Study abroad attempts to prepare students to effectively work in a multi-national environment. This study compares students' experiences in a unit operations laboratory course offered in multiple modalities: at students' home university, and four- and eight-week study abroad. The results examine the impact of support on students' learning and…

Describes a chemistry course for electrical engineers that uses oral assessment as a terminal assessment method. (MLH)

Describes an effective and efficient method to induce students to do physics homework. (CP)

Reviews traditional lecture courses in biology and chemistry which included daily quizzes which were repeatable. (SL)

Selected aspects of a self-paced chemistry program are described. These include student selection, supervision requirements, and grading indicating that student selection is the key to a successful program. Also points out that quality/quantity of learning (determined by testing) is comparable to traditional lecture courses. (Author/JN)

Describes how an astronomy course, designed for nonscience students, was structured, taught, and graded, pointing to specific changes made with respect to the individualizing aspect of the procedure. (GA)

Describes field course which emphasizes mapping techniques and preparation of a field report. Includes course methods/procedures, course schedule (broken down by weeks), grading practices/methods, student response to and performance in the course, nature of field area studied, and comments to those who may want to adapt such a course. (JN)