Colorado College - Nugget Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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-TV O. Ofo PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN HUNDRED T W E N T V NINE • Prof. Douglas Department of Chemistry Once known as The Black Art, since its achieve- ments were shrouded in much secrecy, and considered akin to witchcraft, Chemistry is now on a basis easily comprehensible to the layman. Great industries have grown up around one process, while even nations have become important thru the application of Chemistry to their industries. Because of skillful instruction and advanced methods, Colorado College stands at the top in the list of institutions giving this science. With recent times presenting many wonderful things, and the future promising still greater developments in this line, Chemistry may be said to command a truly great horizon with tremendous reward for its masters. Department of Physics Professor P. E. Boucher and E- V. Martin are in charge of the physics department. Courses are given in electricity and magnetism, optics and light, dynamos and motors, X-Rays, photographs, illumination, radio and vacuum tubes, and radioactivity. Besides the regular laboratory and class work, some work in connection with photo-voltaic effect and some work concerning the cathode fall of potential inflames by Professor Boucher has been in progress. All the major students have been well placed for the coming year. Prof. Boucher Prof. Gilmore Department of Biology Colorado College offers an unsurpassed course of study in the Biological Sciences. Ranking among the foremost in this line of endeavor, it offers an excellent opportunity for pre-medical training or biological work of any sort. All kinds of courses dealing with plant and animal life are included under this one big head. From General Biology to Research Problems in Biology, a myriad of subjects are open to every student, underclassman to post-graduate. The general field for this type of work is great, with astounding possibilities for the trained worker, while at the same time it is a pleasant and inter- esting occupation. J33G 24

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Ofr PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN H U M D R E D T W E N T V NINE Department of Biblical Literature The work in this department is wholly elective, for the most part open to all students, and arranged in semester courses throughout, so that the student with time and inclination may enter the work of any semester without the necessity of continuing the work for a full year in order to receive credit. In 1927-28 courses were offered in Biblical Introduc- tion, Life of Christ, Biblical Literature, Greek New Testament, Principles of Jesus, Early Church History (to end of fourth century), and History of Religion. All courses are taught without sectarian bias, for their world content in religious and moral values. In addition to the work in the college, lectures totaling more than five courses were given in the city. Dr. McMuriry Department of History Prof. Hulbert Aside from the regular teaching, the members of the department of History have been active in research work. Professor Hulbert has collected material enough for nine volumes of the proposed twenty-six volume collection of documents concerning Western History. Professor Bink- ley is continuing his work on the Histoiy of the Republic of Texas. Assistant Professor Russell, a new addition to the department, published in the magazine In Speculum an article on Henry Avranches, an International Poet. In the Colorado College Studies, he has published three short studies on Medieval Intellectual Activities. At present, he is translating a medieval grammar from Latin to English. Department of Philosophy and Psychology The department of Philosophy and Psychology has been considerably strengthened since last year by the addition to its staff of Dr. Robert S. Ellis, who carries the various courses in psychology, with the exception of a one year course, Principles of Psychology, conducted by Dr. Wilm. Dr. Ellis is the author of a monograph, Standardizing Teachers ' Examinations and the Distri- bution of Class Marks, and has in the press another volume, The Psychology of Individual Differences, (Appleton). Dr. Wilm has in preparation a new volume, rr . Prof. Wilm Instinct and Intelligence, which is the second volume of his recent book, The Theories of Instinct. These books are being published by the Yale University Press. 23

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Oife PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN HUNDRED TWENTV NINE Department of Geology For many years Geology has been a study of much importance in many processes, but since the advent of the petroleum industry it has traveled by leaps and bounds to a position of major significance. In the past few years our own department, not to be outdone, has made great progress. The outcome has been expansion and general improvement. Much of this ex- tension and enlargement was made possible thru the aid of the Marland Oil Company. This company contributed much new equipment, and was of invaluable assistance in many other ways. No college in the country today offers a better, more complete course of instruction in this field than Colorado College. Prof. Keyte i ■ ttft Prof. Okey Department of Engineering The subject of Engineering is always of importance as a major. Established in Colorado College under the direction of Dr. Florian Cajori, the Engineering Depart- ment has grown steadilv, gaining a position of great im- portance in the curriculum. In 1919, after the World War, readjustments were made whereby all electrical courses, formerly given by this department were taken over by the Physics Depart- ment. Courses as now given lead to the degree of Bachelor of Science, with majors in Civil, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering. Each year sees a greater number of students graduating with degrees from these subjects, proving it a truly great asset to Colorado College. Department of Forestry As a novel major Colorado College offers a course of study peculiar to itself in Forestry. This subject com- bines much healthful outdoor work with educational advantages. Especially in the junior and senior years is the outdoor side emphasized. During the greater part of that time both students and faculty live in the woods. Most of the field work is done on wonderful expanses of timber owned by Colorado College. Manitou Forest, which contains more than 6,200 acres is an ideal spot for such work, while Camp Colorado, the headquarters of the Forestry School, provides excellent buildings and camp facilities. Frof. Parker TFT 25