Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

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College of (jeostienees In the solid earth, its surface waters, oceans, and atmosphere are found the prototypes of materials and processes that shape the universe. Man ' s existence is tied to the earth and the solar system; yet he has much to learn about the constitution and processes of his seemingly familiar surroundings. The several departments in the recently formed College of Geosciences have a common interest in the infinite variety of problems which characterize the earth ' s environment and man ' s adaptation to it. Although a certain amount of laboratory work is performed, most of the study must be concerned with uncontrolled natural processes in which the complexity of multiple interacting forces adds to the difficulty but at the same time to the pleasure of discovering the true facts. It is no exaggeration to state that we are in the midst of a scientific revolution as far as our knowledge of the earth is concerned, a revolution whose excitement has attracted many of the country ' s best minds to the study of the geosciences. The College of Geosciences is participating in the teaching and research which are associated with these interest¬ ing developments. The curricula which follow indicate the area in which students may elect to concentrate their studies in this vast and rapidly advancing field. 20

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College of engineering Engineering has been described as the art of applying the mathematical and natural sciences to the practical solu¬ tion of the technological problems of civilization. The contributions of engineers to technological advances in things that affect the comfort of our everyday living is greater than is often realized. Both broad and specialized programs in the engineering sciences are offered through several curricula of the College of Engineering. These programs are designed to develop the student ' s abilities to enable him to enter into and advance with the profession of engineering, and to lead a useful and happy life in his community. These curriculum plans include as their main core the fundamentals of engineering science and the basic materials related thereto; but in addition, they include subjects from the social and humanistic sciences. Thus, not only will A M engineering graduates be technically trained, but also humanly and socially educated. In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Science degree in the student ' s chosen field, he must complete satisfactorily a minimum of four years of comprehensive study in mathematics and sciences. In addition to theory, practice work and problem courses are provided in order to better acquaint the student with application of his work. Texas A AA does not turn out men trained solely in mechanical manipulative skills. With the exception of industrial education, all curricula are planned to provide preparation for research, design, operation, management, testing, or maintenance of engineering projects. Various four-year curricula are available and each leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. They include the fields of aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, mechanical, nuclear, and petroleum engineering. Also included are industrial education and industrial engineering. Those which involve five-year curricula are architecture and petroleum engineering, also various combined degrees. Within all its areas, the Texas A AA College of Engineering will continue to lead in the new era of technology that is our nation ' s destiny. 19

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College of Ciberal A rts Within the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A AA degrees can be had in 13 different curricula. The College of Liberal Arts offers curricula leading to undergraduate and to graduate degrees. Its primary pur¬ pose in tfre University is to offer the breadth of education necessary to the development of the educated man. The College believes it can accomplish its purpose if it requires a proficiency in the use of English, a study of significant broad fields of human knowledge, and the acquisition of a thorough command of one specific subject of knowledge. The Faculty of the College believes that in achieving this purpose it will produce an educated man who possesses an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the intellectual achievements of mankind; a wakened intellectual interest in the nature of the world; a curiosity about a specific body of knowledge that he may cultivate in adult life; a disciplined and intellectual approach to the problems of society; and a preparation, broadly conceived, for the career he will follow, whether he enters upon it directly after graduation or pursues further training on the graduate of professional level. Generally the student enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts studies introductory work in fundamental subjects for his first two years to enable him to attain experience and breadth of view so that he may take a more intelligent part in his own further education. During the last two years the student selects a major field of study and appropriate electives.