A topical approach in astronomy provides greater coherence and meaning for the information presented than does a survey approach. Topics are presented and evaluated in relation to the goals of an astronomy course. (DF)

Article provides brief description of two microbiology courses at the college level which have multiple characteristics. Course I provides instruction based on papers in biology and in a special subject. Course II is devoted entirely to the special subject. (PS)

A partial solution to the problem of choosing what to teach from the vast amount of subject matter was achieved by combining the philosophies of the audio-tutorial approach and the concept-pak approach. (DF)

To accomodate students who do not consider chemistry as a career objective, a course was designed with content and structure correlated with the career objectives of these students. (DF)

A description of a one-semester college course with an enrollment of over 1,000 which has been taught for eight years. Success is based on the presentation in nonmathematical language, emphasis on the relationship of physics to students' everyday environment, and lack of laboratories. (DF)

Discusses how basic thermodynamics concepts are integrated with design problems. Includes course goals, instructional strategies, and major advantages/disadvantages of the integrated design approach. Advantages include making subject more concrete, emphasizing interrelation of variables, and reinforcing concepts by use in design analysis; whereas…

Mineral Process Chemistry is one of the special study options of the Nuffield Advanced Science course in chemistry. Following general comments on mineral process chemistry, the subject matter of the option is described, focusing on copper and china clay. (Author/JN)

A digital electronics course taught on four successive Saturdays is described. Includes comments on course goals, text materials, and hardware. A table summarizing class and laboratory parts of the sessions is also provided. (JN)

Suggests a new approach for teaching secondary school quantum physics. Reviews traditional approaches and presents some characteristics of the three-part "Quantum Physics for Beginners" project, including: quantum physics, quantum mechanics, and a short historical survey. (SK)

Describes a high school chemistry course for students going to vocational institutes, community colleges, or allied health areas. Includes course outline and rationale for the course. (SK)

Describes a course which traces the development of American technology and its impact on society. Lists required and recommended books, course requirements, and nine course topics. (DC)

A practical course for postgraduate students is described in which the drawing techniques used to observe, report, and explain biological structures and development were taught and practiced. (Author)

In this course, half the time is devoted to presentations by industrial equipment vendors and half to presentation of equipment specification and selection manuals prepared by the students. (BB)