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Biehle, James T. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
College and university science programs generate hazardous waste that must be dealt with and disposed of in accordance with state and federal regulations. During a recent renovation and addition project for the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburg), the author was contracted to analyze existing regulations, research best…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, College Science, Science Programs, Wastes
Wenk, Laura; Tronsky, Loel – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
Primary research articles discuss aspects of scientific inquiry that are important in understanding the nature of science. Yet, most introductory science courses use textbooks that ignore the scientific process; opportunities for explicit discussion of the nature of science are lost. In Hampshire College's science program, students read current…
Descriptors: Research Design, College Science, Textbooks, Science Programs

Hays, Elizabeth T. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes an undergraduate research program for minority students. The program and eight objectives of the first course of the program, "Introduction to Research," are presented. Some strengths and weaknesses of the course are considered. (YP)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education

Ricketts, John A.; Kissinger, Paul B. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1982
Science Training Enrichment Program (STEP) is a program designed to improve high school-college cooperation. Program objectives and activities to meet the objectives are described. The latter include Saturday science seminars, lecture series, computer workshops for students/teachers, consultant program, and a two-week summer practicum for high…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, High Schools

Scott, Roger L.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Planetarium presentations at Ball State University have been integrated into a science and society course titled Colloquium in Science and Mathematics. A brief description and educational objectives for six of the presentations are provided. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Planetariums, Program Descriptions

Bodner, George M.; Herron, J. Dudley – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
A division of chemical education has been created within the chemistry department at Purdue University. The nature of chemical education, impediments to research and development in chemical education, and future directions of the division are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Futures (of Society), Higher Education

Zeitler, William R.; Ogletree, Owen, Jr. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1984
National Science Foundation (NSF) Chautauqua-type short courses offer undergraduate science teachers the opportunity to absorbe new ideas from highly respected scholars. A complete list of courses, course directors, locations, dates, and registration fees for the 1983-84 program is provided. Subject areas include: instructional composting, cells…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education

Ham, Russell – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Described is an environmental chemistry course for nonscience majors at McNeese State University. The course emphasizes consumer chemistry. Topics discussed include prescription drugs, refinery processes, nuclear chemistry and chemistry and the environment. Texts, supplementary materials and a detailed course outline are included. (DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education

Paldy, Lester G.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Analyzed are projects funded by the Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education (CAUSE) program to familiarize potential applicants with the types of projects being supported. Statistics reported include proposals received, types of institutions receiving monies, projected costs and activities for the institutions, proposals…
Descriptors: College Science, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Financial Support

Moore, John A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Science as a Way of Knowing is a project being developed by the American Society of Zoologists' education committee. The project, co-sponsored by several professional organizations, seeks to increase the effectiveness of college-level biology. A report on the project's goals, symposia, publications, reprints, and sponsorship needs is presented.…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality

Brown, Mary H.; Cranson, K. R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes a course developed for underprepared and science-anxious students. Reports the students' evaluation of the course. (YP)
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Science, Community Colleges, Postsecondary Education

Moore, John A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1984
Presents the background and rationale for the Science as a Way of Knowing Project. Also offers suggestions for incorporating the teaching of science as a way of knowing into science classes in general and in the teaching of evolution in college courses in particular. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Evolution, Higher Education

Hudson, H. T. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Large lecture sections of science staffed by a single instructor make it impossible to provide individual student attention and lead to high dropout and failure rates. Daily assignments are used to encourage students to identify areas that need remediation, maintain a steady study pace, receive positive reinforcement, and learn methods of solving…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Pacing

Bokuniewicz, H.; Cerrato, R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Describes a course for nonscience students which aims to teach quantitative modes for investigating natural phenomena by specific oceanographic applications to Long Island Sound. Highlights aspects of the course's lecture series and field study program. Identifies resources needed for the course and discusses problem areas and student evaluation.…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Ecology, Experiential Learning

Last, Arthur M.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1984
Describes an innovative freshman chemistry program in which course sequences have been designed to accommodate students with strong or weak chemistry backgrounds or with no previous chemistry at all. Includes information on courses offered, instructional strategies, and laboratory examinations. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Program Descriptions, Science Curriculum