University of Texas Pan American - El Bronco Yearbook (Edinburg, TX)

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Academics Physical Science Astronomy, engineering, geol- ogy, physics and physical sci- ence are all components of the depaitment of Physical Science. A bachelor of science degree is offered with a major in physics. Students can obtain a minor in geology.. physics, astronomy, engineering and physical sci- ence. The department offers a two year program in pre-engi- neering. Geology students may receive a minor in geology or an earth science elementary or sec- ondary teaching plan. Physics students may elect to receive a major in physics or a physics ele- mentary or secondary teaching plan. The department makes use of such facilities as the electronics lab, planetarium and observa- tory. lt sponsors the Geology Club and the Society of Physics Students. These club organiza- tions make field studies of Mexi- can geology.

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Academics xii-1 History This department offers a major in history and for graduates, a master of arts degree. Some graduate students assist in teach- ing American heritage courses. Also, for the graduate, the department offers 10 seminars at the graduate level. The History department teaches an Honors American heritage class and sponsors Phi Alpha Theta, a national honorary fra- ternity for history students.

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Academics Chemistry With a major in chemistry PAU students can obtain a bachelor of science degree. The depart- ment offers a minor in chemistry and some courses in pre-phar- macy. Students may select a major in chemistry, pre-dental and premedical. Also available to Pan Am students is a chemistry elementary or secondary teach- ing plan. 5 ii rm., L 'fl u ul l 2 81 I F9 gf 2 ' J' A gil s. ul