Calendar of the University of Michigan 1896-97 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ...of special organs. About one hundred and seventy-five specimens, stained and ready for mounting, are given to the class as unknowns for identification and demonstration. These become the property of the student. The study of inflammation is also made in the living animal. Written reports upon each of these specimens are required, and, in addition, fifty drawings. Small prizes are offered yearly for the best two sets of drawings; for this year fifteen dollars and five dollars. A practical working knowledge of pathologic technique is also required of each student, who is instructed in the methods of examination of fresh tissues, and in the various processes of hardening, embedding, cutting, etc.; and in the use of the most important stains. A special course in technique and in the diagnosis of malignancy is offered to junior students who have finished the regular course. Reagents and apparatus are furnished by the laboratory, and separate rooms are set apart for the use of the advanced student. The abundance of valuable material available for this course offers unusual opportunities to the physician who may wish to take special work. To such and to those who wish to work up material of their own every facility will be offered. The members of this advanced class form a Journal Club which meets weekly. At these meetings reports are made in detail of material given to the student for examination, papers are read, specimens exhibited, and general discussions held. An advanced laboratory class for senior students is held on Saturday mornings. This course is limited to the special study of the blood, genito-urinary tract, eye, etc. An opportunity is given each student for work in any special line he may choose for original investigation. The laboratory...