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Etherington, Matthew B. – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2011
This study reports on the success of using a problem-based learning approach (PBL) as a pedagogical mode of learning open inquiry science within a traditional four-year undergraduate elementary teacher education program. In 2010, a problem-based learning approach to teaching primary science replaced the traditional content driven syllabus. During…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Science Programs

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

Meiller, Roy D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Describes the science program offered at Forest View High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois. A wide variety of science courses have been included in the program in response to a survey of student opinion regarding the science topics that they wished to study. (JR)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Program Descriptions, Science Curriculum

Davis, A. Douglas – American Journal of Physics, 1980
Described is the course of study for a physics major at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois. The program varies from the typical physics curriculum in that classical mechanics is taught in the sophomore year rather than waiting until the junior year as seen in the typical physics major's curriculum. (DS)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design, Higher Education

Bates, D. K.; Ponter, A. B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1985
Discusses factors leading to the development of a four-year industrial chemistry program at Michigan Technological University and provides details of its structure. Includes brief descriptions of courses required in industrial chemistry but not in the traditional chemistry program and list of optional courses. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Course Descriptions

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

Rosenzweig, Carl – Physics Teacher, 1994
Describes a successful program at Syracuse University where university physics faculty present their research to the students on a level appropriate for a general audience. Discusses why it was done, how it was done, survey results, and general observations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Selection (Students), Higher Education, Physics

Morari, M.; Ray, W. H. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1980
Presents Part II of a description of a computer-oriented course on process control which has been offered at the University of Wisconsin for undergraduate students. Lecture topics and laboratory experiments are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education

Marshall, Stewart – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1988
Describes a course designed to improve the professional qualities and skills of students by using a design project as the focal point of the course. Gives an example of a product development program including the introduction, stages, and evaluation. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education, Engineers

Hurd, David L. – Physics Education, 1981
Describes the structure and content of a four-year physics/microcomputer degree program at the University of Surrey. (SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Degree Requirements, Foreign Countries
Day, Judy – SASTA Journal, 1980
Describes a year 12 preemployment science course which includes (1) the study of human physiology; (2) construction, maintenance, and repair of science materials; and (3) teaching science to year three and four students at a local primary school. (DS)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Grade 12, Physiology
Bucat, R. B. – SASTA Journal, 1980
Summarizes major features and broad principles of design determined by the editorial panel of the Australian Academy of Science School Chemistry Project. Features discussed include roles of practical work, theory text and laboratory manual, structure of materials, subdivisions of content in text, writing, and appeals for assistance in the project.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design

King, Baldwin; And Others – European Journal of Science Education, 1980
Described is a program in applied chemistry within a classical chemistry department of a university located in a Third World country. The course was designed to provide student with knowledge and skills used by chemists in Jamaican industry. Summer employment is required as part of the program. (DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Bruso, Alton W.; Lehmberg, George – Science Teacher, 1978
Describes a secondary level program which offers science as an elective program based primarily on student interest. (SL)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Science Curriculum, Science Education
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1984
This guide, developed for the chemistry 200, 300 program in Manitoba, is designed to articulate with previous science courses, provide concepts, processes, and skills which will enable students to continue in chemistry-related areas, and relate chemistry to practical applications in everyday life. It includes a program overview (with program goals…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Chemistry, Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions