Henderson State University - Star Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

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Biology - History X . Y i Y i 5 David Honnell qrightj prepares to dissect a skinned cat. 242 Biology-History

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Henderson, boasting one of the finest sets of facilities in the state, has an outstanding Physical Education department. The P.E. department offers majors in three areas, Health, Physical Edu- cation and a new addition, recreation. Many students find a variety of courses offered by this out- standing department. They range from karate to ballroom dancing. As for our instructors, the P.E. Department has been said to have the cream of the crop. And this proves very true. The instructors are outstand- ingly knowledgable in their E ii, - X . gf X Dr. Delores Brumlleld labovej confers with Suzanne Meeks, Leonard Cates, and Mary Bell Eldridge on the music numbers done in the per- formances of the Reddie Rlpples. field and are deeply concerned about their field and sincerely interested in the well being of HSU. One of the main functions of the Department is the setting up of the Intramural games. But there were sometimes problems with the lack of people working with this activity such as officiating and keeping stats. Henderson's growing number of Physical Education majors will probably result in addition of more instructors so that the personal touch of the classes that the department is famous for won't be lost. Physical Education 241

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Biology The Department of Biology added several new courses to its curriculum this year. These courses were: Physiology, Mammalogy, Female Sexuality, and Edible and Useful Wild Plants. These new additions brought the total number of courses offered to thirty-eight. The old biology building is in the process of renovation, and scheduled for completion by the fall term. A new green house is also being included in the renovation. The nursing program, which was recently approved will add to the enrollment in biology classes, and is another reason why the department must continue to broaden its scope as well as its facilities. One hundred and twenty-eight acres of land located on DeGray Lake is available for nature study and biology field courses. Along with the addition of new courses, new lab equipment was purchased, roughly estimated at well over S10,000.00. Such instruments as the Warburg Apparatus that determines respir- ation and metabolic rate, the physiographs that determines heartbeat, pulse, respiration and muscle contractions, one research microscope with camera, microprojection unit and monitor, 1 inverted microscope, a Freeze- Dryer and Vacuum pump and other smaller pieces of equipment make up the new equipment list. The Masters of Science degree in biology has been approved by the Board of Trustees and the Legislature. lt now goes to the Department of Higher Educa- tion and North Central for their approval. Hopefully it will begin in the fall of '75. History The courses in the department of Social Studies are designed to assist the student in obtaining a working knowledge of history, providing a basis of comparison between democracy and other systems of government. The department is very effec- tive mainly because the faculty is outstanding and extremely competent in their cho- sen field. Although some areas of study could be expanded, the areas that are offered provide a relatively broad base for further study. The department added Russian history to its curriculum and future additions are being planned. - Jonnie Nix Biology Hsto y 243