Describes attempts in Britain to unite physics and technical studies in the new GCE A level engineering students (college bound). (Advocates more interdisciplinary efforts and greater use of mathematics.) (TS)

Describes for members of physics departments in higher education what kind of background in physics they may expect of students who have done the Nuffield physical science course, rather than a senior level course in college prep" physics. (Author/TS)

Offers reasons why microelectronics and computing should be combined and offered as a specialized course, different from both physics and mathematics. Includes course content and discusses subject combinations within school science and technology departments. (Author/SK)