An experiment for the organic chemistry laboratory that involves a template-controlled solid-state reaction is described. The experiment utilizes a template to direct the assembly of an olefin in the solid state that undergoes a [2 + 2] photodimerization.

Chemistry Is in the News (CIITN) is an innovative project aimed at enhancing higher-order cognitive skills (HOCS) via connecting university-level chemistry to everyday life and real-world issues. The CIITN project and its related Web tools were presented in a workshop to illustrate their conceptual framework, educational potential, and…

A research writing course was developed to prepare chemistry majors to conduct and report on their capstone research projects. The course guides students through a multistep process of preparing a literature review and research proposal. Students learn how to identify and avoid plagiarism, critically read and summarize a scientific article,…

Describes research which indicates that a number of peptide hormones act directly on the brain to affect learning and behavior. Investigations are currently being conducted to determine if these substances can be used to treat learning disorders or to improve the memories of normal people. (MLH)

Spill control methods have been developed to control, treat and monitor spills of hazardous materials during their manufacture, transport, and storage. Spills on both land and water, and methods of treatment and control in these environments were studied. A discussion of detection and monitoring equipment and protective clothing concludes this…

This review is intended to assess available literature in order to define the range of nitrate/nitrite effects on animals. Though the literature deals primarily with livestock and experimental animals, much of the contemporary research is concerned with human nitrite intoxication. Thus, the effects on man are discussed where appropriate. Some of…

This manual is designed for use in the laboratory phase of courses dealing with microbial aspects of pollution. It attempts to cover the subject area broadly in four major categories: (1) microorganisms in clean and polluted waters, (2) carbonaceous pollutants, (3) nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, and sulfur as pollutants, and (4) sanitary…

Provides a brief history of chemistry up to the founding of the American Chemical Society in 1876. Includes developments in the understanding of matter, phlogiston theory, atomic theory, and chemical reactions. (MLH)

Reviews the history of selected topics in inorganic chemistry, including catalysis, mechanisms, transition metals, and noble gases. (MLH)

Reviews the history of selected topics in physical chemistry, including kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. (MLH)

Reviews the history of selected topics in analytic chemistry, especially analytical instrumentation. (MLH)

Reviews the history of drug research and the chemical aspects of medical research. (MLH)

Reviews the history of macromolecular synthesis and structure. (MLH)

Provides a historical development of efforts to explain biological phenomena in terms of chemical substances present in living organisms. (MLH)