Lebanon Valley College - Quittapahilla Yearbook (Annville, PA)

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Economics and Business Economics is that branch of the social sciences which deals with the problems of optimum alloca- tion, full employment and stable growth of a society for maximum human satisfaction. A complex of busi- ness exists to aid in attaining these goals. Through study of post and present economies and practice in accounting and others tools of business the student becomes familiar with both theory and practice. Students preparing for careers in busi- ness, government civil service, teaching, or law have time to supplement these courses with electives to attain c general education. Robert C. Riley, Chairman; C. F. Joseph Torr Psychology The Department of Psychology has as its aims a development in the student of an understanding of the bases and role of human behavior and a foster- ing in him of a corresponding adjustment through application of psychological principles. In pursuit of these aims, the department has recently moved into the north end of the third floor of the adminis- tration building, where modern laboratories and equipment are located for efficient study and ob- servation. The department aims to acquaint not only the psychology major but also the liberal arts student with its field, for such a study will aid in both specific occupations and in the general process of day-to-day living. Elizabeth Pottieger, Jean O. Love, Chairman 23

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DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Formal education holds the further attainment of tions, the goals, desired. Increasing the students ' store the objectives of society as one of its most important of information, it is hoped, will improve his ability to purposes. The social sciences endeavor to support this choose as wisely as possible from among the various purpose by building an understanding of the institu- policies proposed to attain these goals. History and Political Science The history and political science departments aim to provide the student with background for an objec- tive study of man ' s activities. History involves the study of the past development of human societies. Courses are designed to show that major historical events are the results of many smaller ones. Political Science concerns the function of govern- ment and current world afTairs. The evolution of governmentol structures and current problems is surveyed. These social sciences, therefore, strive to foster a scientific attitude of careful consideration for all as- pects of our increasingly complex world. It is hoped that such an attitude will lead men to responsible citizenship. Alex J. Fehr, political science; Elizabeth M. Geffen, history; Ralph S. Shay, chairman, ' John H. Fritz, history. Sociology An understanding of the social structure and the social relationships in and through which man func- tions is the objective which the sociology department of Lebanon Valley College works to achieve. Courses provide preliminary training and knowledge for those preparing to enter social, religious and com- munity work. Institutions such as the family, industry, and schools are observed for their evolution, struc- ture, and effect on men. Alice M. Brumbaugh, Sociology 22

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DIVISION OF SCIENCE The search for understanding of the natural laws of the universe goes actively onward in the growing sci- ence department of Lebanon Valley College. Modern facilities are utilized by students and professors to gain insight into the technical and theoretical aspects of the natural sciences. Biology The biology department emphasizes the develop- ment of an appreciation of man ' s relation to his universe, the acquisition of those fundamental facts necessary to the proper interpretation of the phe- nomena manifested by living things, and the laying of a broad foundation for specialization in profes- sional courses concerning biology. Many potential medical technologists, doctors, nurses, teachers and others utilize the slides, micro- scopes, greenhouse, field trips, and display case materials provided by the department to gain es- sential knowledge and experience. v. Earl Light, Francis H. Wilson, Chairman, O. Pass Bollinger. Chemistry Henry B. Hollinger, Robert E. Griswoid, James L. Kline, Karl L. Lockwood, chairman. The vigorous schooling in techniques and princi- ples of modern chemistry which its students receive has helped the chemistry department of Lebanon Valley College to become known for possessing a high degree of excellence. Students interested in the teaching profession are given an opportunity to study chemistry and the various techniques of teaching science. Students preparing for industrial work, the medical sciences, and advanced study in chemistry are given training which will enable them to become both good sci- entists and good citizens. Individual work and scientific thinking is encour- aged. A summer program has been set up to give opportunity for extra training. Students working for departmental honors must prepare and defend a thesis based on extensive laboratory investigation of an original problem. 24