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Mursky, Gregory – Journal of Geological Education, 1987
Provided is a flow chart for the separation and purification of major, minor, and accessory minerals from granitic rocks. With careful use of heavy liquids, and a Franz Isodynamic Magnetic Separator, it is possible to obtain mineral concentrates with a purity of 95 percent or better. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, College Science, Flow Charts, Geology

Lord, Thomas R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Investigated visuo-spatial ability of a control group and an experimental group (receiving 30 minutes of interaction each week) in undergraduate college biology. Results for the subjects (N=84) indicate that visuo-spatial aptitude can be enhanced through teaching. (Descriptions of interaction sessions and explanations of tasks are included.) (DH)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Higher Education, Science Activities

King, Roy W.; Williams, Kathryn R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Using fourier transformation methods in nuclear magnetic resonance has made possible increased sensitivity in chemical analysis. This article describes these methods as they relate to magnetization, the RF magnetic field, nuclear relaxation, the RF pulse, and free induction decay. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Instrumentation

Leonard, William H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
This was an experiment to test the extended discretion laboratory approach versus a guided-inquiry approach for teaching biology in a university setting. Among three criterion variables (examination, reports, and quizzes), only the laboratory report scores showed differences between groups and group-by-instructor interaction. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Inquiry, Laboratory Experiments

Scaife, Charles W. J.; Hall, Chadlee D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Presented is an experiment in which students recover almost 90 percent of the original lead chloride thus saving on costs of chemicals and disposal. Included are experimental procedures and a discussion of typical results. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education

Shea, James Herbert – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Discussed are two techniques that can be used to directly test the theory that the plates which make up the crust of the earth are still moving. Described are the use of satellite laser ranging and very long baseline interferometry. Samples of data and their analysis are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education

Suttner, Lee J. – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Discussed are methods which can be used to stimulate creative thinking in geology students by focusing on what is not known about sandstone petrology. The impact of recent advances on graduate geology teaching are highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education

Blatt, Harvey – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Stressed is the interrelationship among the three major groups of sedimentary rocks and the potential benefits in understanding of sedimentary processes to be gained by a petrosynthesis. Listed are 59 references. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education

Kemp, Kenneth C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes a simple method to teach molecular geometry using styrofoam balls and velcro strips. Discusses the construction and a procedure for using the model for teaching. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Settle, Frank A. Jr., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Using Fourier transformation methods in nuclear resonance has made possible increased sensitivity in chemical analysis. This article describes data acquisition, data processing, and the frequency spectrum as they relate to this technique. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Instrumentation

Ahn, Myong-Ku – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared are two spectroscopic methods that commonly use the Fourier transform technique. Discussed are the similarities and differences in the use of the Fourier transform in these two spectroscopic techniques. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment

Wink, Donald J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed are the mechanisms of nuclear magnetic relaxation, and applications of relaxation times. The measurement of spin-lattice relaxations is reviewed. It is stressed that sophisticated techniques such as these are becoming more important to the working chemist. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment

Purser, Gordon H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Examined are the illustrations and descriptions of the molecular structure of sulfur dioxide found in selected chemistry textbooks. Inconsistencies and incorrect information are indicated. It is suggested that molecules other than sulfur dioxide be used as examples of molecules for which resonance is important. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry

Sotheeswaran, Subramaniam – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes an experiment for undergraduate chemistry laboratories involving a chemical found in plants and some sea animals. Discusses collection and identification of material, a hemolysis test, preparation of blood-coated agar plates, and application of samples. (CW)
Descriptors: Botany, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education

Williams, Kathryn R.; King, Roy W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described are six multipulse experiments with an emphasis on their application to common problems in chemistry. Exercises in relaxation time measurement, spin echoes, and polarization transfer are proposed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education