Describes a chemistry course designed for nursing students, but from which other majors might benefit, which integrates organic and biochemistry. Listed are the course's topics and with a description of how they are treated. Compares students' rank in this course with their rank in biology and general chemistry. Reports student results on the ACS…

Describes a contract grade system utilized in the Essex County College, New Jersey freshman chemistry course. A time extension provision is designed to permit students to complete activities. (TS)

Describes three recommended physics programs (minor, basic, and advanced) for prospective high school physics teachers. Provides descriptions of the expected content of the courses in the programs. (AL)

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 one semester introductory physics course for physical science students with PSSC and calculus as prerequisites. Course content concentrates on the properties of the electron, positron, andphoton. Summarizes the student evaluation of the course and the laboratory equipment used. (Author/DS)

Describes a series of computer programs, tutorial and drill, in eight areas of organic chemistry. Using 28 students in the computer assisted instruction (CAI) group and 29 students in the control group over a period of one semester, the authors report no significant differences in their examination results. However, a student attitude…

Briefly describes 46 courses on nuclear war available from United Campuses to Prevent Nuclear War (UCAM). These courses are currently being or have been taught at colleges/universities, addressing effects of nuclear war, arms race history, new weapons, and past arms control efforts. Syllabi (with assignments/reading lists) are available from UCAM.…

Discusses the rationale for and execution of a senior design course. Includes topics on the development of a senior design project, nature of student assignments, prior training and attitudes of students, and future trends. (JN)

Describes the rationale for and implementation, content, objectives, and format of an undergraduate toxicology course. Includes criteria required to offer such a course. (SK)