Metropolitan Community College - Sunburst Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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ie ik Qin az When Dr. Kleta Finley came to MIC, she introduced experimentation into her general psychology classes. This venture proved successful and pro- vided the school with a psychology laboratory. Dr. Fin1ey's interest in her subject extends beyond school to the direction of teacher education pro- grams in 16 R.L.D.S. Churches. Traveling to Cairo and Greece is Miss Dorothy Moseleyis plan for the sum- mer. This Phi Beta Kappan hastaught at MIC 40 years. Her research on the instincts causing chickens to peck re- warded her with membership in Sigma Xi Mrs. Helen Weaver has taught at the University ofHawaii, Honolulu Chris- tian College, and Cincinnati College of Music. She enjoys reading and gar- dening, but her main concern is the future of her two sons. W Psychology: A Map Of Life Finding out why people behave as they do is the goal of students enrolled in the psychology classes. While the courses of in- struction do not directly teach students how to be both happy and human, they do give some insight into muddling through the maze of life more effectively. Diversity is a key word in the Psychology Department. Each instruc- tor prepares classroom lectures from personal experiences in the field. Given these choices the perceptive students have an infinite variety of alternatives in understanding their behavior. Psychology studies other people: what they do, and why. In this study a mirror is provided enabling students to better understand their behavior. Psychology helps students answer and ask many questions which they will be encountering throughout their lives. Through the study of case histories, these points are presented re- alistically, and in such a way that students will be prepared for cop- ing with life's problems. J 2 Wf ? 23

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Ancient Ideals: Knowled Q, And Truth The term plzifosojnhy originally came from two Greek words meaning love and wisdom, but every age has given it a different interpretation. MICE Philosophy Department presents the philosophic views of the past and the present. The general goal of the introduction to philosophy class is to acquaint the students with problems in the history of philosophical thought, and to inform them of the problems of knowledge, meta-physics, and some of the answers of- fered by such positions as realism, idealism, and pragma- tism. In the history of philosophy, students learn something of general philosophical traditions. Students in ethics ex- amine theories of moral value while logic students discover the principles of valid reasoning. Through readings, lectures, and class discussions, students become familiar with one of the key problems of knowl- edge-realizing the complex functions oflanguage, the role of words as symbols and their relation to and function in human experience. Then they examine Above, White on black: Concepts are classified by the ways of conceiving the structure and meaning of that ex- perience. Dewey's theory of quality is currently occupying most of Mr. Everett jay Hilty's out-of-class time for this is the subject of his masters thesis. Books, astronomy, camping, and music are his hobbies. Mr. Bruce A. jannusch cannot en- vision the possibility of having noth- ing to do for several weeks since he is working on his doctorate. His hob- bies include literature and sports. Mr. -Iannusch belongs to the American Philosophical Association and the Missouri Philosophical Association. 61? .4-- ' diagrams of Mr. jannusch. Below, Modern-day Socrates: But Mr. Hilty doesn't ask quite so many questions. ' M 1 5 s X , H ., Q f su V 1 S 1 x 9 Q 9 I il 1

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Chemistry Science S Kitchen Imagine yourself tediously weighing to one ten-thousandth of a gram a portion of sodium chloride and then dropping a few of the crystals on the way back to your desk. Such are the heartaches of students in one ofthe MjC is most unique departments-the Chemistry Department. Since arts and science and pre-medical majors do not require the same type of course as chemistry or engineering majors, the depart- ment offers four different beginning courses and two second courses. And for those who require further study the department offers courses in quantitative analysis and organic chemistry. In the laboratory, chemistry students produce for themselves the magic of chemistry. Proving the type of bonding in a compound by using a solution of materials to complete an electric circuit that will light a bulb, determining quantitatively the composition of a compound, preparing aspirin, and producing oxygen gas by heating two dry chemicals are just a few of the many experiments of MjC chemists. 6 The out-of-doors has a special appeal for Mr. Lynn C. Bailey, and he spends many pleasant hours growing flowers Q and fishing. Mr. Bailey studied chem- istry and mathematics in college and ft P f spent several years teaching in Kan- sas City and surrounding areas. Among the many interests of Mr. Cage G. Carman, classical music and the activities ofthe American Chemical Society rank high. In college, Mr. Carman majored in chemistry and minored in animal nutrition. He has also taught at Paseo and Central High Schools. Chemistry plays an important role in Miss Marjorie Fox's life as evidenced by her college major in organic chem- istry and membership in the American Chemical Society. But Miss Fox also has other interests, for she especially enjoys travel, sailing, and photog- raphy. QP 9 'WK rr t LQ 5 v ' H52