Describes the objectives, study materials, instructional methods and evaluaiton procedures of an experimental course in general chemistry which aims at individualizing instruction. An assessment of the program is presented together with the results of a statistical analysis to determine if there were any differences between the experimental group…

After introducing computer terminology, the author states the purpose of a 3-week intensive summer course to afford practicing scientists familiarity with digital computers in chemical instrumentation. Describes equipment and personnel required. The course consists of fourteen formal lectures and fourteen laboratory assignments in digital logic,…

Discusses rationale for, goals/organization of, and problems related to geology minicourse program. The program provides a framework for students to construct a tailor-made, individualized course in which a "walk-through" (poster session) replaces the traditional final examination. Includes results of course evaluations and listing of minicourses…

Courses not appearing in Elmhurst's college catalog are offered during an interim period (January). These courses provide students with innovative educational experiences apart from the traditional curriculum. Development and description of an interim biology course in the Caribbean are discussed. Includes texts used, on-campus orientation, and…

Describes a graduate-level course in physical-organic chemistry in which students learn to solve problems using computer programs available through the Quantum Chemistry Program Exchange. Includes condensed syllabus and time line showing where various computational programs are introduced. (Author/JN)

Describes "Biology of Mankind," a first-year biology course offered at the University of New South Wales in which biological principles are taught in the context of the evolution of man in relation to his environment. Outlined are aims, course content, and course evaluation methods. (CS)

Describes a non-credit, remedial mathematics course for introductory chemistry students taught before the beginning of a regular semester. Recommendations to take the course, to review mathematics, or indicating that further review is not necessary are based on the results of a test mailed to students before the beginning of the semester. (SK)

Describes an introductory zoology course which includes: (1) lectures organized on the basis of taxonomic relationships; (2) out-of-class reading assignments from nontraditional sources such as magazines; (3) laboratories for microscope analysis and dissection; and (4) a separate self-paced laboratory. (DS)

Describes a course for general education students focusing on current topics in science, titled pseudoscience. Includes the course's goals, objectives, problems, instructional methods, and results of student performance. (DS)

Discusses a special topics biochemistry course that uses membrance phenomena to illustrate the interplay of many physical chemistry principles. (MLH)

Describes a chemistry course for electrical engineers that uses oral assessment as a terminal assessment method. (MLH)

Describes three laboratory practice courses offered for chemical technician certification at the South Australian Institute of Technology. (MLH)

Discusses a course designed for large numbers of underprepared chemistry students at a large metropolitan university; an evaluation of the course based on student performance in succeeding courses is included. (MLH)