Natural Science.

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY.

Senior and Women (Pass).

1. Describe the general anatomy and structure of the central nervous system in man, and the microscopic features seen in a transverse section of the spinal cord. What is a "reflex action?”

2. Give some account of the production and nature of gastric juice. What changes do the different food-stuffs undergo in the stomach?

3. Enumerate the various parts of the eye, illustrating by a diagram.

Distinguish the factors which take part in the production of a sensation of sight. What reasons have you for regarding the "rods and cones" as the part affected by light?

4. What is the structure of connective tissue, and where does it occur?

5. Trace the course of a sonorous vibration from the exterior until it impinges upon the auditory epithelium.

6. How is absorption of digested matter effected? Point out the adaptations of the structures involved for the special work.

Natural Science.

VEGETABLE PHYSIOLOGY.

Senior and Women (Pass).

Nos. 3a and 4 for Women only.

1. Enumerate the various modes in which plants increase in length, and describe in detail one example of each important type.

2. What are aleurone grains? Give some account of their occurrence, formation, and chemical composition.

3. Explain clearly the term "revolving nutation," and suggest some explanation of the phenomenon.

3a. Summarise any researches into it with which you may be acquainted.

4. Illustrate fully the statement: "From the Thallophytes to the Phanerogams the oophore continually decreases in importance and independence while the sporophore continually advances in development."

5. Describe the development of the common mushroom. Sketch a scheme of classification for fungi; assign a place to the mushroom; and give your reasons for such position.

6. Give some account of the laticiferous system in plants. What part does it play in their physiology?

7. Describe in technical language the flower and leaves of the common apple (Pyrus malus).

Natural Science.

BIOLOGY.

Women (Pass).

1. Give diagrams showing the relative positions of the various organs in (i.) transverse, (ii.) longitudinal sections of the frog in the regions of the head and abdomen respectively.

2. Describe fully, illustrating by diagrams, the vascular system of the frog. Trace the course of the blood from the left to the right side of the heart.

3. What structures are visible on removing the roof of the brain cavity of the frog? Contrast the relative position of the Vertebrate and Invertebrate nervous systems.

4. Describe the microscopic appearances presented by frog's blood, and contrast them with those seen in the case of the human blood.

5. Describe the essential structures of the eye of the frog.

6. Mention different methods for demonstrating the minute structure of nervous tissue. Describe the appearances obtained.

The Elements of Political Economy.

Senior.

Candidates are not allowed to take this paper if they are already
taking the Geography Paper.

1. Give as many reasons as you can for fluctuations in market price. Why should butter be cheaper in Co. Galway than in London ?

2. What are Trades-Unions? What effect may they produce on wages?

3. What is the real nature of the profits of capital? and of what elements are profits composed?

4. State the laws which govern rate of interest, and show why the rate will probably decline as population increases.

5. If a tradesman charges high prices, does it follow that he makes large profits? State reasons.

6. How is the value of money affected by the discovery of gold-mines? Would England benefit economically were fresh mines discovered in Australia?

The Outlines of English Law.

1. In whom does the supreme executive power reside in England? Why should the Legislature and Executive be separated?

2. Mention the qualifications of electors and Members of Parliament. What is meant by breach of privilege?

3. Give some account of the Poor-Law Amendment Act of 1834. What is the workhouse test?

4. Give a brief account of the growth of our military system.

5. Describe the system called Cabinet Government, and state its advantages and disadvantages.

6. Write a short essay setting forth the benefits which England gains from (a) royalty, (b) representative government.

Logic.

Women (Pass).

1. Classify the following fallacies:-"No black swans have ever been seen; .. no such birds exist." "England is a free country, and representative government flourishes; Switzerland also is a free country, and .. it is suited to representative government." "My cold got better after I took aconite; .'. aconite cured my cold." "A fish's head is the cause of its tail,

for it invariably precedes it."

2. Write a brief account of what inductive logic owes to Francis Bacon.

3. "Sciences tend to become deductive." Explain this, and illustrate by reference to some science which has reached the deductive stage.

4. What is meant by saying that much which seems observation is really inference?

5. Distinguish perfect and imperfect induction. Does the former involve real inference?

6. What are the respective merits of observation and experiment? Describe at length an experiment conducted according to Mill's Method of Difference.

7. We desire to find out if climate affects the colour of the inhabitants. How could we use the method of Concomitant Variations in the investigation?

8. By what methods should we determine the causes of the following phenomena :—(a) a sleepless night, (b) the connection between the hands of a clock, (e) a neap tide.

9. What does Bacon mean by Anticipations and Interpretations of nature? What charge does he make against the Schoolmen?

10. Define Hypothesis. Explain and justify (if you can) the expression, "Hypotheses non fingo."