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Caption: Course Catalog - 1893-1894
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136 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. books, lectures and laboratory work. U. S. Pharmacopeia; National Formulary; U. S. and National Dispensatories. Winter and Spring terms, full study. Mr. SANDFORD. Required: Chem. 1; Pharmacy 1. 3. Pharmacognosy.—This course is intended to make the student thoroughly acquainted with the chemicals and drugs found in the pharmacy and used by the medical profession. The work begins with comparative studies of the salts, etc., used in medicine and of the methods of readily distinguishing between chemicals of like appearance, at the same time their physiological action, dose, sources, and methods of manufacture are considered in a general way. Following this, the organic materia medica is taken up. A complete study of the animal and vegetable drugs, including a close study of the pharmacopceial, English, and common names. By continued practice at the desks the student becomes familiar with all the roots, leaves, seeds, barks, etc., in use, and by the aid of a lens and pocket knife should be able to recognize any of the substances employed in the practice of pharmacy. Maisch's Organic Materia Medica: U. S. Pharmacopeia. Fall term, first year; spring term, second year. Mr. SANDFORD. 4. Pharmaceutical Technology.—The sources, manufacture, uses, etc., of the inorganic and organic substances used in pharmacy. Impurities and means of detecting them. Official standards of purity and strength. Prescription reading and practice. The latinity of prescriptions, study of incompatibilities and rules for dispensing. Finally a general review of the two year's work in pharmacy to serve in part as a preparation for the examination required by the State Board of Pharmacy for registration as pharmacists. U. S. and National Dispensatories; U. S. Pharmacopeia; Remington's Practice of Pharmacy. Fall and winter terms, full study. Mr. SANDFORD. PHILOSOPHY. 1. Outlines of Philosophy.—The object of this course is to furnish a general introduction to the study of Philosophy. It is designed not only for the students who have a special interest in the subject but also for the benefit of those desiring a general knowledge of Philosophy and who have but a single term for the study. The most important problems of Philosophy are presented in lectures and discussions. Selections from several writers are read. Fall term, full study. Dr. DANIELS.
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