Experiments are described on collisions between two billiard balls and between a bat and a ball. The experiments are designed to extend a student's understanding of collision events and could be used either as a classroom demonstration or for a student project.

The measurement of the force acting between two parallel, current-carrying wires is known as Ampère's experiment. A mechanical balance was historically employed to measure that force. We report a simple experiment based on an electronic precision balance that is useful in clearly showing students the existence of this interaction and how to…

Who owns a new science course once it has been developed? If teachers teach a course in their own way, does this transformation improve or deform it? The development of "Advancing Physics" provokes some fresh thought about these questions. (Author/MM)

Summarizes the physics courses offered at the College of Technology in Eire, involving thecourse structure, optional subjects, and research fields. Included is the address for further information. (CC)

Summarizesundergraduate and graduate physics courses offered in 16 institutions in Scotland, involving course structures, branches of research, admission requirements and o ptional possibilities. The material is useful to physics teachers, career advisors, and students who are interested in the field. (CC)

Reviews the British Ordinary National Diploma (OND) course in technology, a two-year fulltime program leading to degree and subdegree courses in technology and science. The course was designed as an alternative to a two-year sixth form A-level course in mathematics and physics. (MLH)

Describes a variety of educational routes by students who do not follow the traditional English pattern (advanced level physics followed by a fulltime honors degree course at a university). (CP)

Provides descriptions of physics departments of universities, colleges, and polytechnics in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. For each institution, entry requirements, course structure, and main branches of research are included among information provided. (CP)

Provides descriptions of physics departments of universities, colleges, and polytechnics in Scotland. For each institution, entry requirements, course structure, and main branches of research are included among information provided. (CP)

Summarizes undergraduate and graduate physics courses offered in over 140 institutions in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland involving course structures, branches of research, admission requirements, and optional possibilities. The material is useful to physics teachers, career advisors, and interested students. (CC)

Summarizes the undergraduate and graduate physics courses offered in eight medical colleges, involving course structures, admission requirements and research branches. The material is useful to physics teachers, career advisors and students who are interested in the field. (CC)

Describes university courses of study in physics in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Provides areas of concentration, special notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

Describes university courses of study in physics in Scotland. Provides areas of concentration, honors degree courses, course structure, notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

Discusses the integrated science course given to 13-16 year olds and the structure of form 6-7 physics designed for 16-18 year olds. Indicates the presence of school staffing and financial problems in carrying out new science programs. (CC)

Suggests that the curriculum include a balance of both science and non-science and that the thought process of science be applied in non-science situations. Schools and colleges must expose students to this application of scientific thinking. Knowledge in breadth does not necessarily mean lower standards. (PS)