Abstracts of seven selected papers from the 7th Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference are presented. Papers are included on microcomputer-based labs, teaching science with robots, microcomputer software, problem solving, computer integrated math activities, and computer assisted mathematics. (RH)

Discusses findings from report "Maintaining America's Scientific Productivity: The Necessity of the Liberal Arts Colleges" produced at Oberlin College. Characterizes science majors, faculty, and state of facilities at such schools, and speculates on needed financial support to maintain and enhance their current position. (JM)

Describes a method of flow injection analysis intended for calculation of complex-formation and redox reaction stoichiometries based on a closed-loop configuration. The technique is suitable for use in undergraduate laboratories. Information is provided for equipment, materials, procedures, and sample results. (JM)

Describes science laboratory work at Hephaistos, a state school in England for severely physically handicapped students of above average intelligence. General and specific solutions are presented for students who have lack of coordination, weakness in hands and arms, communication problems, impaired spatio-visual perception, and inability to…

Outlines Marquette University's response to declining enrollments and financial restraints for its undergraduate biology curriculum, beginning with a description of the old program and its problems. Discusses redefinition of laboratory role, uncoupling and reducing number of laboratories required, teacher responsibility changes, centralized…

Factors affecting traditional laboratory instruction in chemistry are discussed. They include: responses to potential hazards in the undergraduate laboratory; student distaste for laboratory classes; equipment and chemical costs; lack of qualified teaching assistants; and faculty pressures to do research. New directions for introductory…

Methods for preventing and treating frogs infected with redleg are discussed. Oral administration by eyedropper of tetracycline was found to be most effective.

Discusses five approaches used by industry/colleges to provide local area network (LAN) capabilities in the analytical laboratory: (1) mixed baseband bus network coupled to a star net; (2) broadband bus network; (3) ring network; (4) star network coupled to broadband net; and (5) simple multiprocessor center. Part I (September issue) focused on…

Traces the history of physiology at the University of Michigan, focusing on facilities, curriculum program and instruction, classic experiments, and faculty. Contributions of Henry Sewall and Warren Plimpton Lombard are discussed at some length. (JN)

Outlines a survey of laboratory practices and policies for employee protection from exposure to chemicals. Findings support the argument that academic, industrial, and other research laboratories are different from the manufacturing environment and should have a different toxic chemical policy and standards. (Author/SK)

Summarizes 10 cases of lawsuits against science teachers, with the courts' decisions. Cases involved hazardous laboratory experiments, faulty power equipment, and the use of nonlaboratory rooms for science experiments. Recommendations are made regarding safety guidelines for middle and secondary school science classrooms. (CS)

Details the use of measuring instruments, computer terminals, and other high technology laboratory aids for the visually handicapped chemistry student. Use of these aids at East Carolina University is also described. (CS)

Twelve court cases involving laboratory situations are reviewed in chronological order. Report includes five statements indicating when an instructor is not liable as well as guidelines to improve laboratory safety and provide some measure of liability protection for the instructor. (JN)

An observational instrument called the Laboratory Interaction Categories-Student (LIC) is described. The LIC is an easily understandable and usable tool for assessing pupil laboratory performance. (MP)

Examines the objectives of remedial science instruction and provides a comparison of remedial and general biology courses in terms of hours of instruction, course credits, text assignments, tests, and laboratory exercises. Describes a biology-at-home course, which provides a laboratory kit, course syllabus, and study guide. (JP)