Carthage College - Driftwood / Crimson Rambler Yearbook (Kenosha, WI)

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Swiss cheese does not necessarin mean that mathematical theory is full of holes. Far from being a diminishing aspect of the course, Test and Measurement. the small size of the class allows the students a detailed examination of tests used in educational, industrial, clinical. and research settings. 3' Psychology h A behavioristic, humanistic, view of man is offered I through the Psychology Department. A wide range of J courses and teaching techniques are integrated to I provide a sound base in which the student may ex- ' pand his own experiences. The classes are directed to be understood by the major and layman alike, which : proves to be a strong point of the department. The department supports not only research prou i jects from the students, but also provides ample op- portunity for field experiences in a studentts area of interest. Analysis is a significant part of any h experiment. i. Drffrwoud 7'5 e 25

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Mathem atics It. is the aim of the courses in Mathematics to de- velop the students in the methods oflogical reasoning as exemplified in pure mathematics, to acquaint them with the various mathematical processes which serve as aids in the study, and to prepare them for the teaching profession. The computer terminal for the math department allows both major and non-major students an opporw tunity to work with programming and computation, and derive practical value through using it to demon- trate numerical relationships in a wide variety of si- tuations. Math Departmenfs computer terminal was well used by a variety of departments in the school. Geographyts distinct and unifying character- istic is its method of inquiry. This method seeks to derive meaning by organizing and re- lating data in a space relationship. The geo- . graphy courses are designed to cenvey this dis- . ' ICON tinct methodology while examining represen- -' ,. UM : BEOBRAH tative research themes. Geography as a liberal art seeks to enrich the students experience and lend additional vitau lity to his major discipline whatever that major might be, since it deals with physical and so- cial conditions. A major in geography prepares the student for opportunities in a wide range of careers, including government and education. GeogTaphy '5' 1'3 -. . . .. ' '.'-! Classroom experience helps students to understand the reasons and principles of geography. 24 e Driftwood '75

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Political Science The study of Political Science is designed to widen cultural perspective by providing an insight into political institutions and behavior; to impart an interest in and an understanding of the responsibilities 0f intelligent citizenship; and to promote understanding of the realities of politics and political beha- vior. The Department seeks furt her to provide a foundation for graduate study; provide with other social science courses, pre- paration for careers in government service, teachingt journae lism and relat ed professions; and to afford the pre-law student preparation for professional legal study. Poiitical Science nfiers courses in criminal justice and other areas of politics. Dick Johnson is found engrossed in the quest for knowledge. History The study of History provides back- ground for a critical and sympathetic un- derstan dingof the diverse and interrelated elements of the modern world. The histor- ical dimension is necessary in order to comprehend the wholeness and complex- ity, the universality and uniqueness of mankind, to extend human experience beyond the confines of the moment. His- torians seek truth by attempting to under- stand man and events in their total cir- cumstances and by striving to liberate the mind from false authorities. Historians seek man in the fullness of his experience. 26 H- Unframed 7'5 Hailingspring, Dr. Neuenswander conducts a dam: outside