Brief descriptions are given of 12 suggested short courses aimed at helping non-science majors attain a broader understanding of chemistry applied to social needs. (DT)

This report describes an undergraduate course in digital subsystems. The course is divided into two major parts. Part I is entitled Electronic Circuits and Functional Units. The material in this part of the course proceeds from simple understandings of circuits to the progressively more complex functional units. Early emphasis is placed on basic…

This compilation of marine science institutions, academic degrees, curricula, teaching and research facilities and teaching faculties, is based on information supplied by the institutions in response to questionnaires sent by the Committee on Marine Research, Education and Facilities. Programs are categorized in five main sections: Marine Science,…

Describes a large introductory physics course, that follows an individual mode without any class meetings, is laboratory centered and multilevel. After finishing a subtopic the student reports to his faculty examiner to take a written-oral proficiency exam. (DF)

The purpose of this report is to publicize some worthwhile experiences enjoyed by the author in a small school with a limited budget. (DF)

A program designed for nonscience majors around two approaches: basic concept of modern physics and the physics of urban and environmental problems. The first semester was intended to familiarize students with the philosophy of physics and its relation to human thought; the second semester dealt with the impact of physics and technology on modern…

Important points are that invention and innovation are important elements of technological change, that creative engineering and innovation can be encouraged, and that understanding of the innovation process can be taught on an interdisciplinary base. Course involves developing a project to solve one of the important problems in the world today.…

Describes the problems facing two-year community colleges in teaching physics to nonphysics majors. Describes the open laboratory and individualized instruction at Florissant Valley Community College. Discusses what the author considers the greatest need in physics education, a set of objectives of instruction for all courses at all levels. (RR)