Discusses a "process control" course in undergraduate chemical engineering. Describes current practices and philosophy and an outline for a course to be taught in the future. Appended are summaries of 12 participants' discussion. (YP)

Describes the spectrum of process design problems. Suggests a methodology for teaching some concepts used in design, including the types of processes considered and their designs, new tools useful in conceptual design, and a strategy for developing conceptual designs. (YP)

The evolution of a doctoral program in education (Ed.D.) is chronicled, with special attention to a culminating project designed to link theory and practice. It was found that while students' projects mimicked the norms of a conventional dissertation, they often lacked rigor and depth. It is felt that preceding coursework had not adequately…

Presents a master syllabus for a course whose purpose is to introduce students to a variety of topics and subjects in language and communication from a social science perspective. Discusses conceptual issues for the instructor, presents five instructional units, and discusses teaching strategies and evaluation. (SR)

The teaching of modern literature using film versions of the works studied is examined, and a special course that was organized around this concept is described. Results of the course are discussed, and suggestions are made for how to use film in general literature courses and other contexts. (12 references) (JL)

Describes the design and development of online courses for nursing education at Weber State University, based on empowerment of adult learners, collaborative learning, and diverse learning styles. Explains the provisions for student orientation and e-mail and phone support. (SK)

Describes an authentic multimedia Web development project for seventh and eighth graders. Discusses the structure of the course; the classroom environment; students' personal Web pages; project implementation; production; and benefits from the students' perspective and from an instructional standpoint. (LRW)

Describes the alliance of two universities to facilitate their entry into Internet-based distance learning. Outlines steps taken to launch graduate courses using the Web to connect professors and students. Discusses the institutional partnership, course development, intended audience, course structure, technology, and course evaluation.…

At Dartmouth College, the author teaches a course called "Security and Privacy." Its early position in the overall computer science curriculum means the course needs to be introductory, and the author can't assume the students possess an extensive computer science background. These constraints leave the author with a challenge: to construct…

This article discusses the holistic method of experiential course design called dramaturgy as applied to an undergraduate 3rd-year management course--the Action Learning Management Practicum (ALMP). Dramaturgy, a theater term, involves the student-centered design of the course. The development of themes is characterized by the intertwining of a…

Distance learners are self-directed learners traditionally taught via study books, collections of readings, and exercises to test understanding of learning packages. Despite advances in e-Learning environments and computer-based teaching interfaces, distance learners still lack opportunities to participate in exercises and debates available to…

This paper describes the results of a project to develop a graduate-level business course in Investment and Portfolio Management for use in a Master of Business Administration degree program at Warner Southern College (Florida). The development of the course had three phases: (1) learning outcomes were derived from a literature review on…

The role of the syllabus in second language teaching is described, distinguishing six major types of syllabi and how they might be implemented in various teaching situations. The foreign language teaching syllabus involves both the integration of subject matter (what to talk about) and linguistic matter (how to talk about it). Choices of syllabi…

Designed chiefly for the growing number of technical and business writing teachers in two year colleges, this collection of articles helps teachers understand technology and business students so that they can teach courses that satisfy the writing needs of those students. Written by practicing teachers or writers, the articles offer viewpoints on…

Draft specifications for an undergraduate course in professional writing, designed to teach practical writing skills, are presented in this paper. The paper notes the need for such a course to prepare professional personnel for the writing they do in their jobs, and it suggests that the course be aimed at juniors and seniors in liberal arts,…