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

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMMERCIAL EDUCATION I Mathematics Mathematics occupies a prominent place among the physical sciences be- cause of its basic nature and its use in establishing definite relationships with the world about us. In the courses offered by this division of the department are found both pure and applied mathematics as demanded by the best educational procedure. The objectives are knowledge of es- sential subject matter, appreciation of mathematics as a part of a liberal edu- cation. habits of efficient dealing with problem situations and skill in computa- tion and in the use of mathematical language. We consider the attainment of these objectives essential to the success of the teachers of mathematics for whom the courses are planned. II Commercial Education Commercial Education deals with subjects which increase people's ability in selling, management, and control. There are two general groups. The first group is specialized or vocational, and includes subjects like shorthand, typewriting, penmanship, and bookkeeping, in which we aim to teach students to do specific things. The second group is gen- eral or non-vocational and includes subjects such as commercial law, history of commerce, and business organization. Top Rote—Condit. Wester, Cummins, Skar, Mach. Daugherty. Bottom Row—Lambert. Gatlin. Davis. Myers. Watson. 23

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE The Department of Social Science, since its organization in 1922, includes three major lines of study, history, gov- ernment, and economics and sociology. While history claims a majority of the major, the total enrollment is well dis- tributed in the three fields. These so- cial studies are concerned with the in- terests and problems of society which are of utmost importance to every indi- vidual. The underlying purpose of these studies is to develop clear think- ing upon our social, political, and eco- nomic problems. The increasing com- plexity and rapidity of change in our social institutions makes specific instruc- tion increasingly necessary to enable the individual to adjust himself to new situations constantly arising and to co- operate in securing maximum progress for the individual and the group. The social studies should enable youthful citizens to discover their places in organ- ized society and to function efficiently for its improvement. Good citizenship in a democracy requires a broad understanding of social relations and institutions, and the lack of such understanding constitutes the greatest obstacle to social progress today. Merle R. Thompson Head 22

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCE Emmett J. Cable Head The Natural Science Department has a staff of highly trained teachers who possess a thorough knowledge of the range and scope of their respective fields. Three major lines of work are of- fered: Earth Science. Biological Sci- ence, and Agriculture. Each major line offers to students sufficient selection for proper specialization. The laboratories are equipped with the most modern apparatus in order to acquaint students with the best scien- tific investigation. The aim of the department is to train men and women adequately to become first-class teachers of these sciences in our public schools. Top Row —Uttley, Gilbert, Aitohfson. Hodges. Middle Row-—1Clark, Rath, Rigdon, SwalwcH. Bottom Row—Lantz, Abbott, Scott. Cable. 24