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PUBLIC LAW AND ADMINISTRATION 233 human mind from the earliest days of infancy. The more substantial results of child study serve as a basis for the first part of the course, while the latter part is devoted to the phenomena of adolescence and the intellectual problems confronting the youth. The development of the nervous system and growth of the body are traced in connection with the mental development, and the critical periods of both are given careful attention. The aim of the course is to serve as a basis for pedagogy, and to assist the student in solving intelligently, and from the standpoint of psychology, the ethical and social problems of his own life. Saturday, at 10, throughout the year, three-fifths credit. Dr. HYLAN. Required: Psychology 1. 8. PSYCHOLOGICAL SEMINARY.—In this course, for the com- ing year, the history of psychology will be taken up, beginning with Locke and continuing down through its experimental development, including the recent aspects of the subject. During the latter part of the year periodical literature will serve as the basis of reports. Once a week; two credits for the year. 10. Dr. HYLAN. Required: Psychology 1, 2, and Philosophy 3. THE SENSE ORGANS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.—In this course the structure and physiology of the sense organs and central nervous system are taken up. Each student is required to mount about twenty sections of the sense organs, spinal cord, and different cortical areas of the brain, and to study them by means of the microscope. The object of the course is to furnish a satisfactory basis for experimental and advanced psychology. Fall term, M., IV., at 3.20; laboratory 4 hours, to be arranged; credit. Dr. HYLAN. COURSE FOR GRADUATES three-fifths Required: Zoology ia, or its equivalent in laboratory practice. 101. RESEARCH COURSE.—Though primarily for graduates, this course may be taken by seniors who give evidence of suitable preparation. If laboratory work, it must be preceded by Psychology 1, 2, and 10. For other than a laboratory subject the required preparation will depend upon the subject. It is intended that work in this course shall result in contributions to science. Dr. HYLAN. PUBLIC LAW AND ADMINISTRATION 1. POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS.—Comparative study of modern political systems, their historical development and practical operation. Lectures, assigned readings, reports, and discussions. The
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