Carleton College - Algol Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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GEOLOGY GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT Or. Duncan Stewart, Mr. Eiler Henrickson Guided by Dr. Stewart and Mr. Eiler Henrickson, the Geology Department gives the students an opportunity to study the structure and history of the earth and various fields in which this knowledge is applicable today. This year, there were eight majors who spent considerable time working on such projects as the study of fossils, typo- graphy, or aerial photography. The Geology Club is open to all those who have at least six credits in the department. Their program this year was composed of outside speakers in related fields and bi-weekly teas held in the laboratories. GEOLOGY CLUB Row 1: Mr. E. Henrickson, F. Driscoll, J. Chase, W. Bryant, R. Bucheit, M. Mouot. Row 2: R. Grein, J. Moncuso, M. Baker, R. Berglund, J. Riva, D. Kohls. Looking for something? 18

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Physics The trend toward growth and improvement in both laboratory and teaching facilities of the Physics Depart- ment has been advantageously continued during the past year. The staff, augmented by Dr. Reitz, has introduced a new course which is designed to acquaint students who do not plan to major in a scientific field with the concepts of physics. Students, whether enrolled for one course or majoring in physics, find the classes not only aimed at standardized curriculum but also attentive to experimenta- tion. Research equipment, largely provided through grants which the department has received in the past years, pro- vides opportunities for such projects as the study of nu- clear magnetic resonance and x-ray diffraction. Chemistry Chemistry when used as a means to satisfy the science requirement is sometimes regarded as a hurdle to leap in the race for a complete education. Each year, how- ever, the staff, fortified with patience, shielded with a sense of humor, and armed with an ability to convey their knowledge, succeeds in inspiring students to the challenges of the field. Besides a well-equipped laboratory in the normal sense, the department, supplied with grants amounting to $3,500 from various companies, has purchased specialized apparatus which is used in research. It has also been certified by the American Chemical Society— on aid to students when applying for graduate study or a job. PHYSICS DEPARTMENT Dr. Robert Reitz, Mr. Robert Mathews Dr. William Butler, Dr. Frank Verbrugge, Up and atom: chemist Dick Miller tries to moke water take the upward grade. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Dr. Arild Miller, Dr. Ramette, Dr. Hellmut Penner in the lab.

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MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Dr. Jean Calloway, Dr. Kenneth May, Mr. Frank Wolf, Dr. Kenneth Wegner. The Mathematics Department, this year, continued to expand under the guidance of Dr. Kenneth May, chairman. Dr. Jean M. Calloway, Mr. Frank Wolf, and Dr. Kenneth Wegner. Two new courses were added to the growing curriculum. One, taught by Dr. May was a course on the fundamentals of twentieth century math. This class is designed to give students who plan to major in the social sciences, humanities, and arts on idea of the applica- tion of moth to these fields. Dr. Wolf taught the second, a course on the fundamentals of math for advanced students. The department normally has from four to twelve majors a year — this year there were four majors. Each teacher specializes in certain phases of math but offers courses in various fields. Dr. Wegner specializes in the matrix theory. Dr. Calloway in the number theory, Dr. Wolf in symbolic logic, statistics, and computing machines, and Dr. May in the application of math to other sciences. The Math Club Is a group of students who ore inter- ested in the applications of math to various phases of life. Their program, held once a month, usually features a speaker whose topic concerns applied math. The officers of the club are Jerry Marnie, president, Carolyn Kappel, vice-president and secretary, Betsy Kissel, treasurer, and Dr. Calloway, advisor. Abstract thinking with symbols — a beginning 19