Traces the development of electrical engineering (EE) from its roots of academic physics in the 1890s to a discipline with its own priorities and departmental structure. Includes a description of the first EE course offered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). (JN)

A study of the concepts of relativity and quantum physics through the work of Bohr and Einstein is the basis for this upper level course for nonscience students. Along with their scientific philosophies, the political and moral theories of the scientists are studied. (CP)

Discusses the roots of Chinese science in Taoism and naturalism and their synthesis in neo-Confucism in the Sung dynasty. Briefly mentions relations with the West. Specifically cites Chinese acoustical science and discoveries in magnetism. Includes a syllabus for a course. (GH)

Describes an intensive course in mathematics (calculus), mechanics, optics, and astronomy directed mainly toward nonscience students. Course format, operation, and student evaluation appear. (Author/CP)

Describes a course for college seniors, science majors and non-majors, designed to trace the development of modern science as part of western culture. Reports three years of experience. An outline of the course and a reading list are included. (GH)

Describes an interdisciplinary course on physics and history. The major goal of the course is to examine and compare history and physics in order to illuminate the implicit assumptions underlying the two disciplines. (MLH)

Discusses experience of teaching a "Search in Science" course to college nonscience majors entitled "From Myth to Mechanism: A Study of Man's Changing Concepts of the Universe from Early Mythological Beliefs to the Development of Modern Scientific Laws." Historical explanation of the development of physical concepts is stressed. (CC)

Introduces an interdisciplinary undergraduate course on space physics based on history. Presents a contextual overview of space physics. (Contains 16 references.) (YDS)

Discussed are some of the reasons for and arguments against teaching the history of physics to physics majors. The course goals, philosophy, and content are described. Sources of material are listed. An outline of the course content, and a bibliography used to develop the course are included. (CW)

Summarizes the history of underwater acoustics and describes related research studies and teaching activities at the University of Birmingham (England). Also includes research studies on transducer design and mathematical techniques. (SK)

A nonmajors course entitled Ideas and Concepts in Physics that surveys the conception and development of ideas in classical and modern physics is described. Details of the syllabus and suggestions for incorporating an historical approach into the physics curriculum on both the precollege and college levels are provided. A bibliography of materials…