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

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conomics, :tt Chance ,carce and of concen- idn't have story, eco- form the for Truett States, for : Introduc- re Govern- g European t European ere courses lees had a sections of re available 'lasses were trnment. 23 followed by and Bible instructors. :rnment fac- 'roblems of :ments of Ge- 5, are taught :mg Division, as soon as ill be taught The Making Federal Re- ed by Social olitical rneet- ? 4 f. L 16 ' , W ,, 'Hn 4 v,4' vw, f s f' ji.,- -:L -I V , , Students listen to Mr. Mathis Waddell as he leaves his American Govemment text and notes for an informal lecture. u l Mr. Millard Brent helps his Economic Geography class locate a spot where under- ground water rises to the surface along the faultline in San Pedro Park. From the many books which Professor Truett Chance keeps handy, a text on foreign policy holds the department chairman's interest. Junior College Teacher-of-the-Year Dr. A. C. Bowman frightl wits in a Civil War game with Mr. Jerry Poole, new history instructor. matches'

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In a Principles of Economics class, Assistant Professor Golfrey Connally explains interest rates of stocks and bonds to Sherry Du Bose. Glasgow, Scotland, and the British Il b d d' Ronald Cosgrove and Marie Nevels in 5191. lgiatlgidal-'5I'riZ1i-ielaldi: Pgcsitogzf of England class. As his American History class be ins A S ssi t t . fessor Edward Morris adjusts the set for dne of SD? D521 Tr1mble's television lectures ' Social Sciences Required for All When I first came here in 1947, I taught economics, government, history and-speech. Chairman Truett Chance spoke of the early years when instructors were scarce and had to accept classes outside their specific field of concen- tration. Fortunately they fthe speech studentsj didn't have to put up with me for long. What was once a list of separate subjects, history, eco- nomics, and government, combined in 1948 to form the SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT, with Professor Truett Chance as first chairman. History of England, History of the United States, for sophomores or students with one course of historyg Introduc- tion to Economics, for sophomores, Comparative Govern- ment, concerning England, France, other leading European countries and the United States, Introduction to European History, and Government 301, Constitutions, were courses accumulating between 1925 and 1929. A This year's 4,080 fall Social Science enrollees had a choice of 61 sections of History 615a and 17 sections of 615b. Thirty-two a classes and 46 b classes Were available to the 4,100 spring enrollees. Three television classes Were conducted. In another required course, American Government, 23 a and eight b classes were offered in the fall, followed by 11 a and 21 b sections in the spring. European Civilization, History of ' England and Bible History contribute to the total load of 19 history instructors. Introduction to Political Science brings the government fac- ulty to eight. Principles of Economics and Problems of Economics are taught by four instructors. Elements of Ge- ography and Economic Geography, added in 1956, are taught by Mr. Millard Brent. Presently in the Evening Division, History of Mexico will become a day course as soon as room opens. Starting this fall, Texas History will be taught at night. Q Supplementing studies are films such as The Making of the President, 1960. San Pedro Park, the Federal Re- serve Bank and stock brokers have been visited by Social Sclence students. They also attended campus political meet- ings to hear guest speakers. ,V Q F . . -. 1+ A ..,,.,...o 1 N A 5 .gen- Students list Government tem

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Two-Year Technical Programs In keeping with the modern junior college teach- ing trends, San Antonio College is now offering two-year technical programs in Data Processing, Drafting, Electronics and Mortuary Science to full- time students in the Day Division. In addition to these, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Dental Assisting, Instrumentation and Medical Assisting are offered to part-time students in the Evening Di- vision. These areas of Technical Education, along with Radio Broadcasting Technology and Inhala- Electronics Technology Many opportunities are available for students trained in Electronics, and San Antonio College offers seven courses for those who wish to ac- quire this skill. Electronics, Electronic Systems, Basic Electronics I and II, Communication Television and Industrial Electronics are pres- ently being offered in SAC's oldest technologi- cal field. Radio and television repair, broadcasting, telephonic communications and civil service offer employment opportunities to students with Electronics training. S, tion Therapy, will be housed in the new Technical Arts Center in September, 1966. Technical courses are designed to meet the immediate needs of busi- ness and industry of this city. Students may earn two-year associate degrees in these fields of tech- San Antonio College has a placement department to assist students successfully completing these tech- nological courses in finding rewarding employ- I X- , ,fi Drafting Technology C 3 two-year course is offered to San Antonio 0 ege students in Drafting Technology which mal' lead to an Associate Degree in Drafting. Students study Engineering Drawing, Descrip- l51V6 Geometry, Shop Practices, Architectural Electrical and Structural Drafting Geological ' - Q , . , b Drafvmga CIVII Engineering Drafting and Esti- matmg PIUS basic English and mathematics courses. . There are increasing employment opportuni- ties for, trained draftsrnen. Job openings are available in Civil Service, engineering and architectural consulting firms, construction com- Pirlles, transportation, public utilities and man- u act ' uring. wi E sf'-Nw I' , 'fl I i I Q, 1