Presents H. Richard Crane's acceptance speech for the 1976 Oersted Medal for physics education in which he discusses problems of teaching college level introductory physics. (SL)

Describes a one semester course in introductory stellar astrophysics at the advanced undergraduate level. The course aims to integrate all previously learned physics by applying it to the study of stars. After a brief introductory section on basic astronomical measurements, the main topics covered are stellar atmospheres, stellar structure, and…

Describes a new course in physics which employs the Mass-Radius (M-R) diagram, for non-science majors. The intent of this course is to permit the comprehension and appreciation of the why and wherefore of the gross structure of the universe. (GA)

Explains a physics course in which the students sign up for the lectures pertinent to their majors, mathematical abilities, and the university of their choice. (GA)

Describes a time tested program of interdisciplinary service courses at a small college. Presents advantages as well as drawbacks. (Author/CP)

The innovations include: an inquiry-oriented physical science course for prospective elementary teachers; a self-paced introductory physics course for biological science majors and premeds; a liberal arts physics major which emphasizes the historical and social side of physics; a program in which physics students have the opportunity to produce…

Describes a career oriented physics curriculum tested in Dallas. Students can tailor a physics course to meet their personal interests, needs, and abilities. (SL)

Results are reported on a one year introductory course for Chicano, Black, American Indian, and Asian-American minority students. Teaching innovations employed were edited lecture notes and a class council. Evaluation of student performance including a comparison with students in other introductory physics courses and student evaluation are…

Gives an outline of a physics course for fine arts students majoring in photography and for other nonscience students interested in photography. (MLH)

Urges the restructuring of astronomy-astrophysics courses to accommodate nonastronomy majors. Outlines an alternative approach to teach astronomy. (GA)

Explains a modified approach to PSI physics courses, where group interaction takes place through problem solving sessions held on a regular basis, and which the students are required to attend. (GA)

Describes an interdisciplinary course on physics and history. The major goal of the course is to examine and compare history and physics in order to illuminate the implicit assumptions underlying the two disciplines. (MLH)

Discusses a science curriculum designed for nonscience adult students with emphases upon topics in astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, biology, social sciences, and philosophy. Indicates that rather sophisticated instructional materials can be used in this course when presented in a manner that takes into account students' strengths and…