Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Ranger Yearbook (Alva, OK)

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Physics The physics department is among those that provide ex- cellent laboratory facilities as students work toward professions in science. The balanced curriculum of physics courses will take the scientific-minded student through studies dealing with matter and energy and their interactions in the fields of mechanics, acoustics, optics, heat, electricity, magnetism, radiation, atomic structure, and nuclear phenomena. CHIROLD EPP N. NORBERT HAROLD Instructor of Physics Instructor in Physics Jack Ryel carries out an experiment in the physics department’s Dr. David B. Beard, chairman of the department of physics and as- tronomy at the University of Kansas, was a guest lecturer for the physics department at Northwestern in March. He talks with Chirold Epp and Norbert Harold before one of the sessions. electronics laboratory. In one of the new facilities added when the science building was erected, Wayne Beeson works at a radioisotopic rate meter with recorder.

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Chemistry Dealing with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the transformation that they undergo, chem- istry is regarded as a fundamental science study in the gen- eral education of all students. Chemistry majors get into ad- vanced, specialized work. As is true of other science depart- ments, chemistry facilities are extensive and modern. A Freshman chemistry class works on assignments in one of the de- partment laboratories. John Hippard, center, student assistant, gives a bit of help to Glenn Bacher and Ron Garrett in a chemistry lab session. DR. JOE W. MELTON Professor of Chemistry Tom Merklin proceeds with laboratory. an DR. STEARNS ROGERS Assistant Professor of Chemistry experiment in a Chemistry 105 23

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| | Agriculture A two-year agriculture program is available both to students who plan to farm and to those who desire to continue study in a senior agriculture college. Some in the latter category continue at North- western three years. The college maintains a farming operation as laboratory facilities for many classes. Swine, beef, cattle, and sheep are raised on the farm, and prize livestock have earned a large collec- tion of ribbons. Student judging teams have competed successfully for many years in major contests. LEO S. BRANDT Associate Professor of Agriculture — : . : “ i. , Lower photo: This is the 1964 International champion Berkshire barrow, shown by Northwestern in Chicago. Top photo: Fellow faculty members presented Leo Brandt with a western hat, boots, gloves, and a shirt in recognition of his work in produc- ing champion swine. Dr. Joe W. Melton makes the presentation. Geology And Geography Students in geology acquire background for instructing earth science or, if they are considering careers as geologists, can determine whether they have aptitude for that profession. Geography studies not only benefit potential teachers, but also help all students to observe and appreciate land forms, weather, climates, agriculture, soils, and human adaptation to these things. Familiarity with geography increases understanding of life in many of its aspects. RALPH F. STRETE Associate Professor of Geology and Geography 25