Stockton College - El Recuerdo Yearbook (Stockton, CA)

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Science and Mathematics Introduction to the mysteries of the worlds of chemistry and of physics represented an Im- portant contribution to SC students ' education. Photogra- phy courses, including motion picture production, were add- ed to the curriculum this year. Dr. John Arnold headed a large and active Science and Mathe- matics division. All home eco- nomics training at the college was Incorporated in the Science de- partment. Biology, another of th« many science courses, was designed to acauaint the general student with the practical aspects of his everyday world. Pnnr

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Orientation to college life was part of the curriculum for college division students in order to help them get the most out of their studies and to better understand themselves. Basic economic principles, such as the law of diminishing returns, are often applied to many everyday problems as well as to business and economic situations. Understanding why historical events followed the path they did is often as important a part of history study as trying to spot the mistakes others made that they might be avoided in the future. Page 71

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Mathematics, the most precise science, was studied at a variety of levels at Stockton College, from applied arith- metic and consumer ' s mathematics to calculus and statistics. High school, college level transfer, and college level terminal courses comprised the offering. A high school class worked at understanding geometry. College level beginning algebra was a stepping stone to higher scientific training. The aeronautics department of the Science division offered courses in navigation, meterology, aerodynamics and aircraft, and courses leading to private or commercial pilot ' s licenses. Additional credit was obtainable for completion of licenses. Page 73