Professional development courses help teachers integrate new content knowledge into the high-school curriculum. Designing practical online courses for this purpose is challenging, particularly in emerging fields such as nanotechnology. In this study, we evaluated such a course in three complementary dimensions: (1) knowledge, (2) the complexity of…

The academic discipline of kinesiology is relatively new (1960s) and is devoted to the study of human movement. The knowledge base and subject of study continues to develop and now includes inquiry regarding the impact of physical activity on health, society, and quality of life. The purpose of this course content evaluation was to identify…

Evaluates a research paper-laboratory experience biology course developed in lieu of the traditional biology course. Results indicated this course to be of value as a way of showing students exactly how scientists work. It is recommended that this course not be a substitute for tradtional biology but be used to augment the understanding of…

A 2-month program for third-year students at Yeshiva's Albert Einstein College of Medicine that provides a model for integrating basic sciences and clinical training is described. It demonstrates the importance of lifelong learning in a field that constantly changes. (Author/MLW)

A one-semester biochemistry course was developed as an alternative to traditional freshman chemistry. Lecture topics and laboratory exercises focus on the course's unifying theme of the origin and early stages of the evolution of life on earth. (Author/SK)

Summarized are the proceedings of the third annual conference of the Federation for Unified Science Education (FUSE), held in December, 1968. Includes are brief summaries of reports on unified science programs at Millburn Senior High School, New Jersey; Monona Grove High, Wisconsin; Barringer High, Newark, New Jersey; Tamaqua Area Senior High,…

Following the description of a college organic chemistry course involving self-study and small group classroom work, summarizes five years of teaching the course (1976-1980) to chemistry majors. (Author/SK)

Describes the latest developments in the Scottish Integrated Science Course designed for all pupils in the 12-14 age group during the first two years of secondary education in Scotland. Through the assistance of many teachers, a completely new set of materials for pupils and teachers has been produced. (HM)

Described is a study to determine the long-range impact of the Pennsylvania Nuclear Science Prolect. Findings include that fewer than one-half participants are still teaching the pilot program, that school/teachers who "dropped out" averaged three years from initial involvement, and that student interest and scheduling problems are two…

Presents an evaluative study of the Nuffield A-level organic chemistry course which was conducted in the United Kingdom. Questionnaire surveys were used to compare the course content with the content Nuffield teachers and university lecturers thought should be included in an A-level course. (HM)

This report describes a biology course designed to be offered to first-year students at the University of New South Wales in Australia. It also covers the planning, development and implementation of the course as well as its evaluation over a three year period (1974-1976). The publication consists of six major sections: (1) introduction, which…

Stresses the need for chemical engineering education to keep abreast of current needs. Explores the need for global economics, marketing strategy, product differentiation, and patent law in the curriculum. Questions the abilities of current chemical engineering graduate students in those areas. (MVL)

Concern over student opinion questionnaires expressing widespread dissatisfaction with the basic science curriculum of the University of Texas Medical Branch prompted efforts to improve the curriculum. With the help of the University's Office of Research in Medical Education, improvements were made that increased student satisfaction and improved…