Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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Department of History and Economics History receives emphasis in consider- ation of the fact that this department has been established only a short lime. An excel- lent library is at the service of the students who would do research work. Historical works are being collected by Professor The value of history and its universal study is stressed. This year, the curriculum was extended to include a number of compre- hensive courses that were not previously offered. A census from the various classes of the college reveals the fact that there are a num- ber of lower classmen who are planning to major in History.

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Department of Mathematics Dreaded by some because of the catalog requirement. Mathematics holds forth excel- lent opportunities for the student that is ‘ mathematically inclined.” Miss Nelson, director of all the figuring work, is largely responsible for the depart- Mathematics finds its best offer in the fact that many high school teachers of Mathe- matics are always in demand. It is one of the most practical subjects taught in the college. Students who make thor ough pre- paration in Mathematics do not have to worry about the constant changing of subject matter that is found in other departments. What was good several years ago in Mathematics is good today. Therefore, Mathematics does have its advantages.