University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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ACADEMIC the Homemaking skills arc taught in the College of Arts and Sciences. College Biology is one of the many courses in Arts and Sciences offered to U H students. Darkroom procedures are learned by journalism and Radio-TV students. Music also lends itself to of Arts and Sciences.

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Arts and Sciences Offers Specialized Curriculum Arts and Sciences DEAN—Dr. Alfred R. Neumann received his B.A. from Marshall College. M.A. from University of Kentucky, M.A. from Harvard and Ph D. from the University of Michigan. A specialist in German studies, he has lectured and written extensively on the inter-relation of German music and literature. Offering a basis for a broad liberal education, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest of the University's nine colleges. Its primary purpose is the development of each student's interests and abilities to the end that he may take his proper place in our society, sharing in its leadership in intellectual, ethical, economic and social activities. Each student in the University participates in the course work of the College of Arts and Sciences by taking a core of subjects representing the common background necessary for all fields. Those majoring in the departments of the College of Arts and Sciences arc seeking a liberal education, preparing themselves for one of the professions or improving specific aptitudes. Curricula of the College of Arts and Sciences are designed to acquaint each student with the main fields of intellectual interest, while allowing at the same time as deep a knowledge as possible of one special field. In addition to basic liberal arts courses, the college offers pre-professional training for students planning to enter medical, dental, legal, theological, teaching and other professions. Included in the special facilities available to students arc language and science laboratories. KUHT-TV and KUHF-FM, the Cougar (student newspaper) and Houstonian (yearbook). Radio broadcasting over KL'HF-FM is part of the Communication Arts program. 18 Students lcam fundamentals of modeling in art.

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Architecture Curriculum Stresses Leadership in Profession Education for the professional practice of architecture is the basic objective of the College of Architecture. However, the College intends that its students become not merely architectural draftsmen but outstanding members of and leaders in their profession and community. To prepare its students for the future planning of man’s physical environment, the College training provides extensive instruction in drawing, experience in composition and design, knowledge of materials and construction tech niques and a broad background of culture and ethics. All phases of architectural instruction are presented through four channels: design, construction, aesthetics and graphics. Emphasis is placed upon integrated progress in the four areas, serving as a reminder of their interdependence. Opportunities abound in Houston for both observation of modern building methods and the entry of qualified architects into the profession. Students arc instructed by persons active in the professional practice of architecture. Accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, the College offers the Bachelor of Architecture degree. DEAN—Richard W. Lilliott. Jr. received his B.A. from Rice University and his M.A. from Colorado University. Richard W. Lilliott, Jr. 20