Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE The physical science curriculum at Bucknell has been arranged in order to give the student a broad background in mathematics, science, and the human- ities. Each year the Bucknell laboratories become better equipped, and with this equipment comes greater opportunity for the individual. Under the sub-head- ings of physics, chemistry, and physical science, twenty-tv o courses are offered. Knovi ledge in these fields opens to the student three distinct channels of em- ployment: education, industry, and gov- ernmental service. First row — Lowry, Simpson. F.iglcy. Second row — Miller, T. Meyer. Matson. Lcgault. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE The biological science department has greatly distinguished itself; for, of the students applying for admis- sion to medical school, approximately nine-tenths are admitted. In its well- equipped laboratories are studied the scientific principles which regulate the functions of living organisms, the causes and prevention of disease, and the the- ories which may some day lead to the perfection of the human race. MATHEMATICS Under the capable instruction of these professors a complete field of mathe- matics is available for the students at Bucknell. For those who intend to teach mathematics or find that mathematics is the prime requisite for their chosen pro- fession, the department offers courses from the most elementary to those deal- ing with the most advanced and complex theories. Students enrolled in other courses find that some mathematics is desirable for a more comprehensive education. Hcrrold. Hystcr. Rice. Sicwart. First row — Gold. Richardson. Drum. Second row — McCre.idic. Benson, Miller Eighteen

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First rou, ' — Gogatc. Nimkoff, Crook. Gathlngs Second rou ' — Karraker, Peterson. Page. Oliphant. SOCIAL SCIENCE The courses offered by this department are divided into four main divisions: eco- nomics, sociology, history, and political science. Its purpose is to study the en- vironment and the social influences which govern man ' s life, as well as to de- cipher the story of the human struggle through the ages. Those students who are training in the fields of law or public service find here an opportunity to learn much of governmental activity as well as the existing sociological conditions. Hon- orary organizations established for ex- cellent work in Social Science include Kappa Phi Kappa, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Delta Mu Delta, and Pi Sigma Alpha. COMMERCE AND EINANCE The degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Finance may be obtained by completing the required work in any one of the three divisions of the Com- merce and Finance Department: the Gen- eral Business Course, the Secretarial Course, or the Commercial Education Course. Because of the wide scope of this de- partment the student is presented with the many and varied operations of mod- ern business in addition to acquiring a solid foundation of the fundamental eco- nomic principles and concepts. He is made aware of the problems with which industry must cope and of the latest trends in the business world. Sealed — Sears. Eisley. Georg. Standing — Meyer, Matz. Peter- son. Biscoe. Young Seventeen

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EDUCATION The Department of Education, besides merely instructing, takes charge of the Bucknell teacher training program which integrates and guides the students in preparation for their future professional activities. Opportunity is offered in com- mercial work as well as the regular aca- demic curriculum. A course in practice teaching is pre- sented both m the winter and summer sessions in which prospective teachers find adequate practical experience in the nearby school systems. In addition, the Department of Education maintains a teacher placement bureau for the benefit of Bucknell graduates. Sealed — Davis. Harriman. Standing — Sauvain. Voris. First row — Gcil. Musscr. Plant. Dcrr. Second row — Blum. Humphreys, Peters. Sitarsky. Reno. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education at Bucknell is car- ried on through the natural program . The students are given an opportunity to take part in any one of a large number of sports. In order to give each student a fundamental knowledge of the various American sports, however, everyone is encouraged to participate in a wide vari- ety of athletic contests instead of con- centrating in any one field. Furthermore, the student is taught the value of carry over sports through the medium of in- tercollegiate and intramural competition. He is made to realize the importance that proper physical activity has in later life. In the intramural program, sports- manship, honor, and their related virtues are given great consideration. There are excellent facilities for all sports, to make an 80% participation in the program possible. Nineteen