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NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF 
TECHNOLOGY 


.A ...,- 


BULLETIN   1961-1963 


For  all  information  pertaining  to  college  admission,  address: 

THE  DIRECTOR  OF  ADMISSION 

NEW  BEDFORD  INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

TECHNOLOGY  CENTER— NEW  BEDFORD,  MASSACHUSETTS 

Visitors  to  the  school  are  welcome,  and  guides  are  available.  The  Administration 
Offices  are  open  Monday  through  Friday  from  8:00  A.M.  to  4:30  P.M. 


NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

Technology  Center 
New  Bedford,  Mass. 


COEDUCATIONAL 


BULLETIN  FOR  THE 
ACADEMIC  YEARS 

1961-1963 


FOREWORD 

The  purpose  of  this  issue  of  the  Bulletin  is  to  provide 
information  for  prospective  students,  or  anyone  else 
who  may  be  interested  in  the  history,  traditions,  ob- 
jectives, resources,  programs,  equipment  and  staff  of 
the  Institute. 


New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Calendar  of  Events           . 

4 

Directory  of  Personnel     . 

6 

General  Information        . 

.         .         .         11 

The  College 

11 

Admission  Procedures 

15 

Student  Expenses      . 

17 

Student  Regulations 

18 

Grading  and  Degrees 

19 

Graduation  Requirements 

20 

Student  Facilities  and  Services 

21 

Endowments  and  Scholarships 

23 

Student  Awards         . 

24 

Student  Organizations 

27 

Athletics 

29 

Office  of  Public  Relations 

30 

Research  Foundation 

30 

Alumni  Association 

31 

Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study 

33 

Business  Administration 

34 

Chemistry          .... 

39 

Engineering       .... 

42 

Textiles    ...... 

46 

Graduate  School       .... 

51 

Evening  School         .... 

54 

Description  of  Courses 

56 

Index        

88 

NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

Calendar  of  Events 

ACADEMIC  YEAR 
1961-1962 


Year  1961 

SEPTEMBER 

6,  7— Wednesday  &  Thursday,  9:00  A.M 

8— Friday,  9:00  A.M 

8— Friday,  9:00  A.M. 

12— Tuesday,  8:00  A.M.    . 

25-29 — Monday  through  Friday 

OCTOBER 

12 — Thursday 

NOVEMBER 

3— Friday,  3:50  P.M. 
22— Wednesday,  11:50  A.M.      . 
27— Monday,  8:00  A.M.      . 

DECEMBER 

15— Friday,  3:50  P.M.       . 


Freshman  Registration 
Freshman  Orientation 
Upper  Class  Registration 
First  Semester  Begins 
Freshman  Class  Elections 


Columbus  Day — Holiday  . 

Mid-Semester  Marking  Period 
Thanksgiving  Recess  Begins 
Thanksgiving  Recess  Ends 

Christmas  Recess  Begins 


Year  1962 

JANUARY 

2— Tuesday,  8:00  A.M. 
15— Monday,  9:00  A.M.      . 
24,  25— Wednesday,  Thursday  9:00  A.M 
26— Friday,  4:00  P.M. 
29— Monday,  8:00  A.M.     . 

FEBRUARY 

22— Thursday  .... 

MARCH 

23— Friday,  3:50  P.M.       . 


APRIL 


MAY 


2— Monday,    8:00    A.M. 
19 — Thursday 
20— Friday 


7,   11 — Monday  through  Friday 
21— Monday,  9:00  A.M.     . 
30 — Wednesday 


Christmas  Recess  Ends 
Mid-Year  Examinations  Begin 
Registration-second  semester 
Mid-Year  Examinations  End 
Second  Semester  Begins 

Washington's  Birthday — 
Holiday 

Mid-Semester  Marking  Period 
Spring  Recess  Begins 

Spring  Recess  Ends 
Patriot's  Day — Holiday 
Good  Friday — No  Classes 

Upper  Class  Elections 
Final  Examinations  Begin 
Memorial  Day — Holiday 


Academic  Calendar 


JUNE 


1— Friday,  4:00  P.M. 
2 — Saturday 
3 — Sunday 


Final  Examinations  End 
Baccalaureate 
Commencement  and 
President's  Reception 


ACADEMIC  YEAR 
1962-1963 


Year  1962 


SEPTEMBER 

5,  6— Wednesday  &  Thursday,  9:00  A.M 

7— Friday,  9:00  A.M.       . 

7— Friday,  8:00  A.M.  . 
11— Tuesday,  8:00  A.M.  . 
24-28 — Monday  through  Friday 

OCTOBER 

12 — Friday 

NOVEMBER 

2— Friday,  3:50  P.M.       . 
'28— Wednesday,  11:50  A.M.      . 

DECEMBER 

3— Monday,  8:00  A.M.  . 
18— Tuesday,  3:30  P.M.    . 


Freshman  Registration 
Freshman  Orientation 
Upper  Class  Registration 
First  Semester  Begins 
Freshman  Class  Elections 


Columbus  Day — Holiday 

Mid-Semester  Marking  Period 
Thanksgiving  Recess  Begins 

Thanksgiving  Recess  Ends 
Christmas  Recess  Begins 


Year  1963 

JANUARY 

2— Wednesday,  8:00  A.M. 
14— Monday,  9:00  A.M.    . 
23,  24 — Wednesday,  Thursday 
25— Friday,  4:00  P.M. 
28— Monday,  8:00  A.M.    . 

FEBRUARY 

22— Friday 

MARCH 

22— Friday,  3:50  P.M.       . 

APRIL 

8— Monday,  8:00  A.M.     . 
12 — Friday 
19 — Friday 


MAY 


JUNE 


6-10 — Monday  through  Friday 
20— Monday,  9:00  A.M.    . 
30 — Thursday     .... 
31— Friday,  4:00  P.M. 

1 — Saturday      .... 
2 — Sunday        .... 


Christmas  Recess  Ends 
Mid-Year  Examinations  Begin 
Registration-second  semester 
Mid-Year  Examinations  End 
Second  Semester  Begins 

Washington's  Birthday — 
Holiday 

Mid-Semester  Marking  Period 
Spring  Recess  Begins 

Spring  Recess  Ends 
Good  Friday — No  Classes 
Patriot's  Day — Holiday 

Upper  Class  Elections 
Final  Examinations  Begin 
Memorial  Day — Holiday 
Final  Examinations  End 

Baccalaureate 
Commencement  and 
President's  Reception 


NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

Directory  of  Personnel 

BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES   1961 

Dr.  Owen  B.  Kiernan,  Commissioner  of  Education 

Francis  J.  Lawler,  Mayor,  Municipal  Bldg. 

Miss  Ruth  B.  McFadden,  Superintendent  of  Schools,  166  William  St. 

Term  Expires  1961 

Joseph  A.  Dancewicz,  12  Locust  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Hunt  &  Spiller 
Co.,  383  Dorchester  Ave.,  Boston,  Mass. 

Nils  V.  Nelson,  8  Temple  Ave.,  Winthrop,  Mass.,  N.  V.  Nelson  Co., 
Cotton,  157  Federal  St.,  Boston,  Mass. 

Milton  Gollis,  567  Rockdale  Ave.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Proprietor, 
Gollis  Women's  &  Men's  Apparel,  562  Pleasant  St.,  New  Bedford, 
Mass. 

Mrs.  Beatrice  P.  Thomas,  63  No.  Summer  St.,  Fairhaven,  Mass. 

Raymond  R.  McEvoy,  156  Porter  St.,  Stoughton,  Mass.,  U.  S.  Civil  Serv- 
ice Commission,  Office  of  Director,  Federal  Building 

Term  Expires  1962 

Mrs.  Ida  Epstein,  8  Hawthorn  Terrace,  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Medical 
Social  Worker,  St.  Luke's  Hospital  Clinic 

Herbert  M.  McAdams,  76  Walker  St.,  Falmouth,  Mass.,  Proprietor, 
Shoe  Store 

Richard  B.  Rymszewicz,  406  Union  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Assistant 
Cashier,  Merchants  National  Bank 

Mrs.  Rosalind  Poll  Brooker,  419  Union  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.  (At- 
torney) 

Paul  Rodrigues,  979  Lloyd  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Teacher 

Term  Expires  1963 

Francis  P.  Delaney,  143  Pleasant  St.,  Fairhaven,  Mass.,  Supervisor  in 
Education,  Mass.  Rehabilitation  Commission,  628  Pleasant  St.,  New 
Bedford,  Mass. 

George  E.  Carignan,  386  Union  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Director  Fi- 
nancial Secretary,  New  Bedford  Joint  Board  Textile  Workers  Un- 
ion of  America,  888  Purchase  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass. 

Dr.  John  B.  O'Toole,  Jr.,  89  Mt.  Pleasant  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass. 

Mrs.  Lydia  B.  Nunes,  Attorney,  97  Hillman  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass. 

Joseph  M.  Souza,  25  Junior  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Third  District 
Court 


Directory  of  Personnel 


ADMINISTRATION 


John  E.  Foster,  B.S.C.E.,  Sc.D 

President 

James  L.  Giblin,  M.S. 

Dean  of  the  Faculty 

Augustus  Silva,  A.B.,  M.A. 

Dean  of  Students 
George  Walker 

President  Emeritus 


ADMINISTRATIVE  ASSIGNMENTS 

Edith  Booth 

Director  of  the  Bookstore 
Edward  A.  Cormier,  A.B.B.A.,  Ed.M. 

Director  of  the  Summer  School 

James  A.  Flanagan,  B.S.  in  Ed. 

Director  of  Public  Relations 
Director  of  Placement 

Warren  M.  Holt,  B.S.,  Ed.M. 

Director  of  Admissions 
Mary  F.  Makin 

Treasurer 
Dwight  F.  Mowery,  Jr.,  A.B.,  Ph.D. 

Director  of  the  Graduate  School 
Louis  Pacheco,  Jr.,  B.S.T.E.,  Ed.M. 

Director  of  the  Evening  School 
Claire  N.  Riley,  A.B. 

Director  of  the  Library 

Fred  R.  Tripp,  B.S.,  Ch.E. 

Director  of  the  Research  Foundation 

The  Advisory  Committee  to  the  Administration  is  composed  of 
all  Department  Chairmen. 

FACULTY 

Milton  S.  Briggs,  B.B.A. 

Professor  of  Business  Administration 
Chairman  of  the  Department 

James  L.  Giblin,  M.S. 

Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 
Chairman  of  the  Department 

Lenine  M.  Gonsalves,  B.S.,  M.S.E.E.,  P.E. 

Professor  of  Electrical  Engineering 
Chairman  of  the  Department 


8  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

Anthony  J.  John,  B.S.,  M.A.,  M.S. 

Professor  of  Mathematics 
Chairman  of  the  Department 

D wight  F.  Mowery,  Jr.,  A.B.,  Ph.D. 
Professor  of  Chemistry 

Augustus  Silva,  A.B.,  M.A. 

Professor  of  English 
Chairman  of  the  Department 

Leo  M.  Sullivan,  B.S.  in  Ed.,  M.A. 

Professor  of  Social  Sciences 
Chairman  of  the  Department 

Howard  C.  Tinkham,  B.S.M.E.,  M.S.M.E. 

Professor  of  Mechanical  Engineering 
Chairman  of  the  Department 

Francis  Tripp,  B.S.Ch.E.,  B.S.T.C,  M.S.Ch.,  Ch.E. 

Professor  of  Chemistry 
Chairman  of  the  Department 

Adam  Bayreuther 

Associate  Professor  Emeritus  of  Mechanical  Engineering 

Fred  Beardsworth 

Associate  Professor  Emeritus  of  Textile  Engineering 

John  C.  Broadmeadow,  B.S.Ch.E.,  B.S.T.C,  Ed.M. 

Associate  Professor  of  Chemistry 

Edward  H.  Cloutier 

Associate  Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 

Earl  J.  Dias,  A.B.,  M.A. 

Associate  Professor  of  English 

Edmund  J.  Dupre,  B.S.T.C,  Ed.M. 

Associate  Professor  of  Chemistry 

Louis  E.  F.  Fenaux,  B.S.Ch.,  M.S.Ch. 

Associate  Professor  of  Che?nistry 

Sheldon  H.  Harris,  A.B.,  M.A.,  Ph.D. 

Associate  Professor  of  Social  Sciences 

Harbhajan  S.  Hayre,  A.B.,  B.S.E.E.,  M.S.E.E.,  P.E. 

Associate  Professor  of  Electrical  Engineering 

Frank  Holden 

Associate  Professor  Emeritus  of  Textile  Engineering 

Warren  M.  Holt,  B.S.,  Ed.M. 

Associate  Professor  of  Mathematics 

Frederic  R.  Mattfield,  B.S.  in  B.A.,  M.B.A.,  Ed.M. 

Associate  Professor  of  Business  Administration 

Louis  Pacheco,  Jr.,  B.S.T.E.,  Ed.M. 

Associate  Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 


Directory  of  Personnel 

John  R.  Barylski,  B.S.M.E.,  Ed.M. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Mechanical  Engineering 

Clifford  N.  Beck,  B.S.T.E. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 

Alden  W.  Counsell,  B.S.M.E. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Mechanical  Engineering 

Michael  Crowley,  B.S.,  M.A. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Mathematics 

Ferdinand  P.  Fiocchi,  B.S. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Chemistry 

Celestino  D.  Macedo,  A.B.,  M.A. 

Assistant  Professor  of  English 

Margot  Neugebauer,  B.F.A.,  M.F.A. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Textile  Design  and  Fashion 

John  T.  Regan,  A.B. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 
Conrad  P.  Richard,  B.S.M.D.,  P.E. 

Assista?it  Professor  of  Mechanical  Engineering 
Antone  Rodil 

Assistant  Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 
William  A.  Silveira,  B.S.T.E.,  M.S.T.T. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 
Arthur  V.  Swaye,  B.S.T.E. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Textile  Engineering 
Henry  Swift,  A.B.,  M.B.A. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Business  Administration 
George  J.  Thomas,  B.S.C.E.,  P.E. 

Assistant  Professor  of  Physics 
Robert  C.  Booth 

Instructor  in  Textile  Design  and  Fashion 
Edward  A.  Cormier,  B.S.  in  B.A.,  Ed.M. 

Instructor  in  Business  Administration 
James  A.  Flanagan,  B.S. 

Instructor  in  Chemistry 
Frank  Golen,  Jr.,  B.S.  in  B.A.,  Ed.M. 

Instructor  in  Business  Administration 

Fryderyk  E.  Gorczyca,  B.S.M.E. 

Instructor  in  Mechanical  Engineering 

Walter  E.  A.  Mierzejewski,  A.B. 
Instructor  in  Mathematics 

Evelyn  Ramalhete,  B.S.T.D.F. 

Instructor  in  Textile  Design  and  Fashion 

Louis  J.  Robitaille,  B.S.  in  B.A.,  Ed.M. 

Instructor  in  Social  Sciences 


10  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

Joseph  L.  Roberts,  B.S.M.E. 

Instructor  in  Mechanical  Engineering 

Fred  R.  Tripp,  B.S.Ch.E.,  B.S.T.C. 

Instructor  in  Chemistry 

Richard  W  alder,  B.S.E.E. 

Instructor  in  Electrical  Engineering 

John  F.  Wareing 

Instructor  in  Electrical  Engineering 

Vivian  M.  Zerbone,  A.B.,  M.A. 

Instructor  in  Modern  Languages 

George  Jacobs,  A.B.,  LL.B. 

Visiting  Lecturer  in  Business  Law 

Hans  E.  Picard,  B.S.E.E. 

Visiting  Lecturer  in  Electrical  Engineering 


Chemical  Research 


Textile  Engineering 


Metallurgy  Laboratory 


Lecture  Room 


Electrical  Engineering  Laboratory 


Business  Administration 


Design  and  Fashion 


Chemistry 


NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

General  Information 


THE  COLLEGE 

Objectives 

As  an  educational  institution,  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology is  dedicated  to  the  task  of  stimulating  intellectual  growth.  It 
seeks  not  only  to  provide  each  student  with  a  solid  foundation  for 
professional  training,  but  also  to  cultivate  in  him  a  lifelong  intellectual 
curiosity  and  a  yearning  for  truth.  It  also  seeks  to  instill  a  desire  for 
self-improvement,  not  only  professional  but  cultural  as  well,  in  order 
that  each  graduate  may  take  his  place  among  educated  men  and  women 
in  every  walk  of  life.  Attainment  of  this  objective  is  facilitated  through 
the  creation  of  an  atmosphere  conducive  to  learning  provided  by  a 
capable  and  inspiring  faculty  and  an  enlightened  and  progressive 
administration. 

As  an  institution  of  higher  learning,  the  Institute  is  charged  with 
the  responsibility  for  the  advancement  of  learning  through  research 
and  also  for  the  preservation  and  interpretation  of  accumulated  knowl- 
edge. Upon  the  proper  discharge  of  this  responsibility  depends  the 
welfare  not  only  of  the  nation  but  of  the  world.  Its  importance  is  so 
great  that  no  institution  possessing  the  capability  can  afford  to  neglect 
it.  In  addition,  this  activity  on  the  part  of  the  faculty  members  keeps 
them  intellectually  curious,  alert,  and  resourceful  and  enables  them  to 
offer  the  student  the  maximum  in  exemplification  and  inspiration. 

As  a  technological  institution,  this  Institute  devotes  its  major 
activity  to  technical  subjects.  In  a  broad  sense  these  may  be  defined  as 
mathematics,  the  pure  sciences,  the  applied  sciences,  the  business  sciences 
and  those  practical  arts  utilizing  scientific  or  systematic  procedures. 

History 

Founded  in  1895,  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  has 
been,  from  its  very  beginning,  one  of  the  most  modern  and  best-equipped 
schools  of  its  type  in  the  world. 

At  the  first  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  on  January  27,  1896, 
committees  were  appointed  to  supervise  the  building  and  financing  of 
the  school,  the  establishment  of  a  curriculum,  and  the  installation  of 
machinery  and  other  equipment.  In  1897,  the  city  of  New  Bedford 
appropriated  $25,000  for  the  use  of  the  school,  and  the  Commonwealth 
of  Massachusetts  appropriated  a  similar  amount  in  the  following  year. 
With  these  funds,  the  first  of  the  present  buildings  was  constructed.  The 
Institute  is  now  one  of  the  Massachusetts  state  colleges. 


12  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

Since  its  founding,  the  Institute  has  moved  with  the  times.  During 
its  first  years,  it  was  concerned  primarily  with  training  students  to  play 
important  roles  in  the  textile  industry.  Instruction  was  emphasized  in 
both  the  theory  and  practice  of  all  phases  of  manufacturing,  finishing, 
and  distribution  of  textiles. 

In  recent  years,  however,  in  adjusting  to  the  demands  of  the 
economic  climate,  the  Institute  has,  in  addition  to  its  internationally- 
known  curriculum  in  textiles,  introduced  first-rate  programs  in  other 
forms  of  technology.  Such  educational  fields  as  mechanical  engineering, 
electrical  engineering,  chemistry,  textile  chemistry,  textile  design  and 
fashion,  and  business  administration  have  become  part  of  an  ever- 
expanding  curriculum. 

Furthermore,  a  new  emphasis  has  been  placed  on  purely  cultural 
courses  in  the  arts  and  social  sciences,  since  any  engineer,  technologist, 
or  student  of  business  administration  will  be  a  better-rounded  individual 
if  he  has  an  acquaintance  with  what  Matthew  Arnold  has  called  "the 
best  that  has  been  thought  and  said." 

Part  of  the  educational  policy  of  the  Institute  is  its  strong  belief 
that  any  college  graduate  be  afforded  the  opportunity  to  gain  knowledge 
and  appreciation  of  the  ideas,  the  movements,  the  creative  contributions 
that  are  the  basis  of  the  heritage  of  Western  civilization. 

The  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  is  justifiably  proud 
of  its  professional  standing  and  the  recognition  it  receives  throughout 
the  world.  This  recognition  is  evidenced  by  the  many  representatives  of 
foreign  countries  who  have  matriculated  at  the  Institute.  This  repre- 
sentation has,  over  the  years,  included  students  from  Canada,  Mexico, 
Brazil,  Chile,  Ecuador,  Bolivia,  Salvador,  the  Philippines,  Korea, 
Pakistan,  India,  Formosa,  Haiti,  France,  Portugal,  Greece,  Turkey,  and 
Iraq. 

Environment 

Situated  in  New  Bedford,  Massachusetts,  a  city  with  a  population 
of  more  than  100,000,  the  Institute  boasts  an  exceptionally  good  location 
for  a  technical  college.  The  Institute  is  located  on  the  main  bus  line  of 
the  city;  in  addition,  it  is  only  a  brief  ride  from  the  city's  modern  and 
busy  Municipal  Airport. 

New  Bedford  was,  for  many  years,  recognized  as  the  greatest 
whaling  city  in  the  world.  In  fact,  it  was  from  New  Bedford  in  1841 
that  Herman  Melville,  the  author  of  "Moby  Dick,"  sailed  for  his  historic 
voyage  on  the  bark,  Acushnet.  Later  in  its  history,  with  the  expansion 
of  the  Industrial  Revolution,  New  Bedford  became  the  world's  most 
important  manufacturer  of  fine  cotton  yarns  and  fabrics. 

Today,  the  city  is  a  center  for  many  diversified  industries.  These 
include  the  manufacturing  and  processing  of  rubber  products,  electronic 
equipment,  aircraft,  machine  tools,  screws  and  facets,  and  food  produc- 
tion, in  addition  to  textiles.  Besides  this,  the  city  is  the  world's  leading 
scallop  port  and  is  also  in  the  first  rank  as  a  fishing  port. 


General  Information  13 

The  fishing  industry  is  a  multi-million  dollar  enterprise,  with  the 
large  fishing  fleet  supplying  the  city's  many  fish-processing  houses  and 
other  consumers  throughout  the  nation.  In  recent  years,  the  port  of  New 
Bedford  has  also  been  used  increasingly  by  merchant  ships. 

Of  interest,  too,  is  New  Bedford's  new  and  attractively  constructed 
Industrial  Park,  located  on  the  outskirts  of  the  city  and  already  attracting 
a  number  of  new  industries  to  the  community. 

These  industries,  both  old  and  new,  afford  students  at  the  Institute 
many  opportunities  for  planned  inspection  trips,  a  valuable  aid  in 
acquainting  the  student  with  the  practical  phases  of  his  academic  work. 
In  addition,  the  presence  in  the  community  of  so  many  industries  pro- 
vides the  student  with  numerous  opportunities  for  part-time  and  summer 
employment. 

Nor  are  New  Bedford's  advantages  solely  industrial.  The  city 
itself  has  all  the  picturesque  charm  of  an  old  New  England  port — colorful 
harbor,  sandy  beaches,  fine  examples  of  Federalist  architecture — plus  the 
modern  atmosphere  of  a  progressive  industrial  city. 

In  addition,  the  city  has  always  maintained  a  busy  and  rewarding 
cultural  life.  Only  a  few  minutes  walk  from  the  Institute  is  the  civic 
center,  with  its  handsome  buildings  (including  the  excellent  public 
library)  attractive  shopping  areas,  theatre  district,  and  the  world-famous 
Whaling  Museum.  And  for  those  interested  in  the  arts,  New  Bedford 
offers  active  amateur  theatre  groups,  several  first-rate  concert  and  lecture 
series,  the  New  Bedford  Symphony  Orchestra,  art  exhibits,  and  the  like. 

In  summary,  this  old  New  England  city,  offering  the  best  of  the 
traditional  and  the  new,  is  a  pleasant  place  in  which  to  live  and  to  study. 

Status 

The  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  is  approved  by  the 
Collegiate  Board  of  Authority  of  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts. 
This  authority  grants  a  Bachelor  of  Science  degree  to  graduates  who 
have  successfully  completed  the  prescribed  courses.  The  Collegiate 
Board  of  Authority  has  also  granted  the  Institute  permission  to  confer 
the  Master  of  Science  degree  in  Textile  Technology  and  Textile 
Chemistry. 

The  honorary  Doctoral  and  Master  of  Science  degrees  are  awarded 
to  those  whose  outstanding  achievements  have  made  them  leaders  in 
their  chosen  fields  of  endeavor. 

The  Institute  also  plays  a  prominent  role  in  the  National  Council 
of  Textile  Education.  Student  chapters  at  the  Institute  are  sponsored 
by  the  American  Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers,  the  Institute  of  Radio 
Engineers,  the  American  Association  of  Mechanical  Engineers,  the 
American  Chemical  Society,  the  American  Association  of  Textile 
Chemists  and  Colorists,  the  American  Association  of  Textile  Technolo- 
gists, and  the  National  Office  Management  Association. 


14  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

The  Institute  is  approved  for  the  education  of  veterans  under 
P.  L.  550,  87th  Congress,  and  P.  L.  894,  81st  Congress. 

The  Institute  is  approved  by  the  offices  of  the  Attorney  General 
for  the  admission  of  alien  students. 

Buildings  and  Equipment 

Art  and  Library  Building — This  was  the  first  building  erected  on  the 
present  campus  by  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts.  Completed  in 
1898,  the  three-story  building  now  houses  all  art  studios,  the  microscopy 
and  photo-microscopy  laboratories,  the  warp  preparation  laboratory,  the 
Bookstore,  a  student  office  for  the  college  newspaper,  "Tech  Talk,"  and 
a  student  lounge. 

Each  of  the  art  studios  is  equipped  with  drawing  tables,  stools, 
easels,  and  reference  material  to  provide  the  training  facilities  needed 
for  the  successful  study  of  design,  drawing,  and  painting. 

The  microscopy  and  photo-microscopy  laboratories  are  used  in 
conjunction  with  courses  relating  to  the  quantitative  and  qualitative 
study  of  the  composition  of  textile  and  other  related  materials.  These 
laboratories  also  are  equipped  with  a  wide  range  of  microscopes, 
cameras,  and  supplementary  instruments  used  in  obtaining  experimental 
data. 

Winding,  warping,  and  slashing  equipment  for  both  the  cotton 
and  synthetic  systems  are  available  for  student  use  and  demonstration  in 
the  warp  preparation  laboratory. 

Textile  Engineering  Building — Erected  in  1902  by  the  Commonwealth 
of  Massachusetts  as  an  addition  to  the  Art  and  Library  Building,  this 
structure  was  enlarged  in  1905  to  provide  an  additional  20,000  square  feet 
of  floor  space  for  textile  manufacturing  equipment. 

The  complete  line  of  manufacturing  equipment  enables  the 
student  to  learn  the  mechanics  and  capabilities  of  the  individual 
machines  in  processing  any  fibers,  whether  natural  or  man-made,  into 
yarn  and  woven  or  knitted  fabrics  of  various  types. 

A  testing  laboratory  provides  instruction  in  the  determination  of 
all  fiber,  yarn,  and  fabric  appearance  and  strength  characteristics. 

Chemistry  and  Engineering  Building — Completed  in  1911,  this  separate 
structure  houses  the  following  laboratories:  chemistry,  tool  manufactur- 
ing, engineering  drawing  and  machine  tool,  electronics,  and  dyeing  and 
finishing.  Modern  lecture  rooms,  a  pilot  plant  for  chemical  research, 
and  the  library  also  are  located  in  this  building. 

All  chemical,  engineering,  and  electronic  laboratories  provide  the 
student  with  the  necessary  equipment  to  perform  practical  experiments 
or  projects  in  order  to  correlate  class  theory  with  practical  and  experi- 
mental proof.  The  dyeing  and  finishing  laboratory  allows  the  student 
to  learn  full-scale  commercial  dyeing  and  finishing  of  natural  and  man- 
made  yarns  and  piece  goods. 

Engineering  and  Science  Building — The  most  recent  building  on  the 
campus  was  completed  in  the  spring  of  1956.  The  structure  supplements 


General  Information  15 

the  facilities  of  the  college  with  modern  engineering,  science,  and  research 
laboratories  and  well-designed  classrooms.  The  laboratories  include 
those  devoted  to  mechanical  engineering,  electrical  engineering,  physics, 
physical  chemistry,  and  microbiology.  In  addition,  the  building  houses 
all  administrative  offices,  an  amphitheater,  and  a  modern  gymnasium. 

Each  of  the  laboratories  is  notable  for  its  modern  equipment, 
comparable  to  that  of  any  other  college  of  comparable  size  in  New 
England. 

ADMISSION  PROCEDURES 

Matriculation  in  any  of  the  undergraduate  curricula  offered  by 
the  Institute  is  governed  by  the  following  procedures  and  requirements. 
(Admission  requirements  and  procedures  for  graduate  study  are  listed 
under  the  Graduate  School  section  of  this  bulletin  page  51.) 

Each  applicant  must: 

Obtain  an  application  blank  which  contains  Form  A  and 
Form  B. 

Submit  Form  A  with  application  fee  to  the  Institute. 
Submit  Form  B  to  High  School  Guidance  Director. 

Make  application  to  take  the  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  of 
the  College  Entrance  Examination  Board — the  applicant 
is  responsible  for  having  the  test  scores  sent  to  the  Institute.* 

General  Requirements 

The  entrance  requirements  are  intended  to  assist  in  selecting 
from  among  the  many  candidates  for  admission,  those  best  qualified  to 
take  advantage  of  the  educational  opportunities  at  the  Institute. 

The  general  requirements  pertaining  to  all  curricula  are: 

The  satisfactory  completion  of  a  four  year  high  school 
curriculum  or  its  equivalent,  yielding  16  units  of  secondary 
school  work.  A  unit  is  the  equivalent  of  at  least  four  recita- 
tions a  week  for  a  school  year. 

The  primary  basis  for  admissions  is  the  student's  standing 
in  his  high  school  graduation  class.  All  applicants  are 
required  to  take  the  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  of  the 
College  Entrance  Examination  Board,  preferably  no  later 
than  March  of  the  senior  high  school  year. 

Requirements  for  the  Bachelor  of  Science  degree 

Business  Administration: 

Required    subjects,  7  units 

English  4  units 

Algebra  1  unit 

U.  S.  History  1  unit 

Science  1  unit 


Refer  to  page  17  for  further  information  on  the  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test. 


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An  applicant  may  meet  these  requirements  if  he  has  been 
graduated  from  a  high  school  curriculum  other  than  the  College 
Preparatory  program;  however,  it  is  required  that  he  show  an  aptitude 
for  business  and  related  subjects  and  complete  his  secondary  school 
curriculum  with  high  scholastic  standing. 

Chemistry  or  Textile  Chemistry: 

Required   subjects,  9  units 

English  4  units 

Algebra  2  units 

Plane  Geometry  1  unit 

U.  S.  History  1  unit 

Chemistry  1  unit 

Electrical,  Mechanical  or  Textile  Engineering: 

Required   subjects,  9  units 

English  4  units 

Algebra  2  units 

Plane  Geometry  1  unit 

U.  S.  History  1  unit 

Physics  or  1  unit 
Chemistry 
(including  lab) 

Textile  Design  and  Fashion: 

Required   subjects,  6  units 

English  4  units 

U.  S.  History  1  unit 

Science  1  unit 

Textile  Technology: 

Required    subjects,  8  units 

English  4  units 

Algebra  1  unit 

Plane  Geometry  1  unit 

U.  S.  History  1  unit 

Physics  or  1  unit 
Chemistry 
(including  lab) 

Since  each  applicant  is  considered  individually,  the  Director  of 
Admissions  may  take  exception  in  unusual  cases  to  any  of  the  require- 
ments. 

Advanced  Standing 

Undergraduates  of  other  recognized  colleges  who  apply  for  admis- 
sion to  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  as  transfer  students  with 
advanced  standing  must  present  an  official  statement  of  honorable 
dismissal,  a  transcript  of  college  record  and  a  marked  copy  of  the 
college's  catalog  to  describe  courses  completed  and  offered  for  transfer 


General  Information  17 

credit.  Only  those  courses  will  be  accepted  which  fit  the  curriculum 
requirements  of  the  Institute,  and  for  which  the  earned  grade  was  "C" 
or  better. 

Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  Information 

The  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  of  the  College  Entrance  Examina- 
tion Board  is  required  in  order  that  the  Director  of  Admissions  may 
better  evaluate  the  student's  ability  to  succeed  at  the  collegiate  level. 

Candidates  should  make  application  by  mail  to  the  College  Ex- 
amination Board,  P.  O.  Box  592,  Princeton,  New  Jersey.  When  ordering 
forms,  applicants  must  state  whether  they  wish  applications  for  December, 
January,  February,  March,  May  or  August  test.  Applications  must  be 
made  early  enough  to  allow  sufficient  time  for  scheduling  of  each  test. 
Each  application  submitted  for  registration  must  be  accompanied  by 
the  examination  fee  of  $4.00. 

Applications  received  within  three  weeks  of  December,  February 
and  August  testing  dates  and  within  four  weeks  of  the  January,  March 
and  May  testing  dates  will  be  subject  to  a  penalty  fee  for  late  registration. 

Applications  received  at  Princeton  within  two  weeks  of  each 
testing  date  cannot  be  guaranteed  acceptance. 

The  Board  will  report  the  results  of  the  test  to  the  colleges  indi- 
cated on  the  candidates'  application.  Candidates  do  not  receive  a  report 
of  their  test  scores  directly  from  the  Board. 

STUDENT  EXPENSES 

Tuition  and  General  Fees 

Tuition  for  all  courses  varies  according  to  the  residential  status 
of  the  student.  For  residents  of  Massachusetts,  the  rate  is  two  hundred 
dollars  per  year  ($200.00);  for  resident  of  other  States,  the  fee  is  two 
hundred  and  fifty  dollars  ($250.00).  The  rate  for  all  foreign  students  is 
five  hundred  dollars  ($500.00). 

All  prospective  students  must  pay  a  fee  of  $10.00  when  submitting 
their  application  for  admittance.  This  fee  (non-returnable)  may  be 
applied  toward  tuition  in  the  event  of  matriculation. 

LABORATORY  AND  SPECIAL  FEES  (for  one  academic  year) 

Athletics    $15.00 

Student  Activities  10.00 

General  Laboratory  fees  for  all  students  10.00 

General  Laboratory  fee  for  2nd,  3rd,  and  4th  year 

Chemistry  major  students  20.00 

Chemical  fee    (additional   fee  for   all  out-of-state 

and  foreign  students)  10.00 

Graduation  fee — all  seniors  10.00 


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Registration  fee    (non-returnable)  but  applied  to 

tuition  in  the  event  of  matriculation 15.00 

Registration  fee  (foreign  students)  (non-return- 
able) but  applied  to  tuition  in  the  event  of 
matriculation    50.00 

Late  registration  fee  5.00 

Books  and  supplies — Freshmen   (estimated)  150.00 

Books  and  supplies — Upperclassmen   (estimated)  ..  100.00 

Library  fee  5.00 

Refunds 

Any  student  withdrawing  during  the  first  six  weeks  of  the  semester 
is  eligible  to  receive  a  refund  according  to  the  following  schedule: 

Requests  Refunds 

Less  than  one  week  100% 

Less  than  two  weeks  80% 

Between  two  and  six  weeks       40% 
After  six  weeks  0% 

STUDENT  REGULATIONS 

Conduct 

It  is  assumed  that  students  matriculating  in  any  one  of  the  various 
programs  offered  by  the  Institute  have  attained  sufficient  maturity  and 
developed  those  attributes  conducive  to  an  adequate  preparation  for 
professional  careers.  This  means  that  the  administration  at  the  Institute 
expects  that  each  student  will  have  developed  an  ability  to  get  along  well 
with  others  and  to  maintain  a  personal  high  standard  of  honesty  and 
moral  conduct.  The  Institute  has  not  established  any  rigid  rules 
restricting  the  conduct  of  individuals  or  groups  of  students.  However, 
it  will  be  understood  that  a  student  may  be  dropped  from  the  rolls  or 
subjected  to  other  disciplinary  action,  for  conduct  which  is  illegal, 
immoral,  or  not  in  keeping  with  the  best  interest  of  the  Institute. 

Attendance 

Every  student  is  expected  to  be  present  at  all  lectures  and  labora- 
tories for  which  he  is  registered,  unless  a  satisfactory  excuse  can  be 
presented  for  his  absence.  Excessive  absence  will  result  in  disciplinary 
action  which  may  lead  to  loss  of  credit  for  a  course,  suspension  or 
dismissal. 

Withdrawals 

No  freshman  will  be  permitted  to  withdraw  from  a  course. 

An  upperclassman  may  be  permitted  to  withdraw  from  a 
course,  without  penalty,  only  during  the  first  six  weeks  of 


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the  semester.  Withdrawals  without  permission  or  alter  the 
first  six-week  period  will  be  recorded  as  failures.  To 
withdraw  from  a  course  without  penalty  a  student  must: 

notify  his  faculty  advisor  of  his  intention. 

receive  permission  from   the  Dean  of  Students   to 

withdraw  from  a  course. 
Any  student  withdrawing  from  the  Institute  must  first  con- 
sult with  the  Business  Office.   Failure  to  do  so  will  prevent 
the  Institute  from  giving  the  student  a  certificate  of  honor- 
able dismissal. 

A  deficiency  resulting  from  failure  may  be  removed  by: 

repeating  the  course  the  next  time  it  is  scheduled,  or 
securing  transfer  credit  in  a  comparable  course  from  some 
other  accredited  institution.  Only  grades  of  "C"  or  better 
are  accepted  for  transfer  credit.  Such  courses  for  transfer 
must  be  approved  in  advance  by  the  Registrar.  When  a 
subject  which  has  been  failed  is  repeated  at  the  Institute, 
the  new  grade  is  entered  on  the  student's  record  in  addition 
to  the  original  grade. 

Eligibility 

No  student  placed  on  the  probation  status  is  eligible  to  participate 
in  athletics  or  hold  an  elective  office  in  non-athletic  activities. 


GRADING  SYSTEM  AND  HONORS 

Grading  System 

At  the  completion  of  a  course  the  student  receives  toward  gradua- 
tion the  number  of  semester  hour  credits  at  which  the  course  is  rated. 
The  level  of  performance  in  the  course  is  indicated  by  a  letter  grade: 

A,  superior;  B,  above-average;  C,  average;  D,  passing,  but  not  satisfactory; 
F,  failing;  Inc.,  Incomplete;  WF,  withdrew  failing;  WP,  withdrew 
passing.   The  arithmetical  equivalents  of  the  letter  grades  are  A,  90-100; 

B,  80-89;  C,  70-79;  D,  60-69;  F,  below  60. 

A  student  can  obtain  credit  for  an  Incomplete  only  by  finishing 
the  work  of  the  course  before  the  end  of  the  fourth  week  following  the 
completion  of  the  course.  A  grade  of  Incomplete  will  be  automatically 
converted  to  a  failure  if  the  course  requirement  has  not  been  satisfied 
by  this  time.  The  initiative  in  arranging  for  the  removal  of  the  Incom- 
plete rests  with  the  student. 

Quality  Point  Average 

Beginning  with  the  class  entering  in  September  of  1959,  the 
following  Quality  Point  System  went  into  effect. 

The  student's  semester  quality  point  rating  is  a  weighted  value 
used  to  denote  his  relative  standing.  The  point  values  assigned  are  A=4 


20  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

points,  B=3  points,  C=2  points,  D  =  l  point  and  F=0  points.  These 
point  values,  when  multiplied  by  the  credit  hours  assigned  to  the  subject 
and  added  together,  are  divided  by  the  sum  of  the  credit  hours  to  give 
the  student's  semester  rating.  The  cumulative  rating  for  more  than 
one  semester  will  be  obtained  in  the  same  manner  as  the  computation 
for  the  rating  of  a  single  semester. 

If  a  student  repeats  a  course,  both  grades  are  entered  on  his 
record  and  the  quality  points  and  credit  hours  corresponding  to  each  are 
considered  in  computing  the  average. 

Credit  granted  for  work  taken  at  another  institution  is  not 
included  in  the  quality  point  average. 

The  quality  point  average  for  the  term  will  be  computed  at  the 
end  of  each  term.  The  summer  session  is  not  considered  as  a  term,  and 
grades  earned  in  summer  session  courses  are  included  only  in  the 
cumulative  quality  point  average. 

A  course  in  which  a  passing  grade  is  obtained  will  not  be  repeated 
for  credit.  A  course  in  which  a  passing  grade  is  obtained  may  be  audited. 
In  such  a  case,  a  grade  will  appear  on  the  student's  transcript  with  an 
explanation  that  the  course  had  been  audited  and  no  credit  received. 

Dean's  List 

A  student  who,  at  the  end  of  a  semester,  has  a  high  scholastic 
standing  will  be  placed  on  the  Dean's  list.  This  list  will  be  posted  on  the 
official  bulletin  board. 

Degrees  with  Distinction 

Students  completing  graduation  requirements  with  exceptionally 
high  scholastic  records  are  graduated  with  distinction;  that  is,  with 
distinction,  with  "high"  distinction,  or  with  "highest"  distinction. 

GRADUATION  REQUIREMENTS 

The  requirements  for  graduation  are  the  satisfactory  completion 
of  all  courses  in  one  of  the  prescribed  curricula  of  the  Institute,  with  a 
total  of  quality  points  not  less  than  the  minimum  number  of  credit  hours 
required  in  the  individual  curriculum. 

STUDENT  FACILITIES  AND  SERVICES 

Library 

The  library  is  under  the  supervision  of  a  full-time  professional 
librarian  and  contains  approximately  15,000  volumes  as  well  as  audio- 
visual materials.  By  gift  or  subscription  the  library  receives  250  publica- 
tions issued  periodically.  These  include  magazines,  journals,  publications 
of  professional  societies,  and  house  organs  of  industrial  organizations. 

The  library,   located   on   the   third   floor  of  the   Chemistry   and 


General  Information  21 

Engineering  building,  consists  of  a  stack  room,  a  reading  room,  and  a 
work  room.  Hours  are  from  9:00  A.M.  to  4:00  P.M.,  Monday  through 
Friday  and  from  7:00  P.M.  to  9:00  P.M.,  Monday  through  Thursday. 
Professional  reference  assistance  is  available  30  hours  a  week. 

The  Institute  has  established  inter-library  loan  privilege  with  the 
New  Bedford  Free  Public  Library  and  can  borrow  freely  from  its  book 
collection  of  265,000  volumes.  In  addition,  the  facilities  of  this  large 
municipal  library  are  available  without  cost  to  all  students  at  the  Institute 
whether  or  not  they  are  residents  of  New  Bedford. 

Bookstore 

The  Institute's  bookstore  is  located  on  the  first  floor  of  the  Art 
and  Library  building.  Here  the  student  will  find  all  the  approved  books 
and  supplies  for  all  courses  offered  by  the  Institute. 

Students,  although  not  required  to  purchase  materials  from  the 
bookstore,  are  advised  not  to  buy  elsewhere  without  first  obtaining 
approval  from  their  instructors. 

All  proceeds  from  the  bookstore,  after  operating  costs  have  been 
met,  are  used  to  provide  student  services  at  the  Institute. 

Housing 

Dormitory  facilities  are  not  provided  by  the  Institute.  For  non- 
residents, however,  excellent  accommodations  with  private  families  living 
within  walking  distance  of  the  Institute  are  readily  available.  A  list  of 
approved  rooms  is  maintained  and  arrangements  may  be  made  through 
the  Institute  to  secure  suitable  living  quarters.  Accommodations  for 
fraternal  brothers  of  Phi  Psi  and  Delta  Kappa  Phi  are  available  at  their 
respective  fraternity  houses. 

Lounges 

Two  lounges  are  maintained  for  student  use;  one  is  located  in  the 
Art  and  Library  building,  and  the  other,  in  the  Engineering  and  Science 
building. 

Both  lounges  are  suitably  furnished  with  chairs,  tables,  television 
sets,  and  refreshment  dispensers.  The  lounges  are  used  by  all  students 
for  relaxation  and  for  social  contact. 

Guidance  and  Counseling 

Because  the  Institute  is  a  small  college,  a  close  personal  relation- 
ship is  maintained  between  the  student  body  and  the  faculty.  Through 
the  Dean  of  Students  and  the  Faculty  Advisors,  assistance  is  given  to 
students  during  the  year  in  the  scheduling  of  their  classes  and  in  solving 
problems  which  may  arise  during  the  year.  Whenever  it  is  deemed  neces- 
sary, correspondence  and  interviews  are  entered  into  between  the  Dean 
of  Students  and  families  of  those  students  whose  performance  is  not  con- 
sidered satisfactory. 


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The  freshman  year  begins  with  a  Freshman  Orientation  Period 
immediately  preceding  the  Fall  Term.  Registration,  general  intelligence 
and  aptitude  tests  are  completed,  orientation  lectures  on  campus  and 
professional  life  are  given.  Interpretive  results  of  the  intelligence  and 
aptitude  tests  are  available  to  the  students,  to  the  Dean  of  Students,  and 
to  the  faculty  advisors  to  aid  in  the  making  of  decisions  throughout  the 
student's  college  career. 

An  average  of  one  and  one-half  hours  of  preparation  for  each 
hour  of  lecture  or  recitation  will  be  required  of  freshmen. 

Each  student's  performance  is  evaluated  four  times  during  the 
academic  year;  that  is,  his  scholastic  standing  is  obtained  at  the  end  of 
the  first  eight  weeks  and  at  the  end  of  each  semester.  This  procedure 
is  followed  in  order  to  allow  the  administration  to  inform  the  student 
of  his  standing  and  advise  him  more  effectively  as  to  the  need  for  re- 
medial action  should  such  action  be  required. 

Psychological  Services 

A  counseling  service  is  provided  by  the  school  for  students  with 
problems  of  personal  adjustment.  Such  students  may  be  referred  to  this 
service  by  faculty  members,  advisors,  or  others  on  the  college  staff,  or 
they  may  seek  consultation  directly. 

Placement 

A  Student  Placement  Service  is  maintained  at  the  Institute  on  a 
full-time  basis.  The  main  purpose  of  this  office  is  to  aid  and  assist  the 
graduating  students  to  secure  positions  in  their  chosen  fields  of  endeavor. 
This  office  keeps  abreast  of  the  needs  of  the  various  industries  and  passes 
this  information  along  to  the  graduates. 

The  Placement  Officer  arranges  for  all  on-campus  interviews  and 
helps  both  the  visiting  officials  and  the  students  to  get  the  most  out  of 
such  on-campus  interviews.  The  graduate  can  also  find  many  application 
forms  for  employment  with  various  concerns  in  the  Placement  Office. 
Also  he  is  allowed  to  utilize  many  of  the  College  Directories  and  Place- 
ment Annuals  which  list  possible  employment  offers  that  are  housed  in 
the  College  Placement  Office  at  Tech. 

The  U.  S.  Government  listings  are  also  posted  weekly  and  many 
of  Tech's  graduates  have  gone  into  one  of  the  many  departments  of 
government  work.  The  government  also  has  employed  many  of  our 
students  for  summer-time  work  in  their  various  fields  and  this  informa- 
tion is  also  passed  on  to  the  underclassmen. 

The  Placement  Service  is  not  a  guarantee  of  employment  but  it 
does  serve  the  graduate  toward  successfully  positioning  himself.  In  addi- 
tion to  student  placement  the  service  is  also  extended  to  Alumni  mem- 
bers who  are  desiring  a  change  of  position  or  re-location.  The  Placement 
Office  handles  all  requests  for  experienced  personnel  through  the  Alumni 
membership. 


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ENDOWMENTS  AND  SCHOLARSHIPS 

The  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  offers  to  its  under- 
graduates a  number  of  scholarships  made  possible  through  the  generosity 
of  private  and  industrial  endowments.  All  scholarship  awards  are  made 
on  the  recommendation  of  the  Scholarship  Committee  of  the  Faculty  or 
of  the  committee  appointed  by  the  individual  or  organization  establishing 
the  scholarship.  Applications  for  scholarships  and  financial  assistance 
should  be  made  to  the  Dean  of  Students. 

The  following  tuition  scholarships  are  available  to  undergraduates. 

William  Firth  Scholarship.  A  one-hundred-dollar  tuition  scholar- 
ship made  available  from  the  William  Firth  Memorial  Fund.  Available 
to  students  in  all  courses. 

The  Manning  Emery,  Jr.  Scholarship.  A  one-hundred-dollar  tui- 
tion scholarship  made  available  from  the  Manning  Emery,  Jr.  Memorial 
Fund.  Available  to  students  in  all  courses. 

Aerovox  Scholarships.  Two  two-hundred-dollar  annual  awards  to 
students  majoring  in  mechanical  or  electrical  engineering  or  chemistry. 
Preference  will  be  given  to  close  relatives  of  Aerovox  employees.  Also 
available  to  entering  freshmen  students. 

Acushnet  Process  Scholarships.  Two  one-hundred-dollar  tuition 
scholarships  to  students  in  mechanical  or  electrical  engineering  or 
chemistry.  Available  to  residents  of  greater  New  Bedford  and  preference 
will  be  given  to  close  relatives  of  Acushnet  Process  employees. 

Berkshire-Hathaway  Inc.  Scholarships.  Two  two-hundred-dollar 
awards  to  students  majoring  in  textiles  who  have  indicated  an  interest 
in  pursuing  their  textile  careers  in  New  England. 

Morse  Twist  Drill  Scholarships.  A  one-hundred-dollar  tuition 
scholarship  to  a  student  in  mechanical  or  electrical  engineering  or 
chemistry.  Preference  to  alumni  or  active  members  of  Junior  Achieve- 
ment. 

Barnet  D.  Gordon  Family  Foundation  Scholarship.  A  fifty-dollar 
grant  to  students  majoring  in  any  of  the  textiles  curricula. 

Revere  Copper  and  Brass.  Two  two-hundred-dollar  awards  to 
students  majoring  in  mechanical  or  electrical  engineering  or  chemistry. 

/.  C.  Rhodes  Scholarship.  Four  one-hundred-dollar  awards  to 
students  in  mechanical  or  electrical  engineering  or  chemistry. 

Sandoz  Chemical  Scholarship.  A  two-hundred-dollar  tuition 
scholarship  to  a  student  in  textiles. 

Everett  H.  Hinckley  Scholarship.  A  two-hundred-dollar  scholar- 
ship made  available  by  the  New  York  Club  of  the  New  Bedford  Institute 
of  Technology  Alumni  Association.  It  is  awarded  to  a  textile  major  in 
memory  of  Everett  H.  Hinckley,  former  head  of  the  Institute's  Chemistry 
Department. 


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Chemstrand  Corporation  Scholarship.  Two  two-hundred-and-fifty 
dollar  tuition  scholarships  are  awarded  each  year  to  students  majoring  in 
textile  technology  or  in  textile  chemistry. 

City  of  New  Bedford  Scholarships.  Under  an  ordinance  of  the 
City  of  New  Bedford,  five  four-year  tuition  scholarships  are  awarded  each 
year  to  seniors  of  the  New  Bedford  High  School,  Holy  Family  High 
School,  Vocational  High  School  and  St.  Anthony  High  School.  These 
are  distributed  as  follows:  two  to  seniors  of  New  Bedford  High  School, 
one  to  each  of  the  other  schools. 

Abraham  S.  Novick  Memorial.  A  one-hundred-dollar  grant 
awarded  annually  and  available  to  students  in  all  curricula. 

Allied  Chemical.  A  one-hundred-dollar  scholarship  available  to 
all  chemistry  majors. 

New  Bedford  Plating  Corporation.  A  one-hundred-dollar  award 
available  to  all  textile  majors. 

Robert  J.  Swain  Memorial  Scholarship.  A  one-hundred-and-fifty 
dollar  scholarship  available  to  Business  Administration  majors. 

New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  Alumni  Association  Scholar- 
ships. Several  scholarships  of  varying  amounts  available  to  students  in 
all  curricula. 

The  Abram  Holland  Memorial  Scholarship.  One-hundred-dollars 
awarded  annually  to  a  business  administration  student  entering  his 
junior  year. 

Several  other  scholarships  are  available  under  the  auspices  of  the 
Scholarship  Fund  of  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology. 

STUDENT  AWARDS 

The  following  awards  are  made  annually: 

Northern  Textile  Association  Medal.  The  Northern  Textile 
Association  offers  a  medal,  to  be  awarded  each  year  to  the  student  in  the 
Textile  Engineering  graduating  class  who  shows  the  greatest  proficiency  in 
scholarship.  This  is  determined  by  an  examination  of  all  students  records 
and  the  medal  is  awarded  to  that  student  having  the  highest  average 
according  to  the  credit  point  system  of  determining  averages. 

The  competition  for  this  medal  is  also  open  to  all  evening  students 
who  have  completed  the  full  course  of  study  required  for  a  degree  in 
Textile  Engineering.  The  association  offering  the  medal  has  made  it  a 
condition  of  the  award  that  at  least  four  members  of  the  graduating  class 
be  eligible  to  the  competition. 

The  William  E.  Hatch  Award.  This  award  is  made  to  the  member 
of  the  freshman  class  of  Textile  Engineering,  who  has  the  highest  credit 
point  average  for  the  year.  It  is  awarded  by  the  Alumni  Association  of 
the  Institute,  to  commemorate  the  day  of  William  E.  Hatch's  retirement 


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from  the  presidency  of  the  Institute.    This  award  is  sponsored  by  the 
Alumni  Association. 

The  Morris  H.  Crompton  Award.  This  award  is  made  to  the 
student  of  the  graduating  class  of  Mechanical  Engineering,  who  has  the 
highest  four-year  average  according  to  the  credit  point  system  of  deter- 
mining averages.  It  is  awarded  in  honor  of  Morris  H.  Crompton,  former 
head  of  the  Department  of  Engineering.  This  award  is  sponsored  by  the 
Alumni  Association. 

The  Fred  E.  Busby  Award.  This  award  is  made  by  the  Alumni 
Association  to  the  student  of  the  graduating  class  of  chemistry,  who  has 
attained  the  highest  four-year  average  according  to  the  credit  point 
system.  It  is  presented  in  honor  of  Fred  E.  Busby,  former  head  of  the 
Department  of  Chemistry. 

The  American  Association  of  Textile  Chemists  and  Colorists 
Award.  This  award  is  presented  annually  to  the  outstanding  senior  in 
the  Textile  Chemistry  Course.  The  award  is  in  a  form  of  a  book. 

The  Samuel  Holt  Designing  Award.  This  award  is  sponsored  by 
the  Alumni  Association.  Presentation  is  made,  annually,  to  a  graduating 
student  in  recognition  of  excellence  in  Textile  Designing.  The  award  is 
made  as  an  expression  of  appreciation  and  grateful  acknowledgement  on 
the  part  of  the  Alumni  in  Mr.  Holt's  honor.  Mr.  Samuel  Holt,  former 
head  of  the  Designing  Department  retired  from  the  faculty  in  1938.  He 
is  respectfully  remembered  by  all  who  studied  under  him  for  his  kindness, 
patience,  understanding  and  ever-willing  desire  to  assist  the  individual 
student  just  a  little  bit  more. 

The  American  Association  of  Textile  Technologist  Award.  The 
basic  objective  of  the  American  Association  of  Textile  Technologists  is 
to  encourage  in  the  broadest  and  most  liberal  manner  the  advancement 
of  textile  technology.  The  furtherance  of  this  objective  is  certain  progress 
by  the  Association's  encouragement  in  the  field  of  textile  education. 

In  order  to  fulfill  this  objective,  the  American  Association  of 
Textile  Technologists  is  presenting  the  plaque  to  an  outstanding  student, 
who  has  been  selected  by  the  faculty  of  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of 
Technology  as  that  member  of  the  graduating  class  who  as  an  under- 
graduate has  shown  outstanding  achievement  in  scholarship,  technical 
ability,  industry,  judgment,  leadership,  reliability  and  ability  to  work 
and  cooperate  with  others. 

The  Phi  Psi  Award.  The  Phi  Psi  Award  is  a  beautiful  pocketbook 
and  leather  case  set  made  of  ostrich  leather  and  lined  with  calfskin.  Each 
article  is  embossed  with  the  coat  of  arms  of  the  fraternity,  also  the 
recipient's  name  in  gold.  In  addition,  he  is  presented  with  a  suitably 
engraved  certificate,  certifying  the  honor  that  has  been  given  him.  This 
award  is  presented,  regardless  of  fraternity  affiliations  to  the  outstanding 
graduating  student  on  the  basis  of  his  scholastic  standing  which  includes 
analytical  powers,  accuracy  and  reliability.  In  addition  he  must  be 
possessed  with  leadership,  initiative  and  personality. 


26  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

The  Delta  Kappa  Phi  Award.  The  Delta  Chapter  of  the  Delta 
Kappa  Phi  Fraternity,  the  oldest  professional  textile  fraternity  in  the 
world,  sponsors  this  award.  This  trophy  and  its  accompanying  certificate 
is  awarded  annually  to  the  member  of  the  graduating  class  who,  in  the 
opinion  of  the  selection  committee,  has  done  the  most  for  New  Bedford 
Institute  of  Technology  in  athletics  during  his  four  years  here.  His 
qualities  of  leadership,  sportsmanship  and  fair  play  are  all  considered. 

The  Kappa  Sigma  Phi  Award.  This  award  is  given  annually  by 
the  Kappa  Sigma  Phi  Sorority,  to  the  graduating  female  student  who,  in 
the  opinion  of  the  members  of  this  sorority  is  outstanding  in  scholastic 
achievement,  leadership,  initiative  and  personality. 

Textile  Veterans  Association  Award.  This  award  is  presented  by 
the  Textile  Veterans  Association  to  the  outstanding  veteran  in  the 
graduating  class  majoring  in  a  textile  course.  His  standing  is  determined 
by  an  examination  of  all  students  records.  His  qualities  of  leadership, 
sportsmanship  and  fair  play  are  all  considered. 

Design  and  Fashion  Award.  A  citation  of  excellence  presented 
annually  to  a  graduate  who  has  majored  in  Textile  Design  and  Fashion. 
This  award  is  sponsored  by  the  Alumni  Association. 

Electrical  Engineering  Award.  A  citation  of  excellence  presented 
annually  to  a  graduate  who  has  majored  in  the  Electrical  Engineering 
Course.  This  award  is  sponsored  by  the  Alumni  Association. 

Mathematics  Achievement  Award.  This  award,  a  book  of  standard 
mathematical  tables,  is  sponsored  annually  by  the  Chemical  Rubber 
Company  and  presented  to  a  member  of  the  freshman  class  for  excellence 
in  freshman  mathematics. 

Physics  Achievement  Award.  The  current  edition  of  the  HAND- 
BOOK OF  CHEMISTRY  AND  PHYSICS  is  awarded  to  the  engineering 
major  achieving  the  highest  standing  in  physics.  This  prize  is  presented 
annually  by  the  Chemical  Rubber  Company. 

The  Institute  of  Radio  Engineers  Award.  This  award  is  made  to 
an  outstanding  senior  in  engineering  or  science.  The  basis  for  this  award 
is  professional  development,  activities  in  the  AIEE-IRE  Joint  Branch, 
original  work,  scholarship,  and  meritorious  extra-curricular  activities. 
The  award  is  an  engraved  certificate  and  one  year's  membership  in  the 
parent  IRE  organization.  One  or  more  students  may  also  receive  Honor- 
able Mention. 

The  American  Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers  Most  Outstanding 
Branch  Member  Award.  This  award  is  made  to  an  outstanding  senior  in 
engineering  or  science.  The  basis  for  this  award  takes  into  account  such 
activities  as  preparation  and  presentation  of  technical  papers  in  the 
Joint  Branch  Paper  Contest,  contributions  to  the  membership  campaign 
of  the  branch,  and  work  spent  in  developing  and  presenting  program 
throughout  the  year.   This  award  is  an  engraved  certificate. 


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The  Bernice  Walder  Arenberg  Member  Scholarship  Award  is  a 
beautiful  trophy  which  is  awarded  to  the  sorority  or  fraternity  with  the 
highest  cumulative  point  average.  The  organization  which  can  win  for 
three  consecutive  years  will  retire  the  trophy  permanently. 

STUDENT  ORGANIZATIONS 

The  following  organizations  are  available  at  the  Institute  for 
student  participation: 

Camera  Club 

An  organization  for  all  students  interested  in  photography  as  a 
hobby.  A  well-equipped  darkroom  is  available  for  processing  and  the 
application  of  most  photographic  techniques.  Color  processing  equip- 
ment is  being  added  as  rapidly  as  possible.  Many  of  the  photo  illustra- 
tions for  the  student  publications  and  the  yearbook  are  handled  by  the 
Camera  Club. 

Circle  K  Club 

This  organization  is  sponsored  by  Kiwanis  International.  It  is  a 
service  organization  similar  to  Kiwanis  and  other  service  clubs.  It  serves 
at  the  college  level.  It  is  a  character  building  group  which  offers  service 
on  the  campus,  to  the  school  and  to  the  community. 

College  Glee  Club 

For  all  students  interested  in  music,  a  Glee  Club  has  been  organ- 
ized. The  Glee  Club  is  supported  by  the  Student  Council.  The  purpose 
of  the  Club  is  to  furnish  both  a  musical  and  social  outlet  to  its  members, 
who  meet  weekly  with  a  capable  director,  preparing  a  repertoire  of  songs 
for  different  functions  during  the  school  year. 

Mainstay 

The  Mainstay  is  the  College  Yearbook  published  by  and  for  all 
students  at  the  Institute.  This  Yearbook  provides  for  the  most  part  a 
pictorial  record  of  all  classes  and  of  all  principal  events  of  the  school  year. 

International  Students'  Organization 

The  International  Students'  Organization  (I.S.O.)  has  for  its 
primary  purpose  the  promotion  of  fellowship  between  Americans  and 
foreign  students  enrolled  at  Tech  and  the  growth  of  better  understand- 
ing of  world  problems.  The  I.S.O.  wishes  to  hold  out  a  helping  hand  to 
all  foreign  guests  enrolling  at  Tech  and  urges  them  to  make  themselves 
known  to  the  organization  in  order  that  it  may  be  of  immediate  assistance 
to  them.  The  club  also  welcomes  all  interested  local  students. 

Fraternal  Societies 

The  Institute  has  three  national,  professional  and  social  men's 
fraternities.    These  are  Phi  Psi,  Delta  Kappa  Phi,  and  Nu  Beta  Tau. 


28  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

Kappa  Sigma  Phi  is  the  only  women's  sorority  at  the  Institute.  These 
organizations  all  play  a  major  role  in  the  social  and  athletic  affairs  of 
the  Institute  and  are  governed  to  some  extent  by  the  Interfraternity 
Council. 

The  Interfraternity  Council  consists  of  members  from  each  fra- 
ternal organization  and  an  advisor  chosen  from  the  faculty.  This  body 
determines  the  rules  governing  rushing  and  the  scheduling  of  events;  it 
also  enforces  all  Institute  rules  regarding  membership  in  fraternities. 

Professional  Societies 

American  Chemical  Society.  This  organization  is  devoted  to  the 
academic  as  well  as  the  professional  development  and  advancement  of 
the  chemistry  student.  These  goals  are  approached  by  presenting  tech- 
nical movies,  sponsoring  industrial  tours,  and  offering  lectures  which  are 
of  primary  interest  to  him.  This  club  is  affiliated  with  the  American 
Chemical  Society,  and  membership  in  the  club  is  open  to  all  chemistry 
majors. 

American  Association  of  Textile  Chemists  and  Colorists.  This 
chapter  is  a  student  unit  of  the  national  organization  whose  student 
membership  is  open  to  students  who  are  preparing  for  a  career  in  the 
application  of  dyes  or  chemicals  in  the  textile  industry,  in  the  manufac- 
ture and  research  of  these  products,  or  in  the  testing  of  textile  materials. 
It  holds  regular  meetings  of  its  own,  and  participates  in  the  activities  of 
the  regional  section.  (The  Rhode  Island  Section)  of  the  parent  organi- 
zation. 

American  Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers.  This  student  branch 
was  established  February  2,  1956.  The  objective  of  the  A.I.E.E.  student 
affiliate  is  to  provide  an  organization  through  which  the  technical  de- 
velopment and  ideas  of  the  engineering  profession  outside  the  classroom 
may  be  shared  with  the  students  and  to  provide  the  student  with  the 
opportunity  to  contribute  also.  Any  engineering  student  registered  in 
a  four-year  course  is  eligible  for  membership. 

Mechanical  Engineering  Club.  This  organization  is  available  to 
students  in  the  Sophomore,  Junior  and  Senior  classes  majoring  in  Me- 
chanical Engineering.  The  purpose  of  this  group  is  to  develop  in  the 
student  a  better  concept  of  industries'  problems,  and  the  benefits  of  af- 
filiation with  professional  engineering  societies.  This  is  accomplished 
by  sponsoring  technical  sessions,  arranging  plant  tours,  attending  joint 
meetings  with  professional  societies,  and  holding  dinner  meetings  with 
industrial  representatives  as  invited  guests. 

American  Association  of  Textile  Technologists.  The  purpose  of 
this  organization  is  to  bring  about  a  more  intimate  relationship  between 
the  textile  industry  and  undergraduates  majoring  in  the  field  of  textiles 
or  related  areas. 


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Religious  Groups 

Newman  Club.  The  Newman  Club  is  an  organization  of  Catholic 
college  students  dedicated  to  the  wider  application  of  the  teachings  of 
the  Catholic  Faith  to  their  private  and  social  lives.  The  Club  has  a 
chaplain  to  minister  to  the  spiritual  needs  of  the  members.  This  organiza- 
tion is  affiliated  with  the  National  Federation  of  Newman  Clubs. 

Protestant  Youth  Fellowship.  This  is  an  organization  of  Protestant 
college  students  whose  purpose  is  to  instill  in  its  members  a  greater  ap- 
preciation and  need  for  applying  to  their  lives  the  precepts  of  the  Protes- 
tant Faith. 

Student  Council 

This  is  a  body  of  elected  representatives  from  each  of  the  four 
classes,  and  one  faculty  representative.  Its  purpose  is  to  study  problems 
of  the  student  body,  class  activities,  and  the  various  matters  of  student 
organization.  The  council  represents  the  student  body  in  proposing 
changes  or  making  recommendations  to  the  college  authorities. 

Tech  Talk 

Tech  Talk  is  the  official  student  publication  on  campus.  It  is 
managed  and  published  solely  by  student  effort.  A  faculty  member  is 
appointed  by  the  administration  to  act  as  an  advisor  to  the  group.  This 
publication  appears  monthly  and  it  is  supported  in  greater  part  by  a 
portion  of  the  student's  activities  fee.  The  purpose  of  this  publication 
is  to  make  available  to  the  student  body  a  channel  for  expression  and 
information. 

ATHLETICS 

The  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology,  its  administration  and 
faculty,  approve  and  encourage  a  full  program  of  intercollegiate  and 
intramural  athletics.  The  Athletic  Council  plans  and  provides  for  the 
fullest  possible  program  of  intraclass  and  intrafraternity  sports.  This 
organization,  composed  of  representatives  of  both  the  Board  of  Trustees 
and  the  faculty,  also  determines  athletic  policies,  budgets  for  each  sport 
and  approval  of  all  sport  schedules. 

Varsity  teams  include  baseball,  basketball,  tennis  and  soccer.  The 
Institute  schedules  for  its  games  most  of  the  recognized  colleges  within 
its  athletic  class.  The  Institute  is  an  active  member  of  the  National 
Association  of  Intercollegiate  Athletics  and  of  the  Southern  New  England 
Coastal  Conference.  Membership  of  the  Southern  New  England  Coastal 
Conference  comprises,  in  addition  to  "Tech,"  Stonehill  College,  Quin- 
nipiac  College,  Bridgewater  State  College,  Bradford  Durfee  College 
of  Technology,  and  Nichols  College. 


30  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

OFFICE  OF  PUBLIC  RELATIONS 

The  Office  of  Public  Relations  at  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of 
Technology  is  under  the  Direction  of  Mr.  James  A.  Flanagan.  This 
office  handles  all  of  the  publicity  material  for  the  school  and  makes 
regular  releases  to  newspapers  and  radio  stations.  A  system  of  intra- 
college  communication  also  is  maintained  for  the  benefit  of  students  and 
faculty. 

Through  its  releases  and  various  publications  and  brochures  the 
Office  of  Public  Relations  endeavors  to  further  the  aims  of  the  college  in 
every  possible  way,  to  create  a  better  understanding  of  the  Institute  and 
higher  education  in  general,  to  keep  the  public  informed  of  worthwhile 
college  activities  and  of  individual  and  group  accomplishments,  to 
acquaint  prospective  students  with  the  college  and  to  assist  in  their 
orientation  upon  enrollment  and  to  further  the  Institute's  reputation  as 
a  good  neighbor  and  as  an  essential  part  of  the  community. 

In  addition  to  regular  news  from  the  college,  the  Office  of  Public 
Relations  handles  all  of  the  sports  news  of  the  four  varsity  athletic  teams. 
Three  brochures  are  prepared  annually  and  sent  to  dozens  of  news 
agencies  throughout  the  state  and  country.  This  office  works  in  con- 
junction with  the  newspaper  and  radio  stations  to  keep  the  community 
informed  of  the  different  college  sports  attractions  that  are  presented 
throughout  the  year. 

Close  working  contact  is  maintained  with  the  many  student  or- 
ganizations in  the  college  in  order  that  they  may  receive  the  proper 
amount  of  publicity  and  that  their  efforts  may  be  well  coordinated. 
Through  this  office  also,  the  Tech  Alumni  is  kept  fully  informed  by 
means  of  a  monthly  newsletter  of  the  developments  and  advances  of 
their  Alma  Mater. 

RESEARCH  FOUNDATION 

In  May,  1957,  the  Massachusetts  State  Legislature  authorized  the 
establishment  of  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  Research 
Foundation.  This  Foundation  marks  a  recognition  of  the  excellent 
facilities  and  personnel  available  at  the  Institute  to  aid  private  industry 
and  governmental  organizations  in  the  fields  of  textiles,  chemistry,  and 
engineering. 

The  aims  of  the  Foundation  are  to  cooperate  with  groups  such 
as  those  mentioned  above  and  to  aid  them  by  conducting  research, 
development,  and  consulting  programs.  The  Foundation  also  serves  to 
further  the  knowledge  of  its  research  staff  and  to  utilize  this  knowledge, 
both  practically  and  theoretically,  in  meeting  successfully  the  aims  and 
objectives  of  the  Foundation. 

During  the  past  ten  years,  chemical  and  biological  research  on 
fish  and  fish  by-products  has  been  conducted  in  relation  to  the  manu- 
facture of  fish  meal  and  fish  solubles,  the  manufacture  of  fish  hydroly- 
sates,  the  nutritive  values  of  fish  and  shell  fish,  and  methods  of  deodoriz- 


General  Information  31 

ing  fish  processing  plants.  For  the  past  three  years,  research  has  been 
conducted  on  the  pilot  plant  production  of  fish  hydrolysates  for  animal 
feeding,  in  co-operation  with  the  Department  of  Food  Technology  of  the 
Illinois  Institute  of  Technology. 

Other  recent  research  projects  include  the  following:  Quarter- 
master Research  and  Development  Command,  U.  S.  Army: 

Study  of  commercial  soil  resistant  finishes. 

Field  dry  cleaning  compounds  for  soil  resistant  fabrics. 

Knitting  Army  mufflers  to  government  specifications. 

Dyeing  of  nylon  twill  with  specialized  dyestuffs. 

New  method  of  dyeing  sulfur  and  vat  colors    (Shade  OG-107) 
for  U.  S.  Army  poplin  field  jackets. 
Industrial  Research  Projects: 

The  development  of  a  waterproof  window  package  box  for  cran- 
berries. 

The  fungicidal  properties  of  paper,  Mylar  film,  and  winding 
cement. 

The  use  of  "Biostat,"  a  broad  spectrum  antibiotic,  for  extending 
the  freshness  of  fish. 

Manufacturing  of  various  yarns  and  fabrics  requiring  certain 
properties  not  available  in  market  type  fabrics  for  purposes  of  dyeing 
and  finishing  research  problems. 

Weaving  of  synthetic  yarns  into  terry  towels  for  the  client's 
further  research  into  the  practical  use  of  such  material. 

ALUMNI  ASSOCIATION 

The  Alumni  Association  of  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology has  a  twofold  purpose:  In  its  social  aspect  it  serves  to  continue 
and  renew  the  friendships  and  feelings  of  comradeship  which  all  alumni 
felt  as  students;  from  a  service  viewpoint  it  aids  the  administration  of 
the  Institute  by  bringing  to  its  attention  those  curricula  omissions  and/or 
changes  which  would  up-grade  the  standards  of  its  graduates;  the  as- 
sociation serves  the  alumni  as  a  focal  point  for  placements;  it  serves  as 
a  clearinghouse  for  news  about,  and  of  interest  to,  the  alumni;  it  helps 
the  Institute  in  those  cases  where  alumni  financial  aid  can  be  of  the  ut- 
most assistance;  and  it  furnishes  both  the  administration  of  the  Institute 
and  all  alumni  a  common  and  unifying  point  of  contact. 

All  who  have  spent  a  minimum  of  the  equivalent  of  one  academic 
year  at  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  are  considered  alumni 
of  the  Institute. 

The  Alumni  Association  maintains  an  up-to-date  file  of  all  gradu- 
ates.   Each  month  during  the  academic  year  every  alumnus  receives  a 


32  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

News-Letter  that  brings  him  the  latest  information  about  the  Institute 
and  the  activities  of  the  alumni.  At  the  end  of  May  each  year,  the  Alumni 
Association  has  an  Alumni  Reunion  Weekend  to  which  alumni  come 
from  far  and  near  to  renew  acquaintances  and  see  at  firsthand  the 
progress  being  made  at  Tech. 

Further   information   can   be   obtained   by   contacting  James   F. 
Flanagan  '47,  Secretary,  at  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology. 


NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study 


Six  undergraduate  curricula,  with  majors  in  ten  fields,  leading  to 
the  Bachelor  of  Science  degree  are  offered  by  the  Institute: 

Business  Administration 

Chemistry 

Design  and  Fashion 

Electrical  Engineering 

Mechanical  Engineering 

Textile  Technology 

The  curricula  which  are  outlined  in  the  following  pages  have 
been  arranged  according  to  fields  of  interest — i.e.  Business  administra- 
tion, chemistry,  engineering,  and  textiles.  Curricula  are  under  constant 
study  and  are  subject  to  change  whenever  the  Institute  feels  that  such 
change  will  benefit  both  student  and  industry. 


34  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION 

Economic  productivity  and  progress  are  dependent  to  a  consider- 
able extent  upon  sound  and  effective  business  management.  As  industry 
and  our  economy  expand,  education  for  business  at  the  collegiate  level 
becomes  more  significant.  Collegiate  instruction  in  business  administra- 
tion, according  to  the  American  Council  on  Education,  is  now  being 
offered  in  more  than  five  hundred  institutions  of  higher  learning  in  the 
United  States.  A  recent  report  of  the  United  States  Office  of  Education 
stated,  "Collegiate  education  for  business  has  had  one  of  the  fastest — if 
not  the  fastest — growths  of  any  of  the  areas  of  higher  education  and  today 
constitutes  an  important  and  significant  part  of  collegiate  instruction." 

In  recognition  of  these  facts,  the  Board  of  Trustees  at  the  Institute 
voted  in  1958  to  add  to  the  curricula  a  complete  program  in  Business 
Administration.  The  program  was  inaugurated  with  a  freshman  class  of 
seventy  students  in  September  of  that  year.  The  Massachusetts  Board  of 
Collegiate  Authority  has  approved  this  new  curriculum  and  the  award 
of  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Business  Administration  to  all 
students  who  complete  the  four  years  of  prescribed  study. 

The  Business  Administration  curriculum  offered  at  the  Institute 
reflects  the  increasing  awareness  in  industry  of  the  fact  that  merely  tech- 
nically-trained personnel  are  not  adequate  to  meet  the  changing  needs 
of  world  economy.  It  recognizes  that  the  ultimate  aim  of  education 
is  to  produce  an  intellectually  and  emotionally  mature  person  with  a 
sound  sense  of  values  as  well  as  competence  in  technical  skills.  Conse- 
quently, the  new  curriculum  incorporates  the  standard  adopted  by  the 
American  Association  of  Collegiate  Schools  of  Business  that  at  least  forty 
per  cent  of  the  total  hours  required  for  the  Bachelor's  degree  must  be  in 
the  area  of  general  or  liberal  arts  education  and  at  least  forty  per  cent 
in  the  area  of  business  administration.  Its  specific  objective  will  be  in 
the  education  of  students  to  their  fullest  potential  for  competence  in 
business  and  effectiveness  in  civic  life. 

This  course  of  study  is  planned  to  aid  students  in  preparing  for 
positions  of  responsibility  in  business.  During  the  first  two  years  funda- 
mental courses  in  English,  mathematics,  accounting,  physical  and  social 
sciences,  a  foreign  language,  and  basic  courses  in  economics  are  required. 
After  completion  of  the  sophomore  year,  students  are  permitted  a  choice 
of  three  major  fields  for  study  in  their  junior  and  senior  years:  Account- 
ing, Marketing,  or  Management.  At  this  point,  aptitude  and  ability  of 
the  student,  as  well  as  his  interest  in  subject  matter  of  the  curriculum, 
are  re-examined  with  his  advisers  for  the  purpose  of  providing  proper 
guidance  in  the  selection  of  his  major  field,  a  matter  of  primary  im- 
portance. 

Accounting 

The  need  for  personnel  trained  in  the  skillful  application  of  ac- 
counting principles  has  become  increasingly  apparent  in  all  lines  of 
industry  and  business.    The  accurate  interpretation  of  financial  reports 


Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study  35 

and  the  necessity  for  efficiency  as  well  as  competence  in  record  keeping 
for  business  are  considered  of  paramount  importance  to  business  man- 
agement. Accounting  is  often  considered  the  ' 'backbone"  of  manage- 
ment. Public,  private,  institution  and  government  accounting  present 
almost  unlimited  opportunities  for  the  practice  of  the  skilled  accountant. 
Opportunities  for  women  as  well  as  men  are  rapidly  increasing.  Also 
to  be  considered  is  the  fact  that  an  accountant  is  frequently  in  a  favor- 
able position  to  move  up  to  executive  or  managerial  responsibilities  as 
the  result  of  his  background  knowledge  and  experience. 

Marketing 

The  sale  and  distribution  of  the  products  of  industry  and  the 
many  public  and  private  services  necessary  to  the  economic  life  and 
progress  everywhere  provide  a  great  many  people  with  absorbing  and 
lucrative  vocations.  Trained  personnel  in  these  fields  may  progress  faster 
and  further  than  those  who  have  not  had  the  opportunity  for  study  at 
the  collegiate  level. 

The  marketing  program  provides  specialized  training  in  the  tech- 
nicalities of  buying  as  well  as  selling.  Market  research,  government 
regulation  of  business,  taxation,  insurance  and  management  principles 
are  included  in  addition  to  the  required  core  curriculum. 

Management 

The  course  of  study  here  is  aimed  to  assist  the  young  man  or 
woman  who  is  interested  in  preparing  to  assume  responsibilities  in  busi- 
ness that  may  lead  to  junior  executive  or  management  positions.  The 
possibility  of  proprietorship  interest  in  his  own  or  his  family's  business 
is  also  considered.  Study  in  the  management  major  should  facilitate 
advancement  toward  top  executive  positions  following  some  years  of 
business  experience.  This  program  of  study  includes  fundamental 
courses  in  accounting,  business  law,  principles  of  management,  labor 
relations,  government  regulation  of  business,  effective  speaking  and 
seminars  in  the  problems  of  business. 

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In  each  of  the  three  major  areas,  provision  may  be  made  for 
electives  in  other  departments  at  the  Institute  for  students  who  indicate 
special  interests  and  aptitudes.  Such  elective  courses  may  be  arranged 
by  the  student  in  consultation  with  his  faculty  adviser  and  with  the 
department  heads  concerned. 


36  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

Business  Administration  Program 

FRESHMAN  YEAR 

First  Semester  Credit  Hours 

E-101  English  Composition  and  Literature  3 

M-lll  Introductory  Mathematics  I  3 

SS-322  Economic  History  of  the  United  States  3 

CH-114  Biological  Science  3 

BA-101  Basic  Accounting*  4 

16 

Credit  Hours 

3 
3 

3 
3 
4 
3 


Second  Semester 

E-102 

English  Composition  and  Literature 

Ml  12 

Introductory  Mathematics  II 

SS-333 

Economic  Geography 

CH-115 

Biological  Science 

BA-102 

Basic  Accounting* 

SS-110 

General  Psychology 

19 


*  Three  lectures,  one  two-hour  laboratory  each  week. 


SOPHOMORE  YEAR 

First  Semester  Credit  Hours 

BA-203         Effective  Communication  2 

SS-220           History  of  Western  Civilization  I  3 

SS-231            Principles  of  Economics  3 

L-201            Modern  Language  3 

BA-201          Intermediate  Accounting  3 

BA-205          Marketing  Principles  3 

17 

Second  Semester  Credit  Hours 

BA-204         Effective  Communication  2 

SS-221            History  of  Western  Civilization  II  3 

SS-232           Economic  Problems  and  Policies  3 

L-202             Modern  Language  3 

BA-202         Advanced  Accounting  3 

BA-206          Marketing  Principles  3 

17 


Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study 


37 


JUNIOR  YEAR— ACCOUNTING  MAJOR 


First  Semester  Credit  Hours 

M     211       Algebra  and  Analytic 

Geometry 
E      301       Masterpieces  in  World 

Literature 
L      301       Modern  Language 
BA  301       Cost  Accounting 
BA  303       Business  Law 

Socio-Humanistic  Elective* 


3       E      302 


18 


Second  Semester  Credit  Hours 

M     212      Mathematics  of  Finance  3 
Major  Writers  in  American 

Literature  3 

Modern  Language  3 

Cost  Accounting  3 

Business  Law  3 

Socio-Humanistic  Elective*  3 


18 


L 

BA 

BA 


302 
302 
304 


301 


301 


BA  303 
BA  305 
T     309 


JUNIOR  YEAR— MARKETING  MAJOR 


Masterpieces  in  World 

Literature 
Modern  Language 
Business  Law 
Advertising  and  Selling 
Materials  and  Fabrics 
Socio-Humanistic  Elective* 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
3 

18 


L 

BA 
BA 
T 


302 

302 
304 
306 
310 


Major  Writers  in  American 

Literature 
Modern  Language 
Business  Law 
Advertising  and  Selling 
Materials  and  Fabrics 
Socio-Humanistic  Elective* 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
3 

18 


JUNIOR  YEAR— MANAGEMENT  MAJOR 


E 

301 

Masterpieces  in  World 
Literature 

3 

E 

302 

L 

301 

Modern  Language 

3 

L 

302 

BA 

303 

Business  Law 

3 

BA 

304 

BA 

301 

Cost  Accounting 

3 

BA 

302 

BA 

307 

Management  Principles 
Socio-Humanistic  Elective* 

3 

3 

BA 

308 

Major  Writers  in  American 

Literature 
Modern  Language 
Business  Law 
Cost  Accounting 
Management  Principles 
Socio-Humanistic  Elective* 


18 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
3 

18 


•Elect  one  of  the  following: 


E 

311 

Shakespeare 

3 

E      321 

E 

312 

Contemporary  Drama 

3 

E      332 

E 

331 

Whitman  and  James 

3 

SS     423 

SS 

311 

Psychology  of  Adjustment 

3 

E 

322 

Chaucer-Canterbury  Tales 

3 

SS     311 

Poetry  of  Milton  3 

Selected  English  Novels  3 
History  of  American 

Civilization  3 

Psychology  of  Adjustment  3 


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New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 


SENIOR  YEAR— ACCOUNTING  MAJOR 


First  Semester 

Credit  Hours 

Second  Semester 

Credit  Hours 

E      401 
M    311 

Technical 
Statistics 

Report  Writing  3 
3 

E  402 
M    312 

Effective 
Statistics 

Speaking                  2 

3 

BA  401 
BA  403 

Auditing 
Taxation 

3 
3 

BA  402 
BA  404 

Auditing 
Taxation 

3 
3 

BA  405 

Insurance 

2 

BA  406 

Insurance 

2 

BA  409 

Business    ] 

'olicy    Seminar        3 

BA  410 

Business 

Policy    Seminar        3 

17 


16 


E  401 
BA  407 
BA  413 
BA  403 
BA  405 
BA  409 


SENIOR  YEAR— MARKETING  MAJOR 


Technical    Report    Writing    3 
Market  Research  3 

Labor-Management  Relations  3 


Taxation 
Insurance 
Business    Policy    Seminar 


3 
2 
3 

17 


E  402 
BA  408 
BA  414 
BA  404 
BA  406 
BA  410 


Effective  Speaking  2 

Market  Research  3 

Labor-Management  Relations  3 


Taxation 
Insurance 
Business    Policy    Seminar 


3 
2 

3 

16 


E  401 
BA  411 
BA  413 
BA  403 
BA  405 
BA  409 


SENIOR  YEAR— MANAGEMENT  MAJOR 


Technical  Report  Writing  3 
Personnel  Administration  3 
Labor-Management  Relations  3 


Taxation 
Insurance 
Business    Policy    Seminar 


3 
2 
3 

17 


E  402 
BA  412 
BA  414 
BA  404 
BA  406 
BA  410 


Effective  Speaking  2 

Business  Fluctuations  3 

Labor-Management  Relations  3 


Taxation 
Insurance 
Business    Policy    Seminar 


3 
2 
3 

16 


Note:  In  each  of  the  three  major  areas  in  the  Business  Administration  Curricu- 
lum, provision  may  be  made  for  electives  in  other  departments  at  the  Institute  for 
students  who  indicate  special  interests  and  aptitudes.  Such  elective  courses  may  be 
arranged  by  the  student  in  consultation  with  his  faculty  adviser  and  with  the  Depart- 
ment Heads  concerned,  and  may  serve  as  substitutions  for  certain  required  courses. 


Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study  39 

CHEMISTRY 

Chemistry  is  the  study  of  matter,  its  properties  and  transforma- 
tions. Since  all  manufacturing  industries  must  start  with  some  form 
of  matter  for  the  fabrication  of  their  finished  products,  the  science  of 
chemistry  is  fundamental  to  all  industry  and  for  this  reason,  chemists 
are  employed  by  many  concerns  other  than  those  actually  manufacturing 
chemicals.  In  recent  times  manufacturing  companies  are  tending  more 
and  more  to  develop,  on  their  own,  new  materials  for  specific  purposes. 
As  a  result,  the  need  for  chemists  is  continually  increasing.  The  advent 
of  the  space  and  atomic  age  has  produced  many  problems  that  must  be 
solved  by  the  chemist.  For  example,  development  of  materials  capable 
of  withstanding  and  insulating  against  terrific  heat,  rocket  fuels  of  much 
greater  power,  stronger  and  lighter  alloys,  and  lighter  and  more  efficient 
materials  for  shielding  against  radiation  are  necessary  before  engineers 
can  advance  very  far  in  space  vehicle  design. 

The  chemistry  curricula  at  the  Institute  are  designed  to  give  a 
solid  foundation  in  the  fundamental  principles  of  chemistry  and  to 
provide  sufficient  training  in  laboratory  techniques  to  form  a  basis  for 
specialized  work  in  the  chemical  or  allied  industrial  fields  chosen  by  the 
student.  Courses  in  the  fundamental  sciences  of  mathematics  and 
physics  coupled  with  instruction  in  the  socio-humanistic  studies  yield 
a  well-balanced  program  which  prepares  the  student  for  industrial 
careers  or  for  graduate  school. 

The  Institute  offers  two  chemistry  curricula  leading  to  a  Bachelor 
of  Science  degree: 

Chemistry 

The  Department  of  Chemistry  offers  a  specialized  curriculum 
leading  to  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Chemistry.  Students  are 
prepared  for  positions  in  any  chemical  field  by  arranging  their  course 
time  so  that  approximately  the  same  number  of  hours  are  taken  in  the 
four  fundamental  branches  of  chemistry,  i.e.,  organic,  inorganic,  analyti- 
cal and  physical. 

Textile  Chemistry 

The  Textile  Chemistry  curriculum  is  planned  so  as  to  give  the 
student  a  thorough  preparation  in  basic  chemistry  in  addition  to  spe- 
cialized instruction  in  textile  chemistry.  The  particular  areas  of  indus- 
trial employment  of  graduates  include  control  work,  production,  research 
and  development,  sales  and  purchasing. 


40 


New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 


Chemistry  Program 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 


First  Semester 


CH  111  General  Chemistry 

M     101  College  Mathematics  I 

E      101  English  Comp.  .&  Lit. 

SS    230  Principles  of  Economics 

SS    110  General  Psychology 


Second  Semester 

3  6  5$ 

CH  112 

General  Chemistry 

3  0  3 

5  0  5 

M     102 

College  Mathematics  II 

5  0  5 

3  0  3 

CH  113 

Qualitative  Analysis 

2  4  3 

3  0  3 

E      102 

English  Comp.  &  Lit. 

3  0  3 

3  0  3 

P      102 

Physics  I 

3  2  4 

19 


18 


SOPHOMORE  YEAR 


CH211 

Quantitative  Analysis 

2  4  3 

CH212 

Quantitative  Analysis 

2  4  3 

CH231 

Organic  Chemistry 

3  4  4 

CH  232 

Organic  Chemistry 

3  4  4 

M    201 

Differential  Calculus 

3  0  3 

M    202 

Integral  Calculus 

3  0  3 

P     201 

Physics  II 

3  2  4 

P     202 

Physics  III 

3  2  4 

L     211 

German  I 

3  0  3 

L     212 

German  II 

3  0  3 

SS    220 

History  of  Western 

SS    221 

History  of  Western 

Civilization 

3  0  3 

Civilization 

3  0  3 

CH461 
CH441 

E     401 


CH465 


20 


JUNIOR  YEAR 


CH  332 

Advanced  Organic 

CH  312 

Chem. 

3  4  4 

CH365 

CH  311 

Instrumental  Analysis 

2  4  3 

CH314 

CH  313 

Physical  Chemistry 

4  3  5 

CH360 

L     313 

German  III 
Socio-Humanistic 

3  0  3 

Elective* 

3  0  3 

Chemistry  Elective 

3 

21 


SENIOR  YEAR 


Organic  Qual.  Analysis 
Industrial  Chem. 

Analysis 
Technical  Report 

Writing 
Socio-Humanistic 

Elective* 
Thesis 


2  4  3 


2  5  4 


2  0  3 


CH462 
CH442 
E     402 


CH  466 


3  0 


Instrumental  Analysis 
Chemical  Metallurgy 
Physical  Chemistry 
Chemical  Literature 
Socio-Humanistic 

Elective* 
Chemistry  Elective 


Organic  Quan.  Analysis 
Industrial  Chem.  Anal. 
Effective  Speaking 
Socio-Humanistic 

Elective* 
Thesis 


20 


3  0 


18 


4  3 

5  4 
0  2 

0  3 
4 


16 


17 


CHEMISTRY  ELECTIVES 

CH  351        Bacteriology 

CH  401        Colloid  Chemistry 

CH  352        Introduction   to  Chemistry  of  High  Polymers 

CH  391         Industrial  Chemistry 

CH  481         Chemistry  of  Food  and  Nutrition 

M  321,  322  Introduction  to  Statistical  Theory 


JRefer  to  page  56  for  an  explanation  on  course  coding  systems. 
*  Refer  to  page  50. 


Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study 


41 


Textile  Chemistry  Program 


First  Semester 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 

Second  Semester 


CH  111 

General  Chemistry 

3  6  5$ 

CH  112 

General  Chemistry 

3  0  3 

M     101 

College  Mathematics  I 

5  0  5 

M     102 

College  Mathematics  II 

5  0  5 

E      101 

English  Comp.  &  Lit. 

3  0  3 

CH  113 

Qualitative  Analysis 

2  4  3 

SS    230 

Principles  of  Economics 

3  0  3 

E      102 

English  Comp.  &  Lit. 

3  0  3 

SS    110 

General  Psychology 

3  0  3 

P      102 

Physics  I 

3  2  4 

19 

18 

SOPHOMORE  YEAR 

CH211 

Quantitative  Analysis 

2  4  3 

CH212 

Quantitative  Analysis 

2  4  3 

CH231 

Organic  Chemistry 

3  4  4 

CH232 

Organic  Chemistry 

3  4  4 

M    201 

Differential  Calculus 

3  0  3 

M    202 

Integral  Calculus 

3  0  3 

P     201 

Physics  II 

3  2  4 

P     202 

Physics  III 

3  2  4 

CH221 

Introductory  Text. 

CH222 

Dyeing 

2  3  3 

Chem. 

2  3  3 

SS    221 

History  of  Western 

SS    220 

History  of  Western 
Civilization  I 

3  0  3 

Civilization  II 

3  0  3 

20 
JUNIOR 

YEAR 

^ 

20 

CH  331 

Advanced  Organic 

CH  312 

Instrumental  Analysis 

2  4  3 

Chem. 

3  4  4 

CH  321 

Advanced  Dyeing 

2  2  3 

CH  311 

Instrumental  Analysis 

2  4  3 

CH342 

Textile  Printing 

2  2  3 

CH  313 

Physical  Chemistry 

4  3  5 

CH314 

Physical  Chemistry 

4  3  5 

CH  341 

Textile  Printing 
Socio-Humanistic 

2  3  3 

TE  306 

Fabric  Technology 
Socio-Humanistic 

2  0  2 

Elective* 

3  0  3 

Elective 

3  0  3 

Chemistry  Elective 

S 

3 

>  YEAR 

1Q 

21 
ENIOR 

LJJ 

CH  421 

Advanced  Dyeing 

2  3  3 

Chemistry  of  Fibers 

3  2  4 

CH451 

Chem.  Technology  of 

CH452 

Industrial  Chem. 

Finishing 

2  3  3 

Analysis 

2  5  4 

CH453 

Microbiology 

2  4  3 

E     402 

Chemical  Technology 

TE  409 

Microscopy  and 

CH431 

of  Finishing 

2  3  3 

Testing 

2  2  3 

CH442 

Effective  Speaking 

2  0  2 

E     401 

Technical  Report 

Socio-Humanistic 

Writing 

2  0  3 

Elective 

3  0  3 

Socio-Humanistic 
Elective 

3  0  3 

16 

18 

CHEMISTRY  ELECTIVES 

CH  351        Bacteriology 

CH  352        Introduction   to   Chemistry  of  High  Polymers 

CH  391        Industrial  Chemistry 

CH  401        Colloid  Chemistry 

M  321,  322  Introduction  to  Statistical  Theory 

CH  461        Organic  Qualitative  Analysis 

CH  462        Organic  Quantitative  Analysis 


JRefer  to  page  56  for  an  explanation  on  course  coding  systems. 
*  Refer  to  page  50. 


42  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

ENGINEERING 

With  the  ever-increasing  influence  of  science  and  technology  on 
our  civilization,  the  demand  of  modern  industry  for  young  engineers, 
competently  trained  and  capable  of  assuming  responsibilities,  has  like- 
wise increased. 

The  engineering  curricula  at  the  Institute  are  designed  to  meet 
the  rapid  changes  of  our  day  and  to  prepare  qualified  young  men  and 
women  interested  in  an  engineering  career.  The  content  of  each  cur- 
riculum is  arranged  to  provide  a  well-rounded  professional  education  by 
maintaining  a  proper  balance  between  the  fundamental  sciences  of 
mathematics,  chemistry  and  physics;  the  socio-humanistic  studies  such 
as  English,  literature,  economics  and  psychology;  and  the  required 
basic  engineering  and  technological  subjects. 

Specific  options  or  majors  are  not  offered  by  the  Institute's  en- 
gineering curricula.  Each  curriculum,  however,  is  organized  to  give 
a  thorough  training  in  the  various  phases  of  the  field  of  specialization 
without  over-emphasizing  any  one  phase  to  the  neglect  of  any  others. 
Specialization  in  any  one  phase  is  left  for  industry  or  to  graduate  study. 

Inasmuch  as  the  fundamentals  of  engineering  are  common  to  all 
segments  of  this  profession,  the  program  of  study  for  all  freshman 
engineering  majors  is  basically  the  same.  This  allows  the  student  an 
opportunity  to  reverse  any  decision  made  earlier  as  to  the  engineering 
curriculum  best  adapted  to  his  abilities  and  interests.  It  also  allows 
faculty  advisers  to  help  the  student  in  deciding  where  his  potential  can 
be  more  fully  realized. 

The  Institute  offers  three  Bachelor  of  Science  degrees  in  the  field 
of  engineering: 

Electrical  Engineering 

Electrical  Engineering  is  concerned  with  the  generation  and 
utilization  of  electrical  energy.  With  the  rapid  expansion  of  this  field 
many  new  areas  of  specialization  such  as  instrumentation,  computation, 
guidance,  control  and  automation  have  become  part  of  the  Electrical 
Engineering  field,  yet  only  yesterday  these  areas  were  unknown.  For 
this  reason,  it  is  felt  that  tomorrow  many  of  our  present-day  students 
will  find  themselves  working  with  aspects  of  Electrical  Engineering 
which  today  are  virtually  unknown. 

The  curriculum  in  Electrical  Engineering  contains  a  select  series 
of  fundamental  studies  to  provide  the  student  with  the  background 
necessary  to  meet  the  challenge  of  the  present  and  of  the  future.  In 
keeping  with  current  thought  relative  to  engineering  curricula,  a  study 
of  the  basic  concepts  of  mathematics,  chemistry  and  physics  as  empha- 
sized during  the  first  two  years;  engineering  sciences  and  the  appli- 
cability of  these  sciences  to  engineering  analysis  and  design  is  developed 
in  the  latter  two  years. 


Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study  43 

Mechanical  Engineering 

Mechanical  Engineering  extends  into  practically  all  branches  of 
manufacturing  and  processing  industries,  as  well  as  power  generation, 
transportation  and  plant  construction. 

In  each  industry  there  are  several  functions  which  the  Mechanical 
Engineer  may  perform;  that  is,  he  may  be  assigned  to  general  research, 
or  to  testing  of  materials  or  to  testing  of  machine  elements.  He  may  be 
employed  in  the  design  of  machinery  relative  to  the  development  of 
manufacturing  processes  and  plants;  he  may  be  engaged  in  the  con- 
struction of  machinery  and  in  the  production  of  goods;  he  may  become 
associated  with  plant  efficiency  or  with  problems  of  management;  or 
he  may  be  attracted  to  the  excellent  opportunities  in  sales  engineering. 
In  all  cases,  placement  in  these  fields  leads  to  positions  of  responsibility 
and  trust. 

Emphasis  in  the  freshman  and  sophomore  years  is  placed  on  the 
fundamental  sciences  of  mathematics,  physics  and  chemistry  common  to 
all  engineering  curricula.  In  the  junior  and  senior  years,  such  subjects 
as  strength  of  materials,  metallurgy,  applied  mechanics,  thermodynamics, 
fluid  mechanics,  electronics  and  electrical  engineering  are  given  the 
greater  emphasis.  The  Mechanical  Engineering  curriculum  also  offers 
exceptional  opportunities  for  training  in  the  fundamentals  of  machine 
design.  A  laboratory  program  including  design,  machine  shop  and 
engineering  laboratory  experiments  provides  association  with  the  prac- 
tical application  of  engineering  operations. 


44 


New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 


Electrical  Engineering  Program 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 


First  Sem 

ester 

Second  Sen 

ester 

M     101 

College  Math.  I 

5  0  5$ 

M     102 

College  Math.  II 

5  0  5 

CH  111 

General  Chem.  I 

3  2  4 

CH  112 

General  Chem.  II 

3  2  4 

ME  111 

Eng.  Drawing 

0  6  2 

ME  211 

Descriptive  Geom. 

2  3  3 

E      101 

English  Comp.  &  Lit. 

3  0  3 

E      102 

English  Comp.  &  Lit. 

3  0  3 

SS     110 

General  Psychology 

3  0  3 

P      102 

Physics  I 

3  2  4 

17 


19 


SOPHOMORE  YEAR 


M    201 
P     201 
ME  214 
EE  202 

SS    230 

Calculus 
Physics  II 
Mechanics    (Statics) 
Elements  of  EE 
Principles  of  Economics 

3  0  3 
3  2  4 

3  0  3 

4  0  4 
3  0  3 

M    202 
P     202 
ME  310 
EE  207 
EE  200 
SS    221 

Calculus  II 
Physics  III 

Mechanics    (Dynamics) 
Circuit  Analysis  I 
EE  Lab  I 

History  of  Western 
Civilization 

3  0  3 
3  2  4 
3  0  3 
3  0  3 
0  3  1 

17 

3  0  3 

17 


JUNIOR  YEAR 


M    301        Calculus  III 
EE  309        Circuit  Analysis 
EE  310        Electric  Machinery 
EE  300        EE  Lab  II 
ME  319        Thermodynamics 
ME  313        Strength  of  Materials 
Socio-Humanistic 
Elective** 


0  3 
0  3 
0  3 
3  1 
0  3 
2  4 


3  0  3 


20 


M  302 
EE  311 
EE  304 
EE  301 
ME  425 
ME  219 


Calculus  IV 
Circuit  Analysis  III 
Electronics  I 
EE  Lab  III 
Fluid  Mechanics 
Eng.  Metallurgy 
Socio-Humanistic 
Elective** 


3  0  3 


20 


SENIOR   YEAR 


E     401 

Report  Writing 

2  0  3 

E     402 

EE  405 

Electronics  II 

3  0  3 

EE  411 

EE  413 

Feedback  Control  I 

3  0  3 

EE  414 

EE  400 

EE  Lab  IV 

Technical  Elective* 
Socio-Humanistic 

0  3  1 

EE  401 

Elective** 

3  0  3 

16 

EE  424* 

Logic  Circuit  Design 

EE  425** 

EE  412 

Intro.  Network  Synthesis 

EE  422 

EE  415 

Advanced  Electric  Mach 

mery 

EE  416 

ME  424 

Vibrations 

EE  421 

M    321 

Introduction  to  Statistical 

M    322 

Theory  I 
TOTAL  CREDITS:   141 


Effective  Speaking 
Eng.  Electromagnetics 
Feedback  Control  II 
EE  Lab  V 

Technical  Elective** 
Socio-Humanistic 
Elective** 


3  0  3 


15 


Wave-Forming  Circuits 
Intro.  Information  Theory 
Transistor  Circuits 
Power  System  Analysis 
Introduction  to  Statistical 
Theory  II 


JRefer  to  page  56  for  an  explanation  on  course  coding  systems. 
♦Refer  to  page  50. 


Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study 


45 


Mechanical  Engineering  Program 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 


First  Semest 

er 

Second  Semester 

M     101 

College  Math.  I 

5  0  5$ 

M     102 

College  Math.  II 

5  0  5 

CH  111 

College  Chemistry 

3  2  4 

CH  112 

College  Chemistry 

3  2  4 

ME  111 

Engineering  Drawing 

0  6  2 

ME  211 

Descriptive  Geometry 

2  3  3 

E      101 

English  Comp.  &  Lit. 

3  0  3 

E      102 

English  Comp.  &  Lit. 

3  0  3 

SS     110 

General  Psychology 

3  0  3 

P      102 

Physics  I 

3  2  4 

17 


19 


SOPHOMORE  YEAR 


P     201 

Physics  II 

3  2  4 

P     202 

Physics  III 

3  2  4 

M    201 

Calculus  I 

3  0  3 

M    202 

Calculus  II 

3  0  3 

ME  214 

Eng.  Mech.    (Statics) 

3  0  3 

ME  310 

Eng.  Mech.   (dynamics) 

3  0  3 

ME  201 

Mfg.  Processes 

2  3  3 

ME  202 

Mfg.  Processes 

2  3  3 

ME  212 

Machine  Drawing 

0  6  2 

ME  219 

Eng.  Metallurgy 

3  2  4 

SS    230 

Princ.  of  Economics 

3  0  3 

SS    221 

History  of  Western 
Civilization 

3  0  3 

18 

20 


JUNIOR  YEAR 


ME  320 

Thermodynamics 

3  0  3 

ME  321 

Thermodynamics 

3  0  3 

EE  303 

Circuit  Theory 

3  2  4 

EE  310 

Electric  Machinery 

3  2  4 

ME  314 

Strength  of  Materials 

3  0  3 

ME  322 

Machine  Design  I 

2  3  3 

M    301 

Calculus  III 

3  0  3 

ME  316 

Mechanisms 

2  3  3 

ME  314L 

Mat'ls  Laboratory 
Socio-Humanistic 

0  3  1 

ME  326 

Mech.  Eng.  Laboratory 
Socio-Humanistic 

0  3  2 

Elective** 

3  0  3 

Elective** 

3  0  3 

17 


18 


SENIOR  YEAR 


EE  419 

Introductory 

ME  425 

Fluid  Mechanics 

3  0  3 

Electronics 

3  2  4 

E     402 

Effective  Speech 

2  0  2 

E     401 

Report  Writing 

2  0  3 

ME  422 

Machine  Design  III 

2  0  2 

ME  421 

Machine  Design  II 

2  3  3 

ME  420 

Industrial   Engineering 

2  3  3 

ME  424 

Vibrations 

3  0  3 

Socio-Humanistic 

Socio-Humanistic 

Elective** 

3  0  3 

Elective** 

3  0  3 

ME  426 

Mech.  Eng.  Laboratory 

0  3  2 

Tech.  Elective* 

3 

Tech.  Elective* 

3 

19 

18 

*Elect  one 

of  the  following: 

ME  428 

Adv.  Str.  of  Materials 

3  0  3 

ME  419 

Tool  Engineering 

2  3  3 

ME  436 

Heat  Transfer 

3  0  3 

ME  435 

Internal   Combustion 

M    302 

Calculus  IV 

3  0  3 

Eng. 

3  0  3 

EE  420 

Industrial   Electronics 

2  3  3 

ME  434 

Adv.  Metallurgy 

3  0  3 

JRefer  to  page  56  for  an  explanation  on  course  coding  systems. 
*  Refer  to  page  50. 


46  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

TEXTILES 

Because  food,  clothing  and  shelter  are  recognized  as  the  three 
basic  needs  of  man,  the  manufacture  of  textiles  has  become  one  of  the 
world's  leading  industries.  For  this  reason,  the  textile  industry  has  so 
developed  that  it  now  ranks  among  the  top  five  American  industries  in 
value  of  its  product.  It  has  been  estimated  that  one-sixth  of  the  total 
working  population  is  employed  in  textile  and  allied  industries. 

Recent  developments  in  new  fibers,  methods  of  processing,  and 
dyeing  and  finishing  technology  have  resulted  in  the  need  for  specially 
trained  men  and  women  with  a  knowledge  of  the  technology  of  textile 
processing  and /or  chemistry  and  engineering.  Because  the  industry  also 
recognize  the  importance  of  a  well-rounded  education,  it  is  felt  that  a 
knowledge  of  socio-humanistic  studies,  along  with  accounting  and  man- 
agement will  allow  the  textile  graduate  to  meet  more  successfully  the 
demands  made  of  him. 

Because  of  the  size  and  diversity  of  textile  and  related  industries, 
numerous  opportunities  are  available  for  young  men  and  women  whose 
interests  might  lie  in  research,  engineering,  production,  technology,  sales, 
marketing,  chemistry,  design  and  fashion,  and  management.  Starting 
salaries  in  the  textile  industry  are  comparable  to  those  of  any  other 
major  industry.  Ambitious  and  alert  college  graduates  will  find  excellent 
opportunities  for  advancement  in  these  fields.  A  recent  survey  has 
shown  that  textile  executives  reach  the  top  sooner  and  hold  their  jobs 
longer  than  any  other  industrial  executive. 

Two  programs  are  offered,  leading  to  the  Bachelor  of  Science 
degree. 

Textile  Technology 

The  curriculum  in  Textile  Technology  is  designed  to  prepare 
students  to  become  competent  textile  technologists  for  eventual  super- 
visory, administrative,  or  executive  positions  within  the  industry  and 
related  fields.  This  curriculum  also  provides  a  sound  background  for 
careers  in  sales  and  technical  services.  The  main  concern  of  this  pro- 
gram is  to  acquaint  the  student  with  the  theories  and  practical  applica- 
tions of  yarn  and  fabric  processing,  fabric  design  and  structure,  determi- 
nation of  fiber  and  fabric  strength  and  appearance  characteristics,  and 
the  technology  of  dyeing  and  printing.  The  student  is  also  acquainted 
with  the  properties,  characteristics,  uses,  types,  and  availability  of  all 
textile  fibers,  natural  or  man-made.  Twenty-six  credit  hours  or  sixteen 
per  cent  of  this  curriculum  is  devoted  to  accounting  and  management 
courses.  Such  courses  prepare  and  aid  the  individual  for  administrative 
ind  managerial  positions.  An  equal  percentage  of  the  curriculum  is 
also  devoted  to  socio-humanistic  studies  in  order  to  give  the  student  a 
well-balanced  education. 


Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study  47 

Knitting  Option 

This  option  in  the  Junior  and  Senior  years  has  been  made  avail- 
able so  that  the  knitting  segment  of  the  textile  industry  may  receive 
trained  personnel  in  the  fundamentals  and  practices  of  processing 
knitted  textiles.  Because  of  the  selected  courses  in  this  curriculum, 
students  will  be  prepared  for  a  future  not  only  in  the  knitting  industry, 
but  also  in  the  yarn  manufacturing  industry.  In  either  case,  the  student 
will  have  a  background  sufficient  to  allow  him,  should  he  so  desire,  to 
enter  the  fields  of  sales  and  technical  services. 

Design  and  Fashion 

Modern  advancements  in  textile  technology  point  up  a  paramount 
need  for  a  co-ordination  of  the  special  techniques  of  fabric  and  apparel 
designers.  The  styling,  designing  and  development  of  fabrics  and  tex- 
tures now  require  an  expanded  technical  knowledge  on  the  part  of  those 
concerned  with  the  artistic  and  functional  elements  of  textile  materials. 

The  Textile  Design  and  Fashion  curriculum  at  the  Institute 
offers  the  student  instruction  in  design,  drawing,  painting  and  the  history 
of  art  as  the  principal  subjects  during  the  Freshman  Year.  The  latter 
years  are  concerned  with  such  courses  as  applied  textile  design,  theories 
and  practical  studies  in  textile  manufacturing,  graphic  arts  and  further 
studies  in  the  history  of  art,  drawing  and  painting.  With  the  exception 
of  the  Freshman  Year,  projects  are  completed  whereby  students  create 
and  execute  their  own  original  fabric  and  apparel  designs. 

To  give  the  student  a  well-balanced  college  education,  courses 
in  the  socio-humanistic  studies,  such  as  English  composition,  psychology, 
economics  and  literature  are  included  in  the  curriculum. 


48 


New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 


Design  and  Fashion  Program 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 


First  Semester 

Second  Semester 

E      101 

English 

3  3$ 

E      102 

Design 

3  3 

SS    230 

Principles   of  Economics 

3  3 

SS    110 

General  Psychology 

3  3 

TD  107 

Design 

6  3 

TD  108 

Design 

6  3 

TD  101 

Nature  Drawing 

3  2 

TD  102 

Nature  Drawing 

3  2 

TD  103 

Life  Drawing 

3  2 

TD  104 

Life  Drawing 

3  2 

TD  105 

Drawing  &  Painting 

3  2 

TD  106 

Drawing  &  Painting 

3  2 

TD  111 

Anatomy 

1  1 

TD  112 

Anatomy 

1  1 

TD  113 

History  of  Art 

2  2 

TD  114 

History  of  Art 

2  2 

TE  101 

Intro.  Survey  of  Textiles 

1  1 

TD  116 

Projection  Drawing 

2  1 

19 

TE  102 

Fabric  Class 

1  1 

SOPHOMORE  YEAR 


18 


JUNIOR  YEAR 


TD  301        Textile  Design 
TD  307        Handloom  Weaving 
TD  315        History  of  Costume 
TD  309        Apparel  Design 
TD  311        Fashion  Illustration 
Socio-Humanistic 
Elective* 


TD  302 
TD  308 
TD  316 
TD  310 
TD  312 


3  3 


18 


Textile  Design 
Handloom  Weaving 
History  of  Costume 
Apparel  Design 
Fashion  Illustration 
Socio-Humanistic 

Elective* 
Elective,  Design  or 

Fashion 


J  Refer  to  page  56  for  an  explanation  on  course  coding  systems. 
♦Refer  to  page  50. 


20 


SS    220 

History  of  Western 

SS    221 

History  of  Western 

Civilization 

3  3 

Civilization 

3  3 

TE  208 

Design  and  Structure 

4  3 

TE  209 

Design  and  Structure 

4  3 

TE  206 

Yarn  Technology 

1  1 

TE  207 

Fabric   Technology 

2  1 

TD  203 

Life  Drawing 

3  2 

TD  204 

Life  Drawing 

3  2 

TD201 

Nature  Drawing 

3  2 

TD  206 

Drawing  &  Painting 

3  2 

TD  205 

Drawing  &  Painting 

3  2 

TD208 

Textile  Design 

6  3 

TD207 

Textile  Design 

4  2 

TD  210 

Fashion  Illustration 

2  1 

CH203 

Introductory  Dyeing 

3  2 

CH204 

Finishing  Technology 

2  2 

TE  210 

Fabric  Testing 

2  1 

17 

8  6 
4  2 

2  2 
4  3 
3 

3  3 
2 

20 


SENIOR   YEAR 

E     401 

Technical  Report  Writing  2  3 

E     402 

Effective  Speech 

2  2 

TD403 

Handloom  Weaving 

2  1 

TD  404 

Handloom  Weaving 

2  1 

TD  401 

Textile  Design 

6  4 

TD  402 

Textile  Design 

8  6 

TD  409 

Degree  Project 

4  2 

TD408 

Apparel  Design 

4  3 

TD407 

Apparel  Design 

4  3 

TD  412 

Fashion    Illustration 

4  3 

TD411 

Fashion    Illustration 

4  3 

Socio-Humanistic 

Socio-Humanistic 

Elective* 

3  3 

Elective* 

3  3 
19 

18 

Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study 


49 


Textile  Technology  Program 


First  Semester 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 

Second  Semester 


E      101  English    Composition  3  0  3$       E      102 

SS    110  General  Psychology  3  0  3 

BA  111  Accounting    Principles  3  0  3 

ME  131  Engineering  Drawing  0  3  1 

M     111  Mathematics  3  0  3 

CH  101  General  Chemistry  3  2  4 


17 


SS  230 
BA  112 
M  112 
ME  132 
CH  102 
TE  100 


English  Composition  3  0  3 

Principles  of  Economics  3  0  3 

Accounting    Principles  3  0  3 

Mathematics  3  0  3 

Engineering  Drawing  0  3  1 

General  Chemistry  3  2  4 
Survey,  Textile 

Technology  2  0  2 

19 


SOPHOMORE  YEAR 

SS    220 

History  of  Western 

SS    221 

History  of  Western 

Civilization 

3  0  3 

Civilization 

3  0  3 

P     211 

Physics 

3  2  4 

P     212 

Physics 

3  2  4 

M    212 

Mathematics 

3  0  3 

TE  201 

Yarn  Technology 

2  2  3 

TE  200 

Yarn  Technology 

3  1  3 

TE  203 

Fabric  Technology 

3  2  3 

TE  202 

Fabric   Technology 

1  2  2 

TE  205 

Design  and  Structure 

2  2  3 

TE  204 

Design  and  Structure 

2  2  3 

CH  292 

Dyeing  Technology 

2  2  3 

18 


19 


JUNIOR 

YEAR 

EE  313 

Electric  Circuits  and 

Machines  I                   3  0  3 

EE  314 

TE  300 

Yarn  Technology             2  2  3 

TE  301 

TE  302 

Fabric  Technology          2  3  3 

TE  303 

TE  304 

Design  and  Structure     2  2  3 

TE  305 

BA  307 

Management  Principles  3  0  3 
Socio-Humanistic 

Elective*                        3  0  3 

BA  308 

Electric  Circuits  and 

Machines  II  3  0  3 

Yarn  Technology  2  2  3 

Fabric  Technology  2  3  3 

Design  and  Structure  2  2  3 
Management  Principles  3  0  3 

Socio-Humanistic 

Elective*  3  0  3 


18 


18 


SENIOR  YEAR 


E     401 

Technical   Report 

E     402 

Effective  Speech 

2  0  2 

Writing 

2  0  3 

TE  407 

Microscopy 

2  3  3 

TE  406 

Physical  Testing 

2  3  3 

TE  401 

Yarn  Technology 

0  3  2 

TE  400 

Yarn   Technology 

3  3  4 

TE  403 

Fabric  Technology 

1  3  2 

TE  402 

Fabric  Technology 

1  3  2 

TE405 

Knit  Technology 

2  1  2 

TE  404 

Knit  Technology 

2  1  2 

TE  408 

Quality  Control 

3  0  3 

M    311 

Statistics 
Socio-Humanistic 

2  2  3 

CH403 

Fabric  Finishing 
Socio-Humanistic 

2  0  2 

Elective* 

3  0  3 

Elective* 

3  0  3 

20 

19 

JRefer  to  page  56  for  an  explanation  on  course  coding  systems. 
*  Refer  to  page  50. 


50  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

SOCIO-HUMANISTIC  ELECTIVES 

Students  in  all  curricula  are  given  the  opportunity  to  elect  freely 
from  the  program  comprising  socio-humanistic  courses.  In  this  respect, 
all  students  are  required  to  include  a  socio-humanistic  elective  in  each 
semester  of  the  Junior  and  Senior  years.  This  program  consists  of  two 
areas:  social  sciences  and  literature.  It  is  intended  to  afford  the  student 
an  opportunity  to  develop  a  broader  acquaintance  with  personal,  social, 
and  cultural  values.  Although  the  student  is  permitted  to  elect  in  terms 
of  his  own  interests  and  preferences,  it  is  recommended  that  he  consult 
with  his  faculty  advisor  before  making  a  final  choice. 

SOCIAL  SCIENCES 

SS  232  Economic  Problems  and  Policies  3-0-3 

SS  31 1  Psychology  of  Adjustment  3-0-3 

SS  322  Economic  History  of  the  United  States  3-0-3 

SS  333  Economic  Geography  3-0-3 

SS  334  Current  Economic  Issues  and  Policies  3-0-3 

SS  423  History  of  American  Civilization  3-0-3 

LITERATURE 

E  301  Masterpieces  of  World  Literature  3-0-3 

E  302  Major  Writers  in  American  Literature  3-0-3 

E  311  Shakespeare  3-0-3 

E  312  Modern  Drama  3-0-3 

E  321  Milton's  Poetry  and  Selected  Prose  3-0-3 

E  322  Chaucer's  Canterbury  Tales  3-0-3 

E  331  Walt  Whitman  and  Henry  James  3-0-3 

E  332  Eighteenth-Century  English  Novel  3-0-3 


NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

The  Graduate  School 

GENERAL  INFORMATION 

The  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  has  been  authorized  by 
Act  of  the  General  Court  of  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts  to 
confer  the  degrees  of  Master  of  Science  in  Textile  Technology  and  Mas- 
ter of  Science  in  Textile  Chemistry. 

These  graduate  programs  are  designed  to  allow  able  students  to 
further  their  studies  in  a  specialized  area  not  possible  in  the  undergrad- 
uate curriculum.  In  addition  to  taking  advanced  courses  in  his  field  of 
special  interest,  a  candidate  is  required  to  investigate  a  specific  problem 
such  as  might  be  encouraged  in  a  research  laboratory  or  textile  plant 
and,  under  competent  guidance,  to  carry  it  through  from  start  to  finish; 
finally,  the  candidate  is  required  to  evaluate  and  interpret  his  finding  in 
his  Master's  thesis.  This  experience  is  deemed  excellent  preparation  to- 
ward a  more  advanced  degree  or  a  position  of  supervisory  capacity  in 
textile  or  allied  industries. 

Admission 

Following  are  the  admission  requirements  and  conditions  neces- 
sary for  eligibility  to  the  Graduate  School: 

The  applicant  must  have  received  a  Bachelor  of  Science 
degree  in  an  appropriate  field  from  an  institution  recog- 
nized by  the  Institute. 

An  average  grade  of  "B"  or  better  in  the  undergraduate 
major  is  required. 

All  graduate  candidates  must  designate  a  major  field;  no 
unclassified  students  will  be  admitted  to  the  Institute. 
Admission   will   be    to   full   graduate   standing   only.     No 
provisional  or  special  students  will  be  admitted  to  graduate 
courses. 

Application  Procedure 

A  student  interested  in  graduate  studies  at  the  Institute  should 
file  an  application  with  the  Director  of  the  Graduate  School.  Applica- 
tions may  be  obtained  from  the  Business  Office  of  the  Institute. 

Applicants  should  also: 

File  an  application  by  the  first  of  May  preceding  the  fall 
term  in  which  the  applicant  wishes  to  enroll. 


52  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

Send  directly  to  the  Director  of  the  Graduate  School  two 
letters  of  reference  from  persons  qualified  to  judge  the  ap- 
plicant's ability  to  carry  on  graduate  work- 
Have  official  transcripts  of  all  undergraduate  records  (and 
graduate,  if  any)  sent  to  the  Director  of  the  Graduate 
School  by  the  institutions  previously  attended.  The  con- 
tent, credit  hours  and  semesters  related  to  each  subject 
taken  must  also  be  included.  This  information  must  be 
received  at  the  Institute  no  later  than  the  first  of  May  pre- 
ceding the  fall  term  in  which  the  applicant  wishes  to  enroll. 

Expenses 

Tuition,  fees  and  other  expenses  for  graduate  students  are  the 
same  as  those  listed  for  undergraduate  courses  on  page  17  of  this  bulletin. 

Credits 

A  minimum  of  thirty  semester  credits  is  required  by  students  for 
a  graduate  degree.  Credits  towards  the  Master  of  Science  degree  may  be 
obtained  as  follows: 

At  least  ten  credits  must  be  acquired  from  subjects  desig- 
nated as  graduate  courses. 

Ten  credits  will  be  allowed  for  graduate  or  undergraduate 
courses  relating  to  the  particular  major  and  must  be  ap- 
proved by  the  head  of  the  department  of  that  field  in  which 
the  degree  will  be  granted. 

All  candidates  for  the  graduate  degree  must  prepare  a 
thesis  representing  an  original  investigation.  The  thesis 
will  represent  ten  credits. 

No  more  than  six  credits  will  be  accepted  from  other  in- 
stitutions. 

At  least  twenty-four  credits  must  be  obtained  through  resi- 
dence study. 

Requirements  for  Graduation 

In  order  to  be  granted  the  Master  of  Science  degree  the  candidate 
must  have  fulfilled  the  following  requirements: 

Satisfactorily  completed  the  prescribed  course  of  study  lead- 
ing to  the  degree  in  the  field  in  which  the  student  has  en- 
rolled. 

Have  obtained  a  minimum  of  thirty  credits;  twenty  credits 
obtained  in  the  prescribed  courses,  of  which  fourteen  are 
to  be  earned  in  the  field  of  specialization  and  six  in  any 
other  related  field. 

Satisfactorily  completed  a  thesis  covering  original  research 
and  approved  by  the  head  of  the  department  concerned. 


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All  compiled  data  must  be  satisfactorily  analyzed  and  in- 
terpreted. 

Have  passed  a  comprehensive  oral  examination  to  satisfy 
the  examining  committee  that  the  candidate  possesses  a 
reasonable  mastery  of  knowledge  in  his  major  and  minor 
fields  and  that  this  knowledge  can  be  used  with  prompt- 
ness and  accuracy.  This  examination  will  not  be  held  un- 
til all  other  requirements,  except  completing  the  course 
work  of  the  last  semester,  are  satisfied.  The  examination, 
however,  must  be  taken  not  later  than  two  weeks  before 
the  end  of  the  semester  in  which  the  degree  is  to  be  awarded. 

Have  maintained  a  minimum  standing  of  "B"  in  both  the 
graduate  and  undergraduate  subjects  studied. 

A  reading  knowledge  of  at  least  one  approved  foreign 
language. 

Have  a  minimum  of  one  year  of  academic  residence. 

Have  the  approval  of  his  graduate  adviser  in  consultation 
with  the  department  in  which  he  is  enrolled  for  all  subjects 
studied. 

Must  complete  all  graduate  work  within  two  calendar 
years. 

GRADUATE  COURSES  OF  STUDY 

The  Institute  offers  curricula  leading  to  the  Master  of  Science 
degrees  in  Textile  Chemistry  and  Textile  Technology.  The  graduate 
courses  offer  the  candidate  considerable  latitude  in  the  particular  area 
of  specialization  within  the  field.  All  candidates  are,  however,  expected 
to  have  their  choice  of  courses  approved  by  their  faculty  advisor  so  as  to 
provide  a  well-balanced  over-all  program  to  enable  the  successful  candi- 
date to  adapt  himself  easily  to  industrial  and  graduate  work. 


NEW  BEDFORD 
INSTITUTE  OF  TECHNOLOGY 

The  Evening  School 

GENERAL  INFORMATION 

The  Evening  School  is  an  integrated  administrative  unit  of  the 
New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology.  It  is  oriented  to  the  need  for 
supplying  competently  trained  personnel  to  the  professions  and  industries 
which  the  Institute  serves.  In  addition,  courses  are  offered  to  meet  a 
growing  need  for  the  continuing  education  of  the  adult  community. 

The  Evening  School  offers  a  wide  range  of  courses  in  the  fields 
of  business  administration,  chemistry,  engineering  and  textiles.  Courses 
in  the  socio-humanistic  studies  are  also  offered.  No  degrees  are  granted 
by  the  Evening  School,  but  some  courses  carry  credits  which  may  be 
transferred  toward  a  Bachelor  of  Science  degree  in  the  day  program. 

Admission 

Admission  to  the  Evening  School  varies  with  the  subject  selected. 
Students  taking  evening  courses  for  college  credit  must  be  graduates  of 
a  recognized  secondary  school.  Applicants  for  credit  in  any  course  are 
required  to  present  qualifying  records.  For  all  other  programs,  the  only 
requirement,  in  general,  is  graduation  from  grammar  school  and  the 
necessary  professional  or  industrial  experience. 

Registration 

Registration  forms  may  be  procured  in  advance  at  the  Business 
Office.  Registration  is  normally  held  during  the  second  week  of  Sep- 
tember for  the  Fall  term  and  during  the  second  week  of  December  for 
the  Spring  term.  No  new  registrations  will  be  accepted  after  the  first 
two  weeks  of  classes,  except  with  permission  of  the  Director  of  Evening 
School  and  the  instructor  concerned.  Students  cannot  apply  for  a 
transfer  to  a  college  credit  program  after  the  first  two  weeks  of  classes. 

Expenses 

Expenses  charged  for  attendance  at  the  Evening  School  are  as 
follows: 

Audited  credit  courses  have  a  tuition  charge  of  $5.00  per 
credit  hour  for  all  residents  and  non-residents  of  New  Bed- 
ford or  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts. 

A  $9.00  fee  per  credit  hour  is  charged  to  all  students  en- 
rolled in  a  course  for  college  credit.    Out-of-state  students 


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will  be  charged  $11.00  per  credit  hour  if  college  credit  is 
desired. 

A  $2.00  laboratory  fee  is  required  of  students  enrolled  in 
Chemistry  and  Machine  Shop  courses. 

No  refunds  for  evening  school  classes  will  be  made  after  two 
weeks  from  the  date  of  enrollment  in  any  class.  An  application  for  re- 
fund must  be  made  by  the  student. 

Attendance 

Students  must  attend  85%  of  classes  held  and  complete  prescribed 
assignments  in  order  to  receive  a  certificate  for  the  subject.  Students  in 
college-credit  courses  must  be  present  for  90%  of  scheduled  classes. 

The  academic  year  consists  of  two  12  week  semesters  in  the  Eve- 
ning School.  The  first  semester  begins  at  the  end  of  September  and  ex- 
tends to  the  middle  of  December.  The  second  semester  starts  during  the 
first  week  of  January  and  is  completed  about  the  end  of  March. 

The  sessions  per  week  and  the  semesters  required  to  complete  a 
subject  are  outlined  in  a  separate  bulletin.  A  session  consists  of  two  hours. 
In  most  courses,  one  session  is  given  in  one  night;  however,  due  to  the 
nature  of  the  course,  in  some  cases  two  sessions  (three  hours)  are  com- 
pleted in  one  night. 

COURSES  OF  STUDY 

Information  on  the  credit  and  non-credit  courses  of  study  offered 
by  the  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology  Evening  School  are  out- 
lined in  a  separate  bulletin  obtainable  from  the  Business  Office  of  the 
Institute  or  by  addressing: 


DIRECTOR  OF  EVENING  SCHOOL 

New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 
Technology  Center — New  Bedford,  Massachusetts 


NEW  BEDFORD  INSTITUTE 
OF  TECHNOLOGY 

Description   of  Courses 


Course  descriptions  are  arranged  alphabetically  by  course  num- 
bers. Each  number  is  composed  of  a  code,  which  signifies  the  department 
offering  the  course,  and  a  numerical  value  ranging  anywhere  between 
100  and  499,  inclusive.  Courses  bearing  a  number  from  100  to  199, 
inclusive,  are  normally  offered  to  freshmen;  those  from  200  to  299, 
sophomores;  300  to  399,  juniors;  400  to  499,  seniors.  Following  each 
course  number  and  title,  the  number  of  lecture  recitations,  laboratory 
hours  and  the  total  credit  hours  for  a  semester  are  given  a  numerical 
value.  It  will  be  found,  however,  that  the  lecture  and  laboratory  hours 
are  combined  for  all  courses  offered  in  the  Textile  Design  and  Fashion 
curriculum. 

COURSE  CODE  TO  DEPARTMENTS 

Business  Administration  BA 

Electrical  Engineering  EE 
English  and  Modern  Languages                                    E  or  L 

Mathematics  M 

Mechanical  Engineering  ME 

Physics  P 

Social  Science  SS 
Textiles 

Design  and  Fashion  TD 

Textile  Technology  TE 

Examples  of  the  above  coding  systems  are  as  follows: 

P-102 — Engineering  Physics — (3-2-4).  The  letter  "P"  indicates 
the  Department  of  Physics;  "102"  that  the  subject  is  offered  in  the 
Freshman  year;  (3-2-4)  that  three  lecture  recitations,  two  labor- 
atory hours  and  four  credits  are  given. 

TE-300,  301— Yarn  Technology— (2-2-3).  This  course  in  Yarn 
Technology  has  been  given  two  course  numbers  indicating  that 
it  is  taught  for  two  semesters.  The  code  "TE"  represents  the  De- 
partment of  Textile  Engineering;  "300,  301"  shows  that  the  course 
is  normally  offered  in  the  Junior  year;  (2-2-3)  means  that  two 
lecture  hours,  two  laboratory  hours  and  three  credits  are  given  for 
each  semester. 


Description  of  Courses  57 

DEPARTMENT  OF  BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION 

BA  101 — Basic  Accounting — (Three  lectures,  one  two-hour  labo- 
ratory period  each  week;  four  credit  hours) .  This  course  covers  the  basic 
principles  and  procedures  in  the  development  of  the  accounting  cycle 
with  emphasis  on  use  of  accounting  knowledge  as  a  fundamental  aid  to 
management  and  marketing. 

BA  102 — Basic  Accounting — (Three  lectures,  one  two-hour  labo- 
ratory period  each  week;  four  credit  hours).  Introduction  to  partnership 
and  corporation  accounting.  Consideration  is  given  to  the  effects  of 
automation  in  accounting  procedures. 

Prerequisite:  BA  101. 

BA  111,  112 — Accounting  Principles — (3-0-3  each  semester).  This 
course  has  been  designed  to  give  non-business  administration  students  a 
general  knowledge  of  accounting  principles  and  techniques,  and  to  ac- 
quaint them  with  the  problems  and  methods  involved  in  accounting  for 
manufacturing  costs.  The  course  includes  a  presentation  of  the  more 
important  principles  of  cost  accounting,  taxation,  budgeting,  and  the 
analysis  and  interpretation  of  financial  statements. 

BA  201 — Intermediate  Accounting — (3-0-3).  Review  of  the  na- 
ture and  presentation  of  basic  financial  reports  and  records.  A  de- 
tailed analysis  of  profit  and  loss  accounts  and  the  effect  on  the  balance 
sheet  equation.  Consideration  of  errors  and  corrections  required  by  the 
most  reputable  standards  in  current  professional  practices. 
Prerequisite:  BA  102. 

BA  202 — Advanced  Accounting — (3-0-3).  A  detailed  study  of 
procedures  in  partnership  and  corporation  accounting.  Installment  and 
consignment  sales,  consolidations  and  fiduciary  and  budgetary  account- 
ing. 

Prerequisite:  BA  201. 

BA  203,  204 — Effective  Communication —  (3-0-3  each  semester). 
The  fundamental  principles  of  effective  writing  with  emphasis  on  clear- 
ness, conciseness,  concreteness,  character,  and  courtesy.  Practical  prob- 
lems and  practice  in  the  preparation  of  inquiries  and  replies,  notices, 
announcements,  invitation,  orders,  acknowledgments,  human-interest 
messages,  the  letter  of  application,  effective  sales  letters  and  sales  talks, 
adjustments,  credit  and  collection  letters. 

Prerequisite:  E  102. 

BA  205,  206— Marketing  Principles —  (3-0-3  each  semester).  The 
study  of  the  role  of  distribution  in  a  dynamic  economy.  Social  and  eco- 
nomic value  of  marketing  activities.  Analysis  of  the  processes  and  insti- 
tutions involved  in  the  distribution  of  commodities:  product  line  selec- 


58  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

tion,  choice  of  wholesale  and  retail  channels,  advertising  and  determina- 
tion of  pricing  strategy.  Analysis  of  consumer  demand  through  sampling 
techniques. 

BA  301,  302 — Cost  Accounting — (3-0-3  each  semester).  A  study 
of  cost  methods  used  in  manufacturing,  distribution  and  service  opera- 
tions. This  course  covers  job  order,  process  and  standard  cost  systems. 
Costs  of  materials  and  labor  including  inventory  and  payroll  records. 

Prerequisite:  BA  202. 

BA  303 — Business  Law —  (3-0-3).  Study  of  legal  principles  and 
laws  applicable  to  business.  Courts  and  court  procedures.  Sales,  insur- 
ance, contracts,  agency,  common  carriers,  partnerships.  Text  and  case 
method  are  used. 

BA  304 — Business  Law —  (3-0-3).    Laws  pertinent  to  corporations, 
property  sales,  negotiable  instruments  and  bankruptcy. 
Prerequisite:  BA  303. 

BA  305,  306 — Advertising  and  Selling — (3-0-3  each  semester).  A 
study  of  the  principal  forms  of  advertising.  Practice  in  the  planning  of 
advertising  campaigns.  Integration  of  advertising  and  selling  principles. 
Methods  of  selling  and  their  application  to  specific  cases  with  emphasis 
on  sales  management  at  both  wholesale  and  retail  levels. 

BA  307,  308 — Management  Principles — (3-0-3  each  semester). 
The  study  of  the  applications  of  basic  economic  principles  to  managerial 
decisions.  A  survey  of  the  various  techniques  for  planning,  organizing, 
and  controlling  production.  Case  studies  are  used  to  provide  familiarity 
with  actual  problems  of  production  control,  purchasing,  location,  physi- 
cal facilities  and  personnel. 

BA  401,  402 — Auditing — (3-0-3  each  semester).  Procedures  and 
practices  in  auditing  programs.  Duties  and  responsibilities  of  an  auditor. 
Preparation  of  audit  working  hours,  financial  statements  and  audit  re- 
ports. 

Prerequisite:   BA  202. 

BA  403 — Taxation — (3-0-3).  A  course  designed  to  acquaint  the 
student  with  basic  tax  problems  affecting  the  individual  and  the  business 
organizations  with  which  he  may  become  associated.  In  addition  to  in- 
dividual  income  taxes,  sales  and  excise  taxes  as  well  as  real  and  per- 
sonal property  taxation  are  treated. 

BA  404 — Taxation — (3-0-3).    A   study  of   the   Internal   Revenue 
Code  as  it  affects  individuals,  partnerships,  and  corporations.    Practical 
application  through  the  preparation  of  tax  returns  for  all  types  of  tax- 
payers. 
Prerequisite:  BA  403. 


Description  of  Courses  59 

BA  405,  406 — Insurance  Fundamentals — (2-0-2  each  semester). 
The  fundamental  principles  of  insurance,  economic  and  social  aspects. 
A  study  of  the  most  common  forms  of  insurance:  Life,  property, 
casualty,  and  suretyship.  Visiting  lecturers  recognized  as  authoritative 
in  each  field. 

BA  407,  408 — Market  Research —  (3-0-3  each  semester) .  A  study 
of  techniques  of  market  research  and  principles  applied  to  marketing 
problems.    Field  work  and  practice  in  making  market  surveys. 

BA  409 — Business  Policy  Seminar — (3-0-3).  An  analytic  examina- 
tion of  the  principles  which  govern  the  executives  of  a  corporation  in  es- 
tablishing the  procedures  and  policies  to  be  adopted  in  the  operation  of 
the  business.  A  number  of  cases,  taken  from  actual  business  situations, 
are  analyzed  with  a  view  to  developing  the  student's  ability  to  determine 
the  problems  involved  and  to  arrive  at  logical  solutions  based  on  reason- 
ing and  judgment. 

BA  410 — Business  Policy  Seminar — (3-0-3).  A  continuation  of 
BA  409.  In  addition  to  participation  in  group  discussion,  students  are 
required  to  submit  a  number  of  comprehensive  reports  on  business 
situations  presented  to  them. 

BA  411 — Personnel  Administration — (3-0-3).  Methods  of  recruit- 
ing, selecting  and  training  personnel.  Consideration  of  employee  services, 
union-management  relations,  handling  grievances,  Cases  and  problems 
are  utilized. 

BA  412 — Business  Fluctuations — (3-0-3).  Analysis  of  recurrent 
business  fluctuations  differentiating  the  typical  business  cycle  and  its 
phases.  Treatment  of  the  history,  theories  of  causation  and  proposals  for 
control  of  the  business  cycle. 

BA  413,  414 — Labor-Management  Relations — (3-0-3  each  semes- 
ter). This  course  is  designed  to  familiarize  the  student  with  problems 
in  the  field  of  labor-management  relations,  the  approach  of  labor  and 
management  to  these  problems,  the  historic  and  economic  background 
from  which  these  problems  have  arisen,  and  government  regulations  in 
this  field.  Emphasis  will  be  placed  upon  the  following  topics:  The  his- 
tory of  unionism  in  the  United  States,  labor  law  and  its  enforcement, 
the  structure  and  function  of  unions,  collective  bargaining,  strikes,  boy- 
cotts, lock-outs,  and  labor  economics. 


DEPARTMENT  OF  CHEMISTRY 

CH  101,  102 — General  Chemistry — (3-2-4).  An  introductory 
course  in  Chemistry  required  for  all  students  in  the  Textile  Technology 
curriculum.  It  comprises  a  general  survey  of  Chemistry,  its  basic  laws 
and  theories,  a  general  study  of  the  common  elements  both  metallic  and 
non-metallic  and  a  study  of  the  use  and  application  of  chemistry  to  daily 


60  New  Bedford  Institute  of  Technology 

life.  In  the  laboratory  work  which  accompanies  this  course,  the  student 
performs  experiments  selected  with  a  view  to  enabling  him  to  learn 
to  draw  correct  conclusions  from  definitive  happenings.  It  also  enables 
him  to  acquire  a  certain  manipulative  technique  in  using  the  basic 
chemical  tools. 

CH  111— General  Chemistry—  (3-2-4)*,  (3-2-5)t-  This  course 
is  required  of  those  students  matriculating  for  the  Bachelor  of  Science 
degree  in  Chemistry  or  Engineering.  The  course  comprises  of  a  thorough 
study  of  basic  chemical  facts:  The  study  of  matter,  atomic  structure  and 
its  applications  to  chemical  reactions,  the  states  of  matter,  solutions  and 
equilibrium;  the  elements  of  Period  III  and  their  compounds  are  studied 
in  greater  detail  in  order  to  show  more  clearly  the  relation  between 
atomic  structure  and  chemical  properties.  The  laboratory  periods  are 
designed  to  run  concurrently  with  the  lectures. 

CH  112— General  Chemistry—  (3-2-4)  *,  (3-0-3)1*.  A  continuation 
of  Ch  111.   Second  Semester. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  111. 

Ch  113 — Qualitative  Analysis — (2-4-3).  This  course  enables  the 
student  to  tell  what  inorganic,  and  a  few  organic  substances  are  present 
in  a  compound.  The  latest  semi-micro  technique  of  analysis  is  used.  In 
the  laboratory  the  student  applies  what  he  has  studied  in  the  analysis  of 
both  "known"  and  "unknown"  materials.  Problem  work  dealing  with 
equilibrium  and  the  other  phases  of  qualitative  analysis  is  stressed. 
Prerequisite:  Ch  111. 

Ch  114 — Biological  Science — (3-0-3).  A  survey  course  in  micro- 
biology, predominantly  the  study  of  bacteria,  which  aims  to  show  the 
importance  of  microorganisms  to  foods,  sanitation  and  disease.  Demon- 
strations are  made  of  the  simple  techniques  employed  in  the  study  of 
microorganisms. 

Ch  115 — Biological  Science — (3-3-3).  Nutrition  and  its  place  in 
the  every  day  world.  A  course  intended  to  aid  the  individual  to  under- 
stand the  importance  of  food  and  nutrition  in  achieving  and  maintaining 
good  health.   Lectures  and  Demonstrations. 

Ch  203 — Introductory  Dyeing — (1-2-2).  A  course  especially  de- 
signed for  the  Textile  Design  and  Fashion  students.  Introduction  to 
laboratory  procedures.  Preparation  of  cotton,  rayon  and  synthetic  fab- 
rics for  dyeing.  Preparation  and  application  of  various  dyes.  Introduc- 
tion to  screen  printing. 

*  For  all  engineering  students. 
f  For  all  chemistry  students. 


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CH  204 — Finishing  Technology —  (2-0-2) .  This  course  is  ar- 
ranged for  the  students  enrolled  in  the  Textile  Design  and  Fashion 
Course.  It  deals  with  the  application  and  end  use  of  the  various  classes 
of  textile  finishes. 

Ch  211 — Quantitative  Analysis — (2-4-3).  The  lectures  in  this 
course  comprise  a  thorough  and  complete  discussion  of  the  theories  of 
solutions,  a  quantitative  approach  to  oxidation-reduction  reactions 
(redox  reactions)  and  a  study  of  some  precipitation  methods.  The 
laboratory  work  is  an  application  of  the  principles  discussed  in  the  lec- 
tures. It  consists  of  the  calibration  of  the  volumetric  ware  used  and  the 
analysis  of  materials  by  neutralization,  oxidation-reduction  and  precipi- 
tation methods. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  113. 

Ch  212 — Quantitative  Analysis — (2-4-3).  This  course  is  a  continu- 
ation of  Ch  211  and  consists  of  a  study  of  the  gravimetric  methods  of 
analysis. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  211. 

Ch  221 — Introductory  Textile  Chemistry — (2-3-3).  This  course  con- 
sists of  a  study  of  the  physical  and  chemical  constitution  of  the  textile 
fibers,  both  natural  and  synthetic;  a  study  of  the  physical  and  chemical 
changes  that  result  from  the  action  of  various  inorganic  and  organic 
agents  on  the  fibers;  a  study  of  the  methods  of  application  and  the  ef- 
fects of  the  various  classes  of  dyes  on  the  fibers. 
Prerequisite:   Ch   112. 

Ch  222 — Dyeing —  (2-3-3) .     This   course   consists   of   a   study   of 
preparation  of  the  textile  fibers  for  dyeing;  a  study  of  the  application  of 
the  various  classes  of  dyestuffs  to  the  textile  fibers. 
Prerequisite:  Ch  221. 

Ch  231,  232 — Organic  Chemistry — (3-4-4).  A  systematic  study  of 
the  chemistry  of  the  compounds  of  carbon  as  presented  by  the  more 
prominent  authorities  in  the  organic  field.  Proper  laboratory  practice 
acquaints  the  student  with  the  set-up  of  organic  laboratory  experiments 
and  the  synthesis,  identification  and  proper  handling  of  the  compounds. 
Prerequisite:   Ch  113. 

Ch  292 — Dyeing  Technology —  (2-2-3).  This  course  is  designed  to 
acquaint  the  student  enrolled  in  Textile  Technology  with  the  funda- 
mental properties  of  the  several  classes  of  dyes  as  related  to  their  ability 
to  color  textile  fibers  and  to  acquaint  him  with  terms  and  practices  of 
their  use  in  the  industry. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  102. 


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Ch  311,  312 — Instrumental  Analysis — (2-4-3).  This  is  primarily 
a  laboratory  course  in  which  the  student  studies  the  analysis  of  various 
materials  by  means  of  analytical  instruments.  He  studies  the  theory 
involved  in  the  use  of  optical  (colorimeters,  abridged  spectrophotom- 
eters, spectrophotometers)  instruments,  electrical  (pH,  potientiometry, 
electroanalysis)  instruments  and  others.  The  laboratory  work  enables  the 
student  to  make  use  of  this  theoretical  knowledge  in  using  the  instru- 
ments. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  212,  232. 

Ch  313,  314 — Physical  Chemistry — (4-3-5).  A  study  of  the  funda- 
mental laws  and  theories  of  chemistry  and  of  the  various  factors  which 
modify  and  change  the  reactions  and  properties  of  chemical  substances. 
The  laboratory  work  is  chosen  to  illustrate  the  principles  studied.  The 
problems  given  are  a  very  important  part  of  the  course  and  quantitatively 
exemplify  these  principles. 

Prerequisites:  Ch  212,  M  202,  P  202. 

Ch  321 — Advanced  Dyeing — (2-2-3).  This  course  is  taken  con- 
currently with  Ch  342  in  order  that  the  special  attention  necessary  in 
preparing  ground  shade  for  discharge  printing  and  the  details  of  over- 
dyeing resist  printed  fabrics  may  be  better  understood  by  the  student. 
The  theory  of  the  selection  of  dyes  for  those  purposes  and  the  need  for 
the  addition  of  special  chemical  agents  to  the  dye-baths  is  studied  in 
detail. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  222. 

Ch  331 — Advanced   Organic   Chemistry — (3-4-4).    The   study  of 
more  complex  organic  compounds  and  reaction  mechanisms,  with  em- 
phasis being  placed  on  dyestuffs  and  their  intermediates. 
Prerequisite:  Ch  232. 

Ch  332 — Advanced  Organic  Chemistry — (3-4-4).  Study  of  the 
laboratory  practice  of  synthetic  organic  chemistry,  with  particular  em- 
phasis on  the  methods  of  isolating  and  purifying  organic  compounds. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  232. 

Ch  341 — Textile  Printing — (2-3-3).  In  this  course  the  student  is 
introduced  to  the  methods  of  textile  printing  (roller,  screen,  hand  block, 
etc.)  and  the  basic  styles  of  printing  (direct,  discharge  and  resist) .  The 
preparation  of  print  pastes  for  direct  style  printing  of  direct,  basis, 
mordant  insoluble  azo,  vat,  leuco  vat  dyes,  resin  bonded  pigments  and 
oxidation  colors  is  considered  in  detail,  especially  the  complex  chemical 
considerations  of  many  of  these  print  color  preparations.  All  prepared 
color  pastes  are  roller  printed  and  the  prints  finished  off  by  the  students. 

Ch  342 — Textile  Printing — (2-2-3).  This  course  is  taken  con- 
currently with  Ch  321.  The  more  complex  styles  of  printing,  discharge 
and  resist,  are  covered  in  detail.   The  preparation  of  white  and  colored 


Description  of  Courses  63 

print  paste  for  all  classes  of  dyed  backgrounds  is  considered.    All  print 
pastes  are  screen  printed. 
Prerequisite:   Ch  341. 

Ch  351 — Bacteriology — (2-4-3).  An  introductory  course  in  bac- 
teriology. The  lectures  present  the  fundamental  concepts  of  this  science 
and  explains  to  the  student  bacterial  classification  and  the  significance 
of  pathogenic  and  non-pathogenic  micro-organisms.  The  laboratory 
work  includes:  preparation  of  culture  media;  sterilization  of  equipment 
and  cultures;  aseptic  preparation  and  handling  of  pure  cultures  and 
simple  and  differential  staining. 

Prerequisite:  Ch  112. 

Ch  352 — Introduction  to  Chemistry  of  High  Polymers — (3-0-3). 
The  chemistry  of  large  molecular  substances  such  as  textile  synthetics, 
resins  and  plastics. 

Prerequisite:   Ch  232. 

Ch  360 — Chemical  Literature — (2-0-2).  The  course  is  designed 
to  familiarize  the  student  with  the  numerous  journals  and  source  books 
in  chemistry.  It  requires  a  facility  in  reading  German  or  French.  The 
student  will  be  expected  to  finish  and  hand  in  a  report  on  some  phase  of 
chemical  literature  chosen  by  the  instructor,  before  credil  will  be  given. 

Ch  365 — Chemical  Metallurgy — (2-0-2).  A  lecture  course  on  the 
various  processes  of  working  metals  and  separating  them  from  the  ores. 
Prerequisite:  Ch  112. 

Ch  391 — Industrial  Chemistry — (3-0-3).    The  student  undertakes 
a  detailed  study  of  the  more  important  chemical  industries.    Field  trips 
to  various  plants  will  be  arranged  with  a  view  to  crystallizing  what  the 
student  has  learned  and  detailed  reports  will  be  expected. 
Prerequisite:   Ch  232. 

Ch  401 — Colloid  Chemistry — (2-3-3).  An  introduction  to  the 
colloidal  state  of  matter,  covering  a  consideration  of  the  characteristics 
and  behavior  of  colloidal  substance;  methods  of  preparing  colloidal 
substances;  a  study  of  natural  colloidal  substances  and  a  special  study  of 
the  application  of  colloidal  behavior  to  the  chemistry  of  textiles,  dyeing 
and  finishing. 

Ch  403 — Fabric  Finishing —  (2-0-2).  A  general  course  in  fabric 
finishing  designed  for  students  not  majoring  in  textile  chemistry.  Em- 
phasis is  placed  on  garment-type  fabrics  including  stabilization  finishes, 
water  repellency,  crease  resistance  and  mildew  proofing. 

Ch  421 — Advanced  Dyeing — (2-3-3).  The  theory  and  practice  of 
color  matching  are  principally  emphasized  in  this  course.  The  student 
is  taught  the  proper  methods  of  obtaining  a  given  shade  by  using  a  com- 


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bination  of  several  dyes.  The  testing  of  various  classes  of  dyestuffs 
for  their  coloring  powers  and  money  value  is  included.  The  characteris- 
tics of  the  various  dyestuff  combinations  are  considered. 

The  more  important  AATCC  tests  procedures  are  also  carried  out. 
Prerequisite:  Ch  321. 

Ch  431 — Chemistry  of  Textile  Fibers — (3-2-4).  A  course  empha- 
sizing: the  relationship  between  the  chemical  structure  and  physical 
properties  of  fibers;  the  nature  of  the  chemical  reactions  which  produce 
degradation  of  fibers;  the  production  of  synthetic  fibers.  The  short 
laboratory  period  is  devoted  to  tests  that  serve  to  identify  the  types  of 
fibers  and  their  degradation  products. 
Prerequisite:  Ch  232. 

Ch  441 — Industrial  Chemical  Analysis — (2-5-4).  Analytical  pro- 
cedures used  in  industrial  laboratories.  Foods,  fuel,  water,  oils,  marine 
products,  industrial  chemicals.  Laboratory  work  consists  of  the  analysis 
of  representative  samples. 

Ch  442 — Industrial  Chemical  Analysis — (2-5-4).  A  continuation 
of  Ch  441.  Specialized  procedures  used  in  textile  laboratories.  Analyses 
include  soap,  fungicides,  caustic,  bleaching,  solutions,  water,  chemicals, 
finishing  compounds. 

Prerequisite:   Ch  312. 

Ch  451 — Chemical  Technology  of  Finishing — (2-3-3).  This 
course  is  restricted  to  students  in  the  Textile  Chemistry  Course  and  deals 
with  the  application  and  end  uses  of  the  various  classes  of  textile  finishes 
and  the  procedures  used  in  the  application  of  these  finishes  to  fabrics. 

Prerequisite:   Ch  321. 

Ch  452 — Chemical  Technology  of  Finishing — (2-3-3).  This 
course,  a  continuation  of  Ch  451,  gives  particular  attention  to  special 
finishes,  such  as  water  repellent,  fire  retardant  and  crush  resistant  effects. 
This  course  is  supplemented  by  field  trips  to  various  plants,  bleacheries, 
dyehouses  and  textile  printing  plants. 

Prerequisite:   Ch  342. 

Ch  453 — Microbiology — (2-4-3).  This  course  includes  the  study 
of  various  micro-organisms  and  their  importance  to  man  and  his  textile 
world.  Sterilization,  disinfection,  fumigation,  staining,  and  methods  of 
studying  the  action  of  molds  and  bacteria  on  textile  fabrics  are  studied. 
Laboratory  work  includes  the  preparation  and  sterilization  of  the  specific 
culture  media,  the  staining  and  microscopic  observation  of  the  specific 
micro-organisms  involved,  and  mildew  and  bactericidal  tests  on  textile 
fabrics. 
Prerequisite:   Ch  351. 


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Ch  461 — Organic    Qualitative    Analysis — (2-4-3).      In    the     first 
semester  the  student  learns  the  systematic  methods  for  the  classification 
and  identification  of  organic  compounds   (qualitative). 
Prerequisite:  Ch  332. 

Ch    462 — Organic    Quantitative    Analysis — (2-4-3).     During    the 
second  semester  the  student  determines,  by  so-called  ultimate  analysis, 
the  quantity  of  carbon,  hydrogen,  oxygen,  halogens,  and  other  substances 
usually  present  in  organic  compounds    (quantitative). 
Prerequisite:  Ch  461. 

Ch  465,  466 — Thesis —  (4).  A  thesis  covering  the  related  back- 
ground of  one  year's  investigation  in  some  selected  subject  is  required. 
For  Seniors  in  Chemistry. 

Ch  481 — The  Chemistry  of  Food  and  Nutrition — (3-0-3).    Com- 
position   of    foods.     Vitamins,    proteins,    fats,    carbohydrates,    minerals. 
Analytical  methods  used  in  food  analysis. 
Prerequisite:  Ch  212. 


DEPARTMENT  OF  ELECTRICAL  ENGINEERING 

EE  200— EE  Laboratory  I— (0-3-1). 

EE  202 — Elements  of  Electrical  Engineering — (4-0-4).  Funda- 
mentals of  electrical  engineering  including  electrostatics,  magnetostatics, 
structure  and  behavior  of  semi-conductors  and  electron  ballistics. 

EE  207 — Circuit  Analysis  I —  (3-0-3).  Course  includes  such  topics 
as  the  following:  network  topology;  network  theorems — loop  currents, 
nodal  voltages,  super  position,  Thevenin's  and  Hor ton's  theorems;  maxi- 
mum power  transfer;  durability;  energy  storage  in  electric  circuits;  initial 
conditions. 

Prerequisites:  M  202  (taken  concurrently),  and  EE  202  or  P  201. 

EE  300— EE  Laboratory  II—  (0-3-1). 

EE  301—  EE  Laboratory  III—  (0-3-1). 

EE  303 — Circuit  Theory —  (3-2-4).    Includes  circuit  theory  of  d.c. 
and  sinusoidal  quantities,  application  of  network  theorems,  polyphase 
circuits  and  an  introduction  to  electrical  measurements.    Problem  ses- 
sions and  laboratory  accompany  regular  assignments. 
Prerequisites:  M  202.  Not  open  to  EE  majors. 

EE  304 — Electronics  I — (3-0-3).  Analysis  of  basic  vacuum  tube 
circuits  and  an  introduction  to  semi-conductor  devices. 

Prerequisite:  E  309. 


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EE  309 — Circuit  Analysis  II — (3-0-3).  Topics  to  be  studied  in- 
clude impulse  response,  convolution,  Fourier  Series  and  Fourier  Integral, 
Laplace  Transformation,  pole  and  zero  configurations  and  their  inter- 
pretation. 

Prerequisites:  EE  207  and  M  301    (taken  concurrently). 

EE  310 — Electric  Machinery — (3-0-3).  Course  includes  the  study 
of  electromechanical  energy  conversion  devices,  transformers,  and  other 
transducers.  (Mechanical  Engineering  students  have  an  accompanying 
laboratory  session.    (3-2-3).) 

EE  311— Circuit  Analysis  III—  (3-0-3).  A  continuation  of  EE  309 
to  include  a  study  of  circuit  response  by  Fourier  and  Laplace  transform 
methods,  and  Foster  and  Cauer  networks,  two-terminal-pair  ladder  net- 
works, constant  -k  filters,  m-derived  filters,  and  lattice  and  composite 
niters. 

Prerequisite:   EE  309. 

EE  313 — Electric  Circuits  and  Machines  I —  (3-0-3).  Course  offered 
to  non-engineering  majors  emphasizing  operating  principles  rather  than 
detailed  mathematical  theory.   Topics  include  basic  d.c.  circuits,  electro- 
magnetic principles,  d.c.  generators  and  motors,  and  motor  control. 
Prerequisite:  M  102. 

EE  314 — Electric  Circuits  and  Machines  II — (3-0-3).  Continua- 
tion of  EE  313  including  basic  single-phase  circuits,  three-phase  circuits, 
transformers,  a.c.  generators  and  motors,  and  motor  control.  Introduc- 
tion to  electronics. 

Prerequisite:  EE  313. 

EE  400— EE  Laboratory  IV—  (0-3-1). 

EE  401— EE  Laboratory  V—  (0-3-1) . 

EE  405 — Electronics  II — (3-2-4).  Course  includes  a  study  of  the 
application  of  vacuum  tubes  and  semi-conductor  devices  to  perform 
specific  functions  in  communication  systems  including  modulation, 
amplification,  and  oscillation;  and  factors  affecting  frequency  response; 
input  and  output  impedances. 
Prerequisite:  EE  304. 

EE  411 — Engineering  Electromagnetics — (3-0-3).  An  analytical 
approach  to  static  and  time-varying  field  problems  including  such  topics 
as  Divergence  Theorem,  Poisson  and  Laplace  equations,  boundary -value 
problems;  wave  propagation  along  transmission  lines,  reflections,  standing 
waves,  matching,  and  the  use  of  the  Smith  Chart. 
Prerequisite:  Senior  EE. 


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EE  412 — Introduction  to  Netiuork  Synthesis — (3-0-3).  This  course 
may  be  considered  a  sequence  to  EE  311.  It  includes  a  study  of  max- 
imally-flat filter  functions,  physical  realizabitity  of  impedence  and  admit- 
tance functions,  Hurwitz  polynomials,  R-L  and  R-C  Foster  and  Cauer 
Forms,  and  the  methods  of  Brune,  Bode  and  others. 

Prerequisite:  EE  311. 

EE  413 — Feedback  Control  Theory  I — (3-0-3).  This  first  course 
will  comprise  of  a  review  of  modern  operational  methods  as  applied  to 
closed-loop  feedback  systems,  determination  of  roots  of  polynomials, 
electrical  analogs,  signal-flow  diagrams,  Routh's  criterion,  and  Nyquist 
criterion. 

Prerequisite:  EE  309   (EE  311  desirable). 

EE  414 — Feedback  Control  Theory  II —  (3-0-3).    Continuation  of 
EE  413  including  the  root-locus  method,  the  Bode  diagram,  compensa- 
tion techniques,  other  stability-considerations,  and  an  introduction  to 
sampled-data  systems. 
Prerequisite:  EE  413. 

EE  415 — Advanced  Electric  Machinery — (3-0-3).  Generalized 
analysis  of  machines  used  for  energy  control  and  conversion  using  matrix 
transformations,  etc.  Application  of  methods  of  analysis  to  systems  con- 
taining electric  machines. 

Prerequisites:  EE  310,  M  302. 

EE  416 — Transistor  Circuits — (3-0-3).    Course   covers   the   basic 
methods  of  transistor  circuit  analysis  and  design  including  biasing,  study 
of  various  models  for  transistor  circuits,  noise  considerations,  and  some 
transistor  applications. 
Prerequisite:  EE  405. 

EE   419 — Introductory   Electronics — (3-2-4).    A    course    for    non- 
electrical engineering  majors  consisting  of  a  study  of  basic  electron  cir- 
cuit components  and  electron  tubes.    Performance  of  vacuum  tubes  as 
rectifiers,  amplifiers,  oscillators  and  relays. 
Prerequisite:  EE  316. 

EE  420 — Industrial  Electronics —  (3-2-4).  Study  of  vacuum  tube 
applications  to  industrial  control.  Performance  of  electronic  controls  in 
instrumentation,  regulation  and  relaying.  Functions  and  limitations  of 
commercial  electronic  control  devices  including  metadyne  control  prin- 
ciples and  photoelectric  relays. 

Prerequisite:  EE  419. 

EE  421 — Electric  Power  Systems — (3-0-3).  Power  system  param- 
eters, steady-state  calculations,  fault  calculations  and  transients  stability. 
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electric  power  systems  under  unbalanced   and   steady-state   conditions, 
components  of  instantaneous  currents  and  voltages  and   their  use   in 
transient  problem.   Characteristic  of  synchronous  plants. 
Prerequisite:  EE  310. 

EE  422 — Introduction  to  Information  Theory — (3-0-3).  Noise,  its 
kinds  and  equivalent  noise  circuits.  Basic  concepts  of  probability  theory 
as  applied  to  communications  and  information  theory.  Random  proc- 
esses, power  spectral  density.  Mathematical  definition  of  information 
theory  and  related  topics. 
Prerequisite:  EE  311. 

EE  424 — Logic  Circuit  Design —  (3-0-3).  Boolean  algebra.  Simpli- 
fication and  minimization  methods  of  switching  circuits;  sequential  cir- 
cuits, pulsed  sequential  circuits.  Discussion  of  some  special  digital  com- 
puting circuits  including  counters,  differentiating  and  integrating  circuits 
and  others. 

Prerequisite:  Engineering  senior  standing. 

EE  425 — Wave  Forming  Circuits — (3-0-3).  Theory  and  design  of 
generators  and  shapers  of  non-sinusoidal  waves  including  clampers,  clip- 
pers, stretchers,  selecting  circuits,  limiters,  peakers  and  ringing  circuits. 
Prerequisites:  EE  304  and  EE  311. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  ENGLISH  AND  MODERN  LANGUAGES 

E  101 — English  Composition — (3-0-3).  In  the  first  semester,  the 
aim  of  the  course  is  to  introduce  the  student  to  the  principal  uses  of 
language.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  the  ability  to  write  clearly.  The  funda- 
mentals of  grammar,  sentence  structure,  punctuation,  paragraph  struc- 
ture, proper  organization  of  materials  and  problems  of  style  are  con- 
sidered. In  addition,  attention  is  given  to  the  problem  of  straight  and 
logical  thinking,  with  frequent  writing  exercises  and  supplementary 
readings. 

E  102 — English  Composition  and  Introduction  to  Literature — 
(3-0-3).  In  the  second  semester,  the  student  is  introduced  to  imaginative 
literature  and  literary  theory.  The  aim  is  to  guide  the  student  through 
a  series  of  reading  experiences  illustrating  that  novelists,  poets,  and  play- 
wrights say  important  things  about  human  life;  in  addition,  emphasis  is 
placed  on  techniques  of  literary  communication  and  differences  between 
literary  art  and  other  forms  of  discourse.  Frequent  exercises  in  writing 
will  be  required  for  review  of  principles  of  composition. 

E  301 — Masterpieces  of  World  Literature — (3-0-3).  The  course 
covers  a  study  of  selected  classics  from  the  Golden  Age  of  Greece  to  the 
Twentieth  Century.  Emphasis  is  placed  upon  some  of  the  fundamental 
ideas  and  literary  forms  that  are  an  important  part  of  the  heritage  of 
Western  Civilization. 


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E  302 — Major  Writers  in  American  Literature — (3-0-3).  A  survey 
of  selected  American  writers  from  the  Colonial  Period  to  the  present. 
Emphasis  is  placed  upon  the  development  of  characteristic  literary  forms 
and  upon  ideas  important  in  the  evolution  of  American  thought. 

E  311— Shakespeare—  (3-0-3).  (Offered,  Fall  Semester,  1961-62). 
The  course  is  concerned  with  the  careful  reading  of  from  ten  to  twelve 
of  Shakespeare's  plays  selected  from  the  histories,  comedies,  and  tragedies. 
The  plays  are  read  with  Shakespeare's  Elizabethan  background  in  mind, 
and  emphasis  is  on  an  understanding  of  Shakespeare's  skill  as  a  dramatist, 
his  artistry  as  a  poet,  the  universality  of  his  appeal,  and  the  reasons  for 
his  place  as  the  greatest  writer  in  the  English  language.  Some  outside 
reading  will  be  required  in  Shakespearean  criticism  and  in  the  history  of 
the  period. 

E  312— Modern  Drama— (3-0-3).  (Offered,  Fall  Semester, 
1962-63).  The  course  is  designed  to  acquaint  the  student  with  works  of 
important  modern  dramatists  from  Ibsen  and  Chekov  through  such  near- 
contemporaries  or  contemporaries  as  Shaw,  Fry,  Anouilh,  Giraudoux, 
T.  S.  Eliot,  Arthur  Miller,  and  Tennessee  Williams.  Emphasis  is  placed 
on  the  changes  and  developments  in  dramatic  technique  that  have  oc- 
curred in  recent  years.  In  addition,  there  is  emphasis  on  the  place  of  the 
theater  as  a  medium  through  which  men  have  constantly  explored  the 
meaning  of  the  world  around  them. 

E  321— Milton's  Poetry  and  Selected  Prose—  (3-0-3).  (Offered, 
Spring  Semester,  1962-63).  A  study  of  Milton's  poetic  achievement  based 
on  the  reading  of  selected  minor  poems  and  their  developmental  rela- 
tionship to  Paradise  Lost,  Paradise  Regained,  and  Samson  Agonistes. 
Selected  prose  pamphlets  are  read  either  in  their  entirety  or  in  selection 
to  demonstrate  the  development  of  the  mind  of  Milton  as  a  writer  of  the 
Renaissance. 

E  322— Chaucer's  Canterbury  Tales—  (3-0-3).  (Offered,  Spring 
Semester,  1961-62) .  A  study  of  Chaucer  as  a  literary  artist  based  on  the 
careful  reading  and  critical  discussion  of  the  complete  text  of  The  Canter- 
bury Tales.  This  work  is  developed  not  only  to  demonstrate  its  perma- 
nent value  as  literature,  but  also  to  relate  its  significance  to  the  under 
standing  of  the  society  of  Chaucer's  time. 

E  331 — Walt  Whitman  and  Henry  James — (3-0-3).  A  critical 
analysis  of  two  of  America's  greatest  and  yet  most  widely-maligned  and 
praised  literary  figures.  Both  of  these  writers  are  approached  with  rela- 
tion to  their  expression  of  an  American  consciousness.  In  each  case, 
emphasis  is  placed  on  form,  style,  content,  and  literary  technique.  In 
addition  to  Whitman's  Leaves  of  Grass,  the  following  prose  writings  are 
studied:  Prefaces  to  the  1855,  1872,  and  1876  editions;  A  Backward 
Glance   O'er   Travel' d  Roads;  and   selections   from   Democratic    Vistas. 


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James  is  represented  by  two  novels — The  American  and  The  Ambas- 
sadors— and  also  selected  short  stories  illustrating  the  development 
of  his  style  and  literary  craftsmanship. 

E  332 — Eighteenth-Century  English  Novel — (3-0-3).  The  novels 
of  Defoe,  Richardson,  and  Fielding  are  studied  not  only  as  masterpieces 
of  18th-century  English  prose,  but  as  landmarks  in  the  development  of 
modern  realism.  These  writers  are  considered  as  products  of  the  social 
forces  of  their  day;  and  their  works,  as  commentaries  on  the  social  and 
moral  thought  of  the  time.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  Defoe's  Moll 
Flanders,  Richardson's  Pamela,  and  Fielding's  Tom  Jones. 

E  401 — Report  Writing — (2-0-3).  The  approach  to  report  writing 
is  a  flexible  one;  that  is,  the  course  is  concerned  with  basic  principles 
relating  to  structure,  organization,  and  effective  communication.  No 
attempt  is  made  to  establish  standardized  forms  in  report  writing.  A 
substantial  report  based  on  individual  research  among  literary  sources 
is  required  at  the  end  of  the  semester. 

E  402 — Effective  Speaking —  (2-0-2).  The  course  attempts  to  cover 
the  theory  and  practice  of  speaking  to  both  professional  and  lay  groups. 
Various  speaking  situations  are  studied  and  participated  in.  The  course 
includes  considerable  attention  to  and  evaluation  of  the  individual  prob- 
lems of  each  student. 

L  201,  202 — French  I,  II — (3-0-3) .  A  course  in  the  fundamentals 
of  the  French  language.  Grammar,  composition,  and  reading  of  French 
prose. 

L  211,  212 — German  I,  II — (3-0-3).  An  elementary  course  in  the 
German  language.  Covers  grammar,  composition,  and  reading  of  German 
prose. 

L  301 — French  III — (3-0-3).   A  survey  course  of  French  literature 
of  the  Middle  Ages  and  Renaissance.    Conducted  in  French. 
Prerequisite:  L  202  or  consent  of  the  department  head. 

L   302 — French  IV — (3-0-3).    Surveys  literature  of  the   Classical 
Period  to  1850.   Conducted  in  French. 
Prerequisite:  L  301  or  consent  of  the  department  head. 

L  303 — French    V — (3-0-3).    Reading  and  writing  of  French  sci- 
entific and  technical  material  and  the  acquisition  of  an  extensive  sci- 
entific vocabulary.   This  course  may  be  substituted  for  L  302. 
Prerequisites:  L  201,  L  202  or  consent  of  the  department  head. 

L  313 — German  III — (3-0-3).    Reading  and  writing  of  German 
scientific  and  technical  material  and  the  acquisition  of  an  extensive  sci- 
entific vocabulary.  This  course  may  be  substituted  for  L  315. 
Prerequisites:  L  211,  L  212  or  consent  of  the  department  head. 


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L  314 — German  IV — (3-0-3).  A  survey  of  German  literature  of 
the  nineteenth  century.   Conducted  primarily  in  German. 

Prerequisites:  L  211,  L  212  or  consent  of  the  department  head. 

L  315 — German  V — (3-0-3).  Surveys  German  literature  of  the 
twentieth  century.  Conducted  primarily  in  German. 

Prerequisite:  L  314  or  consent  of  the  department  head. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  MATHEMATICS  AND  PHYSICS 

M  101 — College  Math.  I —  (5-0-5).  A  newer  treatment  of  the  tradi- 
tional pre-calculus  material  with  emphasis  placed  on  the  unifying  con- 
cept of  a  mathematical  relation  as  a  subset  of  X  x  Y.  In  the  first  semester 
the  usual  topics  of  polynomials,  algebraic  fractions,  and  exponents  are 
covered  along  with  more  recent  topics  as  elements  of  logic,  sets,  elements 
of  matrix  algebra,  and  inequalities.  Algebraic,  trigonometric,  exponen- 
tial and  logarithmic  functions  are  treated  as  special  cases,  following  a 
study  of  the  general  concept  of  a  mathematical  function. 

M  102 — College  Math.  II — (5-0-5).  A  continuation  of  M  101 
with  a  brief  review  of  trigonometry  (emphasis  placed  on  analytics,  rather 
than  numerics) ,  an  intensive  study  of  analytic  geometry  and  an  intuitive 
approach  to  integral  and  differential  calculus. 

Prerequisite:  M  101. 

M  111 — Introductory  Math.  I — (3-0-3).  The  elements  of  algebra. 
This  course  is  intended  primarily  for  students  with  only  one  entrance 
unit  of  algebra.  The  course  continues,  after  a  thorough  review  of  the 
fundamentals  of  algebra,  with  functions,  determinants,  complex  num- 
bers, quadratic  equations  and  inequalities. 

M  112 — Introductory  Math.  II — (3-0-3).  This  course  consists  of  a 
study  of  the  laws  of  logarithms  and  their  use,  exponential  equations,  the 
logarithmic  and  exponential  curves,  power  functions  and  their  graphs, 
parabolic  and  hyperbolic  type  curves,  logarithmic  plotting,  trigono- 
metric functions  of  angles  with  liberal  table  work,  vector  applications  of 
trigonometry,  concise  treatment  of  reduction  formulae,  trigonometric 
formulae  and  identities,  trigonometric  equations,  complex  numbers  and 
fundamental  theorems  relating  to  polynomial  equations. 
Prerequisite:  M  111. 

M  201 — Calculus  I — (3-0-3).  After  a  preliminary  discussion  of 
limits,  continuity,  the  derivative  and  the  validation  of  theorems  pertain- 
ing to  these  concepts,  all  the  derivatives  of  elementary  functions  are 
developed  and  applied  along  with  pertinent  theorems.  The  integral 
concept  is  introduced  early  in  the  course  and  the  various  techniques  of 
anti-differentiation,  including  the  methods  of  partial  fractions  and  inte- 
gration by  parts,  are  developed  and  used. 
Prerequisite:  M  102. 


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M  202 — Calculus  II —  (3-0-3).  This  course  is  a  continuation  and 
amplification  of  the  methods  and  techniques  of  the  M  201.  It  also  em- 
braces an  extensive  study  of  the  theory  and  applications  of  integration 
methods  in  both  rectangular  and  polar  coordinates.  Limits  and  sequences 
are  considered  along  with  a  thorough  treatment  of  infinite  series.  Mul- 
tiple integration  and  an  introduction  to  linear  systems,  partial  differenti- 
ation and  differential  equations  complete  the  course. 
Prerequisite:  M  201. 

M  211 — Algebra  and  Analytic  Geometry — (3-0-3).  This  course 
offers  a  detailed  study  of  topics  from  analytic  geometry.  These  topics 
include  the  equation  of  the  straight  line  with  its  parameter,  normal  form 
of  the  equation  of  the  line,  the  equation  of  the  circle,  translation  of  axes, 
circles  determined  by  three  conditions,  the  parabola  and  its  equation, 
the  ellipse,  the  hyperbola,  rotation  of  axes,  discussion  of  the  general 
second  degree  equation,  conic  section  through  five  points.  Also  treated 
are  a  discussion  of  the  locus,  symmetry,  excluded  values,  asymptotes, 
algebraic  curves,  parametric  equations,  polar  coordinates  and  curve 
fitting. 
Prerequisite:  M  112. 

M  212 — Mathematics  of  Finance — (3-0-3).  This  course  covers  the 
basic  mathematics  essential  to  an  understanding  of  financial  computa- 
tions. The  following  mathematical  principles  and  applications  are 
studied;  simple  and  compound  interest,  annuities,  depreciation,  valua- 
tion of  bonds  and  insurance,  taxes — property  and  personal,  partial  pay- 
ment, discounts,  wage  payments,  installment  buying,  sinking  funds. 
Prerequisite:  M  112. 

M  301— Calculus  ///—(Differential  Equations)— (3-0-3).  This 
course  embraces  a  study  of  ordinary  and  partial  differential  equations 
of  the  first  and  higher  orders  with  especial  emphasis  placed  on  applica- 
tion to  mechanical  and  electrical  systems.  The  solutions  to  some  non- 
linear equations  are  treated.  Additional  topics  included  in  the  course 
are:  methods  of  Taylor  and  Picard,  Frobenius  solutions,  Numerical 
solutions,  Boundary-value  problems,  Fourier  Series  and  the  Laplace 
Transformation  including  the  convolution  Theorem. 
Prerequisite  M  202. 

M  302— Calculus  IV  (Advanced  Calculus)—  (3-0-3) .  This  course 
begins  with  an  exposition  and  validation  of  the  basic  techniques  of 
vector  analysis  with  ample  applications  to  mechanics,  hydrodynamics 
and  electromagnetism.  Bessel  and  Legendre  functions  are  treated  along 
with  Fourier-Bessel  and  Legendre  series  and  the  Fourier  Integral.  The 
latter  part  of  the  course  deals  with  a  study  of  the  partial  differential 
equations  of  mathematical  physics  and  their  solutions  and  an  introduc- 
tion to  the  functions  of  a  complex  variable,  including  analytic  functions, 
residues  and  conformal  mapping. 
Prerequisite:  M  301. 


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M  311 — Statistics  I —  (2-2-3).  A  course  to  acquaint  the  student  with 
the  basic  concepts  in  statistics.  A  study  is  made  of  the  meaning  of  statis- 
tics, the  collection  of  statistical  data,  tabular  presentation,  ratios,  per- 
centages, bar  charts,  line  charts,  statistical  maps,  pi-charts,  basic  concepts 
of  frequency  distribution,  histograms,  frequency  polygons  and  Lorenz 
curve.  A  laboratory  period  is  included  to  allow  time  for  a  comprehensive 
term  project. 
Prerequisite:  M  112. 

M  312 — Statistics  II — (2-2-3).  A  continuation  of  M  311  including 
the  arithmetic  mean,  median,  mode,  dispersion,  skewness,  quartile,  devia- 
tion, standard  deviation,  kurtosis,  moments  of  frequency  distribution, 
random  samples,  statistical  inference,  index  numbers,  correlation,  time 
series  analysis  including  the  secular  trend,  the  seasonal  fluctuation, 
cycles  and  forecasting.  A  project  on  business  research  is  conducted  by  the 
class. 
Prerequisite:  M  311. 

M  313 — Theory  of  Equations — (3-0-3).  This  course  offers  a  full  and 
explicit  development  of  complex  numbers,  polynomials  in  one  variable, 
algebraic  equations  and  their  roots,  rational  roots,  cubic  and  bi-quadratic 
equations,  separation  of  roots,  the  theorem  of  Sturm,  approximate  evalu- 
ation of  roots,  determinants  and  matrices,  solution  of  linear  equations 
by  determinants,  some  applications  of  determinants  to  geometry,  sym- 
metric functions  and  elimination. 

Prerequisite:  M  202. 

M  321 — Introduction  to  Statistical  Theory  I — (3-0-3).  A  first 
course  in  statistics  intended  to  inculcate  upon  the  student  an  apprecia- 
tion of  the  logical  foundations  and  universality  of  inferential  statistics. 
A  brief  treatment  of  traditional  descriptive  statistics  serves  as  a  prelude 
to  a  mathematical  probabilistic  approach  to  the  concept  of  a  distribution 
function  and  an  intensive  study  of  the  normal  frequency  distribution 
and  its  first  and  second  moments. 

Prerequisite:  M  102. 

M  322 — Introduction  to  Statistical  Theory  II —  (3-0-3).  A  continu- 
ation of  M  321  dealing  with  curve  fitting,  simple  correlation,  sampling 
and  reliability,  testing  of  hypotheses,  and  multiple  and  partial  correla- 
tion. 

Prerequisite:  M  321. 

M  323 — Vectors  and  Matrices — (3-0-3).  This  course  is  designed 
primarily  for  students  majoring  in  the  physical  sciences  and  engineering. 
It  deals  principally  with  linear  algebra,  matrices  and  quadratic  forms 
and  constitutes  a  background  for  advanced  courses  such  as  abstract 
algebra,  mechanics  and  mathematical  statistics.  Topics  included  in  the 
course    are:    vectors    and   vector   spaces,    matrices    and    the    algebra    of 


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matrices,  linear  transformations  in  a  vector  space,  reduction  of  quadratic 
forms,  vector  spaces  over  the  complex  field. 

Prerequisite:  M  202. 

M  401 — Philosophy  of  Science  I — (3-0-3).  A  survey  course  de- 
signed to  expose  the  students  of  science  and  engineering  to  the  principles 
that  underlie  the  mathematical  and  physical  sciences  and  the  human 
processes  that  seek  to  justify  their  formulation.  Several  problems  that 
arise  in  science  are  met  and  discussed;  e.g.,  Relativity,  the  Uncertainty 
Principle  and  Free  Will,  Causality,  etc.  The  inadequacies  of  scientific 
formulations  and  epistemological  problems  such  as  the  inductive  method, 
statistical  inference  and  the  relation  between  sense  deliverances  and  the 
real  world  are  considered. 

Prerequisite:  M  301  or  M  202. 

P  102 — Physics  I —  (3-2-4).  High  school  physics  desired  but  not  re- 
quired. A  study  of  Mechanics  dealing  with  kinetics,  statics,  elasticity, 
hydrostatics,  hydrodynamics  and  mechanics  of  gases.  Laboratory  con- 
sists of  measurements  related  to  above  topics. 

Prerequisite:  M  101. 

P  201 — Physics  II — (3-2-4).  A  course  study  in  Electricity  and 
Magnetism  dealing  with  the  fundamental  laws  of  electric  and  magnetic 
fields,  electrostatic  fields,  potential,  steady-state  currents,  induced  emf's, 
inductance,  dielectrics,  capacitance,  and  elementary  transients.  Labora- 
tory consists  of  measurements  related  to  the  above  topics. 

Prerequisite:  P  102. 

P  202 — Physics  III — (3-2-4).  A  study  of  Heat  dealing  with  tem- 
perature, calorimetry,  change  of  state,  heat  transfer,  thermal  properties 
of  matter,  elementary  thermodynamics.  Wave  motion,  vibrating  bodies, 
acoustical  phenomena,  geometrical  optics,  reflection,  refraction,  mirrors 
and  lenses  are  also  studied.  Laboratory  consists  of  measurements  related 
to  the  above  topics. 

Prerequisite:  P  201. 

P  211 — College  Physics  I — (3-2-4).  This  course  is  designed  for 
students  not  majoring  in  engineering.  The  general  subjects  to  be  cov- 
ered in  the  first  semester  are  mechanics  and  heat.  Demonstrations  of  phys- 
ical principles  are  incorporated  into  lecture  periods  and  the  laboratory 
schedule  follows  closely  the  material  covered  in  the  lectures. 

P  212 — College  Physics  II — (3-2-4).  This  course  follows  the  same 
general  development  and  laboratory  program  as  P  211.  The  subjects 
covered  in  this  course  are  sound,  light  and  electricity  and  magnetism. 

Prerequisite:  P  211. 


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P  301 — Modern  Physics — (3-0-3).  An  introduction  to  modern 
physics  including  atomic  and  nuclear  physics,  spectroscopy,  photoelec- 
tric phenomenon,  solid  state  physics,  wave  mechanisms  and  X-ray 
crystallography. 

Prerequisite:   P  202. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  MECHANICAL  ENGINEERING 

ME  111 — Engineering  Drawing — (0-6-2).  A  course  which  provides 
a  background  of  freehand  lettering,  orthographic  projections,  instru- 
mental and  freehand  execution  of  auxiliary,  isometric,  oblique  and 
sectional  drawings.  Blueprint  reading,  threads,  fasteners  and  principles 
of  dimensioning  are  stressed  to  prepare  the  student  to  read  and  write  in 
the  language  of  the  practicing  engineer. 

ME  127 — Theory  of  Projection — (0-2-1).  An  orientation  course 
in  the  field  of  orthographic  projection  to  develop  skill  in  the  use  of 
drawing  instruments  and  the  ability  to  visualize  and  prepare  three  di- 
mensional drawings. 

ME  131,  132 — Engineering  Drawing — (0-3-1)  (0-3-1).  A  course 
for  textile  technology  students.  The  content  is  similar  to  that  of  ME  111. 

ME  201 — Manufacturing  Processes — (2-3-3).  A  study  of  processes 
and  equipment  envolved  in  machining  materials.  Included  are  turning 
machines,  boring,  milling,  grinding,  and  thread  cutting.  The  laboratory 
provides  instruction  in  the  use  of  the  basic  machine  tools  of  industry. 
Emphasis  is  placed  on  the  capabilities  and  limitations  of  the  machines. 
Various  operations  involving  the  use  of  the  engine  lathe,  drilling,  and 
polishing  machines  are  also  included. 

Prerequisite:  Simultaneous  registration  in  ME  212. 

ME  202 — Manufacturing  Processes — (2-3-3).  A  continuation  of 
ME  201,  covering  gears  and  gear  manufacturing,  casting,  hot  and  cold 
working  processes,  welding,  and  allied  processes.  The  laboratory  con- 
tinues with  instruction  in  machining  processes  with  inclusion  of  opera- 
tions involving  the  use  of  the  milling  machine  and  heat  treating 
techniques. 
Prerequisite:  ME  201. 

ME  211 — Descriptive  Geometry — (2-3-3).  A  course  that  integrates 
the  theory  and  practice  of  descriptive  geometry  as  applied  to  engineering 
problems  in  the  field.  The  course  covers  topics  on  point  line  and  space 
relations,  intersections,  perpendicularity,  mining  and  civil  engineering 
problems,  revolutions,  vectors,  tangencies,  development,  conies,  map 
projection  and  spherical  triangles. 
Prerequisite:  ME  111. 


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ME  212 — Machine  Drawing — (0-6-2).  This  course  is  concerned 
with  teaching  the  engineering  student  to  be  able  to  prepare  detail  and 
assembly  working  drawings  of  machines  and  elements.  Topics  covered 
are  dimensioning  gears,  cams,  welding  drawings,  charts  and  graphs.  A 
practical  project  is  assigned  to  groups  for  analysis  and  development  for 
manufacture. 
Prerequisite:   ME  111. 

ME  214 — Engineering  Mechanics  (Statics) — (3-0-3).  An  intro- 
ductory course  in  mechanics  dealing  with  the  statics  of  particles — forces 
in  a  plane  and  space;  statics  of  rigid  bodies  in  two  and  three  dimensions; 
equivalent  systems  of  forces  and  equilibrium  of  rigid  bodies;  analysis  of 
structures;  trusses,  frames,  and  machines;  friction;  distributed  forces; 
moments  of  inertia — areas. 

Prerequisite:  P  102. 

ME  219 — Engineering  Metallurgy — (3-2-4).  The  course  presents 
the  fundamentals  of  metal  structure,  factors  affecting  engineering  prop- 
erties, static,  and  dynamic  properties  of  metallic  materials,  corrosion 
and  extraction  of  metals  from  their  ores.  Also  includes  a  study  of  phase 
diagrams  and  simple  alloy  systems,  heat  treatment,  light  alloys,  and 
construction  of  steel.  Supplemented  by  a  series  of  laboratory  assignments. 

Prerequisite:  CH  112. 

ME  310 — Engineering  Mechanics  (Dynamics) — (3-0-3).  An  intro- 
duction to  the  kinematics  and  kinetics  of  particles,  force,  mass  and  ac- 
celeration, work  and  energy,  and  impulse  and  momentum.  Deals  also 
with  the  kinematics  and  the  kinetics  of  rigid  bodies,  dynamic  equil- 
ibrium, work  and  energy,  impluse  and  momentum  and  mechanical 
vibrations. 

Prerequisite:  ME  214. 

ME  313 — Strength  of  Materials — (3-2-4).  A  course  for  students 
in  Electrical  and  Textile  engineering  curricula  supplemented  with  ap- 
proximately seven  experiments  in  the  materials  testing  laboratory. 
Emphasizes  the  fundamental  principles.  Considers  concentric  loading 
emphasizing  stress  and  an  introduction  to  Mohr's  circle;  torsional  lead- 
ing of  circular  cross  sections,  flexural  loading,  statically  indeterminate 
beams,  combined  loading,  columns,  repeated  loading  and  dynamic 
loading. 

Prerequisite:  ME  214. 

ME  314 — Strength  of  Materials — (3-0-3).  A  study  dealing  with 
elementary  stresses  and  strains,  stresses  due  to  change  in  temperature, 
combined  stresses,  torsion,  shear  and  moment  in  beams,  deflections  in 
beams,  beams  of  two  materials,  statically  indeterminate  beams,  col- 
umns and  strain  energy  applications. 

Prerequisite:  ME  214. 


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ME  314 — L  Strength  of  Materials  Laboratory —  (0-3-1).  A  series  of 
approximately  twelve  laboratory  experiments  designed  to  illustrate  the 
properties  of  engineering  materials,  and  some  of  the  methods  for  their 
testing. 

Prerequisite:  With  or  following  ME  314. 

ME  316 — Mechanisms — (2-3-3).  A  study  of  the  relative  motions 
of  machine  parts.  Operating  principles  are  analyzed  to  determine  dis- 
placement, velocity,  and  acceleration  by  analytical  and  graphical 
methods.  Emphasis  is  placed  upon  linkages,  cams,  rolling  contact,  gear- 
ing, flexible  connectors,  gear  trains,  translation  screws,  and  dimensional 
synthesis. 
Prerequisite:  ME  212. 

ME  319 — Thermodynamics — (3-0-3).  A  course  presented  to  non- 
mechanical  engineering  majors  in  elementary  thermodynamics.  Areas 
of  study  include  properties  of  substances,  first  law  of  thermodynamics, 
the  ideal  gas,  the  gas  turbine,  liquids  and  vapors,  heat  exchangers,  steam 
turbines  and  the  reversed  cycle. 
Prerequisites:  M  202,  and  P  202. 

ME  320 — Thermodynamics —  (3-0-3).  A  course  presenting  the 
fundamental  concepts  of  thermodynamics  for  the  engineering  majors. 
The  course  includes  a  study  of  the  first  law  of  thermodynamics,  the 
general  energy  equation,  properties  of  the  common  working  substances, 
the  second  law  of  thermodynamics,  analysis  of  cycles  and  internal  com- 
bustion engines. 
Prerequisites:  M  202,  and  P  202. 

ME  321— Thermodynamics—  (3-0-3).   A  continuation  of  ME  320, 
this  course  includes  a  study  of  vapors,  Mollier  diagrams,  vapor  cycles, 
steam  power  plants,  refrigeration  and  heat  transfer. 
Prerequisite:  ME  320. 

ME  322 — Machine  Design  I — (2-3-3).  A  course  designed  to  fur- 
nish work  in  the  fundamentals  of  machine  design.  The  design  point  of 
view  is  developed  and  the  student  is  gradually  encouraged  to  make  de- 
sign decisions  after  due  consideration  of  the  factors  involved.  Lecture 
and  laboratory  periods  are  devoted  to  the  major  areas  of  simple  stress 
analysis,  tolerances  and  allowances,  variable  loads  and  stress  concentra- 
tions, screw  fastenings  and  springs. 
Prerequisite:  ME  314. 

ME  326 — Mechanical  Engineering  Laboratory — (0-3-2).  A  series 
of  experiments  for  students  in  Mechanical  Engineering  including  solid 
and  liquid  fuels,  combustion  products,  lubricants.  Measurement  of 
steam  flow  and  steam  properties. 


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ME  419 — Tool  Design — (2-2-3).  Lecture  and  laboratory  work  for 
the  purpose  of  providing  Mechanical  Engineering  students  with  a  sur- 
vey of  the  Tool  Design  field.  Detailed  discussions  of  the  principles  and 
practices  of  tool  design  are  carried  on  in  lectures;  their  practical  applica- 
tions being  carried  out  during  the  laboratory  sessions. 

Prerequisites:  ME  202  and  ME  212. 

ME  420 — Industrial  Engineering — (2-3-3).  Designed  to  teach  a 
practicable  method  whereby  full  advantage  can  be  taken  of  all  the 
different  interconnected  modern  techniques  by  which  a  satisfactory 
and  workable  layout  can  be  developed.  Modern  mass  production 
methods  and  the  major  problem  of  the  essential  coordination  between 
plant  layout,  material  handling,  methods  engineering,  production  plan- 
ning, and  control  are  discussed.  A  project  is  assigned  to  students  for  the 
purpose  of  providing  practice  in  application  of  the  above  techniques. 
Prerequisite:  Senior  standing. 

ME  421 — Machine  Design  II — (2-3-3).  Theory  and  problems 
involving  both  analysis  and  design  of  machine  parts  used  in  the  con- 
struction of  modern  machines.  Some  of  the  topics  studied  are:  combined 
stresses,  shaft  design  by  the  analytical  and  graphical  methods,  lubrica- 
tion of  plain  surface  and  journal  bearings,  ball  and  roller  bearing 
selections,  keys  and  couplings. 

Prerequisite:  ME  322. 

ME  422 — Machine  Design  III — (2-0-2).  A  continuation  of  ME 
421  Lectures,  computation,  and  laboratory  covering  such  topics  as  flat 
belts  and  pulleys,  brakes  and  clutches,  V-belts  and  flexible  connectors, 
gear  design,  gear  train  analysis  and  further  application  of  graphical 
methods  to  the  solutions  of  curved  member  problems. 
Prerequisite:  ME  421. 

ME  424 — Vibrations — (3-0-3).  The  basic  theory  of  mechanical 
vibrations.  Such  topics  as  simple  harmonic  motion,  single  degree  of  free- 
dom systems  with  and  without  damping,  forced  vibrations,  vibration 
absorbers,  critical  speed  in  shafting,  and  dynamic  balancing  are  among 
those  studied. 
Prerequisite:  M  301. 

ME  425 — Fluid  Mechanics —  (3-0-3).   Fluid  statics,  fluid  dynamics, 
ideal  and  viscous  fluids,  boundary  layer,  losses  in  systems,  compressible 
and  incompressible  fluids,  flow  around  immersed  objects,  lift  and  drag, 
are  among  topics  studied. 
Prerequisite:  ME  320. 

ME  426 — Mechanical  Engineering  Laboratory — (0-3-2).  A  labora- 
tory course  for  senior  students  in  Mechanical  Engineering.  Selected 
experiments  in  strain  measurements,  heat  power,  fluid  mechanics,  and 
properties  of  engineering  materials. 


Description  of  Courses  79 

ME  428 — Advanced  Strength  of  Materials — (3-0-3).  Selected 
topics  such  as  theories  of  elastic  failure,  unsymmetrical  bending,  curved 
flexural  members,  thick  walled  cylinders,  localized  stress  concentrations 
are  among  those  covered  in  this  course. 

Prerequisite:  ME  314. 

ME  434 — Advanced  Metallurgy — (3-0-3).  Introduction  to  Physi- 
cal Metallurgy  encompassing  atomic  structure;  crystal  structure  imper- 
fections; equilibrium  and  nonequilibrium  phase  studies  for  1,  2,  and  3 
component  systems;  theory  of  mechanical  working  of  metals  including 
elastic  and  plastic  deformation,  impact,  fatigue,  and  creep;  and  theories 
of  relieving  work  effects  including  recovery,  recrystallation,  and  grain 
growth. 

Prerequisite:  ME  219. 

ME  435 — Internal  Combustion  Engineers — (3-0-3).  A  study  of  the 
internal  combustion  engine  processes  including  the  air-standard  cycle 
analysis,  engine  cycles,  deviation  of  real  engines  from  ideal  engines. 
Also  includes  study  of  detonation  and  knock  testing,  carburation  and 
fuel  injection,  combustion  chamber  and  cylinder  head  design,  engine 
lubrication,  cooling  and  performance.  Supplemented  by  visual  aids  and 
laboratory  assignments. 

Prerequisite:  ME  321. 

ME  436 — Heat  Transfer — (3-0-3).  Steady  and  unsteady  state 
conduction;  free  and  forced  convection;  radiant  heat  transmission.  Em- 
phasis on  fundamentals  and  application  of  these  fundamentals  in  the 
solution  of  heat  transfer  problems  and  the  design  of  heat  transfer 
equipment. 

Prerequisite:  ME  321. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  SOCIAL  SCIENCES 

SS  110 — General  Psychology — (3-0-3).  An  introductory  course  to 
assist  the  student  in  developing  an  understanding  of  the  fundamental 
principles  of  psychology  and  their  application.  Among  the  topics  to  be 
included  are:  growth  and  development,  motivation,  learning,  emotion 
and  feeling,  attention  and  perception,  intelligence,  thinking,  personality 
and  human  adjustment. 

SS  220 — History  of  Western  Civilization  I — (3-0-3).  This  course 
introduces  the  student  to  the  main  stream  of  our  Western  cultural  herit- 
age. It  traces  the  history  of  man  from  earliest  times  to  the  Age  of  Louis 
XIV.  While  political  history  serves  as  a  framework,  emphasis  is  placed 
on  the  social,  intellectual  and  economic  factors  of  our  past. 

SS  221 — History  of  Western  Civilization  II — (3-0-3).  This  course 
continues  the  History  of  Western  Europe  from  1715  to  the  present.  Em- 
phasis is  again  placed  on  the  political,  social,  intellectual  and  economic 


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factors  which  contributed  to  the  development  of  our  Western  European 
cultural  heritage. 

SS  230 — Principles  of  Economics — (3-0-3).  A  survey  of  basic  eco- 
nomic principles  to  include:  the  structure  of  the  American  economy, 
production,  exchange,  money  and  banking,  pricing  and  national  income 
determination.    This  course  is  not  a  substitute  for  SS  231. 

SS  231 — Principles  of  Economics — (3-0-3).  This  course  is  designed 
to  provide  understanding  of  the  organization  and  function  of  the 
economic  system.  Consideration  will  be  given  to  such  topics  as  produc- 
tion, exchange,  money,  banking,  analysis  of  demand  and  supply,  de- 
termination and  distribution  of  national  income,  pricing,  labor  and 
industrial  relations  and  business  cycles.  For  Business  Administration 
majors  only. 

SS  232 — Economic  Problems  and  Policies — (3-0-3).  This  course 
covers  price  determination,  competition,  monopolies,  consumption,  sav- 
ing, investment,  rent,  wages,  interest,  profits,  analysis  of  national  income, 
financing  government  and  international  trade.  Required  for  Business 
Administration  majors. 

Prerequisite:  SS  230  or  231. 
Elective. 

SS  311 — Psychology  of  Adjustment — (3-0-3).  This  course  is  de- 
signed to  assist  the  student  in  developing  an  understanding  of  the  dy- 
namics of  human  adjustment.  Among  topics  studied  are  motivation, 
frustration,  conflict,  the  role  of  learning  in  adjustment,  adjustive  and 
non-adjustive  reactions,  neurotic  adjustments,  psychotic  adjustments, 
the  nature  of  psychotherapy  and  mental  hygiene. 
Prerequisite:  SS  110,  Junior  standing. 
Elective. 

SS  322 — Economic  History  of  the  United  States — (3-0-3).  A  study 
of  the  major  developments  in  the  American  economy  from  the  Colonial 
Period  to  the  present  time.  The  course  treats  of  the  influence  of  the 
frontier,  the  influx  of  immigrants,  the  growth  of  technological  knowl- 
edge, the  evolution  of  business  organizations,  government  regulation 
and  control,  the  growth  of  the  machine  process  and  of  business  enterprise. 
Emphasis  will  be  placed  on  case  studies  of  selected  business  enterprises 
leading  to  the  evolution  of  public  policy.  Required  for  Business  Ad- 
ministration majors. 

Prerequisite:  SS  221. 
Elective. 

SS  333 — Economic  Geography —  (3-0-3).  A  study  of  the  regional 
distribution  of  the  world's  resources,  industries  and  population.  Em- 
phasis is  on  the  distribution  and  importance  of  manufacturing,  mining, 


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forestry,  agriculture,  trade  in  relation  to  the  factors  of  power  resources, 
raw  materials,  climate,  landforms,  centers  of  population  and  world  trade 
markets.  This  course  provides  an  essential  background  for  understand- 
ing industrial  and  commercial  opportunities  and  limitations  in  various 
areas  of  the  world.   Required  for  Business  Administration  majors. 

Elective. 

SS  334 — Current  Economic  Issues  and  Policies —  (3-0-3).  An  analy- 
sis of  the  nature  of  current  economic  issues  and  policies  and  their  effects 
upon  national  economic  conditions.  Emphasis  is  on  developing  the 
student's  ability  to  apply  economic  principles  to  problems  of  our  econ- 
omy with  analysis  of  policy  criteria.  Current  issues  to  be  studied  include: 
protectionism  and  free  trade,  effects  of  taxation,  Soviet  economic 
growth,  the  "core"  problems  in  farming,  unemployment,  competition  vs. 
monopoly,  dwindling  gold  reserves  and  expansion  of  the  middle  income 
class. 

Prerequisite:*  SS  230  or  231. 
Elective. 

SS  412 — Industrial  Psychology — (3-0-3).  A  study  of  the  principles 
of  psychology  as  applied  to  business  and  industry.  Topics  to  be  in- 
cluded are:  individual  differences  and  their  nature,  job  satisfaction, 
morals,  supervision,  communication,  personnel  selection,  interviewing, 
measurement  of  attitudes  and  the  maladjusted  worker. 
Prerequisite:  SS  110,  Senior  standing. 

SS  423 — History  of  American  Civilization — (3-0-3).  This  course 
traces  the  history  of  our  unique  American  Civilization  from  its  founding 
to  the  present  time.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  cultural  developments  in  the 
United  States;  political  and  economic  developments,  however,  are  not 
ignored.  Stress  is  placed  on  such  diverse  topics  as  our  European  heritage, 
foundations  of  the  new  nation,  division  and  integration  (1820-1876), 
industrialization  of  American  Life  and  the  triumph  of  democracy  in 
America. 

Prerequisite:  SS  221. 
Elective. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  TEXTILES 

Division  of  Design  and  Fashion 

TD  101,  102 — Nature  Drawing — (3-2).  A  beginning  study  in  the 
structures,  patterns  and  colors  found  in  nature.  The  student  draws  and 
paints  actual  specimens,  studying  the  forms  and  textures  in  detail. 

TD  103,  104 — Life  Drawing—  (3-2).  The  study  of  the  human 
figure,  its  form,  mass  and  proportions,  with  emphasis  on  movement.  A 
course  in  anatomy  assists  the  student  in  the  study  of  form  and  structure 
of  the  human  body. 


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TD  105,  106 — Drawing  and  Painting — (3-2).  An  introductory 
course  to  explore  the  capacity  of  paint  and  other  media  to  symbolize  the 
sensory  images  of  sight  and  touch  and  translate  these  symbols  into  pic- 
torial composition.  The  first  semester  is  devoted  to  the  study  of  the 
language,  principles  and  traditional  concepts  of  picture  making. 

TD  107,  108 — Design — (6-3).  Problems  in  two  and  three  dimen- 
sional design  involving  color,  line,  form,  texture  and  spatial  relationships, 
give  the  student  a  basic  knowledge  for  future  courses  in  further  design. 

TD  111,  112 — Anatomy — (1-1).  A  study  of  the  bones  of  the  skele- 
ton, the  muscles,  and  complete  construction  of  the  human  figure.  This 
is  the  basis  of  life  drawing,  fashion  illustration  and  fashion  design. 

TD  113,  114 — Introduction  to  Art  History — (2-2).  An  investiga- 
tion of  man's  creative  efforts  in  the  visual  arts  at  selected  moments  in 
history,  to  evaluate  the  meaning  of  art  of  the  past  and  its  value  for  us 
today  (that  is,  the  various  kinds  of  information  it  gives  us,  including 
that  on  taste  and  style).  Visits  to  art  museums  are  included  in  the  course. 

TD  116 — Projection  Drawing — (2-1).  This  course  provides  a  basic 
understanding  of  the  methods  used  by  engineers,  designers  and  illus- 
trators to  describe  the  size,  shape  or  the  layout  of  an  object. 

TD  201 — Nature  Drawing — (3-2).    More  detailed  study  of  natural 
forms,  using  watercolors,  tempera  and  scratchboard.  The  student  is  made 
aware  of  the  vast  inspirational  material  to  be  found  in  plants  and  other 
natural  objects. 
Prerequisites:  TD  101,  102. 

TD  203,  204 — Life  Drawing — (3-2).  An  advanced  study  of  the 
human  figure.   Study  includes  exploration  in  color  of  the  draped  figure. 

Prerequisites:  TD  103,  104. 

TD  205,  206 — Drawing  and  Painting —  (3-2).  An  expansion  of  the 
introductory  course  designed  to  increase  the  appreciation  of  the  funda- 
mental restrictions  of  the  picture  plane  and  the  painter's  tools.  Further 
study  of  composition  is  carried  on  to  stimulate  individual  expression. 

Prerequisites:  TD  105,  106. 

TD  207,  208— Textile  Design—  (4-2)  (6-3).  This  course  begins 
with  practice  in  rendering  techniques  to  study  the  elements  involved  in 
designing  printed  and  woven  materials.  Experiments  in  color  and  pat- 
tern and  printing  processes  acquaint  the  student  with  the  fundamentals 
of  designing  fabrics. 

TD  210 — Fashion  Illustration — (2-1).  An  introduction  to  fashion 
illustrators,  and  concentration  on  the  development  of  the  fashion  figure. 


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TD  301,  302 — Textile  Design — (8-6).  Theoretical  problems  in 
fabric  design  and  printing  are  keyed  to  industrial  production  for  a  va- 
riety of  uses.  Students  develop  original  designs  and  learn  to  carry  them 
to  completion  as  printed  goods  by  using  the  silk  screen  process. 

Prerequisites:  TD  208,  109. 

TD  307,  308 — Handloom  Weaving — (4-2).  This  course  gives  the 
student  the  opportunity  to  learn  the  basic  principles  of  hand  weaving, 
and  to  experiment  with  colors  and  textures  suitable  for  application  to 
the  power  ioom.  He  is  encouraged  to  design  directly  on  the  loom,  and 
to  use  a  variety  of  available  materials. 

TD  309,  310 — Apparel  Design — (4-3).  Lectures  on  fashion  design 
theory  and  the  fashion  industry  are  followed  by  the  construction  and 
use  of  a  basic  pattern,  which  are  the  first  steps  to  originating  an  idea 
and  conceiving  it  in  the  drafting  class. 

TD  311,  312 — Fashion  Illustration — (3-2).    The  course  includes 
the  study  of  layouts  and  advertising,  and  the  development  of  rendering 
and  techniques  necessary  for  reproduction  purposes. 
Prerequisite:  TD  210. 

TD  315,  316 — History  of  Costume — (2-2).  A  survey  of  clothing 
development  from  earliest  times  to  the  present  day.  The  utilization  of 
source  material  from  libraries,  museums,  etc.  and  the  application  of 
ideas  from  this  research  contributes  to  original  designs. 

TD  401,  402—  Textile  Design—  (6-4)  (8-6)  More  advanced  prob- 
lems in  designing,  and  experiments  in  production  techniques  using  the 
silk  screen  process  are  encountered  during  the  last  year.  In  the  final 
semester  individual  problems  are  carried  out,  and  a  portfolio  is  compiled. 
Prerequisites:  TD  301,  302. 

TD  403,  404 — Handloom  Weaving — (2-1).    The  advanced  course 
gives  the  student  an  opportunity  to  develop  some  original  designs  which 
can  be  produced  on  a  hand  loom.    The  designs  are  then  illustrated  in 
the  form  of  paintings. 
Prerequisites:  TD  307,  308. 

TD  407,  408 — Apparel  Design — (4-3).   Further  study  of  advanced 
methods  of  pattern  drafting  and  draping. 
Prerequisites:  TD  309,  310. 

TD  409 — Degree  Project — (4-2).  In  the  senior  year  each  student 
selects  a  specific  part  of  the  textile  design  and  fashion  field  and  completes 
a  required  amount  of  creative  work  and  research.  This  project  is  sub- 
mitted for  approval  before  graduation. 


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TD  411,  412 — Fashion  Illustration  (4-3).  A  further  study  of 
rendering  and  layouts.  Drawing  from  live  models  serves  as  a  discipline 
for  observing  details  and  the  fall  of  fabrics  on  the  human  figure.  During 
the  second  semester  the  student  completes  a  series  of  fashion  drawings 
to  be  used  in  his  portfolio. 
Prerequisites:  TD  311,  312. 

TD  440 — Advanced  Design  Elective — (3-2).  A  course,  open  to 
juniors  and  seniors,  in  which  the  student  explores  several  different 
media.  He  is  encouraged  to  do  independent  research  and  must  complete 
several  original  projects  in  the  course  of  the  semester. 

Division  of  Textile  Engineering 

TE  100 — Introductory  Textile  Technology — (2-0-2).  A  course  de- 
signed for  the  purpose  of  indoctrinating  Freshmen  of  the  Textile  Tech- 
nology course  in  the  non-technical  phases  of  the  textile  industry.  It  gives 
the  student  an  elementary  understanding  of  the  origin,  types  and  uses 
of  textile  fibers.  The  course  also  provides  a  general  discussion  of  the 
machinery  involved  in  processing  these  fibers  into  yarn  and  fabrics.  The 
theory  and  application  of  the  yarn  numbering  systems  are  also  discussed. 

TE  101 — Introductory  Survey  of  Textiles — (1-0-1).  An  intro- 
ductory course  designed  to  familiarize  the  student  of  the  Textile  Design 
and  Fashion  course  with  the  elementary  and  non-technical  phases  of  the 
textile  industry.  A  study  is  made  of  the  definitions  of  the  common  terms 
used  in  manufacturing  and  finishing  of  textiles.  The  properties  and 
characteristics  of  the  natural  and  man-made  fibers  as  well  as  the  use  of 
flow-charts  for  processing  these  fibers  into  a  finished  product  are  also  re- 
viewed. 

TE  102 — Fabric  Classification — (1-0-1).  A  course  relating  to  the 
characteristics,  performance,  properties  and  uses  of  a  wide  range  of  staple 
fabrics.  Special  emphasis  placed  upon  the  manner  of  producing  various 
textures  in  woven  fabrics,  incorporating  both  natural  and  man-made 
fiber  content. 
Prerequisite:  TE  101. 

TE  200— (3-1-3).  TE  201— (2-2-3).  Yarn  Technology.  The  earlier 
lectures  and  laboratory  periods  of  this  course  are  devoted  to  the  history, 
development,  classification,  ginning  and  marketing  of  cotton.  Following 
this  brief  introduction,  the  lectures  are  devoted  to  the  theory  of  process- 
ing, both  natural  and  man-made  fibers  into  sliver;  this  is  coupled 
with  t lie  mechanics  and  application  of  the  equipment  involved.  Com- 
parative studies  are  made  of  opening  and  cleaning  systems  with  special 
emphasis  being  placed  on  the  statistics  of  blending,  evening  and  the 
attenuation  of  fibers.  All  speed  and  production  calculations  that  are 
associated  with  the  mechanisms  are  also  considered. 


Description  of  Courses  85 

TE  202— (1-2-2).  TE  203— (3-2-3).  Fabric  Technology.  Courses  of 
study  in  the  fundamentals  and  principles  of  the  mechanisms  related  to 
the  fabrication  of  materials  by  the  process  of  weaving.  Cam  operation 
is  basic  in  this  introduction  phase.  Theory  of  motions  for  the  shedding, 
picking,  beat-up,  let-off,  and  take-up  principles  are  also  basic.  Progress 
follows  into  the  study  of  the  dobby  mechanism  and  semi-automatic 
motions,  as  well  as  the  introduction  of  multicolor  mechanisms.  A  study 
is  included  regarding  the  preparation  of  materials  and  equipment  prior 
to  weaving. 

TE  204,  205 — Fabric  Design  and  Structure — (2-2-3).  The  pur- 
pose of  this  course  is  twofold:  to  instruct  the  student  on  the  technology 
of  weave  formation,  and  simultaneously,  to  instruct  the  student  on  ana- 
lyzing and  reproducing  fabrics.  In  the  technology  of  weave  formation, 
the  student  studies  the  basic  weaves  and  their  derivatives.  Such  weaves 
as  the  twill,  sateen  and  cord  are  among  those  considered.  The  student 
is  also  taught  the  methods  employed  in  determining  the  structure  of 
the  simplier  fabrics  and  how  these  fabrics  may  be  reproduced.  These 
methods  include  determining  over-all  and  ground  construction,  yarn 
counts,  fabric  weight,  drawing-in  drafts,  chain  drafts,  reed  plan  and 
color  arrangement. 

TE  206 — Yarn  Technology — (1-1).  A  course  in  the  theory  of  the 
various  procedures  employed  in  the  processing  of  raw  materials  into 
yarns.  The  natural  and  manufactured  types  of  fibers  are  included  in 
the  course  content. 

TE  207 — Fabric  Technology — (2-1).  A  course  in  the  theory  of 
material  fabrication,  covering  principally  the  weaving  process  in  its 
variations  and  capabilities  as  related  to  application  of  fabric  design. 

TE  208,  209 — Fabric  Design  and  Structure — (4-3).  A  course  simi- 
lar to  TE  204,  205  and  tailored  to  the  needs  of  students  taking  the  Tex- 
tile Design  and  Fashion  curriculum.  Students  are  concerned  only  with 
the  developing  of  the  more  common  weaves  as  well  as  with  the  analyzing 
and  reproduction  of  the  simplier  fabrics.  The  designing  of  jacquard 
materials  is  given  special  emphasis. 

TE  210 — Fabric  Testing — (2-1).  A  laboratory  course  in  testing 
and  analysis  of  fabrics  working  from  fabric  sample  swatches.  Elementary 
yarn  testing  and  fiber  identification  is  included.  This  course  offers  lim- 
ited technical  knowledge  of  physical  characteristics  of  fabrics  to  the  stu- 
dents majoring  in  design  and  fashion. 

TE  300-301— Yarn  Technology—  (2-2-3).  A  continuation  of  TE 
200,  201  on  the  mechanics,  theories  and  applications  involved  with  the 
roving  and  spinning  equipment  in  the  processing  of  sliver  into  spun 
yarn.  Comparative  studies  are  made  of  the  various  systems  of  drafting 
and  its  relation  to  sound  economics.    Cost  factors  with  respect  to  the 


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problems  of  mill  organization   and  equipment  are  introduced  in  the 
latter  portion  of  this  study. 

Prerequisite:  TE  201. 

TE  302,  303 — Fabric  Technology —  (2-3-3).  A  comprehensive  ex- 
tension into  study  of  more  complicated  mechanism  related  to  various 
types  of  weaving  equipment.  The  design,  related  calculations,  operation, 
timings  and  settings  on  the  multiple  mechanical  devices  are  explored 
and  studied. 

Prerequisite:  TE  203. 

TE  304,  305 — Fabric  Design  and  Structure. —  (2-2-3).  A  continua- 
tion of  the  Fabric  Design  and  Structure  course  given  the  previous  year. 
The  study  of  the  technology  of  weaves  includes  double  cloths,  leno  and 
jacquard  constructions.  Students  are  given  more  advanced  fabrics  to 
analyze  for  the  determination  of  the  data  necessary  in  their  reproduction 
as  well  as  the  methods  employed  in  the  development  of  fabrics  with 
technical  specifications. 

TE  306 — Fabric  Technology —  (2-0-2).  A  survey  course  relating  to 
the  characteristics,  performance,  properties  and  uses  of  various  staple 
fabrics.  Special  emphasis  is  placed  upon  manner  of  development  of 
textures  in  both  natural  and  man-made  fiber  composed  fabrics.  The 
first  part  of  the  course  consists  of  orientation  in  definition  of  terms  and 
in  the  theory  of  fiber  to  yarn  processing. 

TE  309 — Materials  and  Fabrics —  (3-0-3).  A  survey  course  to  fit 
the  needs  of  the  Business  Administration  student  majoring  in  marketing. 
The  classification  of  the  natural  and  synthetic  fibers  is  first  discussed; 
this  is  then  followed  by  the  processes  used  in  manufacturing  the  various 
yarns  and  fabrics.  Continued  study  involves  terminology  as  well  as  yarn 
and  fabric  characteristics. 

TE  310 — Materials  and  Fabrics — (3-0-3).  A  continuation  of  TE 
310.  The  student  familiarizes  himself  with  the  basic  weaves  and  their 
effect  on  fabric  construction  and  end  use.  Simple  testing  procedures  for 
the  identification  of  textile  fibers,  yarns  and  fabrics  are  also  studied. 

TE  400—  Yarn  Technology—  (3-3-4).  A  continuation  of  TE  300, 
301  on  the  mechanics,  theories  and  applications  involved  with  the  use 
of  combing  and  twisting  equipment.  In  addition,  laboratory  problems 
are  posed  to  the  students  in  conjunction  with  their  study  of  said  ma- 
chinery. Simultaneously,  an  analysis  is  made  of  man-made  fibers  and 
their  methods  of  being  processed. 
Prerequisite:  TE  301. 

TE  401 — Yarn  Technology — (0-3-2).  This  course  consists  of 
projects  as  applied  to  one  or  more  pieces  of  equipment.    A  term  paper 


Description  of  Courses  87 

is  prepared  as  a  technical  report  in  which  a  thorough  discussion  is  made 
of  the  project.    Library  facilities  are  used  to  supplement  and  document 
this  project. 
Prerequisite:  TE  400. 

TE  402,  403 — Fabric  Technology — (1-3-2).  Further  extension  of 
study  of  specific  weaving  mechanisms  and  processes,  including  reproduc- 
tion of  complicated  and  elaborate  types  of  patterns  such  as  Jacquard, 
leno,  pile  and  looped  textures. 

Prerequisite:  TE  303. 

TE  404 — Knit  Technology — (2-1-2).  A  course  of  study  in  the 
fundamentals  of  the  mechanisms  and  equipment  relative  to  the  manu- 
facture of  fabric  by  the  process  of  knitting.  The  design,  control,  settings 
and  mathematics  pertaining  to  the  various  types  of  knit  fabrication  are 
explored  and  studied.  The  numerous  processes  of  interlooping  are  basic 
elements  of  the  course. 

TE  405 — Knit  Technology — (2-1-2).  An  extension  of  TE  404  into 
the  mechanical  principles  and  the  design  of  more  intricate  mechanisms 
related  to  the  knitting  process.    Analysis  and  creation  of  fabric  designs 
and  patterns,  basic  and  extensive,  are  an  important  part  of  the  course. 
Prerequisite:  TE  404. 

TE  406 — Physical  Testing — (2-3-3).  A  course  designed  to  train 
the  student  in  the  techniques  and  instruments  used  for  the  determina- 
tion of  the  fiber,  yarn,  and  fabric  properties  studied.  Special  emphasis  is 
placed  on  the  theories  underlying  the  determined  properties  as  well  as 
the  interpretation  of  the  data  obtained. 

TE  407 — Microscopy — (2-3-3).  A  course  designed  to  instruct  the 
student  in  the  use  of  an  optical  microscope;  its  value  and  limitations. 
The  microscope  is  used  in  conjunction  with  fiber  identification  and 
structure;  determination  of  blends,  maturity,  mercerization,  and  the 
physical,  chemical  and  biological  damage  to  textiles.  The  use  of  the 
various  types  of  micrometers  in  the  measure  of  length,  diameter,  area 
and  other  quantitative  techniques.  Recording  of  data  by  photomicrog- 
raphy. 

TE  408— Quality  Control — (3-0-3).  A  study  of  industrial  quality 
control  by  statistical  methods  as  applied  to  manufacturing  processes. 
The  methods  of  data  analysis,  inspection  methods,  determination  of 
sample  size  and  the  construction  and  use  of  control  charts. 

TE  409 — Microscopy  and  Physical  Testing—  (2-2-3).  A  course 
comprising  the  elements  of  TE  406  and  TE  407  for  Textile  Chemistry 
majors. 


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General  Index 

PAGE 

Accounting,  see  Business  Administration. 

Administrative   Assignments    7 

Administration    7 

Admission  Requirements 

Evening  School 54 

Graduate  School  51 

Undergraduate  School 15 

Alumni  Association   31 

American  Chemical  Society 27 

Application  Procedures 

Evening  School 54 

Graduate  School 51 

Undergraduate  School  15 

Athletics 24 

Attendance 

Evening  School  55 

Undergraduate  School  18 

Board  of  Trustees  6 

Bookstore   21 

Buildings  and  Equipment  14 

Business  Administration 34 

Majors 

Accounting    34 

Management    35 

Marketing    35 

Program    36 

Description  of  Courses  57 

Calendar  of  Events  4 

Academic  Year,  1961-1962  4 

Academic  Year,  1962-1963  5 

Camera  Club  27 

Chemistry  39 

Program    40 

Textile  Chemistry  46 

Program    41 

Description  of  Courses  56 


General  Index  89 

PAGE 

Circle  K  Club  27 

College  Glee  Club  27 

Conduct , 18 

Courses  of  Study 

Evening  School  54 

Graduate  School 51 

Undergraduate  School  33 

Credits  and  Averages 

Graduate  School  52 

Undergraduate  School  19 

Dean's  List  20 

Degrees  with  Distinction  20 

Description  of  Courses  56 

Business  Administration 57 

Chemistry    59 

Electrical  Engineering  65 

English  and  Modern  Languages 68 

Mathematics    71 

Mechanical  Engineering  75 

Physics 71 

Social  Sciences  79 

Textiles 

Textile  Design  and  Fashion  81 

Textile  Engineering 84 

Directory  of  Personnel  6 

Electrical  Engineering,  see  Engineering. 

Eligibility  19 

Endowments  and  Scholarships  23 

Engineering  42 

Electrical  Engineering  42 

Program    44 

Description  of  Courses  65 

Mechanical  Engineering 43 

Program   45 

Description  of  Courses  25 

English  and  Modern  Languages,  Description  of  Courses 68 

Environment   12 

Evening  School  54 

General  Information  54 

Courses  of  Study  55 

Faculty    7 

Fraternal   Societies   27 


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General  Information 

Evening  School  54 

Graduate  School  51 

Undergraduate  School  11 

Grading  and  Degrees  19 

Graduate  School  51 

General  Information  51 

Courses  of  Study  52 

Graduation  Requirements 

Graduate  School  52 

Undergraduate  School  20 

Guidance  and  Counseling 21 

History  of  the  Institute  11 

Housing 21 

International  Students  Organization  27 

Library   20 

Lounges 21 

Mainstay    27 

Management,  see  Business  Administration. 

Marketing,  see  Business  Administration. 

Mathematics,  Description  of  Courses 71 

Mechanical  Engineering,  see  Engineering. 

Objectives  of  the  Institute  11 

Physics,  Description  of  Courses  71 

Placement  22 

Professional  Societies  28 

Psychological  Services   22 

Public  Relations,  Office  of  30 

Refunds 18 

Religious  Groups  29 

Research    Foundation    30 

Rooms,  see  Housing. 

Social  Sciences,  Description  of  Courses  79 


General  Index  91 

PAGE 

Status  of  the  Institute  13 

Student  Awards   24 

Student  Council  , 29 

Student  Facilities  and  Services  20 

Student  Organizations  27 

Student  Regulations   18 

Tech  Talk 29 

Textiles  46 

Textile  Chemistry 

Graduate    53 

Undergraduate    51 

Program   41 

Description  of  Courses 56 

Textile  Design  and  Fashion  47 

Program   48 

Description  of  Courses  81 

Textile  Technology  46 

Graduate    .-. 53 

Undergraduate    44 

Program   44 

Description  of  Courses  84 

Tuition  and  Fees 

Evening  School  54 

Graduate  School  52 

Undergraduate  School  17 

Undergraduate  Courses  of  Study 33 

Withdrawals    18 


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