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Dark, Marta L.; Hylton, Derrick J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2018
This article describes a general education course offering, Physics and the Arts. During the development of this course, physics and arts faculty collaborated closely. We cover the usual physics phenomena for such a course--light, color, and sound--in addition to gravity, equilibrium, and spacetime. Goals of the course are to increase students'…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Education, Art Education, General Education
Balster, Nicholas; Pfund, Christine; Rediske, Raelyn; Branchaw, Janet – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2010
Undergraduate research experiences have been shown to enhance the educational experience and retention of college students, especially those from underrepresented populations. However, many challenges still exist relative to building community among students navigating large institutions. We developed a novel course called "Entering…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Mentors, Student Attitudes
Commission on Undergraduate Education in the Biological Sciences, Washington, DC. – 1967
REPORTED IS A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES RECEIVED FROM SELECTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND RELATED FIELDS ON CHARACTERIZING AN IDEAL BIOLOGY COURSE FOR COLLEGE JUNIOR AND SENIOR NON-MAJOR STUDENTS. INCLUDED ARE (1) SUGGESTED COURSE AIMS AND PHILOSOPHY, (2) SUGGESTED COURSE CONTENT, (3) THE CONSIDERATION OF AN…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Course Content, Course Objectives
Gourley, Frank A., Jr. – Engineering Education, 1990
Reports the results of a survey of graduates, employers, and instructors of engineering technology programs for the essential topics in mechanical engineering technology, mechanical drafting/design technology, manufacturing engineering technology, and industrial engineering technology. Identifies the proficiency level suggested for classwork and…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Objectives, Engineering Education

Meckstroth, Wilma K. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1974
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Klatt, Leon N.; Sheafer, James C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1974
Discusses the general design and operation of a quantitative analysis laboratory which is relevant to the student's career objectives and provides reliable and objective criteria for judging student performance. Included are a list of core experiments and a description of student responses. (CC)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Aronstein, Laurence W.; Beam, Kathryn J. – 1973
This paper discusses a college-level course on contemporary topics in science offered to non-science majors at the State University College of New York. The authors examine the objectives, methods, and various student groupings utilized in the course, investigate why it has been successful, and make recommendations for courses of this nature. The…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives

Baasel, William D. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1982
Students complete a project at Ohio University to understand the process of plant design. This and other goals of a plant design course are discussed, including student/instructor presentations and typical problems confronted by the instructors of the course. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Edgar, T. F. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1990
Discusses a "process control" course in undergraduate chemical engineering. Describes current practices and philosophy and an outline for a course to be taught in the future. Appended are summaries of 12 participants' discussion. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Fenves, S. J.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1988
Introduces two courses for developing relevant computer use in a civil engineering department. The sophomore course introduces students to a set of problem-formulation methods and computer-based problem-solving tools. The senior course introduces students to representative, professional quality computer-aided engineering tools. Discusses impact of…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content

Glandt, Eduardo D. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1988
Describes an engineering course for graduate study in random media. Summarizes random media as bulk properties of ordered and disordered two-phase materials. Gives course outline for one semester. Topics include: disordered systems, microstructure determination, survey of models, connectivity, and effective properties. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives
Reynolds, Terry S., Comp.; And Others – 1987
Provided are 23 course syllabi representing a broad range of courses taught in the fields of history of technology and technological studies. The collection falls into two major categories. The first section outlines courses dealing primarily with the history of technology, including courses dealing with the history of technology in a Western or…
Descriptors: College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Course Descriptions