Describes a community interest short course in physics developed to increase awareness of the methods and principles of science. (SL)

Although pharmaceutical and biomedical educators are best prepared for teaching undergraduate nonprofessional drug-related courses, few students can capitalize upon such expertise. An alternative described by a course director is to train the college teachers of such students. Major topics presented and representative interim projects are…

Cognitive and affective differences were examined for 20 classrooms of eleventh grade students exposed to either a mini or traditional social studies curriculum. Findings are discussed in the context of curricular innovations. (Editor/RK)

The Academic Lab involves gifted intermediate-grade students in a minicourse concentrating on one topic with activities including research, competition, and fun. The learning activities stress problem-solving, creative thinking, communications, and self-direction, and the minicourse culminates in team and individual competitions. A sample…

This article reports the results of a two-week minicourse designed to teach seventh graders about exceptionalities. Concludes that the unit provided an encouraging demonstration of the receptivity of students at this age to a program designed to teach about differences. (JDH)

Describes the bibliographic instruction program at Columbia State Community College's Learning Resource Center, which involves a mini-course taken in conjunction with freshman composition. Provides a syllabus and course outline. (DMM)

Reports how a school district's elementary science curricula and in-service programs were improved through a series of minicourses. Appraises the procedure, components, and requirements of this approach. Also describes the science loan kit program that was implemented to facilitate hands-on instruction. (ML)

A two-week library unit of an introductory history course is profiled. The purpose of the unit is to familiarize the students with both the general and specialized resources available to them. (DH)

Includes brief description of all minicourses completed or under development. (RT)

Describes secondary-school minicourses which provide an opportunity for examination of the interactions between science, technology, society and the investigation of science principles. The need for such minicourses is justified through the demands placed on citizens to rationally evaluate alternate solutions to problems confronting society which…

Describes an extension program conducted by Suffolk County Community College, New York, at an area shopping mall. Discusses program offerings, including a series of general interest lectures, regular credit courses, and a set of noncredit minicourses for mall employees. Examines the public relations value of the extension efforts. (JP)

The Electronic Switching System (ESS) Minicourse was designed to serve as a second-stage selection procedure for candidates for the full ESS training program. A criterion-related validity study was undertaken to provide further evidence of validity as well as data helpful in setting a cutting score. (Editor/SJL)

Reports one high school's experiment in diversifying the English curriculum through the use of minicourses. The primary purpose of this study was to determine if this change in curricular structure made a difference in student achievement. Results are presented in tabular form and program guidelines are suggested. (SJL)

Participants in a nationwide summer program of minicourses for adults over 60, called Elderhostel, live on campus and choose from at least three one-week courses taught by regular faculty. There are no exams, credits or grades. The logistics of the program and financial costs and problems are discussed. (JMD)