Negotiable instruments--various kinds of paper--are treated in this brief course outline with the objectives of teaching the student to: (1) understand and relate monetary legislation to his personal affairs, (2) understand four types of negotiable instruments, (3) demonstrate an understanding of transferring negotiable instruments in a practical…

Cost accounting principles and procedures provide students with sufficient background to apply cost accounting factors to service and manufacturing businesses. Overhead, materials, goods in process, and finished goods are emphasized. Students complete a practice set in the course, which has guidelines, performance objectives, learning activities…

The course is designed to reinforce machine shorthand theory with emphasis on taking dictation with speed and accuracy. In this course, students are expected to complete the basic theory of techniques for writing sounds, in combinations of letters of the alphabet, on the keyboard of a touch shorthand machine; to increase their recording speeds;…

This revised course in business mathematics emphasizes computations needed for problem solving, but greater attention is focused on mathematical principles that were developed in previous grades. In addition, the course aims to develop further an understanding of business principles and practices which can be used in gainful employment and in the…

The programed course was written to help jail officers assume the demands of jail work and emphasizes that, in addition to routine tasks, officers must be fully prepared to serve an important function for society as well-trained, responsible professionals. Much of the officer's job will depend on his ability to make decisions and to avoid the…

This 9-week, quinmester course is a study of literature for a small ensemble or stage band. Emphasis is placed on increased performance skill, individually and in ensemble, concurrent with musical concept development and on stylistic characteristics of the music. Advanced performing skills and musicianship are prerequisite. Twenty-two course…

Second in a series of five, the course consists of the history and principles of the micrometer. The student must have mastered the skills offered in Introduction to Measurement and the Use of Scaled Instruments--9225.01. Techniques in reading and using the micrometer, checking, adjusting, and calibrating the micrometer are topics covered.…

This document is an outline for a module which can be inserted, in whole or in part, in community college courses on California and/or Southwest United States history, Mexican-American or Chicano history, Mexican history, and United States history. The module examines the close ties--political, economic, and social--between Mexico and California…

The basic reading course outlined in this student handbook emphasizes the decoding process. The contents consist of a letter-and-sound spelling chart and 87 course modules which are based on single-letter and letter-combination sounds. Many of the modules include exercises, and some contain reading material. (JM)

Describes difficulties encountered in presenting a college course on nuclear weapons and disarmament. Maintains that such courses must strive for a fuller historical account of the arms race, in addition to stressing the humanistic and ethical questions involved. Warns that controversy will arise and concludes that even blind anger is preferable…

This paper describes a method for defining the universe of competencies expected of a general internist. This was accomplished by defining the nature of the medical practice, describing the internal medicine content in terms of subspecialty divisions and general areas of competence, and defining a format for describing competencies. The format for…

This publication is a collection of energy education activities for grades 1-6. The activities were written or selected to be used with daily lesson plans and the existing school curriculum. Activities are classified by: (1) content area (fine arts, mathematics, physical education, reading and language arts, science, and social studies; and (2)…

This paper discusses two early childhood education courses offered in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction at Bowling Green State University. Early Childhood Competency I (ECC I) is a course offering sophomores and juniors the opportunity to work on a one-to-one basis with a youngster under the age of three years in the child's…

This document provides a detailed outline of performance objectives and test items for an introductory secondary level earth science course. (SL)

This document provides a detailed outline of performance objectives and test items for an introductory secondary level physical science course. (SL)