Repository: UIHistories Project: Booklet - War Program at the UI (1942) [PAGE 19]

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An intensive study of chemicals and drugs which can rcplac ieu the College of Medicine in Chicago. Much research has been done on the preservation of blood plasma and a blood transfusion an plasma center is contemplated by the College. Studies in nutrition are continuing, especially with reference to the prevention of fatigue. In order to find ways in which the resistance of pilot! to anoxia may be increased, the reaction of the brain to low barometric pressures and the effects of physiological factors as well as drugs on resistance to anoxia are being analyzed. O t h e r experiments are being conducted to determine the action of sulfonamides in wounds. T h e d e p a r t m e n t s of oral surgery and orthodontia are working jointly on the development of methods for treating jaw injuries. In view of the importance of aviation medicine, an investigation is being carried on jointly by the College of Medicine and the College of Engineering into the influence of atmospheric environment in relation to war medicine, particularly aviation medicine.

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(1) Under the Engineering, Science, and M a n a g e m e n t Defense Training P r o g r a m , college-level courses are being offered in 27 Illinois industrial communities. This p r o g r a m is under the supervision of Professor R. B. Browne, Director of the Division of University Extension. T h e courses are designed for persons w h o wish to refresh their knowledge or to qualify themselves for new positions in defense industries. T h e y are t a u g h t by regular staff instructors d r a w n chiefly from the College of Engineering and by qualified engineers or other specialists in the industries. On March first, 5115 students were registered for this work and 649 students were in process of registration for courses about to begin. It is estimated that a final figure of 6400 student enrollments for this year's program, ending J u n e 30, will be conservative. T h e courses now given are Elementary Electrical Engineering; Chemistry of P o w d e r and Explosives; Sanitary Engineering for the E m e r g e n c y ; Pre-foremanship; E l e m e n t a r y Engineering Drafting; Advanced Engineering Drafting; Shop Mathematics; Production Engineering; Elementary Tool Design; E l e m e n t a r y Machine Design;