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158 faculty of natural science Field Classes Classes for Field-work in Geology are held during the session and form an essential part of the course Excursions lasting about week are normally held in the Easter and Summer vacations In addition students taking the Sc Special Degree are expected to carry out geological mapping of small area under supervision Scientific Organisations Advanced students may wish to become Members of the Geologists1 Association or Junior Associates of the Geological Society of London Both these societies exist for the encouragement of research and the publication of new scientific knowledge The Geologists' Association in addition organises field excursions Information about conditions of membership may be obtained from any member of the staff Tennant Prizes in Geology The Tennant Prizes one open to students attending the First Year course and one open to students attending the more advanced courses may be awarded for proficiency at the annual examination upon the year's work ANATOMY Head of the Department Professor Thomas Nicol Sc Edin Sc Special Anatomy For particulars see Prospectus of Faculty of Medical Science PHYSIOLOGY Head of the Department Professor Robert John Stewart McDowall Sc Edin -B Sc Special Physiology Students should consult the Professor with regard to the course -Research etc The Laboratory is available to all who wish to carry out original investigations and instruction will be given to those who require it Details may be obtained from the Professor Classes in these subjects cannot be attended at present by students of the Faculty of Naturr Science