Presents the outline of an organic polymer chemistry short course, 3-4 weeks. (SL)

The standard two-semester organic chemistry course at Texas Christian University was reorganized as a two-cycle course. In addition, lectures and laboratories were made into separate courses with the laboratory consisting of a formal lecture session and experimental work. The structure, advantages, and disadvantages of the course are discussed.…

Offers perspectives on approaching and teaching a biology course for nonmajors. Proposes that teaching less may better prepare students to become more scientifically literate. Identifies areas and priorities that may effectively contribute to students' understanding of science. (JM)

Describes the goals, procedures, and activities of a Computers in Chemistry course for undergraduate chemistry majors. Provides a listing of topics which have user-friendly programs and of representative activities which have been incorporated into the course. Also includes suggestions for student assignments. (ML)

Project Physics is taught at Gibault High School (Waterloo, IL) using a modular schedule and learning activity packets. A description of the course, instructional strategies used, and the learning activity packets is provided. (JN)

Describes two one-week chemistry courses for intermediate-grade children and the principles upon which the courses are based. Includes course outlines which give course content, sequence, and the amount of time spent on each activity. (JN)

Describes an advanced high school chemistry course that exposes students to a wide variety of modern, realistic instrumental techniques. The laboratory syllabus for the course (which uses the textbook "Organic Chemistry" by Morrison and Boyd) is included. (JN)

Describes the chemistry program in a high school which operates on a modular schedule. Each module is 20 minutes long, and there are 21 modules in a school day. Student success in the program is credited to the modular schedule and to use of learning activity packets (which are also described). (JN)

Described is a physics course developed for seventh grade students. Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills and, as part of this objective, students construct their own scientific equipment. A sample lesson illustrates the methods and objectives used for this course. (JP)

The course Biology and Society," offered as an undergraduate course at Cornell under their Science, Technology, and Society Program, is described. (Author/JB)

Provided are 10 papers presented during a symposium on teaching cardiovascular physiology outside the lecture hall. Topics addressed include a mechanical model of the cardiovascular system for effective teaching, separate course for experiments in cardiovascular physiology, selective laboratory (alternative to cookbook experiments), cardiovascular…

"Astronomy with the Space Telescope" is a course designed to show scientists/engineers how this instrument can make important advances in astrophysics, planetology, and geophysics. A description of the course (taught to 11 students working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and sample student paper on black holes are…

Discusses several instructional strategies to meet objectives of a college level bioethics course. Includes an example of how a specific topic (death) is explored. Also includes examples of Personal Value Inventory, Five-Sort Value Inventory, and Bioethical Value-Clarifying Decision-Making model used by students in analyzing specific ethical…

Describes an introductory physical geology laboratory which uses a semiself-paced, semiprogramed format involving weekly units, a weekly quiz, learning booklets, and undergraduate teaching assistants. Includes outline of weekly topics and a sample excerpt from the learning booklet. (DC)

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)