Describes possibilities for breaking a semester course into a number of minicourses. Emphasizes the utilization of teaching assistants as minicourse leaders, and reviews current minicourse college programs. Minicourses can produce positive student attitudes and interests by providing students more choice and self direction. (PR)

Presents an individualized earth science course. Objectives include helping students gain self-confidence in managing their time, encouraging students to pursue their own interests, and encouraging students to seek out peer help. (Author/CP)

Describes an instructional format for introductory undergraduate earth science in which students work in small groups on topics of interest in earth science-related fields. (CP)

Reports on summer geology courses offered for students desiring more advanced work than was available in the elementary geology program. Instructional format, course objectives, and some learning activities are presented. (CP)

Describes and provides evaluation of a one semester minicourse curriculum for undergraduate earth science instruction. (CP)

Describes a method of integrating a course syllabus with a field geological inventory of the surrounding area. Consists of three modules, each with a preparatory unit, field trip, and summary unit. Discusses first hand experiences, learning cycles, novelty factors, and moving from the concrete to abstract. (MVL)