Describes, and illustrates by reference to chemistry, a systems approach to the development of instructional segments. Uses a model with Behavioral, Temporal, and Substantive elements as axes. (AL)

The author discusses the application of physical and mathematical systems to non-physical social systems; specifically education and cinema, the process of analysis, synthesis, modeling and simulation. The author describes the course he has developed to instruct students in anasynthesis. (Author/RR)

A theoretica l approach to the problem of converting printed bibliographic records to machine readable form is developed based on principles of systems analysis. (Author)

A systems approach to behavior analysis through a common analytical premise. (Author)

The systems approach is presented as a workable methodology for managing all of the variable tasks of educational facilities planning. (Author)

A previously developed program for the HP-41C programmable calculator is extended to handle models of differential and difference equations with multiple eigenvalues. How to obtain difference equation solutions via the Z transform is described. (MNS)

Describes the motivating reasons for a systematic approach to the specification, design, and development of information systems, and surveys some of the methods developed to assist software specification and design. Ways that system development organizations can create and use such techniques are emphasized. (Author/FM)

A model that, although altered to fit the specific needs of each energy study, has basic steps that are helpful in planning, organizing, and implementing a total energy program. (Author/MLF)