Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY aration lahoratory, new maps, and adequate storage for teaching eolleetions. r x . . the courses ollered Ill geology are designed to present the student with knowledge ol tht- physieal structure and history ol the earth. This work is done mainly through the study of rot-ks and fossils. A geology ,major is required to take twenty-four hours ol geology. ln addition. senior majors in this field are given a etnnprehensive examination near the completion of tho proserihed studies. l ield trips in Pennsylvania and New ,lersoy are quite eonnnon. l.alnor- atory investigations are a vital 'part of this eourse. Geography students study land surlaees. climates. soils. meteorology through lecture. lahs. and he-ht trips. An in- tegral part ol this study is realizing and ltlltl0I'SlitlltllIlg how man has adjusted and eontinues to adjust to his physical environment. X A ' ff.. , il ,A - 'rg WiFi, Ld ' 4 gt ,, ifwfy ., W,-.-av, gf -,A v t .t m Now listen, llllltf roek. you must ln-long in ons- of tht-se eat:-gories. 'X ,lanet seems to enjoy tho oevan part of the glolm the he-sig there dot-sn'I seein to he inurh geogralphy in that portion! 25

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CHEMISTRY Olin Science Building is the center ol interest for all dedicated chemistry students. For in that building, through lectures, illustrative demonstrations, and laboratory experi- ments, these students strive to understand the complexity of the universe and its changes by means of the science which deals with the composition of substances. Courses are ol- lcrcd for those who desire an understanding ol' chemistry as part of a liberal education, as well as for those who plan t.o make it their career. Cl'lElVllS'l'ltY .l AClll,'l'Y---Sl-:A'1'r:tJ: Mr. .l. Hummer, Mr. I.. Kicft, Mr. M. Winstcad. STANDING: Mr. B. Willt-lord, Mr. H. Vccning, Mr. M. Smith. AMERICAN CIIEMICAI. S0lIlE'l'Y l ms'l' Row: I.'. l-Iorinc, R. Fruit, M. Congcr, C, Van Dine, A. Schwartz. SICCONID Row: I.. Switkcs, A. liocinn, l.. licnlicld, lf. lVlcl,cistcr, S. lla-l.ottg.Z, lil. Fred- erick, W. linnrich. 'Vinum Row: IJ. Zomulia, li. Wcbb, 'l'. Iiaucr, li. Glucknlan. 24 Prominent speakers from both the academic and indus- trial fields ol' chemistry are brought to the Olin Science Au- ditorium by the Nlerck Chemical Company and the Chem- istry llepartment for the benefit of interested students. ln addition to the Merck Lecture Series, the American Chem- ical Society ollers opportunities lor students to gain valu- able knowledge and experience. 'l'he exceptional chemistry students are members ol Alpha Chi Sigma, the professional chemistry fraternity. F' Well, if il. docsn't. work this linic, l'ni going to miss supper. A'l,I'HA CHI SIGMA-St-:A't'I-:nz D. I-till, li. Rasachcr, R. Crockett, A. Holmstrom. STANDINIL: D. 'l'ilcy, C. Campbell, I . Wood, ,l. ,l'lu- nncz. l'. Chabot, ll. Kulnncr, N. Rosenberg, C. Noble,

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I'l'IYSlCS l AtIlII.'l'Y- Mr. fl. Slicluley, Nlr. V. llrozin, lVll'. K. Artlnan, M r. W. Porter, Mr. 0. Anderson, Nlr. W. l,owry. Centrilieal or Centrifugal, what's the difference? .5 fi . -.4 SIGMA PI SIGMA-1 Itts'l' ROW: .l. Fisk, B. Nelson, 'W. l31'clsl'ord, I. Shedlock. SECOND Row: Mr. C. Stickncy, Mr. lt. Arllnan, Mr. W. Lowry, Mr. W. Miller, Mr. 0. Anderson. No'r llIC'l'llItl'1ll2 M. l'lcr1ncr, A. Slroxnhcrg. I wonder what fudge factor I'll use. PHYSICS 'llhe laws of natural science in the field of electronics, mechanics, optics, and nuclear physics are examined and studied lxy student and faculty alike in the Physics depart- ment. ln its lahs and lectures the general and hasic princi- ples ol physics are taught. 'llhe most important aspect ol the course is the weekly lah period. Fundamental laws are hrought lu life through experiments and research done in the lahoratory. Under the guidance of lVlr. Rohert A. .Art- man, the department teaches students the many phases of physical phenomena through the use of lenses, mirrors, 26 force-measuring devices, and energy forces such as light, heat, and sound. 'l'emperaturc control mechanisms are stud- ied and the students produce and examine various thermal ellects on certain materials. Students who show proficiency in the held of physics, and those who are involved in advanced work may attain membership in the national physics honorary society, Sig- ma Pi Sigma. lVlcmhership in this organization is open to those students of high scholastic average who have com- pleted two 'physics courses almove 300.