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

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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

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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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Culture recorded. Above all, the conscientious Liberal Arts stu- dent will develop the ability to compare and evaluate the ideas of others; to engage in creative thinking; and to decide and act as a responsible moral being. That these charac- teristics are essential to the modern world is obvious. Tomorrow ' s men and women will be faced wth some of the most difficult economic and emotional problems in the nation ' s history. Their ability to eliminate the irrelevant issues and to get to the basic fundamentals of a prob- lem is being determined now. It is for this pur- pose that York Junior College provides, under the heading of Liberal Arts, a course that will bring out the qualities of straight thinking, character, and ambition in the future citizens of the world. SOPHOMORE YEAR English Literature Modern Foreign Language Mathematics Psychology History Sociology Science Physical Education Bible Speech Art Music Page 25