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)

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)

A one-semester hour laboratory course introduced junior and senior physics majors to assembly language programing and to interfacing KIM-1 microcomputer to experiments. A general purpose interface to a standard breadboard was developed. Course details, apparatus, and some interfacing projects are given. (Author/SK)

Describes an introductory geophysics course for physics majors. (SL)

Outlines a one-semester course on Physics of the Environment'' which is designed for physics and nonphysics majors with a one-semester physics prerequisite. Indicates that the students are content to learn about the environment thoroughly rather than a course concentrating on pollution. (CC)

Describes a course which provides nonscience students with an understanding of methods and nature of natural science. The course is a seminar organized around a detailed examination of the Copernican revolution, in part through Copernicus's original writings, and in part through contemporary historical and philosophical analysis. (Author/SK)