A course investigating the relationship of scientist to humanity as well as science is described. Student reactions to the initial offering are presented with the possible role of the course in science education. (Author/DF)

A course is presented with emphasis on physical chemistry, problem solving, and instrumental methods of analysis, with an attempt to relate chemical principles with engineering concepts. (DF)

Describes a course designed to improve preparation of elementary school teachers to teach physical science and secondary teachers to teach physics. Discusses course content and techniques used to encourage development of skills and attitudes necessary for teaching the inquiry oriented curricula. (Author/SLH)

A topical approach in astronomy provides greater coherence and meaning for the information presented than does a survey approach. Topics are presented and evaluated in relation to the goals of an astronomy course. (DF)

To accomodate students who do not consider chemistry as a career objective, a course was designed with content and structure correlated with the career objectives of these students. (DF)

Undergraduate research experiences have been shown to enhance the educational experience and retention of college students, especially those from underrepresented populations. However, many challenges still exist relative to building community among students navigating large institutions. We developed a novel course called "Entering…

Describes the course content of an interdisciplinary core course for science majors at Portland State University. This is a two-year sequence encompassing material from physics, chemistry, and biology, and is designed to prepare students to undertake an advanced undergraduate program in any of these fields. The syllabus and special features of the…

Describes a guest speaker, upper level undergraduate chemistry course presented once-a-year at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. (SL)

Describes a course based on the belief that no particular topic in chemistry is absolutely necessary for nonscience majors. Concentrates on enhancement of the general education of students rather than the teaching of technical skills. (DF)

The course was designed: (1) to broaden the base for chemistry majors to build their courses; (2) to illustrate how some chemistry principles are applied to real situations; and (3) to serve as an introduction to geochemistry for geology majors. (DF)

Challenged by the patterns of inquiry and learning inherent in the new elementary science curricula, a new program was developed to prepare future elementary teachers to handle the new materials with some degree of security and competence. The University of Washington Physics Department has developed a new course in physical science, conducted in…

Described is the development of science courses for Australian secondary colleges. Included are synopses and course content for all units of physics, chemistry, geology, agriculture, astronomy and biology which have been developed to date. (SL)

After a brief review of the need for some experience in science for the nonscience major and a listing of what appear to be desirable objectives for that experience, details of a course which has been offered for the past four years are given. (Author/TS)