Manchester College - Aurora Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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natural Sciences opportunities today are greater than euer SCIEnCE . . . Dealing directly with all branches of biol- ogy, geology, astronomy, chemistry, mathe- matics, and physics is the division of Natural Science. Each department in the division stresses the development of an appreciation of science, its cultural applications, and its possibilities as a career. Dr. Emerson Niswander ijjr 1 ■ ! 1 1 • • - L 1 •• . • ' k ' 1 m n :] Ur. C. S. Morris, Division Chairman BIOLOGV . . . What is the relationship of living things to each other and to man? How can man learn more about himself from the study of other or- ganisms? The answers to these questions and to many others can be found in the recitation and laboratory experiences offered in this department. Collecting insects and leaves, studying trees and shrubs, learning conservation of these resources — all thjse are expe- riences of the Biology De- partment. Mr. William Orpurt Eberly, Dr Phil

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lUORLD ClUILIZRTIOn ... By examining man ' s cul- tural, social, intellectual, eco- nomical, and political devel- opment, the History Depart- ment endeavors to answer the questions about the rise and fall of civilizations and the prospects for our own civili- zation. It studies the several theories of history, the great men of history, and our chal- lenge in history. Mrs. Maxine Domer, Dr. Gladdys Muir, Dr. C. Ray Keim SOCIOLOGV ... In the Sociology Department the student studies the nature of social relationships; gains an understanding of forms, controls, prob- lems, and dynamics of these relationships; and obtains guidance in solving problems which arise from them. This problem solving con- stitutes a practical approach to sociology. The several different courses in this department, which is headed by Dr. Don Royer, cover a wide field of interesting areas of sociology. Dr. Donald Rover Business . . . Courses in the Business Department, whose head is Dr. Earl S. Carver, are of value to anyone interested in a career in accounting gener- al business, or teach- ing business in high schools. Dr. Earl S. Garver, Dr. Wayne Geisert 12

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CHEDIISTRV . . . Preparing students for graduate work, teaching high school chemistry, and serving as chemists is the intention of the Chemistry Depart- ment, headed by Dr. Carl W. Holl. Students are also given training necessary for enter- ing schools of medicine, den- tistry, and engineering. Lab work constitutes a large part of the schedule. Dr. Harry Weimer, Dr. Orl Holl moTHEmriTics . . . Acquainting the student with the cultural significance of mathematics, teaching the future scientist or engineer the useful tools of mathe- matics, preparing students for teaching mathematics in high schools, and establishing a sound basis for those who wish to do advance work and research in mathematics are the aims of the Mathematics Department. Mr. John Dotterer, Dr. Ralph Shively PHVSICS . . . Physics is the branch of knowledge dealing with ma- terials and phenomena of the world, such as mechanics, heat, light, electricity, sound, and the branches of science devoted to the study of radi- ations and atomic structure. Mr. Howard Uhrig teaches in the field of audio-visual edu- cation. Dr. C. S. Morris, Mr. Howard Uhrig