Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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DEPARTMENT GE MATHEMATICS KATHERINE HELWIG GEORGE H. COLBERT The Department of Mathematics recognizes the importance of its subject matter in the everyday life of the student and future teacher. To meet this need, the department offers especially designed courses in practical mathe- matics as well as its more advanced courses. It thus affords an excellent opportunity to gain a practical knowledge of mathematics, not only for the major or minor in the field, but for those who have not had three units of high school mathematics and must take additional mathematics in college in order to qualify for a Bachelor of Science degree. A knowledge of mathematics is necessary for those who are majoring in the sciences if they are to advance at all in their respective fields. In recognition of this fundamental importance in other fields, the department offers work in the higher phases of its subject. Thus the department offers a range of courses which will meet the needs of any student whether he majors or minors in its field, in one of the sciences, or wants a practical knowledge of mathe- matics to aid him in everyday life. T211 Pl'

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W 4 DEPARTMENT CDF l-ICDME ECCDNCDMICS The Department of Home Economics represents the oldest institution in the world, the home. Its courses present not only the practical side of house- hold arts, such as food, clothing, and household management, but also that which is far more important, the establishment of right attitudes and ideals for future living. Home Economics is an ever-broadening field, and its curriculum is con- stantly changing. From the early ideas that the field included only studies in food and clothing, there has evolved the modern conception in which the study of Home Economics is considered in its relationship in economics, sociology, physics, chemistry, biology, and art. Courses in Home Economics are elective, but it is believed by leaders in the field that courses in the science and art of home making will eventually be required of both men and women. The department offers both a major and minor in Home Economics as well as a major in Vocational Home Economics. A number of general courses are open to both men and women not majoring or minoring in the department. A i RUTH BLANSHAN HETT112 M. ANTHONY l23l ff A

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-Q 1 DEPARTMENT CDF MUSIC Music is an important element in education and not a mere pleasant pastime. A knowledge of classical music is considered one of the essentials of a well- rounded education. The School of Music has a threefold purpose: first, to provide a thorough, comprehensive course for those wishing to become teachers, or to give a definite background for a professional career, second, to offer to students courses so arranged that they may be combined with the complete literary course in the college, and third, to give to the college and community the cultural advantages which the School of Music offers in its various phases. The Music Department, under the direction of C. james Velie, is interested in giving the student body an opportunity to participate in music. The various choral and instrumental groups are made available to those interested in this type of musical activity. With the ever-increasing problem of leisure time, music is becoming an important factor in community life. The Music Department wishes to so enrich the lives of the student body that they may not only more fully appreciate the beautiful in music, but may- also be able to participate in its performance. C at jx C' JAMES VELIE ALPHONSE Gfurswicz HERMAN SCHUSTER RUTH TEGTMEYER GENEVA NX'1i,FLm' ff-'Sl . ff 1