University of Oklahoma - Sooner Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING A course in surveying offered in 1899 began the first instruction in professional engineering at the university. ln 1909 the College of lflll- gineering was comprised out of the combined school of mines and the school of applied science. The curricula is comprised of architecture Qincluding architectural engineering, city plan- ning, landscape architecturej, chemical engi- neering, civil engineering fincluding municipal engineering, structural engineering, transporta- tion engineeringj, electrical engineering, engi- neering physics, general engineering, geological engineering, mechanical engineering, mining en- gineering, natural-gas engineering, and petro- leum engineering. A broad base in English, mathematics, chem- istry, physics, economics, accounting, and bus- iness law is' also provided the engineering' student. The laboratories and shops of the College of Engineering have been equipped for the purpose of applying the fundamental principles of engineering. Students from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries are enrolled in the college. 03. XV. H. CARSON Dean of Engineering Vvilliam H. Carson, dean of the College of Engineering and director of the schools of mechanical and petroleum engineering, has been a member of the faculty since 1925. He has been dean of the college since 1927. D Si' Page. 29 -.as-r-'W' Amr'

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'iii 12. D. BIEACHAAI Dean of Arts and Sciences After serving as assistant dean for 15 years, li. D. Nleacham became dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1940. His code of fairness and kindness has contributed much to the success he has made of his job. CCJLLEGE CDF ARTS AND SCIENCES limbracing a wide variety of subjects, the College of Arts and Sciences ollers the student a liberal education in the line of endeavor that he wishes to follow or a foundation for work in the professional schools. Since its establishment in 1892 the college has become one of the largest in the university. lts curriculum has been extended to reach stu- dents in every held. The college includes the schools of applied biology, citizenship and public affairs, geology, home economics, journalism, letters, library science, physical education, and social work. The student may choose his major in his sophomore year, or devote this second year to further preparation for admission to one of the professional schools. The student who follows the prescribed course for four years receives the Bachelor of Arts degree. His work consists of four parts: prescribed work, group electives, major and minor subjects, and free electives. Degrees of Bachelor of Arts with Honors and Bachelor of Science with Honors are awarded for unusual merit. ' but Aj ,. 'jf Wu-.., 0.1.1 Q Page 28 11,--t ai l si ll is ll

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LEw1s S. SALTER Dean of Fine Arts Dean of the College of Fine Arts since 1936, Lewis Salter has maintained the high standards set hy his predecessor, Dean Fredrik 1'1olmherg. He is a native Qkla- homan and an alumnus of the University of Qklahoma. CCDLLEGE GF FINE ARTS The College of Fine Arts was known as the School of Nlusic when it was established in 1899. ln 1903 it was reorganized as the School of Fine Arts, and again in 1924 as the College of Fine Arts. Courses in art, drama, and music are ollered, with a choice of several major subjects in each held. The school of art olfers a Bachelor's degree in art education, art for industry, interior dec- oration, painting, and sculpture. The drama school trains students in both professional work in theatre or radio, and in teaching in these lields. Students majoring in music may receive degrees of Bachelor of Nlusic in theory of music, in various instru- ments and voice, or Bachelor of lV1usic Edu- cation. The College of Fine Arts also has a cur- riculum in general line arts, leading to the de- gree of Bachelor of Fine Arts without a major suhject. Students who are not Fine Arts majors may enroll in courses in the school with permission of their deans. Elective credit is given for many line arts courses in several other colleges. Page 30