Harvard University - Red Book Yearbook (Cambridge, MA)

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NATURAL SCIENCES A considerable proportion of the subjects represented in the area of the Natural Sciences are new in academic educa- tion. This is not true of mathematics and it applies in part only to astronomy and physics, but recognition of chemistry, biology, and geology has come only recently. Here at Harvard the Natural Sciences received little attention until the middle of the last century, and it was only under the regime of Eliot that they received adequate acknowledgement as subjects for undergraduate study. How different this is from the situation now, when no Harvard student can graduate without at least one course in the sciences, and so much of the energies of students and professors flows in the channels of science. But the change is a natural one. It only reflects the temper of our time, which is so largely the result of the scientific develop- ments of the last hundred years, developments which have come in great part from the universities where, more ex- clusively than perhaps any other branch of thought, science finds its natural environment. JEFFRIES WYMAN JR., Associate Professor of Zoology Lamb teaches chemistry with smoke and chalk

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the liberal rules for concentration and the wide variety of subjects for senior theses. Theory, however, is not neglected, nor is the depart- ment concerned with training a horde of miracle-working psychoan- alysts. But the premise that knowledge of people can not be gained at long range make most of the courses pretty practical. The usefulness of this knowledge has made Psychology a popular pre-medical or pre- law course, while many concentrators, though not interested in further work in psychology, find it generally valuable in later life. The im- port of psychological testing to armies, and the use of psychological methods to treat war-time neurosis finds increased cooperation be- tween the department and governmental agencies. SOCIOLOGY Sociology at Harvard is mostly theoretical, aiming at producing sociologists and scholars familiar with sociological problems, rather than social workers. Professor Sorokin, colorful and interesting Rus- sian-born theorist, proves a great attraction in Sociology A (Principles of Sociology) and has gained much fame for Harvard ' s department. Associate Professor Zimmerman, now on leave of absence, is popular because of his courses on the family, and Rural Sociology. His optimum 4-child-family theory, which he has put into practice, has gained much favorable notice. Recognizing that the name alone does not prevent out-of-field courses from treating social problems, con- centrators are allowed to sample the works of other departments, with a low minimum of courses in the field being required. On the other hand, the large number of attractive courses offered, covering education, crime, the prevention of poverty, and other present-day problems, attracts anthropologists and psychologists in large numbers. Courses are also given in connection with the School of Public Health and the Law School. War-time problems, requiring many men skilled in human engineering, are developing interest in Sociology, and at the same time interesting the department in remedies, as well as causes of social ills. Ford Harvard ' s expert on Social Ethics and Housing { } } A. M. SCHLESINGER Higginson Professor of History C. H. TAYLOR Associate Professor of History A. D. NOCK Frothingham Professor of the History of Religion GEORGE SARTON Professor of the History of Science G. W. ALLPORT Ajtoo. Prof, ol Psychology E. G. BORING Prnfim uf Psychology H. A. MURRAY • L. WELLS Amir. iWiiMuir ..f Piyrbology AMtottnl iw.- .nr ol Pty«holo«y JAMES FORD A«« 0. I ' rnf i.l „ i.l 1. 1 1, Hi TALCOTT PARSONS A.«. ■. Pto fa wo i ) BoHolog) P. A. SOROKIN ProfM or of .Sociology C. C. ZIMMERMAN Amoc. Profenor of Sociology

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' escnted - educa- in pan Mistry, ! middle of Eliot jeas for t ai least ergies of science. temper of hich have more ex- t, science ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES Students in Architectural Sciences, most of whom plan to do graduate work in architecture, learn the appear ance and functions of various historical architectural methods, and then go on to create their own designs. Work centers about the lecture halls and work- rooms in Hunt and Robinson Halls, and close connection with the Graduate Schools yields increased opportunity for study. Concen- trators take preparatory courses in Physics, Mathematics, and Engi- neering, and rhen go on to the intensive two years of seminars. These small conference groups are informal and illustrated by slides, pictures, and models. Seniors take a course similar to the first year of the Graduate School, making models, plans, and designs. The field is professional training, and the staff of instructors, mostly from the Graduate School, contain many noted architects and experts, including Gropius and Breuer. ASTRONOMY The Department of Astronomy at Harvard is small in number of concentrators, but ranks among the world ' s best in equipment, faculty, and fame. The concentrators work at the student laboratories on Jarvis Street, or take the half-mile walk to the Observatory on Garden Street. Courses range from Navigation to Celestial Mechanics. Mathematics is a prime requirement, for many of the courses require calculus to compute the movements of planets, and the orbits of comets. Professor Shapley, Associate Professor Bok, and Dr. Whipple give most of the courses, while Professor Menzel ' s course on Astro- physical Theory attracts other science concentrators. BIOLOGY Biology, the study of living things, centers around the Biolog- ical Laboratories on Divinity Avenue. The divisions include the Farlow Museum, The Grey Herbarium, the Arnold Arboretum, and the Biological department of the University Museum. Shapley is noted for astronomical observation { } H. A. FROST Professor of Architecture JOSEPH HUDNUT Professor of Architecture Dean of the Faculty of Design B. J. BOK Assoc. Prof, of Astronomy D. H. MENZEL Professor of Astrophysics HARLOW SHAPLEY j. T . EDSALL Peine Prof. Practical Astronomy Assoc. Prof. Bioloajoal C ' Im nistrj R. M. FERRY Associate Professor of Biochemistry G. M. ALLEN Professor of Boology C. T. BBUBS Professor of RntoanoJosy W. C. DARRAH Faculty Instructor in Biology A. B. DAWSON Professor of Z Mil sxy M. L FBRNALD l-i-hcr Professor of N ' lilnriil History. I im tlet of tin Qray Herbarium