A new lecture/laboratory course to offer advanced biochemical training for undergraduate and early graduate students has been developed in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This unique course offers students an opportunity to work hands-on with modern instrumentation not normally found in a predominately…

This document presents an outline for a 135-hour course designed to familiarize the student with manipulative skills and theoretical knowledge concerning aircraft instrument systems like major flight and engine instruments; fire protection and fire fighting systems; warning systems and navigation systems; aircraft cabin control systems, such as…

This study was an attempt to compare the effectiveness of affective learning in large group-small group combinations with conventional sized class groups of 50-60 students. (CK)

This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related…

This module contains instructional materials on instrumentation to help teachers train students in the job skills they will need as beginning instrumentation technicians. The module addresses the nature of accessing, measuring, and controlling phenomena such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature. Students are introduced to the devices and…

Describes the structure and content of the laboratory course sequence of the Engineering College of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. The multidisciplinary laboratory sequence is a core requisite take n in the junior year, and instructs students in experimental methodology, including measurement and instrumentation theory. (JR)

This module provides instructional materials that are designed to help teachers train students in job skills for entry-level jobs as instrumentation technicians. This text addresses the basics of troubleshooting control loops, and the transducers, transmitters, signal conditioners, control valves, and controllers that enable process systems to…

Offers suggestions and strategies related to integrating an instrumental approach in high school chemistry. Indicates that the problem-solving process is often clarified using the approach, that the approach improves the quality of the laboratory program, and that it is an effective technique for arousing student interest. (JN)

Describes an undergraduate analytical chemistry course that utilizes instrument modules, which show how the key parts of an instrument fit together and contribute to the overall operation of the instrument. (MLH)

Describes a course designed to provide college juniors and seniors with maximum theoretical and practical exposure to every available analytical instrument. (GS)

Reports results of a survey of college professors (N=146) on the present use of chemical instrumentation in undergraduate chemistry curricula of four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Uses in general, organic, analytical, physical, integrated, and research chemistry courses are noted. (JM)

Argues for the use of instruments in introductory level chemistry and presents multiple perspectives on the issue. Reasons for employing instrumentation include the ability of introductory classes to reach a large number of students, the need to model situations in which scientists work, and student expectations regarding the use of technology.…

This curriculum implementation guide is a scope and sequence for the general section of a course in aviation maintenance technology. The course materials were prepared through a cooperative effort of airframe and powerplant mechanics, general aviation industry representatives, Federal Aviation Administration representatives, and vocational…

Describes a graduate engineering course which specializes in model predictive control. Lists course outline and scope. Discusses some specific topics and teaching methods. Suggests final projects for the students. (MVL)

Describes an engineering course for graduate study in process control. Lists four major topics: interaction analysis, multiloop controller design, decoupling, and multivariable control strategies. Suggests a course outline and gives information about each topic. (MVL)