Photo by Linda Howe
Linda Peterson works with an IBM 360-50 computer at
the computer center on campus. At the center students
can learn to develop techniques and programs for the
use of computers and also can conduct research in
statistics, numerical analysis and computer science.
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Computer
Science
CS 221
Concepts of Computing
Can computers think? What can’t they do? Are they
taking over the jobs you are training for? These and
other interesting questions will be the focus of Concepts
of Computing (CS 221). taught by David Moursund from
1:30 to 3:20 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The class will offer either two or three credits. The
three-credit option permits the student to come into
direct contact with these technological behemoths and to
do some basic programming.
“Students can do about half a dozen basic
programs,’’ said Moursund, “but they certainly won’t be
competent programmers after the coourse.” Moursund,
head of the computer science department, hopes the
course will explain the rise of computer science and
stimulate students to continue the interest in this im
portant area.
Students who opt for the two-credit version will get
some experience with the center’s computers. In three
or four lessons a student will interact with a computer
and leam BASIC, a computer-program language
The “gospel” of computer knowledge, “The Com
puterized Society” by James Maritin, and another book,
“My Computer Likes Me,” will be the course’s texts
Tom Sowa
Physics
Phy 131
Physics of Sound and Music
Curious about the mechanics of music but lack the
necessarir’ background in science? Here is a course that
will broaden your perspective and the only prerequisite
needed is interest and some elementary background in
music.
The course involves a study of the underlying
principles of sound generation. It provides for an in
depth examination examination of vibratine systems.
resonance and harmonic content. It will probe into the
mechanics of the human ear. Also planned is a study of
consonance and dissonance, musical scales and the
principles behind the mechanics of various musical
instruments.
Even though there will be an extensive use of audio
visual aids, students enrolled for this course will be
expected to pick up two textbooks, A H. Benade’s
“Horns. Strings and Harmony” and “Intro Physics and
Psychophysics of Music” by J.C. Roederer.
Assignments will include four sets of homework
problems and a term project dealing with any aspect of
sound that is of interest to the student. Hie only
examination to be given will be the final.
The class will meet 8:30 a.m. MWF.
Geol 407
Geology of the Moon and Planets
I know you’re interested in owning a piece of the
rock. But how about studying one? These are more
than just ordinary earthbound rocks; these are the nine
planetary wonders of the universe, with a few stellar
delights and meteorite marvels thrown in.
Next term Gordon Goles, professor of geology and
chemistry at the University will begin teaching the new
geology course Geology of the Moon and Planets.
The course is for non-science majors, and will teach,
in non technical terms, the history and origin of the solar
system and moon in relation to the earth’s development.
A high school background in chemistry and physics
should be ample preparation The class, Goles explains,
is tai^ht “under the assumption that people either know
a little chemistry or physics, or they are willing to ask
questions and patch up their ignorance.”
Instructional techniques for the class are
traditional, lecture discussion and a fairly heavy
reliance on slides. According to Goles, the matter is not
dressed up, but the subject by itself “is very exciting.”
His plan for teaching the course is sort of a step-by
step focussing in on theories.
The first stage will be a discussion of the physical
characteristics of the planets and solar system He
points out that this is really a well-ordered universe All
Jack Kinnunen
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Footnotes will cover the following classes Spring Term.
Anth 101
Anth 102
Anth 103
Bio 102
Bio 106
Bio 107
Bio 303
Bio 306
Chem 103
Chem 106
Chem 333
Econ 201
GS 106
Geol 103
Hoff
Carter
Me Fee
Morris
Bradshaw
Wismer
Munz
Munz
Wolfe
Shaw
Reithel
Campbell
Moravcsik
Baldwin (both sections)
Geol 101
Geo I 102
Geol 303
Hiat 203
Hi at 203
Hiat 303
Psy 213
Psy 213
Psy 216
Soc 201
Soc 371
ArH 204
ArH 205
J 485
Weill
Kays
Savage
Maddex
Barlow
Berdahl
Kimble
Gordon-Li ckey
Birrell
Johnson
Johnson
Stern
McKenzie
Rea
Footnotes office hours
8:00-4:30 Mon thru Thurs
8:00-3:30 Friday
Room 15 EMU Phone 686-3729
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This is only a partial list of classes we
will be offering Spring term. More classes
will be added before registration, and an
up to date list will be available at that time.