York College of Pennsylvania - Horizon Tower Yearbook (York, PA)

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FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING . . viously, these science courses constitute the technical foundation for engineering work. English composition is being stressed to fa- cilitate written communication. The engineer has great need for the ability to express him- self effectively in written reports and corre- spondence. Engineering drawing is given the first se- mester to develop the students ' skill in mechan- ical drawing and the reading of blueprints, which are so vitally a part of engineering. In addition, the student develops a skill in letter- ing and a habit of neatness in his work. De- scriptive geometry which follows in the second semester is also primarily a drawing course. Its purpose is to stimulate the students ' judg- ment and ability to visualize. The course in orientation familiarizes the student with the scope of each of the several main fields of en- gineering, the nature of the education required, the responsibilities of engineers, the activities of their professional societies, the social re- sponsibilities of engineers, and related topics. CURRICULUM Physics Chemistry Engineering Drawing I Engineering Drawing II Engineering Orientation Physical Education The course also provides classroom training in the use of the slide rule, methods of analyzing and solving problems, forms with which to pre- pare engineering reports, and basic engineer- ing principles. Although this curriculum is specifically de- signed to meet the requirements for sophomore entrance to Pennsylvania State College, it also coincides with the requirements of most other engineering schools. Beneath cold ratios, engineers sweat. Page 23

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YORK JUNIOR COLLEGE OFFERS CURRICULUM English College Algebra Trigonometry Analytic Geometry Calculus York Junior College offers a complete first- year college curriculum for prospective engi- neers. This curriculum is established to meet the requirements for transfer to leading engi- neering schools, as well as to give the best possible foundation for an engineering career. Since the first-year fundamentals required in nearly all branches of engineering are iden- tical, a common curriculum has been estab- lished for all engineering students. Therefore, a student need not select a specific field of en- gineering, prior to first-year matriculation, but may utilize his freshman year to analyze all fields before making this important decision. The courses comprising the engineering cur- riculum may be divided into three groups : (1 ) science, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry; (2) humanistic, which consists of English composition; and (3) applied science or engineering courses made up of engineer- ing drawing, descriptive geometry, and engi- neering orientation. The first-year mathematics ' course is divided into four parts: the study of algebra, trigonom- etry, analytic geometry and calculus. The study of the principles of mechanics, heat and sound are included in physics. Chemistry, presented by lecture-demonstration, is a study of the fundamentals of chemistry with emphasis on their application to every-day life. The phys- ics and chemistry courses are supplemented by laboratory experimentation conducted with complete, up-to-date laboratory equipment. Ob- Man and machine. Page 22

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LIBERAL ARTS . . . Local atmosphere. FRESHMAN YEAR English Composition and Speech Modern Foreign Language History Mathematics Science Orientation Physical Education Bible Speech Art Music The Liberal Arts curriculum is offered by York Junior College for those students who de- sire to continue their studies to obtain a Bach- elor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year institution. Through this course, the student becomes familiar with the cultural, social and intellec- tual aspects of life. He learns to express him- self in a dynamic and projective fashion through the development of his ability to use the English language, as well as foreign languages, in both oral and written expression. His increased knowledge of mathematics and natural sci- ences promotes a better comprehension of the physical aspects of the world in which he lives. Studies such as history, sociology, politics, eco- nomics and psychology compel the student to seriously consider and examine man ' s social environment. Page 24