Describes the introduction of some fundamental concepts of strain in beginning structural geology courses through the use of "card-deck models. Suggests this technique as a bridge between the visual, but qualitative, and the mathematical aspects of these fundamental concepts. (BC)

Advocates geomathematical instruction at the undergraduate level as a necessity. With the inclusion of pertinent mathematical approaches to conventional geological problems. Examples are described including one such attempt at the University of Southern California. (BC)

Describes a developing two-year geologic technician program at Bakersfield College in which a student may major in five areas - geologic drafting, land and legal, geologic assistant, engineering or paleontology. (RR)

Suggests that the undergradute geology curriculum should emphasize the student-oriented approach, which involves the learning of process skills to solve problems rather than learning facts and concepts as ends in themselves. Students should engage in independent research, leading to research projects in their senior year, and college instructors…