Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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Curricula'--Continued are 'but a few of the many employers of metallurgists. With such an enormous field, the training of men must of necessity be along broad and general lines. Regardless of the branch a metallurgist intends to follow, he is required to take courses in economics, mechanical and electrical engineering and English to prepare him thoroughly for a pro- fession that has great possibilities for success and usefulness. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING The department of Chemical Engineering has two options to offer, both leading to a degree. The first is a thorough course in straight Chemical Engineering, preparing the student for work in large industrial plants including the cellulose processes, the alloy industries, snythetic production of chemicals and necessities, and the dye industries. The option in Petroleum Refining has in its wide scope all the necessary training de- manded by modern oil technology. Beginning in the Sophomore year, the fundamentals of physics, quantitative analysis, and water and fuel analysis form a broad foundation for the specialized subjects taken in the Junior and Senior years. Organic and physical chemistry, lithology, electrical engineering and petroleum engineering are required to insure complete mastery of the engineering principles involved in the refining of native and foreign petroleums. It is, indeed, as a product of human thought that chemical engineering is most impressive. The great peaks that dominate the chemical landscape-the laws that govern the infinite interactions of material things, were discovered by the creative efforts of the engineer. No less impressive is the research field itself where general theories find findividual interpretation. Atoms and molecules, protons and electrons-a vast store house of power to be tapped by present day and future chemical researchers. Chemistry is a growing science, and all those who labor for its advancement press forward in ever increasing numbers with confidence renewed by each new success. On the frontiers of all the principal fields of chemistry are unsolved problems beckoning to the purposeful chemical engineer. ' . GENERAL SCIENCE The Curriculum in General Science is a four years, course of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in General Science. The name of this curriculum causes some people to confuse it with the so-called course in General Science as taught in High Schools. In reality there is no similarity between the two. The curriculum in General Science as outlined in the catalogue shows that the student taking this curricu- lum will get a broad training in the sciences, including six hours of Biology, ten hours of Physics and twelve hours of Chemistry. There is also opportunity to elect more Page Twenty-six I n

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Curricula MINING ENGINEERING The courses in Mining Engineering are devised for students desiring to follow virtually any phase or branch of the mineral industry, and for those who Wish a general mining course. The latter option is strongly recommended to all prospective engineers and leadsto the Mining Engineer degree. Preceding the Junior year the Work is largely fundamental, embracing a choice between Coal Mining, Geology or Petroleum Engineer- ing. If a student has special qualifications or reasons for pursuing one of the options, he is privileged to do so. s The duties of a Mining Engineer are so comprehensive and diverse, due to the character and location of Widespread mining operations, that he requires not only experi- ence in the problems relating to Geology and Mining, but also a logical and coherent education in the fundamentals of all the important ramifications of engineering. It is conclusive that this specialization rests upon a foundation of Well balanced courses in mining. Three special fields are included in professional mining work. First, that of the mining geologist, who can intelligently direct prospecting and exploration Work after studying the physical relations of mineral deposits, second, that of the mining engineer Who equips and designs mining and ore dressing plants, supervises the operation of mines and estimates the value of mining properties, and finally, the metallurgist who extracts metals from the ores, qualifying them and their by-products for industry. To facilitate practical instruction in mining and mine surveying, the college has provided a small experimental mine. The plant in its entirety gives the student a basic grasp on mine operation and makes possible an opportunity to apply methods taught in the classroom. I METALLURGY The department of Metallurgy and Ore Dressing is cognizant of the fact that two branches of metallurgy exist, physical and process, and has made out a curriculum and secured modern equipment with this in mind. Its chief aim is to substantiate required theory p-ractical work in its varied courses, and is adequately supplied to give each student an opportunity to master sufficient technique to become directly useful upon entering his chosen line of work. The college laboratories are excellently equipped for intensive and original research in hydro-metallurgy, pyro-metallurgy or electro-metal- lurgy in the process metallurgical field, and for work on the various physical, chemical and thermal tests, as well as the technical study of structure, both microscopic and macroscopic in the physical metallurgical range of activity. ' The variety of industries employing metallurgists is very comprehensive. The steel industry, the automobile industry, the electro-chemical industries,. the rolling mills, the makers of alloys, the U. S. Government Bureaus, the oil companies and mining companies, Page Twenty-five

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Curricula---Continued hours in each of these Sciences. Anyone interested in Paleontology may elect approxi- mately twenty-five hours in the department of Geology. Besides the courses in Science, the Curriculum includes twelve hours of English, ten hours of Mathematics, ten hours of French, ten hours of German, six hours of Economics, besides work in History, Psychology, and Sociology. It is also possible to elect more courses in each of these departments. The Curriculum in General Science is designed for anyone who wishes a good general course, with theiemphasis on Sciences rather than on the subjects usually included in an Arts courts. The subjects taught in this curriculum are accepted by Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. The curriculum is planned primarily for those who wish to teach or go into some form of research work., While courses in Education are not taught in the School of Mines, the Faculty has authorized the General Science Committee to accept for credit such courses in Education taken elsewhere as will count towards a State Certificate. F The Curriculum in General Science is under the control of a Faculty Committee of which Dr. L. E. Woodman is Chairman. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The primary object of the department of Mechanical Engineering is to place before the student a series of courses involving thorough training in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering which will be of great use to him in any industry he wishes to pursue. The demand for well-trained .and skillful engineers in the oil industry, auto- mobile industry, aeroplane industry, railroad shops, navigation and the electrical industry is greater than the supply in this constantly imp-roving age of machinery. The various shops of the mechanical engineering department are in accordance with the latest technical improvements. The student is given training in forging, pattern making, moulding and machine tool work with emphasis stressed on individual instruc- tion.a There is a reference or report room where books on practical and technical mechanics are available for use in writing reports or preparing subjects. The curriculum in mechanical engineering has been worked out so as to give a thorough and well balanced course during the average four year college period. Ob- viously, candidates for a degree in Mechanical Engineering are not allowed a free and unrestricted choice of subjects. However, if a student has completed all the required work in the mechanical deparment there is no objection to his electing courses iniother departments. ' Page Twenty-seven ' v