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

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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

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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 Mathematics The department of Mathematics offers both a major and a minor. It offers courses for students seeking a second teaching field for teacher certification. Stu- dents majoring or minoring in mathematics may go into either industry or government. An undergraduate specializing in mathematics begins with a study of calculus or algebra and trigonometry. Students are encouraged to establish credit in elementary courses by passing advanced standing exams. The department holds an honors class fMathematical Contrib- utions To Western Cultureb and sponsors an annual High School Field Day. wk-ll IIN Pi! t' ,f