OUTLINE OF SUBJECTS REQUIRED IN EXAMINATIONS FOR DEGREES IN SCIENCE, AND OF INSTRUCTION GIVEN IN THESE SUBJECTS IN THE UNIVERSITY. (Detailed statements of the several classes here referred to will be found under the headings of the subjects under "Synopsis of Classes".) I. II. III. IV. V. I. II. III. First Bachelor of Science Examination. Chemistry. The General Lecture Course of not less than 100 meetings. The Practical Course meets for seven hours weekly in the Spring Term. The Examinations are the same as those for the Degree of M.B. It comprises the Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, together with Elementary Organic Chemistry. (As a rule about three-fourths of the questions in the Written Examination will be on Inorganic and the remainder on Organic Chemistry.) Natural Philosophy. The Ordinary Class, of not less than 100 meetings, as for the Ordinary Degree of M.A. Mathematics. The Ordinary Class, of not less than 100 meetings, as for the Ordinary Degree of M.A. Zoology. The General Course, of not less than fifty meet ings, as for the Degree of M.B. Botany. The General Course, of not less than fifty meetings, as for the Degree of M.B. Final Bachelor of Science Examination in Pure Science. IV. CHEMISTRY. Special Lecture Courses on Advanced Inorganic Examination. - Inorganic Chemistry, treated more fully than at the first Examination. Organic Chemistry. Radio-activity. In the Written Examination one paper each will be set in Inorganic, The Practical Examination consists of Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative V. HUMAN ANATOMY, including ANTHROPOLOGY. The Systematic and Practical Classes and Laboratory Work, detailed under "Synopsis of Classes". Examination.-Systematic and Structural Anatomy, including Embryology. No reference will be made to the professional aspect of Anatomy given in treatises on Anatomy. Particular reference will be made to Homology and to Adaptation. The Examination on Anthropology includes a knowledge of race characters, as exhibited by the skeleton and other parts of the body, and an acquaintance with the structural relation of man to the higher mammals. The Examination will be largely practical; Candidates will be expected to recognise both macroscopic and microscopic specimens, and to be familiar with the details of Museum and Practical Anthropological work. Text-Books recommended.- Quain's "Elements of Anatomy"; Ward's or Holden's "Human Osteology"; Flower's “Osteology of the Mammalia"; Ellis's "Demonstrations of Anatomy"; Hertwig's "Text-Book of the Embryology of Man and Mammals"; Keith's "Human Embryology and Morphology"; Foster and Balfour's "Elements of Embryology"; Topinard's or Tylor's "Anthropology"; Haddon's "The Study of Man"; and Duckworth's "Morphology and Anthropology". VI. PHYSIOLOGY. Instruction is given in the combined Systematic and Practical Classes, and in Laboratory Work as detailed in the "Synopsis of Classes". Examination. -The whole of Human Physiology, including the minute structure of the Tissues and Organs. The comparative Physiology of the principal Organs in Vertebrata. Text-Books recommended. Starling's "Principles of Human Physiology," Howell's "Text-Book," Stewart's "Manual". For Histology-Quain's Anatomy". For use in the Practical Classes "Syllabus of Elementary Practical Lessons in Physiological Chemistry." Plimmer's "Practical Physiological Chemistry," Schäfer's "Essentials of Histology," "Practical Physiology," by Pembrey and others, Schäfer's "Experimental Physiology". VII. GEOLOGY. Instruction is given in the Ordinary Systematic Course, in the Course of Practical Geology, and in the Advanced Laboratory Course. (a) Physical Geology. The internal temperature of the Earth; Theories as to (c) Structural Geology. - The Structure of Rock-masses; Stratification; Joint- Remarks. The Examination will be largely practical, and will be carried out by means of actual specimens (macroscopic and microscopic) of rocks and fossils, geological models, maps, sections and apparatus. The subjects upon which the candidate will be expected to show his practical knowledge, more especially, are the following : (a) The characters, macroscopic and microscopic, which distinguish the principal rock-forming minerals. (6) The macroscopic and microscopic characters of the principal igneous, aqueous, and metamorphic rocks. (c) The structural characters of well-marked types of all the leading groups of Invertebrate fossils. It is expected that the candidate will be able to recognise the more important generic types of these groups which occur in the fossil condition, will be further able to describe the general features of these in technical language, and will be able to state their geological range. (d) The drawing of a section from a geological map. In order to fulfil these requirements, candidates must supplement the ordinary teaching by systematic laboratory work and by independent reading, and must produce evidence of having engaged personally in field-work. Text-Books recommended.--Archibald Geikie's "Text-Book of Geology" (4th ed.), and Lapworth's “ Intermediate Text-Book of Geology". For Petrology, candidates are recommended to use Miers' "Mineralogy," Cole's "Aids in Practical Geology," Luquer's "Minerals in Rock sections," Iddings' " RockMinerals," Hatch's "Text-book of Petrology" and Harker's "Petrology for Students," with Teall's "British Petrography" (for occasional reference). For Palæontology, candidates may use Woods' "Palæontology," with Nicholson & Lydekker's "Manual of Palæontology" (3rd ed.), and Zittel's "Text-Book of Palæontology" (Eng. ed., vol. i.) (for occasional reference). For further particulars as to Text-books, field-work, etc., see the Syllabus which lies in the Laboratory. VIII. ZOOLOGY, including COMPARATIVE ANATOMY. Instruction is given in the Ordinary Course of Zoology, in the class of Practical Zoology, and in the course for Advanced Students. Examination.-(a) The general Principles of Biology, in their Zoological application. The fundamental facts concerning Reproduction, Sex, Development, Heredity, Variation and Selection. (6) The general characters and affinities of the chief classes of animals, both living and extinct. (c) Morphology, Physiology and Embryology of important types of Invertebrate and Vertebrate animals, with especial reference to those types studied practically during the year preceding the Examination. (d) The Geographical Distribution of Animals, of Mammals in particular. The Adaptation of Animals to particular surroundings. Remarks. The Examination will be largely practical in character and candidates will be expected to recognise and describe specimens (macroscopic and microscopic) and models of recent or extinct animals. Candidates will also be called upon to prepare, and subsequently to draw and describe actual dissections and microscopic sections. Some evidence of power of independent work will also be required from candidates, and particular problems will be set in each period preceding Examination. Candidates are expected to supplement the ordinary teaching by laboratory work of a systematic character and by independent reading. Every opportunity for carrying on such work, under the advice and with the assistance of the Professor of Natural History, will be afforded in the Zoological Laboratory and Museum. Candidates are expected to take advantage of the special courses on Parasitology, Fishery Problems, and Statistical Methods, and on Embryology. IX. BOTANY. The instruction provided is specified in the Synopsis of Classes in Botany. Examination. This Examination will include all the subjects indicated and contained in the "Syllabus of Lectures" used in the Class of Botany in this University, which may be obtained in the Botanical Department. It will be largely practical in character, and candidates will be expected to recognise objects and to prepare specimens both macroscopic and microscopic. Books recommended for study and reference. --These are chiefly enumerated in the Synopsis of the Classes in Botany; and further information will be given to those asking it in the Botanical Department. FEES FOR GRADUATION IN SCIENCE. The fee for each of the Degrees of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is £66s.; of which £3 3s. must be paid before admission to the First Science Examination, and the remaining £3 3s. before admission to the Final Science Examination. In the event of failure to pass any part of an Examination, a fee of 10s. 6d. for each subject is charged on each occasion of re-examination. The fee for the Degree of Doctor of Science is £10 10s., payable when the work or thesis is presented by the candidate. Re-examination Fee £3 3s. Admission fee (in lieu of matriculation fee), 10s. 6d. These fees must be paid and the names of intending candidates must be lodged at the Secretary's office ten days before the com. mencement of the examinations. SPECIAL STUDY AND RESEARCH. REGULATIONS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF SPECIAL STUDY AND RESEARCH, AND FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF RESEARCH FELLOWS. (Ordinance (1889) No. 61, dated 4th February, 1895.) I. It shall be in the power of the Senatus Academicus in each University, with the approval of the University Court, to make regulations under which graduates of Scottish Universities or of other Universities recognised by the University Court for the purposes of this Ordinance, or other persons who have given satisfactory proof of general education and of fitness to engage in some special study or research, may be admitted to prosecute such study or research in the University. *II. It shall be the duty of the Senatus Academicus in each University (1) To receive and decide upon all applications for admission to prosecute special study or research. (2) To prepare a list of all persons so admitted (hereinafter referred to as Research Students). (3) To make regulations for the supervision of their work. (4) To satisfy themselves from time to time that the Research Students are carrying on their work in the University in a satisfactory manner. (5) To suspend or exclude from any course any student whose conduct or progress is unsatisfactory. III. Every applicant for admission must send in to the Senatus Academicus a written application stating any degree or other distinction which he has already obtained, the line of study or research which he wishes to prosecute and the probable period of its duration, together with evidence as to his character, capacity, and general qualifications. IV. Any application for admission shall be in the first instance referred by the Senatus Academicus to the appropriate Faculty, or to a Committee appointed by the Senatus; one member of the Committee shall always be a Professor or Lecturer within whose department the proposed line of study or research falls. No applicant shall be recommended by the Faculty or the Committee who has not satisfied them by examination or otherwise that he is qualified to prosecute the proposed line of study or research, and further (a) That his proposed line of study or research is a fit and proper one; (b) That he possesses a good general education; (c) That he is of good character; (d) That he proposes to prosecute his studies or research during a period to be approved by the Senatus Academicus. The Faculty or the Committee shall make a report to the Senatus Academicus upon each application. It shall also be their duty, subject to the regulations of the Senatus Academicus, to provide for the supervision of the Research Student's work, and to report at least once a year to the Senatus as to his progress and conduct. The Senatus shall then determine whether he shall remain a Research Student. V. Every Research Student shall be required to matriculate each year, paying the ordinary fee. VI. Research Students shall have access to and the use of the * Forms of application for admission as Research Students may be had from the Secretary. |