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Pool, Robert – Science, 1990
Described are chemistry and physics courses at several colleges as applications of the New Liberal Arts program for nonscience majors. The major themes of the program and several examples of this approach are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Pool, Robert – Science, 1991
Discussed is the idea that scientific illiteracy among scientists lies at the heart of the problems with undergraduate science education. Included is a description of a science literacy course for nonmajors and a proposed list of the most important ideas underlying science. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Higher Education

Barinaga, Marcia – Science, 1990
Described is a two-year course for non-college-bound high school students called Principles of Technology. The goals, design, and units of the course are discussed. Criticism of the course is reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Noncollege Bound Students