Two physics courses which serve as alternatives to general college courses in physics are outlined: physics with astrophysics and physics with electronics. Details are given of the structure of the courses and third year options are specified. (DT)

This article describes a course in information retrieval which is given to third-year chemistry undergraduates. (DT)

Brief descriptions are given of 12 suggested short courses aimed at helping non-science majors attain a broader understanding of chemistry applied to social needs. (DT)

The purpose of this report is to publicize some worthwhile experiences enjoyed by the author in a small school with a limited budget. (DF)

A program designed for nonscience majors around two approaches: basic concept of modern physics and the physics of urban and environmental problems. The first semester was intended to familiarize students with the philosophy of physics and its relation to human thought; the second semester dealt with the impact of physics and technology on modern…

A course to provide a common introductory experience for both majors and non-majors is described. The topics and concepts taught in the quantum mechanics segment of the course are discussed. (DT)

Describes a physics course designed to relate to people with interests in fields not closely associated with physics. Guidelines are suggested for teachers who are developing similar courses. (Author/DF)

A course investigating the relationship of scientist to humanity as well as science is described. Student reactions to the initial offering are presented with the possible role of the course in science education. (Author/DF)

A course is described, which was given during an interim, with an enrollment of 41 students. The course involved an in-depth study of forensic science, involving students with the methodology of science. (DF)

Describes a course emphasizing the conceptual and philosophical basis of modern physics for upper division liberal arts students. The method of teaching leans heavily on modern visual aids and lecture demonstration. (Author/DF)

A one-quarter, noncalculus, no-laboratory course entitled Aims and Rules in Physics'' is reported. The student population ranges from humanities freshmen to physics seniors. The course analyzes a few discoveries and inventions of prerelativistic physics in the light of physicists' and philosophers' views. (Author/DF)

Increasing physics enrollment is attributed to student interest in the course that is conducted in an informal atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experience with open-ended experiments and problem sessions conducted with small groups. Group instruction and optional research in selected scientific areas are also included. (DF)

A discussion is presented with the following purposes: (1) to evaluate the types of students desiring and/or needing to study this course; (2) to evaluate the type of course that can be designed for them; (3) to describe a course developed for the needs of both geology and liberal arts students; and (4) to share the ideas and experiences of the…