Conference Papers Index gives both bibliographic and ordering information for papers presented at engineering, life sciences, and physical sciences conferences held throughout the world. This database description includes information on access points, sample citations, searchable fields, and data base specifications. (JPF)

A variety of health careers is discussed. The point that biology is a basic study to all of those careers is emphasized. Career futures in health professions and the role of teachers in preparing students for those professions are discussed. (MDR)

Suggests that it is time for biology curriculum planners and teachers to apply theories that explain how students acquire and retain knowledge, especially human information processing theory and the cognitive theories of Piaget. (BB)

A description of the author's personal fascination with and study of Rousseau's life. Discusses Rousseau's many questions that are relevant to evolutionary biology, sociobiology, anthropology, and ethology. Questions concern the nature of human nature, the origin of human society, nurture-nature influences on humans, and the nature of male-female…

Explains how a biology instructor and a writing teacher each developed an interest in a cooperative approach to teaching science writing at Delta College. (DD)

Reviews the role of multisubunit enyzmes catalytic mechanisms in common biological protein-protein interactions. (SL)

Discusses how to get a job in academic outdoor education, particularly at the Yosemite Institute. (BB)

Presents data of the 1976 survey of departments of physiology. Includes comparison to 1974 and 1975 data for number of academic positions available, department budgets, graduate students and post doctoral fellows, and salaries. (SL)

The various kinds of animals and insects that inhabit or visit a pond community are illustrated and described. Drawings of pond vegetation are included. (BT)

With the development of sophisticated techniques in the biology of conception, fetal research, sustaining life after functional death, and abortion, legal and ethical questions face the medical community. (JD)

Study of an Iowa junior high school revealed that: (1) seventh grade pupils' knowledge levels were raised after studying human reproduction concepts and that (2) the pupils were of the opinion that human reproduction studies should be included in life science classes. (MB)

Describes the origins, definitions, tools, and principles of host-guest chemistry. Gives examples of chiral recognition in complexation, of partial transacylase mimics, of caviplexes, and of a synthetic molecular cell. (Author/RT)

Students become motivated to learn life science concepts when they see how this knowledge can help in resolving personal needs and societal issues. Teacher education programs must prepare both preservice and inservice teachers to teach science concepts in practical ways. (DF)

Reviews effects of hormones, systemic factors, and local regulators on bone formation. Identifies and explains the impact on bone growth of several hormones as well as the components of systemic and local systems. Concentrates on bone collagen and DNA synthesis. (Physicians may earn continuing education credit by completing an appended test). (ML)

Advocates using slides to supplement classroom instruction in many ways: introducing a concept; teaching a skill; reviewing for an examination; developing critical thinking; and instilling values. Slides of pictures in books, magazines, and newspapers can also prove useful in lessons when firsthand experience is not possible. (DH)