Columbia University College of Pharmacy - Apothekan Yearbook (New York, NY)

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■ r.r y MATERIA MEDICA When still neophytes, (pardon trie plagiarism, Mr. Pokorney) the words Materia Medica caused us to stand in awe. However, from the first day, the broad horizons of this section of the curriculum loomed before us to act as a beacon in our search for knowledge. Using the freshman year as an introduction, we studied general botany under the ever pleasant Mr. Pokorney. Plants were not just something to be mounted in museum showcases, but items which entered our everyday life. The study of cellular structure, functions, and modifications of plants under Professor Hart proved to be interesting and informative. Under the able direc- tion of Dr. Halsey, Zoology was indeed a pleasant course. The third year introduced us to the study of the human body. Human physi- ology, propounded by Br. Ballard, detailed the essentials of the human engine . To supplement this course. Dr. Redden explained and demonstrated the basic- emergency treatment for injuries — First Aid. And then there was Bacteriology. Prof. Hart and Dr. Blumberg cordially introduced us to the bugs ' . To round out the curriculum. Prof. H. Taub guided us in our studies, macroscopic and microscopic, of crude drugs. His humor and wit made Pharmacognosy a pleasure. Toxicology, Posology and Pharmacology, most important courses of the Materia Medica curriculum came in the senior year. These studies impressed upon us the realization that the pharmacist is the physician s right-hand man. As we recall the time spent in studying Materia Medica, we think of — Dr. Ballard, calm, systematic, didactic: Prof. Hart, always willing to explain difficult points: Prof. H. Taub, whose wit made life interesting: Mr. Pokorney and his dimpled smile; Dr. Blumberg, always cooperative: Dr. Redden, jovial and well liked; Dr. Halsey, whose lectures will always be remembered as pleasant ex- periences. We ' ll never forget you. Clockwise: Dr. Redden, Prof. H. Taub. Dr. Blumberg, Dr. Halsey, Dean Ballard. Chairman of f ie Detriment. Prof. Mart, Mr. Pokorney.

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HIHHHH PHARMACY Here the art and science of the apothecary was gradually, at first slowly, and then more and more rapidly, and finally completely unravelled. Beginning with courses in pharmacy orientation, pharmaceutical latin and pharmaceutical calculations, intended to present the history, scope, perspective, language and mathematical calculations involved in the practise of our art. we proceded in lectures and in the laboratory, and again and again in lectures and in laboratory to manufacture from the simplest basic ingredients available, the finished chemicals and galenicals used in the compounding of prescriptions. Thorough training in the various extraction processes, operations and techniques, which are so necessary to efficient performance, comprised the major part of the Sophomore and Junior years. Then came extemporaneous pharmacy— the compounding and dispensing of actual doctor s prescriptions. Pills, suppositories, troches, mixtures, powders, etc., were mixed and made up. At length and with system we critically dis- cussed each prescription, studied incompatibilities and suggested changes which might facilitate preparation or result in more efficient therapeutic action. Thus were we introduced and made thoroughly acquainted with Secundum Artem and Pharmaceutical Elegance. The keynote was always neatness, accuracy and dispatch. Likewise we were encouraged always to use intelligence and discretion; to be alert: to develop dexterity and adaptability. We, enjoyed our four years of pharmacy education, we ve studied and learned much and we ve had fun doing it. To Professor Wimmer, Department head. Professors Brown and Carter, Mr. Miale and Mr. Amsterdam, whose fine talents all blended together and contributed toward making us finished practitioners of the profession of pharmacy, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Their kindness, understanding and helpfulness at times when our behavior was infantile and our questions moronic will never be forgotten. Clockwise: Prof I ascoff. Prof. Carter. Prof Brown, Prof. Wimmer, Chairman of the Depart- ment, Mr. Amsterdam and Mr. Miale

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THE LIBERAL ARTS In times such as mis, the importance of liberal arts courses cannot be over- estimated. In fact, the proposal for a two-year collegiate prerequisite is in keep- ing with the idea that pharmacists should equally well be educated in lh - liberal arts as in the sciences. Among the courses already required are Contemporary Civilization. English. French or German. Mathematics and Physics. The recent events both in Europe and here at home demand a comprehensive knowledge of the economic, social and politic al factors which underlie the pres- ent struggle — besides a better understanding of our own government as an ever changing democracy. The course in Contemporary Civilization under Mr. Luthin provided the ground work on which we can interpret more accurately these events — even if we never did really all the assignments in Heaton and Randall. Taking the languages as a group— English. French and German. The latter two are particularly important to us scientifically as well as culturally. Many of the scientific publications are written in French or German and consequently a reading knowledge of these is necessary to the proper approach to research. Messers. Bonner, Stone and Ineenhuett were all helpful in our mastering of these subjects. Mathematics — a combination of equations, triangles, differentials and integrals was well taught by Mr. Sole. Then came physics — a course which no one will forget! Travelling up to Morningside Heights for Professor Farwell s lectures was usually delightful, if sometimes bothersome, as was our laboratory work supervised by his assistants. It was work — hard work, in fact — but enjoyable. Clockwise: Mr. Levi. Mr. Bonnkr. Mr. Sole. Mr. Ingenhuett, Mr Luthin