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SCIENCE
“ Science is the antidote to super­ stition," says Mrs. Elaine Bart, depart­ ment head, when defining science. Stated in more concrete terms, sci­ ence is the study of the world and changes that are constantly taking place within it.
The basic goals of the science de­ partment include increasing the ability of the students to think clearly and to reason logically as well as developing their skill to draw intelligent conclu­ sions based on certain evidence.
Science is unique in that it offers the students the opportunity to per­ form labs. Through labs the student is able to directly observe the principles, their effects and applications, which are being studied in class. To further supplement what is taught in class, Mr. Ralph Muoio takes his ecology class on various field trips including one to the shore, one to a forest, one to the Great Swamp and also to a lake. In this way the students can actually see the various interactions or their results in nature.
Through science, we are given an excellent chance to study and observe various natural phenomena. We also learn to organize knowledge based on certain known principles while devel­ oping a curiosity about the world a- round us.
Ethel W. Bart-Department Head-Chemistry BARNARD COLLEGE, B.A.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, M.A.
Robert A. Gould-Biology
HOUGHTON COLLEGE. B.A.
TEXAS A. AND M. UNIVERSITY, M S.
Ralph J. Muoio-Biology, Ecology RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, B.S.
TRENTON STATE COLLEGE, M.A.
Robert B. Vietor-Physical Science RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, B.S.
James A. Wise-Physics
SIMPSON COLLEGE, B.A. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY
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