Models showing typical in the development of the human embryo. Department of Embryology, Carnegie Institution of Washington. In addition to these papers the Ecological Society of America contributed the following papers to the joint program held on the evening of December 27: The hydrogen ion concentration of the sea water of Puget Sound and the reactions of the herring (Clupea pallasii Cuvier) to hydrogen concentration in sea water: EDWIN B. POWERS, Colorado College. The PH of Puget Sound in the vicinity of Friday Harbor varies with other conditions, tides, depths and locality. The herring reacts positively to a PH of 7.9 to 8.0. The reaction is positive to this PH concentration both from a lower and a higher PH. Ecological investigations under the federal government: HARRY C. OBERHOLSER, National Mu seum. The most important ecological investigation under federal government auspices are carried on as a basis for other work, and are of far-reaching importance. The Fish Commission studies the relation of fishes to their environment; the Forest Service that of trees; the Bureau of Plant Industry of various other plants, particularly with regard to plant diseases and plant introductions; the Bureau of Animal Industry, the life history of internal animal parasites; the Bureau of Entomology, the life history of insects in their relation to economic problems; and the Biological Survey, the relations of animals, birds and other animals to their environment and to each other, for the determination of the life zones of distribution. The distribution of the internal parasites of the fish and other aquatic vertebrates of Oneida Lake, New York: HENRY S. PRATT, Haverford College. An important feature of the meeting was the conference between government and laboratory zoologists on Saturday afternoon. Subject: Methods of securing Better Cooperation between Government and Laboratory Zoologists in the Solution of Problems of General or National Importance; Professor C. E. McClung, presiding. Papers on plans and problems of the Bureau of Entomology that can be furthered by cooperation with laboratory zoologists: Dr. L. O. Howard. Discussion led by Professor J. C. Needham, Cornell University. Paper from the Bureau of Fisheries: Dr. Hugh Smith. Discussion led by Professor H. B. Ward, University of Illinois. Paper from the Bureau of Animal Industry: Dr. B. H. Ransom. Discussion led by Professor Herbert Osborn, Ohio State University. Paper from the Biological Survey: Dr. E. W. Nelson. Discussion led by Professor R. K. Nabours, Manhattan, Kansas. Plans of National Research Council for advancing American Research: Dr. J. C. Merriam, vicechairman, National Research Council. Concluding discussion and proposal of definite plans: Professor C. E. McClung. The proceedings of the conference will be published in full in a later issue of SCIENCE. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE, SECTION F, ZOOLOGY THE Convocation Week meetings of Section F were held in conjunction with those of The Society of American Zoologists at Baltimore, Maryland, December 26-28. At the business session, Bennett M. Allen, Lawrence, Kansas, was elected member of the council; J. H. Gerould, Hanover, N. H., was chosen member of the General Committee; Herbert Osborn, Columbus, Ohio, was reelected member of Sectional Committee for five years, and W. M. Wheeler, Bussey Institution, was elected vice-president of the section for 1919. In the absence of the secretary H. V. Neal in Y. M. C. A. service in Italy, the secretary of the zoologists, W. C. Allee, Lake Forest, Ill., acted as secretary for the meeting. W. C. ALLEE, Secretary Cornell University Medical College Washington University in the City of New York Session begins in September The annual announcement, application blanks, and circular describing graduate courses may be obtained by addressing the Dean of the Johns Hopkins Medical School Washington and Monument St. School of Medicine REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION Candidates for entrance are required to have completed at least two full years of college work which must include English, German, and instruction with laboratory work in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. INSTRUCTION Instruction begins on the last Thursday in September and ends on the second Thursday in June. Clinical instruction is given in the Barnes Hospital and the St. Louis Children's Hospital, affiliated with the medical school, the St. Louis City Hospital, and in the Washington University Dispensary. COURSES LEADING TO ACADEMIC Students who have taken their premedical work in Washington University, are eligible for the degree of B.S. upon the completion of the first two years of medical work. Students in Washington University may pursue study in the fundamental medical sciences leading to the degree of A.M. and Ph.D. TUITION The tuition fee for undergraduate medical students is $900 per annum. Women are admitted. The catalogue of the Medical School and other information may be obtained by application to the Dean. Euclid Avenue and Kingshighway St. Louis Tulane University of Louisiana COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (Established in 1834) School of Medicine After January 1 1918, all students entering the Freshman Class will be required to present credits for two years of college work, which must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with their laboratories, and one year in German or French. Graduate School of Medicine A school for physicians desiring practical clinical opportunities, review, laboratory technic or cadaveric work in surgery or gynecology. Excellent facilities offered in all special branches. School of Pharmacy— Admission: Three years of high school work, or 12 units. Two years for Ph.G. degree. Three years for Ph.C. degree. For catalogs and all other information, address BALTIMORE, MD. TULANE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE P. O. Box 770, New Orleans, La. 1765 School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania 1918 The One Hundred Fifty-third Annual Session of this institution will open September 27, 1918, and continue until June 18, 1919. The First and Second Year Classes are ordinarily limited to 100 students; during the period of the war this limitation will not be strictly enforced. Application for admission should be in the hands of the Dean before July 1st. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION: Candidates must have successfully completed the work prescribed for the Freshman and Sophomore Classes in colleges recognized by this University, which must include at least one year of college work in Physics, General Biology or Zoology and Chemistry (Qualitative Analysis is required; Organic Chemistry is recommended, and in 1919 will be required), together with appropriate laboratory exercises in each of these subjects, and either French or German of more than elementary grade. For detailed information send for catalogue. UNDERGRADUATE COURSE: The course of instruction extends over four annual sessions, the work so graded that the first and second years are largely occupied by the fundamental medical subjects. The third and fourth years are largely devoted to the practical branches, prominence being given to clinical instruction, and the classes sub-divided into small groups so that the individual students are brought into particularly close and personal relations with the instructors and with the patients at the bedside and in the operating room. After graduation further hospital work is undertaken by the members of the class; and more than 90 per cent. attain by competitive examination or by appointment positions as internes in hospitals in this city or elsewhere. The Pennsylvania Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure requires of applicants for license a year spent in an approved hospital. POST GRADUATE WORK: (1) Any graduate possessing a baccalaureate degree may pursue work in Anatomy, Physiology, Physiological-Chemistry, Bacteriology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Research Medicine and Mental Diseases with view of obtaining the higher degrees of Master of Arts or Science and of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of the University. For information address Dean of Graduate School, University of Pennsylvania. (2) Courses in Public Hygiene (inaugurated in 1906) leading to diploma (Doctor of Public Hygiene, Dr. P.H.), are open to graduates in medicine who have had a preliminary education similar to that required for admission to the Medical School. The subjects comprehended in the course are: Bacteriology, Medical Protozoology and Entomology, Metazoan Parasitology Chemistry, Sanitary Engineering, Sanitary Architecture, Meat and Milk Inspection, School Inspection, Vital Statistics, Sanitary Legislation, and Personal and General Hygiene. The full course extends over one academic year. Special subjects in the course may be taken by any one possessing suitable preliminary qualifications. For details address Director of Laboratory of Hygiene. (3) From the opening of each term to about February 1 courses in Tropical Medicine are open to graduates in Medicine, comprehending instruction in Medical Climatology and Geography, Hygiene of Tropics and of Ships, Tropical Medicine, Bacteriology, Protozoology, Entomology, Helminthology, and General Medical Zoology, Pathology, Skin Diseases, Eye Diseases, and Surgery of Tropical Affections. (4) During the academic session special courses in any of the branches of the medical curriculum are open to graduates of this or other regular schools of Medicine, both in the clinical subjects and in laboratory studies. The excellent hospital facilities offered by the University Hospital, the neighboring Philadelphia General Hospital and other institutions with which the members of the staff of instruction are connected, guarantee exceptional opportunities for clinical observation. TUITION FEE: Undergraduate study, $200 annually; fees for special courses on application. For detailed information or catalogue address DEAN OF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE University of Pennsylvania The Fourth Year Course is clinical. Students spend the entire fore- Summer School-A summer course in pathology covering a period of six weeks during June and July will be given in case there is a sufficient number of applicants. Address the Secretary of the College, 307 Orange Street Philadelphia, Pa. THE LONG ISLAND BROOKLYN-NEW YORK Sixty-first Annual Session begins September 22, 1919 The medical college requires two years of study in a college of liberal arts or sciences for admission. See specifications for Class A Medical Colleges by the Council on Medical Education, A.M.A.; also those for a Medical Student's Qualifying Certificate by the University of the State of New York. Conditioned Students not admitted For particulars address THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Rush Medical College IN AFFILIATION WITH The University of Chicago Curriculum.-The fundamental branches (Anatomy, Physiol- Hospital Year -The Fifth Year, consisting of service as an Summer Quarter.-The college year is divided into four annual session. quarters, three of which constitute an The summer quarter, in the climate of Chicago is advantageous for work. Elective System.-A considerable freedom of choice of courses and instructors is open to the student. Graduate Courses.-Advanced and research courses are Marine Biological Laboratory Woods Hole, Mass. INVESTIGATION Entire Year INSTRUCTION July 2 to August 12, SUPPLY offered in all departments. Students by attending summer Prize Scholarship.-Six prize scholarships-three in the first The Winter quarter commences January 2, 1918. TUITION-$60.00 per quarter, no laboratory fees. Complete and detailed information may be secured by addressing THE MEDICAL DEAN The University of Chicago any. Facilities for reseach in Zoology. Embryology, Physiology and BotSeventy-six private laboratories, $100 each for not over three months. Thirty tables are available for beginners in research who desire to work under the direction of members of the staff. The fee for such a table is $50.00. Courses of laboratory instruction with lectures are offered in Invertebrate Zoology. Protozoology Embryology Physiology and Morphology and Taxonomy of the Algae. Each course requires the full time of the student. Fee, $50. A lecture course on the Philosophical Aspects of Biology and Allied Sciences is also offered. Animals and plants, preserved, living, and in embryonic stages. Preserved material of all types of animals and of Algae, Fungi, Liverworts and Mosses furnished for classwork, or for the museum. Living material furnished in season as ordered. Microscopic slidesin Zoology, Botany, Histology. Bacteriology. Price lists of Zoological and Botanical material and Mic.oscopic Slides sent on application. State which is desired. For price lists and alli nformation regarding material, address GEO. M. GRAY, Curator, Woods Hole, Mass. The annual announcement will be sent on application to The CHICAGO, ILL. Director, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Mass. University of Alabama School of Medicine Mobile, Alabama Entrance Requirements The satisfactory completion of two years of study, in an institution of collegiate grade, to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and a reading knowledge of French or German. In addition to four year High School diploma. Combined Course The Combined Course which is now offered by the University in connection with its Medical Department gives to the student the opportunity of obtaining the B.S. and M.D. degrees in six years. This course is recommended to all intending students. The equipment of the school is complete. The clinical facilities ample. Eight full time teachers. For catalog and any desired information, address Tucker H. Frazer, M.D., Dean St. Anthony and Lawrence Sts., University of Georgia MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Augusta, Georgia ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The successful completion of at least two years of work including English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in an approved college. This in addition to four years of high school. INSTRUCTION The course of instruction occupies four years, beginning the second week in September and ending the first week in June. 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