Wofford College - Bohemian Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Applied Math The Applied Math Department, headed by Professor Shuler, is oriented to give the student a general background in the fields of mechanical drawing, electricity, and surveying. The instruction is com- posed of both lecture and laboratory sessions with special emphasis being given to farm surveying, terracing, and blue printing. SHULER Seated: RUSSELL, BOTTOMLY, WALKER. Standing: WILSON, JONES, SUTPHIN, TLNDALL. Military Science Courses in the Military Science Department are subdivided into sev- eral subcourses, each being complete within itself and forming the basis for more advanced training the following year. The department is under the command of Lt. Col. Bottomly. A minimum of one hour per week of leadership, drill and exercise of com- mand is included in each course in the form of practical work on the drill field.

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History In both required and elective courses, the Department of History, under Dr. Cauthen, is designed to furnish the essen- tial historical background for an under- standing of contemporary society with its national and international problems. By providing elective courses in such fields as Ancient, American, Southern and South Carolina History, this depart- ment gives the student an opportunity to more completely understand his world and see it in its proper perspective. CAUTHEN, JONES PEGRAM, HILL Mathematics The Mathematics Department is guided by Dr. Hill. In the advanced elective courses Math students delve deeply into such studies as calculus, solid analytical geometry, differential equations, and vector analysis. In the required math courses students study such things as trigonometry, quadratic equations, the binomial theorem, and others. The mathematical knowledge gained from these courses is for non- math students, of course, ' aluable, but probabK ' more important than this is the logical and precise method of mathematical thinking that the stu- dent acquires. This method of think- ing can be applied to any subject or any problem in life.

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Music and Art The Music and Ait Department, under the direction of Professor Mover, is designed to introduce the student to a broad world of music and art, and to help break down the technical aspects which may cause these studies to seem foreign to him. Attention is given to its inner workings, its historical traditions and its luminous creative spirits. The student is guided in the art of general listening. In the study of art problems are related to human needs such as are found in home, community, and religion. In general this department provides each student with an opportunity to broaden himself culturally. MOYER COLLOMS Philosophy The courses in the Department of Philosophy under Dr. Colloms are de- signed to teach the student the principles of correct thinking, the nature and scope of philosophical inquiry, and to acquaint him with life and thought of the great pliilosophers of the Western world, both