San Antonio College - El Alamo Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Courses Fill Multiple Because of its increased importance and its popularity with non-science maiors, the Depart- ment of Biological Sciences has seen its enroll- ment double in the past four years to 858 Day and 210 Evening students. Expansion, improved modern laboratory equipment, and an increase in the number of instructors from six to nine have been the natural consequences of this enrollment growth. Expansion has been aided also through the removal of the Chemistry and Geology classes into their own building, thus increasing class- room and laboratory space available in the original Science Building. Several new micro- scopes, new slides, and a physiograph are recent additions tothe equipment. l 'ss 9. if Q aff The study of fish anatomy enables Billie Rodgers and Jerry Teck to make biological comparisons of animal types, as Dr. Orty Orr points out the charac- teristic features of the dog fish shark. Top, mounted plants viewed under low-powered microscopes help in obtaining a better understanding of plant physiology. Mr. Larry Stripling places a specimen under the microscope for Mary Jane Nieto's observation. Below, the physiograph, measuring the rate of the heart beat is demonstrated by victim Sam Wilson, as Mike Piper checks the procedure and Dr. Julian Cooke, assistant professor, serves as assistant Student Neecls

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Life on Ecirth Chief Biological Study Making a set of dentures tit properly is iust one of the assignments on which Evening Division Dental Assistance trainees Stephanie Baldesarelli, Stanley Godoy, and Judy Marrer concentrate. 4 Although man is now engaged in the battle for outer-space supremacy, the understanding of the basic workings of the systems of man's own body and of organisms that surround him must be acquired if man is to continue his life on earth. These are the scientific principles applied by the BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT under the chairmanship of Dr. William Burris. Maiors in the three subdivisions of Bac- teriology, Biology, and Zoology, in addition to those in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, and pre-nursing will find a varied and specialized source of subiects from which to choose, includ- ing three new courses, Mammalian Anatomy, Botany of Seed Bearing Plants, and Plant Tax- onomy. Left, checking blood pressure with stethoscope and pressure count provides students practical knowledge of body circulation. Gloria Jean Shephard is instructed by Miss Rosemary Johnson on the correct pro- cedure for measuring the blood pressure of her partner Josie Pelayo. Below, bacteriology includes innoculating and observing bacterial cul- tures to identify specific types. Leona Parker examines one culture while her partner Sara Dennis checks her accuracy from the text, under the watchful eye of Mrs. Charlene Mims.

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B A Offers Three Training Programs In addition to doing his class assignments, John Tiernagel works part time in the area of his major-Business Administration. John is seen here with his aunt who is also one of his bosses. To make each student more than employable, whether he spends one, two, or four years in college, is the goal of the BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- TION DEPARTNIENT. Its three differ- ent training programs are formed to accomplish this end. In the one-year secretarial pro- gram, high concentration is placed on skill subjects, business English, com- munications, and introduction courses, whereas, outside academic subjects receive more emphasis in the two- year study to develop better-rounded individuals. The two-year academic program provides the basic back- ground necessary for entrance at the iunior level in a four-year school.