Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1934 [PAGE 159]

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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C Mathematics.—Only courses in algebra, plane geometry, solid and spherical geometry, and trigonometry will be accepted toward a major or minor in this subject. (General mathematics may be accepted in lieu of algebra and geometry in cases where the content of the course is essentially the same as that ordinarily included in algebra and geometry.) D. Science.—(Including physics; chemistry; biology, or botany and zoology; general science, or physiology and physiography; astronomy; and geology.) A major must include at least a total of two units chosen from one or more of the following subjects: physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology. Biology may be offered in place of botany and zoology. A minor must include at least one unit from the above subjects. E. Social Studies.— (Including history, civics, economics, commercial or economic geography, sociology.) A major must include at least two units in history, and a minor at least one unit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE VARIOUS CURRICULA OF THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES OF THE UNIVERSITY

In the table (page 156) are presented the special subjects prescribed for admission to the various undergraduate curricula. These are the subjects which are considered essential preparation and without which the student may not be admitted. There are other high school courses which are highly recommended because they give most effective preparation for later work in college. In planning his high school work the prospective student should be guided by the recommendations given below. The requirements in the table are stated in units of credit and not in terms of majors and minors. These prescribed subjects may be counted toward fulfilling the major and minor requirements.

SUBJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR ADMISSION

As a further aid to the high school student who is planning to enter the University, and who desires the most adequate preparation, the following recommendations are made as desirable additions to the minimum entrance requirements. Mathematics is prescribed for admission to a number of the undergraduate curricula. It is recommended to the extent of at least a minor for all curricula. 1. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences For curricula in chemistry, chemical engineering, and home economics:— Physics, one year. For the pre-medical curriculum:—Advanced algebra and at least a minor in science, including physics or chemistry. For all other curricula:—A major in foreign language (instead of the minimum requirement of a minor); at least a minor in social studies; and at least a year of work in a laboratory science, which should be physics or chemistry if either of these subjects is to be included in the University curriculum. 2. The College of Commerce and Business Administration For all curricula:—Advanced algebra; at least a minor in foreign languages; a minor in social studies. 3. The College of Engineering For all curricula (stated in the order of preference):—At least a minor in (1) French or German, or Latin; (2) science; and (3) social studies. 4. The College of Agriculture For all curricula:—A major in mathematics; a minor in science, including physics or chemistry. For the home economics curriculum physics is preferred. 5. The College of Fine and Applied Arts For the curriculum in painting:—-A major in foreign language (instead of the minimum requirement of a minor); a minor in social studies; a year of work in freehand drawing. For the curricula in music:—A major in foreign language (instead of the minimum requirement of a minor); a minor in social studies; a year of work in a laboratory science; one or two years of work in music.