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Show History 11. American History A study of American life from the days of Theodore Roosevelt to the New Deal. The aim of the course is to give the student an historical approach to modern America; to enable him to read, understand, and interpret events in America of today. The course stresses the rise and development of Progressivism, recent law and court decisions, the World War and its economic, political, and social repercussions on American life, a cursory examination of the literature of the twenties and early thirties, the Depression, and the efforts of the New Deal to cope with the problem of labor, agriculture, unemployment, railroads, banking and the role of America in World War I.I Lectures and student reports on special topics will constitute the bulk of the class work. Students expecting to major in law or journalism will find the course helpful. Math 1. Intermediate Algebra This course covers the fundamental laws, exponents, radicals, equations (linear, quadratics, simultaneous), graphical representations, logarithms, and the binomial theory. Prerequisite high school algebra. Math 3. Trigonometry Trigonometric functions of all angles, addition theorems, functions of half and multiple angles, solution of right and oblique triangles, logarithms, trigonometric identities and equations. Complex numbers and DeMoivre's Theorem. Math 4. College Algebra This course includes advanced topics in quadratics, equations of one and two variables, ratio, proportion, variation, progression, binomial expansion, inequalities complex numbers theory of equations, permutations and combinations, probabilities, determinants, and infinite series. Prerequisite Math 1. Physiology 1. Human Physiology and Anatomy A basic knowledge of the fundamental structure and functions of the human body. The various systems of the body are studied from the standpoint of the origin, development, histology, anatomy and physiology of the cells tissues and organs comprising each system. Thus the student is taught to appreciate and understand the structure and function of component parts of his own body and to assist in its proper care. Physics 10. Physics Survey This course covers the general field of physics and is recommended for filling group requirements. 10 Political Science 1. American National Government The historical development of the American Government; origin and growth of the Constitution; constitutional rights of the citizen; a detailed study of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of national government. Psychology 1. General Psychology This is an introductory course serving as a foundation both for further study in psychology and for courses in education. It is also planned to provide an understanding of self and of others. It is a study of human behavior. Topics considered are: What psychology is and does, factors in human development, inner springs of action, motivation, emotions, control of emotions, how we observe, how we learn, how we think, individual differences, personality, intelligence, getting along with people, and physiological backgrounds of behavior. A study is made of the origin, nature, and modifiability of acquired tendencies. The various college aptitude, interest, and personality tests are discussed and integrated with the course. Lectures, experiments, assigned reading, special reports, discussion and quizzes. Psychology 3. Applied Psychology Psychology at work. This course deals with the more significant achievements of psychology in various fields. The following topics are studied: Increasing human efficiency; individual and sex differences, intelligence, personality and interests as related to vocational guidance; psychology and social problems; psychology in selling, advertising, music, public speaking, writing, art, medicine, law, education, athletics industry, and commerce; child psychology. The aim of this course is to lead the student to realize that scientific investigation of human behavior has produced usable results, which, if applied to daily life, will promote individual efficiency and happiness. Psychology 9. Child Psychology A course dealing with the development of emotions, personality, language, intelligence, higher thought processes, and motor skills in the child. Attention will be given to habit formation, mntal hygiene, and the problem child with special emphasis on practical applications. PychologyPychology of Adolescence This course deals with the predominant physical, mental, emotional, moral and social traits of adolescents. It considers family influences and the development of attitudes toward vocational activities; personality and social adjustments; development of values. PsychologyAbnormal Psychology This course aims to acquaint the student with the nature, causes, treatment and prevention of the more common deviations in behavior. Comparisons with the adjustments of average individuals and general measures for the preservation of mental health are stressed. 11 |