Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Long equations and many symbols are used by Jack Coleman and Gene Targosz to solve a problem. More advanced use and application of numbers is the continual goal of students in the Mathematics Department. Learning countless axioms, theorems and principles aid in the organization of mathematical knowledge so that it may be applied in the best means. This involves writing, concentrated figuring and seem- ingly volumes of paper. Becoming familiar with various tools and other aids likewise helps students in their mathematical training. These students are learning how valuable instruments are in physical science.

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SCIENCE AND A new world of wonders is revealed to students as they peer into their microscopes. Chairman of the Sci- ence and Mathematics Division, Daryl Lar- son, at work in the lab. Jon Silvester ide principle parts ot a Added to the curriculum first time was the Physical course. This is a basic su Chemistry, Physics, Geology, tronomy which merely acquai students with these subjects. As in Botany, the Chemistry tory periods are correlated wi onstrations and explanations ious formulas and theories the or the ciei ey ot d As- ts the Ci bc dem- f var Laboratory work is the outstanding characteristic of the Science Department. By observation and experimentation, students gain a better understanding of our environment. A new method used in Botany classes this year was a workshop program introduced by Dr, Davidson. By this means, students obtained specific knowledge about a certain group of plants. Likewise, field trips of the campus helped students become better acquainted with their immediate surroundings. rx' A complicated experiment is performed by students fl6lCl. Sylvia Hughes and Joe Nichols in chemistrypclass. l l

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Under the direction of Mr. Bresson, the reconstruction of an old log cabin proved to be intriguing to these students. K . , . X L. B. L. Bresson, chairman of the Social Sociology maior Mary Webb, was Science Division, displays an old assigned the job as deputy juvenile antique apple peeler. officer of Springfield, Missouri. Stacks of books are necessary for Al McLeod to write his history term 12 paper. Highlighting the year for a few students was a trip to Washington D. C. and other places of historical and present day interest in this area, under the auspices of Mr. Bresson. A first for the department this year was the newly created honors course. This provided a special class whereby students showing high inter- est or ability in history could partici- pate in discussion and work on proj- ects ot.special interest to them. Special reports, term papers and other projects constituted a portion ot many courses in the Social Science Department.