Regis College - Ranger Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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THE DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS is concerned with an ever-changing field in which the search for the unknown, as supported by known facts, is up- held as the traditional quest of the student. Whether mixing chemicals or studying motion, learning anatomy or theorizing modern algebra, the science student always strives for a knowl- edge of the world around himself, and for ways of bettering it. The BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT has a dual purpose; it is both cultural and professional. The student in general education is offered a survey in the general principles of biology, the contribution of biology to the human welfare, and investigation of practical applications to human problems from selected areas of the biological sciences. Pre-medical and pre-dental students, and biology majors are offered ade- quate courses to meet their individual enhance A substantial amount of time in the laboratory is afforded pre-pro- fessional students so that they might gain practical experience fol- lowing a thorough knowledge or the theory of biology. requirements into graduate school. Such students are offered extensive training in laboratory pro- cedure, and a sequence of courses covering the general, developmental, anatomical, genetical, and histological aspects of zoology. Students benefit from many activities such as slide-prepa- ration, and the execution of small amounts of research under the supervision of the professors in the department. Dave Sussman and Michael O ' Leary. observe as dye is injected into the rabbit by Dr. Alvin Earle and Rev. Elmer Trame S.J. in order that dre macrophages (a type of engulfing cell) will be stained for easy identifica- tion. 28

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Advance students enrolled in die department of speech hold an informal discussion under the of Mr. Bain, the head of that department. supervision A Catholic gentleman must be prepared to voice his opinions and general knowledge with- out fault or hesitation. Thus, the objectives of the SPEECH DEPARTMENT are to prepare the Regis student in the area of public speaking. Regis has long been known for the quality of speakers and debaters she has produced, and this fact has been substantiated by the numerous speech and debate honors that have been won by her prodigies. Once again this year, the speech department was effective in capturing a number of first places in tourneys in the sur- rounding area. It is indeed pleasing to note the exhilarating interest that has been nurtured by the department. In an age of tremendous scientific advance- ments, those preoccupied with developments in- herent in the DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE have recog- nized the need for communication has become apparent. Communications involve a vast field of subjects, but the mastery of modern lan- guages assuredly occupies a pinnacle in the di- rection of the intelligent man toward knowledge of his fellow man. A reading knowledge, written and oral expression through a functional mastery of grammar and pronunciation, and a knowledge and an appreciation of the cultural background of the language the student wishes to study, are the goals of the department of modern language. The student has the opportunity to study French, German, Russian, or Spanish, and with the aid of the new language lab, a fluent speaking ability can be obtained. A Regis student, in order to foster the fluency in the language of his choice, is offered numerous tapes of varied content for his personal endeavor. Pilot Elden Cain directs 20 stalls from control tower. 27

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A maze of equipment confronts the youthful chemists, much of which must be self-constructed, in order that a properly exe- cuted experiment might be brought to its conclusion. In order that the el ementary constituents of matter may not be simply a vague notion for the student, Rev. William T. Miller devotes special care to a thorough investigation into the very nature of chemical unity. In the CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, exact- ness and care in laboratory technique, and strict attention to mathematical development of theory, are considered essential. For those students pre- paring themselves for graduate work in chemis- try, the department offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. For the benefit of pre-medical students as well as others who desire a solid background in chemistry, the department offers a course of instruction that leads to a bachelor of science with a major in chemistry. While the work required for this degree does not demand intensive work as must be achieved for the pro- fessional degree, nevertheless the requirements are comparable to that of a major in any of the other natural sciences. The department, in its endeavors to produce outstanding men in its field, has become one of the leading schools in the caliber of men it has produced for post-graduate schools. Among the chemistry majors, many have achieved great success upon graduation from Regis, and the department is to be congratulated in its uphold- ing of the traditions of the school. 29