physiology.
Dr. Chanutin and Mr. McEwen.
