Discusses the engineering science degree program of the University of Michigan which includes a premedical option capable of preparing students for medical school admission. (CC)

Outlines an optics course, designed for science and nonscience majors, which emphasizes phenomena rather than mathematics. Indicates that the new curriculum permits liberal arts students to learn physics as well as the relationship of physics to society. (CC)

Discusses the reliability engineering courses offered by the University of Arizona, including summer institutes and master's and bachelor's programs with a reliability option. Indicates that formally educated reliability engineers are a better solution to the manpower need than self-educated ones. (CC)

Described in this article is a credit and finance program developed at Moraine Valley Community College. (JS)

Describes a physics teaching approach used in England characterized by involving students with most of the work and utilizing teachers' time for conferences with each student about twice a week. Individual's progress was evaluated during conferences and joint sessions. (PS)

A program for change is proposed whereby the National Science Foundation might establish and fund regional groups to study futuristics in education. Continuing education through summer programs, additional curriculum offerings, funding, and organizational needs are briefly outlined. (JB)

A description of a curriculum development project currently under way at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Newton Public School System titled, Psychological Education." By creating a series of laboratories in aspects of psychology, the objectives were focused toward psychology as a means of educating the pupils in their own…

The program is described in terms of science and education components. Science background is provided in specially designed basic courses in the various disciplines; and advanced courses are selected in one chosen area. In-school activities are stressed beginning in the sophomore year. (TS)

Time-Distance maps and the simulation game of "Section" illustrate the High School Geography Project Materials. History of the project, objectives, strategies, and innovativeness are discussed. (VW)

Describes a team approach used to develop a 3-year field studies curriculum for intermediate grade students at the Franklin Elementary School, Lexington, Massachusetts. The objectives, developmental sequence, and content of the curriculum are discussed. Observations and suggestions for those who contemplate similar programs are offered. (LC)

Describes population programs in Afghanistan (nonformal, population education literacy program), India (problems in planning/managing population education in higher education), Indonesia (training for secondary/out-of-school inspectors), and Pakistan (integration of population education into school curricula). Programs in China, Korea, Vietnam,…

Describes the development, practices, and objectives of a project which has, over three years, focused on the support bilingual children may receive from their nursery as they learn English. (MP)