College of Emporia - Alla Rah Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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MR. W. V. MCFERRIN Science Knowledge Reduced to A System Science . . . dealing with the hard, orderly facts of natural relationship in life in our physical and chemical environment on Earth, and in the Un- iverse, an opportunity to explore, experiment, and examine. The Mabee Hall ofScience, one of Kansas' most modern educational buildings, houses the de- partments of B i o l o g y , Chemistry, P h y s i c s and Mathematics. The College of Emporia for many years has ranked among the leading institutions of the nation in the number of its graduates who enter the science field, and our alumni hold high positions in this area. Physics-Dynamics, Light, Heat, Sound, Electricity What does the 20th. century mean to you? Space travel, nuclear physics and electronics? If so, a strong groundwork in physics is what you need! Physics is the study of the physical laws which gov- ern our existence and our surroundings. This de- partment offers College Physics, Descriptive As- tronomy, Electricity and Magnetism plus Electrical M e a s u r e m en t . The physics department is well- equipped, and students- perform experiments with such items as short Wave radio demonstration transmitters and receivers, a variable audio-fre- quency oscilloscope, and refracting and reflecting telescopes, to name only a portion of the equipment that is available.

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Mathematics: The growth of automation in the United States is bringing increased demand for students who have majored in mathematics. Business is hiring more people in the statistical field than ever before. The demand for teachers of math- ematics in the secondary field is great. Govern- to analytical mechanics. in this department. SAMUEL J. MARK Chairman Science Division G industry, a sciencemajor with mathematics is recommemded. The courses offered range from algebra, Mechanical drawing and plane surveying courses are also offered the Formula of Life ment, too, needs men and Women with mathemat- ical backgrounds. In order to meet the needs, The College of Emporia offers amajor in mathemat- ics. For those who anticipate teaching or working in the technical field of 135: MARVIN L MCCR XCKLN JOHN MITCHELL

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Philosophy 8c Religion: The aim of philosophy is a critical and com- prehensive evaluation of man and his role in the universe. Toward the end, attention is given to the nature of experience, the formation of lin- quistic and conceptual tools expressiveof this, and the basis insights of all fields ofknowledge. ui it naw! was Q Great Ideas ofthe Past The primary concern of the Religion minor is to bring the student to amature awareness of the nature of the Christian Faith. This is done in the context of Biblical, Theological, Ethical, Psy- chological, Philosophic, and Comparative Reli- gious Thought. REV. ALAN B. SMITH Head, Religion Sz Philosophy Department 1 5 FR XN BRO XDIIURST