Describes some of the general principles involved in the planning of a teaching sequence. Discusses in more detail one example of a complete syllabus including major concepts and experiments. (Author/TS)

Lists physics courses at universities, colleges of education and technology, and polytechnics in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Includes honors degree courses, course structure, special entry requirements (if any), special notes, and name of contact person. (SK)

Lists the following information about physics courses in 121 colleges and universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: honors degree courses, special entry requirements, course structure, and miscellaneous notes. (CS)

Lists the following information about physics courses in eight colleges and universities in Scotland: honors degree courses, special entry requirements, course structure, and miscellaneous notes. (CS)

A syllabus for A-level examination in Industrial Studies has been developed to foster "industrial literacy" by giving students an understanding of industry's economic/social significance and developing in them an ability to understand concepts underlying policy and decision-making in companies. Discusses assessment instruments…

Described are the course, teaching/study, entry qualifications, and destination of graduates of four courses in medical physics from Exeter University, King's College London, University College London, and University College of Swansea. (YP)

Examines the traditional role of textbooks in physics teaching, looks at new trends in physics teaching, examines use of books in new courses, and describes the Danish physics project. (GS)

Describes a physics course where students visit industrial and government scientific research laboratories. The aim is to familiarize the students with research tools available, and to make them understand the potentials, limitations, the functioning principles, and the design features of the instruments. (GA)

The modular degree program in physics at Oxford Polytechnic is described. This program allows for a combination of physics with other undergraduate study areas. (MDR)

Reviews the historical development of physical science teaching at Winchester College with emphases upon practical problems encountered in the early introduction of science curricula to the school system. (CC)

Suggests using thematic approach for physics instruction based on the broad theme of energy resources. Presents physics pathways from student and lecturer viewpoints, and describes how the course operates. (SK)

Discusses whether electronics should be included as a subject at school, and describes the process of developing an O-level electronics course which is based on electronic systems for British schools. The course content and structure are also included. (HM)

Provides the syllabus for an advanced level (A-level) electronics course in which communication computer and feedback systems are analyzed. (CP)

The development and contents of the Nuffield Advanced Physics project are described. The usefulness of the material to students in college courses as engineers or physicists is discussed. (TS)