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Direct linkKennerly, William W.; Frederick, Kimberley A.; Sheppard, Kelly – Journal of Chemical Education, 2020
We have successfully developed a one-semester general chemistry course that meets the primary learning goals of the traditional two-semester sequence. It is appropriate for physical, life, and earth science majors. Since implementation, 88% of students who start general chemistry complete it, an increase from 72% in our prior traditional…
Descriptors: College Science, Chemistry, Majors (Students), Semester System
Kaplan, Justine – New York Times, 1985
A trend toward adoption of the early-semester calendar, which runs from August to May with exams before Christmas vacation is discussed, along with other changes in college scheduling for curriculum development, increased efficiency, student job scheduling, student retention, and decreased paperwork. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Peer reviewedHilbert, Gail Kurtz – Nursing Outlook, 1979
Describes advantages and disadvantages of teaching weekend nursing courses at Gloucester County Community College, Sewell, N.J., incorporating the content of the four-semester weekday associate degree nursing program into a Saturday-Sunday semester and trimester schedule. (MF)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Associate Degrees, Community Colleges
