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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 by Anatomy 3 of the second year.
Dr. Bean, Dr. Speidel and Dr. Hoover.

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 and Dr. Hoover.

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,
and Dr. Nicholson.

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. Nicholson.

Organic Chemistry.—Lectures and recitations three hours weekly, laboratory
work six hours weekly until January fifteenth. 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. A
record of seventy per cent on this course is required for admission to Biochemistry.
Dr. Bird and Mr. Thurmond, assisted by Mr. Brading and Mr.
Waterhouse.

Biochemistry.—Lectures and recitations, three hours weekly from January
18 to the end of the second term, six hours weekly during the third term; laboratory
work, six hours weekly from February 1 to the end of the second term;
nine 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, Mr. Strang
and assistants.