University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Department of Mathematics N ORDER to meet the needs of a school like ours it is necessary that a department of mathematics be organized on a somewhat dif- ferent basis from that which is adequate for schools which do not have for their purpose the training of teachers. Teachers of mathe- matics must have not only a broad and liberal training in subject matter, covering many phases which may be omitted in a course for general purposes; but also a certain ikill in recognizing the vital parts of the science and presenting them in such manner as to enlist the atten- tion and interest of the student. The courses offered in the Teachers' College have been planned with a view to meet- ing this twofold need. The minimum equipment in mathematics of a well prepared teacher of the subject should include arithmetic, algebra, plane and solid geometry, college algebra, plane and spherical trigonometry, surveying, analytical geom- etry, differential and integral calculus, theory of equations, including determinants, and the history and teaching of mathematics. There should also be courses in theoretical and practical physics. All of the above courses are offered in mathematics. The courses in physics are provided for in that department. Special attention is given to the ele- mentary phases of mathematics, three-fourths of the courses now offered being of that character. This affords opportunity for students of all grades of preparation to continue their work without delay. While mathematics still maintains its position as an essential part of a liberal education, it is increasingly im- portant and growingly productive in Scientific discovery. The department is working out courses well correlated with each other, and also with physical science and the world outside the school, thus meeting the demand for a more effective preparation for practical affairs. Students are offered exceptional facilities for acquainting themselves with the modern movements in mathematical teaching and the practical bearings of the proposed reforms. It is the purpose of the department, through constant observation and experiment, to render the greatest possible service to the public schools of Iowa by providing teachers of mathe- matics well trained in their particular subject, and having enough largeness of vision to make their training meet the vocational demands of life. MATHEMATICS CLUB. This organization had its beginning in a Round Table held during the summer session of 909. The active mem- bership is composed of faculty members and students who have had at least one term of college mathematics; the associate membership consists of students who have had at least one year of secondary mathematics. Graduates of the school may also become members. Membership in the club is expected of students taking mathematics as a major. At least two meetings are held each term. The pro- grams have been varied and interesting and have served to awaken renewed activity in the work of the department. The meetings are open to all who may care to attend. Officers are chosen from the active membership. Those for the present spring term are: Miss Emma F. Lambert, President; Miss Addie Havens, Secretary; Professor D. S. Wright, Miss Laura S. Seals, Miss Harriet Schooler, Pro- gram Committee.

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CH MIL ICS II. B-MUEY. K. S.. 1903. Columbia. Head of Mununl Training. mns. alma McMahon. B. Ph.. Wisconsin. CLARK If. BROWN. Diploma 1. .S. T. C.. 1908. Department of Manual Arts The Department of Manual Arts is organized, equipped and conducted for the purpose of preparing young men and women to teach the manual arts in the public schools. The course offered is three years in length, is of college grade, in that the same entrance requirements are imposed as for the regular college courses, and leads to a manual training diploma. A definite amount of work in education and other scholastic subjects is required and, in addition, such special courses as wood-working, wood turning, sheet- metal work, primary handwork, efehvntafy handwork, mechanical drawing, manual training :methods and organ- ization and economics of manual training.' • • ' • The equipment provided for carrying on this work is excellent, and sufficient for the purpose. A number of new wood-working machines have just been installed, com- prising a double arbor circular saw bench, 32-inch band saw, J 2-inch jointer, power grindstone, 7 -horsepower electric motor, and footpower mortiser. These machines add greatly to the scope and interest of the work. Other equip rhVnt will be added as conditions demand. A student • « tisfactorily completing a course in this department should'.bc qualified to fill successfully any ordi- nary manual training position.