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Rosenbaum, T. F.; Stein, D. L. – American Journal of Physics, 1981
Topological ideas can be used to predict a variety of textures and defects in condensed matter systems under certain conditions. This article describes one means of creating and observing textures in liquid crystals which exhibit a rich variety of such textures. The results of these observations are presented. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts

Hynne, F.; Andersen, Knud – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Derived is the classical partition function for the rotation of a rigid asymmetric molecule, by a transformation of variables in the phase integral circumventing the cumbersome manipulation of the canonical prescription. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Atomic Theory, College Science, Higher Education, Kinetics

Jordan, A. D.; Kalantar, A. H. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Describes a short undergraduate experiment which helps in explaining the concept of entropy and in illustrating the second law of thermodynamics. (GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Heat, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Williams, Donald F.; Glasser, David – Chemical Engineering Education, 1991
An approach that may be used to introduce the fundamental ideas of thermodynamics using a mathematical background with the knowledge of the behavior of matter is described. The physical background, conservation of energy, predicting the behavior of a system, and solving problems are topics of discussion. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Chemistry, College Science, Computation

Drago, Antonino – Science and Education, 1994
Discusses the origins of the idea of teaching physics by starting with thermodynamics rather than from mechanics. Presents a modern version of this approach. (PR)
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mechanics (Physics)

Golestaneh, Kamran – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Describes procedures for a demonstration that features an exploding can. This demonstration prompts students to critically analyze the release of energy in an exothermic reaction, the work done in such a reaction, and the enthalpy. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Higher Education

Thomaz, Marilia F.; And Others – Physics Education, 1995
Describes a teaching model aimed at promoting conceptual change concerning heat and temperature. The model is used with teachers (n=2) and students (n=92) to explore its use as a professional development tool as well as a teaching strategy. Results indicate that the teaching model is effective in changing students' ideas and the approach resulted…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Educational Research, Higher Education, Interviews
Howe, Christine; Tolmie, Andy – International Journal of Educational Research, 2003
Research suggests potential problems when group work is used in school science to support the integrated acquisition of conceptual understanding and testing procedures. Yet integrated acquisition is promoted by current policy, and is a popular classroom strategy. Work by Howe et al. (Learning and Instruction 10 (2000) 361) indicates that the…
Descriptors: Heat, Cooperative Learning, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction
Fuller, Robert G., Ed.; And Others – 1975
This is part of a series of 42 Calculus Based Physics (CBP) modules totaling about 1,000 pages. The modules include study guides, practice tests, and mastery tests for a full-year individualized course in calculus-based physics based on the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). The units are not intended to be used without outside materials;…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Science, Course Descriptions, Electricity

Eubank, Philip T.; Barrufet, Maria A. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1988
Describes an algorithm that provides more rapid convergence for more complicated forms of phase separation requiring the use of a digital computer. Demonstrates that this "inside-out" algorithm remains efficient for determination of the equilibrium states for any type of phase transition for a binary system. (CW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science

Millar, G. – Physics Education, 1986
Describes an experimental procedure to measure the specific heat of a gas. Discusses equipment, setup, and procedures and provides sample values obtained for air, propane, helium, carbon dioxide, and argon. (JM)
Descriptors: College Science, Heat, Higher Education, Instrumentation

Eaton, Bruce G., Ed. – American Journal of Physics, 1976
Describes a method for performing a thermodynamic "ice bomb" demonstration which is faster, simpler, and cheaper than commercially available demonstration devices. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Instruction

Hicks, Nancy – Physics Teacher, 1983
Discusses the definition of energy found in many high school and college level physics texts, the conflict of that definition with the second law of thermodynamics, and the relation to the concept of the conservation of energy. Suggests not using a definition of energy and provides some alternative strategies. (JM)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Concept), Definitions, Energy

Westerberg, Arthur W. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1982
Guidelines to use when solving complex design problems and two illustrative examples were presented in Volume 16 (No. 1), page 12 of this journal. Two additional examples are presented, focusing on ASCEND-II, a flowsheeting system to help "design" a computer model for a process. (SK)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Engineering Education

Varney, Robert N. – Physics Today, 1982
Discusses how physics was done at the University of California at Berkeley in the 1930s, focusing on the faculty and their accomplishments, physics experiments, physics instruments/equipment (cyclotron and rhumbatron), and research problems and their solutions. Includes reminiscences about lectures on thermodynamics presented by Otto Stern during…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Faculty, College Science, Higher Education