Black Hawk College - Sauk Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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AX' my CARL EKBLAD Chemistry, Physics iFulI time facultyj Augustana College, A.B. State University of lovva, MA. University of Colorado, Nl.S. Sponsor of Science Club EDWARD MICKEY Biologocial Sciences ilfull time facultyi Cornell College, B.A. State University of Iowa, M.A. Sponsor of Science Club, Photography Division Chemistry, Physics, Biolo y Courses in biological sciences, chemistry, and physics are offered in the science department. Chemistry includes general chemistry and qualitative anal- ysis, in qualitative analysis and organic chemistry. These courses are designed for students who intend to major in the physical sciences, engineering or related sciences such as agri- culture, dentistry, or medicine. Another briefer course in chemistry is offered for non- physical science majors. A special one semester course in chemistry for students of nursing is also offered. This year all courses offered have been taught and all courses have shown a constant increase in enrollment over past years. The department is Well equipped with the neces- sary apparatus and chemicals to take care of this larger en- rollment. Two courses are offered in physics, one for majors in science and one for non-majors. A briefer course, designed for stu- dents in nursing is also taught. This year an advanced course in general science for elementary and junior high school teach- ers was added to the science curriculum. In addition to lectures and laboratory work, such teaching media as demonstration experiments, film strips, charts, and motion pictures were used in all the science classes. Informal class discussions, library reference work and reports, as well as individual assistance with students' difficulties and prob- lems are also a part of the teaching program. A full time instructor was added this year in the biological sciences bringing the total of full time faculty in the science department to three. Three of the department faculty were awarded scholarships last summer to science institutes for college teachers spon- sored by the National Science Foundation. HAROLD WILLARD Chemistry CFull time facultyl Western Illinois University, B.S., lVl.S RAY SMITH Hygiene Illinois College, A.B. George Peabody College for Teachers, M.A.

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ROBERT NUQUIST Social Studies lFull time facultyl H t' C ll B A as ings o ege, . . University of Nebraska, M.A., L.L,B. VAN WHITE Economic Geography lFuII time facultyl University of Illinois, B.S., M.A. NOT PICTURED HELEN SNIDER History Parsons College, A.B. State University of Iowa, M.A. GEORGE MANUS History Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed State University of Iowa, M.A. HILDA WELLS EMILY STOTLAR ' Political Science, U, S. History F II t' f It History L' d dC ll BA in enwoo o ege, . . l u :me acu yi Southern Illinois University, M.A. State University of Iowa, B.A., M.A., Ph,D. Social Studies MCC offers a comprehensive and detailed social studies program to meet the ever increasing need of students to learn about the problems of the world in which they live. Social studies courses are offered in three areas: geog- raphy, history, and sociology. Elements of Geography deals with the physical makeup of the World and planetary relations. Introduction to Economic Geography is the study of industrial develop- ment and world trade. These classes are conducted both by lecture and laboratory techniques. In the field of history a variety of courses is offered: History of Western Civilization, American History, Intel- lectual and Political History of the United States, History of England, and Current Problems. Most of these courses carry outside reading and term papers. Sociology is composed of two one semester courses: Introduction or Principles of Sociology and Social Factors in Personality. These courses deal with the factors of human relations in the group and in social behavior. So- cial Factors in Personality treats the problems of leader- ship, the business world, and family life. Here again term papers are required.

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MARIE RINGQUIST Art Western Illinois State University, B.Eo. State University of lowa, M. Art Ed. FREDERICK SwANsoN Music, Choir University of Wisconsin, M.A., Pn.D. RAY SMITH Health, Phksipfil Education inois 0 ege, A.B, George Peabody College, M.A. Art and Music Students in the craft workshop classes explore the materials used by children in the elementary, junior, and senior high schools. One objective is to learn new ways of using discarded materials. The Art Appreciation class this year made several trips to the Augustana and Davenport art galleries. As the class program develops more field trips will be planned. LUCY BRANDICON Piano American Conservatory of Music, B.A. Dr. Frederick Swanson and the MCC choir were responsible for the memorable Christmas program of mel- ody and the Easter program of sacred music presented for the student body. Classes in Music Appreciation, Pub- lic School Methods and courses in Ap- plied Music are offered for personal growth or for teaching methods. In- dividual instruction in piano is also offered. NOT PICTURED GENE STANLEY Art Witchita University, B.A. Arkansas State College, M.S.E. Engineering, Electronics Two courses were offered this year in health. Hygiene, which emphasizes health problems of the age group en- rolled, is required ot all undergrad- uates during their first year of resi- dence. The other course, Nutrition Educa- tion Calso classified as educationb, is a study of the fundamental principles of nutrition. Considerable emphasis is given to methods of teaching nutri- tion at the elementary level. A swimming class for men and women was added to the growing phys- ical education program this year. Wil- liam Klier and Lavern Sinclair taught the class. They were assisted by these student helpers: Sophia Heberling, Douglas Bendle, and Kenneth Exline. Classes in golf, archery and gymnastics complete the physical education pro- gram. HUGO BIRKIIAHN THOMAS KIENLE WILLIAM KLIER L. R, SINCLAIR Golf g I Basketball Swimming Swimming Illinois State Normal University, M.S. University of indiana, B.S. Iowa State Teachers College, A.B University of Wisconsin, M.S.