Activities and results of a conference on laboratory instruction in chemistry are discussed. Brief descriptions of eight novel programs are provided. (DT)

Discusses a non-traditional unstructured laboratory approach designed to acquaint students with analytical techniques through the identification of two unknowns, one as a single component and one in a mixture, and the reading for the course facilitated by a detailed report on nine syntheses recently reported in the literature. (CP)

Describes in detail a versatile interactive computer program used to teach chemical instrumentation. The data generated by students is stored indefinitely and is available to instructors. Student reactions were favorable to this method. (PS)

It was reported that the length of time using carrel slide-audio programs significantly influenced course grades and that students with ACT scores below 22 gained most from the slide-audio programs. (CP)

Inadequacies of the traditional curriculum involving laboratory exercises are reviewed; general features of an integrated laboratory program are described. (DT)

Describes an audiovisual instructional program for general chemistry and its evaluation based upon laboratory grades, quiz grades, and course final grades. Found that students who used the materials attained a significantly higher level of achievement. (SLH)

Presents the problems and objectives of a course for the non-science major. Includes an outline of the course with the methods used to make the material meaningful. Examples are used to show how controversy, current events, readings, and general discussions can be used effectively. (DS)

Describes the purpose, content, and relevancy of courses dealing with natural and artificial aquatic environments, including surface water and ground water systems as well as water and waste treatment processes. Describes existing programs which are offered at the graduate level in this subject area. (MLH)

Presents the philosophy and structure of an environmental program designed to retain the students identities as chemists. Describes the two core courses in environmental chemistry and lists the instructional materials used. (GS)