Describes distinctive features that create strong student involvement in astronomical measurement and observation. Presents specific examples of the approach and provides an outline of the entire course. (Author/GS)

Describes a course that includes a basic core section comprised of a lecture series integrated with programmed practicals and a project section comprised of activities designed to give the students practice in electronic problem solving. (GS)

The background ideas and practical implementation that led to the use of a computer terminal in a physical chemistry laboratory are described. Outlines of two of the lab experiments being used in the program are included. (DT)

A two-quarter introductory course in geophysics at the advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate level is described. An outline of course content is provided, and mechanics of instruction are discussed. (DT)

Described is a physics course for nonscience majors taught at Temple University. The course focused on physical principles related to sports activities. (RH)

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)

Describes a course designed to acquaint students with making a search of chemical literature. The course presents various classes of chemical publication and the methods of using Beilstein and Chemical Abstracts. A follow-up project involves each student in a search for references for one or two organic compounds. (GS)

A systems approach was applied to the development of a multimedia computer managed course in college physics for the U. S. Naval Academy by the New York Institute of Technology with funds provided by the U. S. Office of Education. The experience in the construction of the program is incorporated into a course development model to serve as a…

A geochemistry course for chemists is described. Includes: (1) general course information; (2) subject matter covered; and (3) a consideration of the uses of geochemistry in a chemistry curriculum, including geochemical "real world" examples, geochemistry in general chemistry, and geochemistry as an elective. (JN)

Discusses the results of a physics minicourse program for college students; describes how to initiate such a program, including choice of topics, publicizing the courses, and course contents. (MLH)

Described is an undergraduate biology seminar in which the students, perform as laboratory assistants for an introductory biology course, attend group discussions, and work on special projects. Described in detail is a student-developed photosynthesis game which was tested by the seminar students in local secondary schools. (SL)

Describes chemistry course that uses a review of the chemical literature as a basic part of the course. (PS)

A preliminary report is given on work in progress on a science in society course at Rutgers. The course is designed to relate physics to human affairs. The role of the physics teacher in this approach is discussed. (DF)