Whittier College - Acropolis Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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26 Labs Receive Chemistry Emphasis jt, Dr. Philip lloff Dr. Edith Sherwood CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Complex arrays of equipment and lines at the stock room window ini- tiate students into the land of chem- istry where lab work constitutes an important part of the course of study. This practical experience combined with theory presented in lectures pro- vides a basis for further individual re- search and experiment. Through an ever-expanding program, students of chemistry become ac- quainted with the recent discoveries of this fascinating science. Dr. Don Armstrong

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Field Trips Taken by Biology Classes BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Under the chairmanship of Dr. Lois E. James, the biology department presents a balanced program in physiology, zoology, genetics and botany. Courses include many field trips throughout southern California which allow students to observe plants and animals in their natural habitats. With the aid of new and improved lab- oratory equipment, students are able to ex- tensively explore for themselves the .lives of micro-organisms and analyze larger forms of plant and animal life. With an extremely competent faculty, many of whom are engaged in special research projects, the department provides students with an outstanding pre-med education. Dr. Thomas T. Harris Dr. Lois E. James Chairman Dr. Inez Hull Dr. John Arcadi

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Students Prepared for Business World Mr. Wayne Harvey ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Applying both practical and theoretical ap- proaches to the study of economics and busi- ness, the economics and business administra- tion department prepares students for the business world, as well as graduate work in these fields. Both micro and macro-economics are stud- ied, and majors are encouraged to improve their communications ability by taking public speak- ing and expository writing courses. Mr. Louis R. De Flores Mr. Phillip Trapp Mr. Wallace Newman Mr. Jackson Gauldin Dr. Harry L. Cook 27