Henderson State University - Star Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

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Physics The Department of Physics of- fered a wide selection of courses that were both interesting and challenging. The primary empha- sis in the department is pre- paring the student for a career in physics, to produce majors capable of obtaining advanced physics degrees or other related jobs. Modern equipment is available to the students for the pur- pose of conducting experiments. The equipment list contains such items as an 8-inch celestron telescope, a holography, a laser apparatus and a mass and beta spectrometers. The classes are smaller in size thus enabling an informal, direct and individually tailored curriculum. This small size is also somehwat of a problem when trying to obtain additional funds. Chemistry The Chemistry Department was busy this year moving and planning for future expansion. Presently facilities are cramped with the renovation of the old science building. The departments gaschromato- graph continued to add enthusiasm inthe department. lt is used as a teaching aid, for research work, and community service. The Clark County Hos- pital uses it for drug analysis in co-operation with the university. The department also maintains a supply of electronic calcula- tors that are at the disposal of the students for classroom and homework assignments. The department also hosted more than 200 high school and junior high students at the Arkansas Region lV Science Fair. Awards were given in the following categories of behavioral and social sciences, engineering mathe- matics, computers, medicine and health, microbiology, physics and zoology. Physics-chemistry 237

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Physics - Chemistry li! 1.1, t . X : With great interest, astrologers Qabovet study and report on posi- tions of the planets and stars. Fred Williams fright, gets a hair raising experience while trying out an experiment in physics class. 236 Physics-Chemistry

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Psychology 238 Psychology Dr. Janek iabovej explains the work of the physiograph to his class. Mary Kay Hyman Qrightj begins to wonder about being the guinea pig of her psychology experiment.