A New Course of Study in the Lawrence Scientific School.

Up to the present time there have been six ways of getting a degree of S. B. in the Lawrence Scientific School. In as much as a student wished to devote himself to civil engineering, chemistry, geology, biology, electrical engineering, or general science, he could take one of six prescribed courses of study. At the meeting of the Faculty on Tuesday another road to the S. B. degree was opened. The new course is intended primarily for those meaning to take charge of gymnasia, or to devote themselves in any other way to instruction in physical training. Moreover the new course will be useful for those intending to study medicine, although this is not its primary object.

If students show themselves capable of omitting any course, for example German A or French A during the first year, they may with the consent of the Faculty substitute some other college course.

Below is given the course of study as proposed by Administrative Board of the Scientific School, and as adopted by the Faculty, although it should be said that a few minor changes may be made later.

Course in Anatomy, Physiology, and Physical Culture:

FIRST YEAR.1. Drawing (Fine Arts 1).

2. German A or French A.

3. Chemistry 1.

4. Physics C.

5. English A.

6. Personal Hygiene (half-course).

Instruction in Gymnastics and Athletics.

SECOND YEAR.1. Anatomy. Lectures and practical exercises (Medical School).

2. Physiology. Lectures and practical exercises (Medical School).

3. Foods and Cooking (half-course; Medical School).

4. Applied Anatomy and Animal Mechanics (half-course).

5. Anthropometry (half-course).

6. English B.

7. Zoology 1 (first half-year).

8. Botany 1 (second half-year).

Instruction in Gymnastics and Athletics.

THIRD YEAR.1. General Introduction to Philosophy (Philosophy 1).

2. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (Zoology 2).

3. Elementary Geology (Geology 4 and 5).

4. History of Physical Education (half-course).

5. Diseases of the Nervous System (half-course; Medical School).

6. Orthopedics and Treatment of Spinal Curvature.

7. English C.

Instruction in Gymnastics and Athletics.

FOURTH YEAR.1. Physics 1.

2. Comparative Osteology.

3. Water supply and Sanitary engineering (Engineering 7).

4. Chemistry 3.

5. Psychology (Philosophy 2).

6. Microscopic Anatomy (Zoology 4).

Instruction in Gymnastics and Athletics.

Students in this course are also required to attend during one of their long vacations a summer course of six weeks in which they will receive instruction intended to supplement the courses required to be followed during term-time.

The object of all this is to raise the standard of physical training by putting it on a scientific basis. This is a very useful and needful step at this time when athletics are becoming of such great importance.