Colorado College - Nugget Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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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

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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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Pfo PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN H U Kl D R E D T W E N T V NINE Department of Romance Languages Offering a wide variety of courses in French and Spanish, including conversational courses as well as more advanced studies of literature and composition, the Romance Language Department draws an increasingly large number of major students each year. All of the instructors in the department have been abroad and are able to present the language in a form and accent acquired only from study and travel in that re- spective country. With international trade on the in- crease and foreign travel prevalent, every person feels the need of these languages. This department also offers several courses in Italian, giving students at Colorado College the advantage of all three Department of Classical Languages The Department of Classical Languages and Liter- atures is headed by the Moses Clement Gile Memorial Professor, Herbert Edward Mierow (Ph. D., Princeton). President Mierow maintains his interest in the depart- ment, conducting courses from time to time. Miss Mar- jorie Davis is an instructor. Courses are offered in various phases of ancient civilization such as history, private life, and the literature of Greece and Rome. Greek Drama in English is offered occasionally, and it has been the custom to present a Greek play at commencement time. The two social organizations are the Classical Club Prof. Mierow and Eta Sigma Phi. Dean Hale Department of Music Music is the universal language. Colorado College is excelled by none in the teaching of this subject. Mis- guided systems and obsolete methods have been abolished, and the subject placed on a scientific methodical basis. Music todav is as much an academic subject as any of the other sciences. It leads to a great future and, in higher circles, to a high renown. The field for talent here is broad and far reaching. Opportunity is boundless, while at the same time work is interesting, pleasant, and enjoyable. In the Music major, a college education is combined with the chance to develop natural ability along that line. 133 fe ws 26