Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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social sciences ECONOMICS: Frank T. de Vyver, Ph.D., Chairman. All majors in the Department of Economics and Business Administration take Principles of Economics and Principles of Accounting. The core courses — Business Statistics, Corporation Finance, and The Theory of the Firm are also required. At this point, specialization begins. EDUCATION: William H. Cartwright, Ph.D., Chairman. Prospective secondary-school teach- ers are encouraged to major in the academic department of their principal interest and to choose related work which will strengthen their preparation for a teaching career. In- troductory Psychology and Social Founda- tions of American Education are prerequisite to all programs in teacher education. An en- tire semester of the senior year is devoted to courses in professional education and to stu- dent teaching. POLITICAL SCIENCE: Robert S. Rankin, Ph.D., Chaitman. The student majoring in political science begins with the study of American and European political systems. Although it is desirable for the student to elect course work in each of three major areas — Political Theory and Comparative Government, Ameri- can Government and Public Administration, and International Law and Relations — he is encouraged to develop a program suited to his own interests. PSYCHO LOGY: Karl E. fner, Ph.D., Chair- man. Beyond the introductory course, the student who majors in psychology is required to complete seven semester courses in the Department, including a one semester course in statistics. Studies not covered by specific requirements may be chosen from among offerings in biological psychology, child psychology, tests and measurements, applied psychology, and social psychology. 24 SOCIOLOGY: John C. McKinney, Ph.D., Chair- man. A general course in sociology introduces the student to the field and prepares him for further work in specialized areas. These in- clude race relations, indu.strial relations, the city, mass communications, public opinion and propaganda, social stratification, social institutions, occupations and professions, the sociology of art, collective behavior and social movements, case investigation, social statistics, and social theory. These may be augmented by work in the related field of anthropology.

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humanities MUSIC: Allan H. Bone, MM.. Chairman. The study of music is usually approached through one of three different divisions of the field. While each of these may be con- sidered a specialty, a well-balanced knowledge of all three is essential to the training of an accomplished musician. These branches are: musical pe rformance, musical theory and composition, and musical history and musi- cology. I ' lllIAJ.SOI ' II) : Charles A. Brylis, Ph.D., Chairman. Philosophy offers considerable lati- tude in delving into the several areas within the discipline. It does not itself lead directly to a career, except that of teaching. Individuals recognize, however, the general value of philosophic study in creating an awareness of the methods, assumptions, and goals of any field. RF.LICION: James L. Price, Jr., Ph.D., Chair- man. CJourse work in this department provides a survey of the history of Christianity, as well as of other living religions, serving as a back- ground for understanding the meaning of religion in modern life and as a basis for theological reflection upon individual and social problems. Courses are offered in such areas as the systematic or historical study of C:hristian doctrines, marriage and the family, non-Christian religions, and religious values in other fields. R0MAM:E LANGVAGF.S: GJnrtI Davis, Ph.D., Chairman. Courses in oral or written French, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese ex- tend and strengthen the skills of speaking and reading these languages and enable the student to gain insights into and to appreciate the literary works of national literatures. Extra- class activiti, ' s may include honorary societies, weekly, informal supper meetings of the vari- ous language groups, or participation in the production of, say, a French play. IUI.SSIA. : Pronislas de Leval Jerjerski, Ph.D. Chairman. I.ike the more traditional language majors, the major in Russian emphasizes the study of culture, literature, and history as well as language. Foth pre- and post-revolu- tionary Russia are included in these studies. ' J ' horough and thoughtful study of the Russian language and .Soviet institutions may pro- vide the foundation for understanding and interpreting the Russian v orld. 23

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natural sciences CHEMISTRY: John H. Saylor, Ph.D., Chair- man. The program for the chemistry major is designed to give a basic understanding of the fundamentals of chemical science and laboratory techniques and experimental pro- cedures. In both major programs — B.S. and B.A. — the course sequence is: General Chem- istry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chem- istry, and Physical Chemistry. BOTANY: Terry W. ,;,. -„. j,.. ' n.D.. Chairman. A broad undergraduate program in botany is offered. Botanical studies can be divided into two areas — field and labora- tory. The botany major must take two field courses (from among plant identification, ecology, and taxonomy of lower groups) and two laboratory courses (from among physiology, bacteriology, genetics, and anatomy). ZOOLOGY: Edward C. Horn, Ph.D., Chairman. The zoology major must take one course in each of three areas — morphology, physiology, and genetics. Many recent advances in biology have resulted from the application of bio- chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, and mathematics to biological investigation. New areas, such as biochemical genetics, bio- physics, and molecular biology ha e, as a result, become interdisciplinary. A modern zoologist, then, must obtain competence and training; in the othc ' r sciences. CEOLOGT: E. Willard Berry, Ph.D., Chairman. Geology is a discipline which tries to explain the earth, its surface history, and its interior development. The majority of students take geology in an effort to grasp a general view of the how, when, and why of the earth. Others may p repare themselves for advanced work leading to professional careers. MATHEMATICS: John J. Gergen, Ph.D., Chairman. A mathematics major may concen- trate in the branches of algebra, geometry, or analysis. The student interested in applied mathematics should elect courses in analysis, computing, probability, statistics, and mathe- matical logic. He should also have a strong interest in the related fields — physics, eco- nomics, etc. PHYSICS: Henry A. Fairhank, Ph.D., Chairman. The University offers a full program for phys- ics majors. The sequence of courses usually is: introductory physics, intermediate physics, intermediate mechanics and electricity, c ' lec- tronics, kinetic theory of gases and thermo- dynamics, advanced laboratory, electromag- netic theory and physical optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. 25 1