University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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Anatomy and Physiology The Department of Anatomy and Physiology occupies one-half of the second floor of the Natural Science Building. The space assigned to this department in- cludes a large lecture and general recitation room, an office and a laboratory. This department was, established in 1891. Tt has grown from a moderate attendance to an average of one hundred and twenty-five a year. An appropriation is made each year, which provides for running expenses and additions to the equipment. The lecture room is so arranged as to be darkened for the use of the lantern. A Co IPs Criterion Stereopticon, with a microscopic attachment is used. This method of giving illustrated lectures is extensively used. A large number of lantern slides have been purchased or made. These include all kinds of anatomical, histological, physiological and pathological subjects. This method of instruction is quite popu- lar with the students. It affords a detail not to be obtained from models, charts or from subjects of dissection. The library in the office contains the latest standard works on Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Hygiene, Bacteriology, etc. The lecture and general recitation room is the best equipped room for its purpose to be found in any institution in the South or West. It is well lighted and ventilated, is pro- vided with opera chairs ; these arranged in a semi-circle facing the lecture table. Every convenience and facility is provided for the instructor and pupil. Lectures are given on each topic. The student is required to take notes, to copy these and preserve them for study and reference. This department is well supplied with all kinds of models, such as an Auzaux Papier Mache Maniken. Auzaux’s models of the eye, in full and in section. Models of the ear, larynx, side of face, hands, etc., skeletons in full and in section. Complete disarticulated skeletons for the indi- vidual use of the students, a spaced skull, a Thoma-Zeiss Haemacytometer, a Marejds Sphygmograph, charts of all kinds, microscopes, etc. To prospective stu- dents of medicine this department offers inducements seldom obtained in educa- tional institutions. All students completing the four-year course in this department which leads to the degree of B. S. are credited with one year’s work at many of the Medical Colleges that are members of the American Association of Medical Col- leges. Numerous incidents can be cited of students who have completed this work, and have taken the highest rank in the leading Medical Colleges in the East.

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Geology and Zoology The present arrangement of these two departments under one head dates from 1895-6. The facilities and equipments, added to from year to year, are in keeping with the reputation of the college as a school of science. Geology includes courses in mineralogy, paleontology, economic geology and general geology. Zoology; Courses in embryology, osteology, physiological, psychology and general zoology. The laboratory method is a prominent feature of instruction in all these branches. Field work is insisted upon wherever practicable. This is especially so in geology. The location of Lexington is found to be well suited as a place in which to begin the study of this subject. We are situated here near the base of the geo- logical series of the State. The actual base can be reached in a few hours by rail or by wheel. Interesting structural geology features occur hear the city—veins of barite and fluorite, two normal faults, which present interesting features. Almost a complete section of the State can be had by a railroad trip of 40 to 50 miles east or south. Classes are taken on one to several days excursions to study these veins and faults—to become familiar with the characteristics of the different formations, to collect fossils, to inspect the clinton now in Bath country, the asphalt and fire clay deposits of Carter county or the coal of Lee and Breathitt. In presenting the subject in the class room the two-sided character of the studi- is kept in view. The practical is made prominent in instruction to these student0 of technology who have it in their course; the features that have value as contribut- ing to general culture are those which receive most attention in other classes. The department has been endeavoring to make its contribution toward encour- aging material development of the State. It has been co-operating with the Na- tional Geological Survey in the excellent, though desultory, work of that organiza- tion in the State in recent years, and has been making efforts to enlist the people of Kentucky in the continuance of the old State survey. An extensive correspondence has grown up with persons in various parts of the Commonwealth who are interest- ed in geological questions, mostly of a practical nature. This involves the exam- ination of specimens submitted and the determination of the character and value of same. In zoology also the practical and theoretical have a place. Problems growing out of the broad subject of revolution interest the general student of science; facts and methods of investigation have a special interest to persons who like the student of agriculture or medicine expect to turn their knowledge to practical account.

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