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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 coures 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 by Anatomy 3 of the second year. Dr. Bean, Dr.
Speidel, Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Kimbrough and Mr. Stone.

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. A reconstruction of the central nervous system showing the more
important pathways is prepared by each student. Dr. Bean, Dr. Speidel,
Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Kimbrough and Mr. Stone.

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 also has opportunity to acquaint himself with the
principles and practice of histological technique.

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

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 and Dr. Hedges.

Biochemistry.—Lectures and recitations, six hours weekly during the second
and third terms; laboratory work, six hours weekly during the second term;
twelve hours weekly during the third term. The chemical structure and reactions
of carbohydrates, lipins, proteins, and other compounds occurring in
the body. Blood, milk, and bile. The chemical physiology of digestion,
secretion, excretion, internal secretion, intermediary metabolism, and nutrition.
The laboratory work includes the study of carbohydrates, fats, fatty
acids, soaps, proteins, purine compounds, etc.; blood, milk, and bile; 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. Hough, Dr. Lawrence and Mr.
Hershenson.