Describes and outlines medical-physics courses that are taken in parallel with physics courses and designed for the medical physicist. (GA)

Suggests an alternative to writing the traditional dissertation as a requirement for the doctorate in biology. Recommends the production of one or more journal journal-style manuscripts contributing knowledge in the field as a substitute. (MA)

A multidisciplinary approach is used to teach the chemical mechanisms of biological processes and of drug action. Program prerequisites and objectives emphasize the training of creative scientists who are qualified to perform interesting and informative research on the interaction of drugs with biological systems. (LBH)

Changes in biological sciences courses--both required and elective at various degree levels--are examined. Their impact on interdisciplinary instruction, administrative authority, student outcomes, and placement of graduates is analyzed. (MSE)

Biology is an important growth area in postsecondary education in Great Britain, although confined to a small number of institutions. Papers presented on this topic include: trends and developments (E. Norris); biological manpower (B. Gregson-Allcott); laboratory design (A.J. Branton, F. Drake); the place of research (K. Wilson); Degree and…