Describes a secondary course on "American Pluralism" which emphasizes both content and process. The content and primary source readings, and how these lend themselves to students' use of interpretive skills are discussed. Examples from the test developed to evaluate the course are provided. (RM)

Discusses the need for providing information on children's books for parents, and describes the development of such a course for parents by a children's librarian. The format of the course and topics covered are presented, as well as the reactions of participating parents. Extensive references are included. (BK)

Describes a management information course developed at Texas Christian University. The course includes a set of classroom-proven materials that provide students with several options for hands-on involvement--cases and case solution techniques, both small and large decision support systems, and formats for field projects. (Author/IRT)

Reviews the suggestions presented at a workshop on teaching copyediting; suggests that journalism teachers train students for copyediting positions. (AEA)

The unit on an aging program described is designed to provide students with an accurate knowledge base of the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging as well as with experiences to sensitize them to the realities of aging. (JMF)

Describes how a course on censorship taught at an all-girls high school in Tacoma, Washington, drew on current event controversies to initiate discussion. Outlines the course's four units and uses Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" to frame course questions. (TB)

Describes an "exit" course, Senior Seminar in Communicative Theories, developed for students majoring in Speech Communication at George Mason University. Outlines the evolution of this course and the case for adding such a course to speech communication curricula. (KEH)

Describes a course in modern British literature in which the students developed their own reading list by conferring with the instructor. Notes success in making students active participants in the course. (RS)

The teaching of physics as an integral part of an undergraduate oceanography course is described. A general outline of oceanography and the corresponding physics topics is given. The objectives, organization, and difficulties of such a course are discussed. (CW)

Examines the contents and objectives of various statistical computing courses that could be designed to meet the appropriate data analytic and statistical needs of a variety of professionals. Highlights include a definition of statistical computing; statistical methods; data analysis; and the design and construction of statistical computer…

Discusses the needs and the content of a philosophy of mathematics course. Provided are sample term paper topics, sample final exam items, and an annotated bibliography. (YP)

Gives an overview of a course in chemical engineering entitled "Cellular Bioengineering," dealing with how chemical engineering principles can be applied to molecular cell biology. Topics used are listed and some key references are discussed. Listed are 85 references. (YP)

Discusses the current interest of anthropological research in international business activity. Discusses ways in which an anthropological perspective might be used to enhance the teaching of international business. (Author/BJV)

Inclusion of a course in the pharmacy curriculum that deals primarily with the immune system, its function, malfunction, and therapeutic intervention provides what appears to be a workable focus for discussion of biotechnology. (MSE)

Describes an interdisciplinary high school course that covers the development of human history, literature, and culture from the earliest civilizations to the present, with particular emphasis on Western civilization. Provides course outlines and objectives. Highlights the content coverage, and reviews student responses to the course. (TB)