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GENERAL DESCRIPTION O F COURSES COURSE: F O R G R A D U A T E S

IOI. The Philosophy of Kant. PHYSICAL TRAINING

1. GYMNASIUM PRACTICE.—All members of the freshman class

are required to present themselves for physical examination upon registration and as often thereafter as directed by the professor in charge. Class work in gymnastics is required of the members of this class on two days of the week.

FOR MEN 2. LECTURES AND PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS.—This course

is offered to students who wish to gain a better comprehension of the value of physical exercise, and how to train properly for athletic contests, so as to avoid the ill-effects which too often follow a course of athletic training. During the fall term the subject of applied anatomy receives attention—the muscles and their action, with the various methods of developing their power; first aid to the injured; how to prevent and correct physical deformities; specific exercises and their effects on the organs of the body, etc. During the winter term, instruction is given on such topics as the following: The effects of exercise and training on the action of the vital organs; diseases from overwork, their prevention and cure; personal hygiene, sleep, diet, tobacco, alcohol, etc.

Fall and winter terms, at 3.10, once a week, one-fifth credit. Associate Professor EVERETT. FOR WOMEN 3. GYMNASIUM AND FIELD PRACTICE three hours a week for

two years. This includes the two hours of course 1. This course taken with course 4 counts for two credits. The first year of work with course 4 counts for one credit.

FOR MEN AND WOMEN

4. HYGIENE.—This course is the same as physiology 6, which see, p. 232. PHYSICS

1. GENERAL PHYSICS.—A course of experimental lectures.

The subjects treated are mechanics and heat, fall term; electricity and magnetism, winter term; sound and light, spring term. The course is required of students in the College of Engineering, and