A college chemistry course for nonchemistry majors that uses analysis of food as a starting point for the study of elementary chemistry is described and discussed. (DT)

A new teaching aid, designed to monitor each freshman chemistry student's progress, to identify specific weaknesses and strengths in his grasp of course material, and to prescribe individual study assignments, is described. (DT)

Discusses topics presented at the Fourth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, which included curriculum and course design, pedagogical methodology, computers, instructional aids, the environment and the history of chemistry. (MLH)

Summarizes a symposium which addressed various topics and issues on the teaching of good English simultaneously with good science. Also addresses competencies chemistry graduates should possess, such as the ability to secure employment, produce clearly written reports of laboratory results, and write a formal paper. (JN)

The PLATO IV and TICCIT systems for computer assisted instruction will be tested and evaluated on a large scale in projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Included will be over 2500 students in elementary, community college and university classes beginning in September 1973. (TS)

Summarizes contents of a guide titled "Teaching Chemistry to Physically Handicapped Students," designed primarily for college-level teachers and intended to familiarize teachers with the practical aspects of teaching chemistry in the classroom and laboratory to students with physical handicaps. (CS)

Reports that a conference for professional chemists, educators in chemistry, and students was held to explore the issue of teaching chemistry to handicapped students. The ideas generated from the participants are intended to be used in preparing a manual of guidelines. (Author/SA)

Describes a laboratory course, modeled on the approach developed by Robert Karplus for physics laboratory courses, emphasizing discovery learning. (SK)

Reviews current biochemistry, education, and polymer course options found in chemistry programs. Proposes a new core curriculum with 28 semester hours with courses in inorganic, chemical, and instrumental analysis, organic, bioorganic, and physical chemistry. Notes that the new curriculum would better prepare students for the existing employment…

This article focuses on the discussion of teaching chemistry to the handicapped and particular techniques that are useful to the communication process. (SA)

The predictions for the 1980s suggest that chemistry curricula will resemble that of the 1970s. No best method of teaching chemistry is advised but rather diversity in approaches is suggested. Suggestions are given for course development by building around what is known and understood. (Author/SA)

Evaluates influence of computer assisted instruction on engineering education, considering use of computers to remove burden of doing calculations and to provide interactive self-study programs of a tutorial/remedial nature. Cites universities requiring personal computer purchase, pointing out possibility for individualized design assignments.…

Discusses a continuing education course that reached 1000 viewers at 43 North American sites. Points out that each professor had 35 minutes for his presentation followed by a 10-minute call-in question and answer period. Notes polymer topics will be the focus of upcoming lessons. (MVL)

Announces the incorporation of a laboratory information management system (LIMS) into the academic environment. Describes the applications of a computer-automated laboratory system at one university. Stresses the benefits to students of the use of such a system in terms of entry into the industrial environment and to professors in grading. (CW)

Describes a system where advanced placement courses are offered to rural secondary schools via satellite and microcomputer links with Oklahoma State University. Emphasizes the AP chemistry curriculum and explores testing and laboratory difficulties related to satellite teaching. (ML)