Niagara University - Niagaran Yearbook (Lewiston, NY)

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Physics During the past 5 years, the facilities in our Physics Department have increased tremendously to the point that the equipment available for undergraduate instruction rivals that of the largest Universities. The department is equipped with Elec- tronics, Nuclear Physics, Modern Physics and Optics laboratories to serve our Physics majors. The depart- ment is active in quality research and is proud to be one of the best in producing outstanding. Physics ma- jors. A five to one average student-teacher ratio in the Physics Department enables the student to receive virtually tutorial instruction in the upper level courses. In the future We are planning to improve our teaching by devoting extra time and effort to our pro- spective Physics majors so that even an average stu- dent can be successful as a Physics major- if he so desires. SITTING: P. Bharadwaj, Chairman. STANDING: H. Glahe, E. Garbaty. Biology The Department of B1ology offers undergraduate and graduate training in basic biology, and in a variety of biological fields of specialization. The various programs, emphasizing practical experimentation, combine practical for- mal laboratory exercises with ample op- portunities for research, work both in pro- ject oriented laboratory subjects and in the Departments research laboratories. SITTING: E. McKeegan, T. Morton, L. Kiely, Chairrnang B. Britten. STANDING: J. Reedy, G. Pierce, L. Rosenberger, R. Zander. Chemistry This year was the first year of opera- tion for the integrated approach to laboratory instruction. Three new laboratory courses have been introduced employing a unified approach to laboratory instruction. We feel that this concept will prove much more interesting and relevant for the students. Due to the increased need of a central location for the department's major instrumentation, we are pleased to be able to convert Rm. 202 into an instrumentation laboratory this year. We are convinced that the facil- ity will soon become the focal point for the chemistry laboratory courses. SITTING: J. Forrester, M. Troia, Sec. STAN- DING: M. Meckstroth, C. Obenland, J. Krause, Chairmang W. Gallagher. 19

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Accounting The Accounting program seeks to assist students develop through study, a balanced perspective and the skills which can prepare them for careers in the accounting profession, including public accounting, private industry, government, and education. The program provides a balance of professional and cultural courses, and is registered with the New York State Education Department, thus qualifying graduates of the department to sit for the CPA ex- arn. The Accounting department has 10 full-time faculty members. Many extra-curricular academic and social ac- tivities are provided such as tutoring workshops, Ac- counting Club, internships, and part-time employ- ment to broaden the students' perspectives and pro- vide contact with the accounting profession. SITTING: A. Oddo, Chairman. STANDING: B. Donner, N. Blessing,,I. Nemet, F. Giove, F. Scalzo, N. Brown. Computer Education The purpose of the program is to show the student what a powerful tool Computing is and learn how to use it. To in- crease the use of the Com- puter as a tool for practical applications in the area of problem solving, in the Arts, Business, Sciences, and Mathematics. This is done through the elements of Prob- lem Solving using BASIC and FORTRAN programming lan- guages and Computer Tune- sharing Terminals. F. Hayes, Coordinator,,I. Zika,J. Thorpe. 18 Mathematics The Department of Mathematics seeks to transmit mathematical knowledge and the application of this knowledge to the students. The Department focuses its atten- tion on the individual student and endeavors to guide him in developing intellectual curiosity, precision of thought and logical reasoning, as well as increasing intuitive thought, creativity and independent thinking in the field of mathematics. SITTING: F. Higman, Chairman, K. Bernard, W. Price, Sr. John Francis Gilman. STANDING: H. Wellenzohn, J. Moore, S. Siegel, R. Bailey, S. O'Reilly.

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Economies and Commerce The name Department of Economics and Commerce has a mildly quaint ring. Economics departments are common enough. The term 'Lcommercej' however, disappeared from the official academic vocabulary during the 1920's and 1930's. It is likely that our's is the last surviving department in the United States which still carries 'commerce in its let- terhead. The inference that we are rather old- fashioned would not be totally erroneous. We do believe that there are standards and norms. We do believe in the business yardstick of profit and have not abandon- ed the notion that salaries are earned, not made. Our task is to teach analytical skills, but we recognize that analysis is partially an art, which can not be taught. But art rests on the foundations of craft,and craft can be taught. We believe that our mundane efforts to teach the craft of analysis have had a measure of success. SITTING: Mr. Niemanas, chairman. STAN- DING: Mr. Young, Mr. Pikas, Mr. Laroach, Mr. Mogavero, Mr. Bachman, Mxzjanowsky. Transportation, Travel and Tourisnn The Institute of Transporta- tion, Travel and Tourism was created by Dr. Samuel Por- rath. Its purpose is to train professionals in this great in- dustry that involves a variety of businesses. TTT, located on the fourth floor of St. Vin- cent's Hall, includes Transportation, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Ser- vices. Courses are geared to educating the students in their respected fields and these courses are taught by people trained or working in these areas. TTT aims to send trained professionals into this multifaceted industry and tries to provide real world contact. The TTT Forum is the student organization of TTT that does as much as possible for the students so they learn about the industry they are entering. TTT industries look for people trained and 4. ia-f9'l he ragga 'P Cduwted in these are-HS and SITTING: Mr. Pe.-fy, Dr. s. Porrath, chairman. STANDING: Mr. N13-gafa UI1iVCISifY WRHTZS to Sellinger, Mr. Siegel, Mrs. Young, Mr. Friebund, Mr. Joubert, provide them. Mrs. Engel, Mr. Parish. 20