Since 98 percent of the students are not geology majors, they should be taught in a different manner. Course objectives for these students and methods of effective presentation of essential geological materials are discussed. (DF)

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

Describes an experimental eight-day intensive field trip in the desert of southwestern United States for first and second year geology majors. Eight students and faculty departed from Boston and flew to Phoenix to begin exploring national parks and monuments in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, Trip cost is itemized and figured at 44.50 per student per…

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…

A series of three investigations are developed utilizing earthquake data and a calculator system with a card reader, X-Y plotter and printout device. The investigations involve determining the spatial distribution of earthquake hypocenters with the goal of having students work with realistic data. (DF)

Describes course for both science and non-science majors who have had introductory geology. The course is presented in three parts: lecture, laboratory, and field project. Students are involved in measuring a stratigraphic section, collecting samples, lithologic descriptions, fossil cleaning, and sample identification. (PR)

Describes a course which developed as a result of student requests for practical experience in environmental geology. Students have gained insight into the interaction between geology and human activities. (DF)

Presents the procedures, results and conclusions of a study designed to evaluate the relative effectiveness of two approaches to a general education earth science course at the college level. (LC)

This study involved 91 students who made up five sections of General Earth Science all taught by the author at State University College, Oswego, New York. The population was randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group was taught using an independent study program designed and conducted by the author, and the control group used the…

Describes a course for non-science majors in gems and gemstones developed at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. (SL)

A course which has been tried, evaluated, and completely adopted is presented as an alternative solution to the problems of introductory courses for the non-major. (DF)