Summarizes chemical education in Japan, involving the educational system, foreign language training, curriculum materials, professors' research-teaching roles, and graduate and undergraduate programs. Indicates that the Japanese system is undergoing considerable changes and differs in many ways from the U.S. system. (CC)

Describes the development of a scheme which allows the production of a complete synthesis tree through the backward analysis of a target molecule into precursor and pathway catalogues. The logical organizing framework will find applications to teaching of multistep organic synthesis. (CC)

Outlines a laboratory course entitled Inorganic Chemistry for Biological Sciences'' which is designed primarily for juniors in biochemistry, physiology, and soil sciences. Inclusion of relevant environmental topics is indicated. (CC)

Summarizes the thermodynamics of macromolecular systems, including theories and experiments of cyclic energy conversion with rubber and collagen as working substances. Indicates that an early introduction into the concept of chemical potential and solution thermodynamics is made possible through the study of the cyclic processes. (CC)

In order to make chemistry teaching interesting and relevant, a special course was planned with an intent to teach industrial laboratory techniques to juniors and seniors in high school. The program was taught through laboratory experiments and utilized individualized instruction. List of topics covered in course are included. (PS)

Describes a chemistry course for non-science students at the University of Texas. Deals with the interaction between science and society. Content is developed by observing phenomena and then deriving general principles from these events. (TS)

Discusses various aspects of establishing a viable, undergraduate research program at a small, liberal arts college. Areas addressed include research topics, research supervisors, student research, and support for research activities. (JN)

Describes Loyola University chemistry faculty training program. Areas addressed during the program include admissions (tests and test interpretation, financial aids, student selection), academic/psychological/moral student counseling, professional relations, curriculum/instruction (planning, strategies, teaching aids, grading), and professional…

Discusses the learning cycle, a strategy developed by Karplus for incorporating Piaget's concepts into a pragmatic method for use in any classroom. The three facets to this strategy, exploration, invention, and application, are described. Includes an exercise that can be used for high school and college classrooms. (CS)

This paper, presented at the McMaster International Conference on New Directions in the Chemistry Curriculum, discusses the answers to five questions which deal with basic philosophy concerning new chemistry curricula. (HM)

Describes the development of a student-centered chemistry program, based upon the Interdisciplinary Approaches to Chemistry (IAC), designed for two kinds of students: those who are science-oriented and mathematically inclined and those who are not inclined towards mathematics and find theoretical discussions difficult. (Author/SA)

Describes the source of hexamethylenediamine (HMDA). The process of the original synthesis HMDA for nylon manufacture which started with adipic acid and the estimated production cost for alternative HMDA processes are included. (HM)

Outlines a vision for a new kind of master's degree tailored to the needs and talents of high school chemistry teachers that provides for integration of both pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge (chemistry). The program provides for continual professional development by using action research in the high school classroom. Presents an…

Describes the use and effects of a continuous program for developing the instructional skills of graduate teaching assistants at a large research university. Most of the graduate chemistry instructors had positive attitudes about the project. Makes recommendations for program content. (WRM)