Describes the development of a minicourse organization for an introductory biology course at the University of Northern Colorado. Optional experiences and evaluation procedures are discussed. (RH)

Presents, in brief form, the results of a two-year evaluation project funded by the National Science Foundation, at Purdue University. Six minicourses selected from 12 colleges and universities were involved in the evaluation. (PEB)

This article developed from a survey of the five most popular biology texts which promote the theory of invariant homeostasis rather than biological rhythms. The popular fad of "birthdate biorhythms" is discussed in relation to providing education on biological rhythms and its legitimacy to the public. (SA)

Discusses how minicourses offered to elementary school teachers can provide background information and experiences in topics such as aquatic biology and environmental education. Presents results of a questionnaire that evaluates the effectiveness of this approach in aiding elementary school teachers to teach science. (CS)

The minicourse and school assembly program described in this article include such topics as heart disease, cancer, smoking, and comparative anatomy of circulatory and respiratory systems. (BB)

A ten-day minicourse is described in which seventh graders build, install, and observe a bird house. (BB)

Identifies from the literature some of the diverse roles that second-level biology courses serve within a school curriculum, discussing factors that may explain the current status of these courses. Course types include college preparatory, minicourses, biologic techniques, societal issues, career awareness, and courses for terminal students. (JM)

Describes a four- to six-week minicourse featuring topics from language arts, law, history, sociology, mathematics, art, and woodworking in addition to botany, zoology, genetics, ecology, and evolution. Student study is divided into five phases: tree-ring analysis; forest history; seedling competition; genetic improvement and cloning; and a…

Describes an interdisciplinary minicourse on dinosaur fossils, morphology, ethology, and energetics. Suggests and provides examples of hands-on activities for junior high school- through college-level students. (DS)