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Harrison, Jason Gordon – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Quantum mechanical (QM) and molecular docking methods are used to probe systems of biological and synthetic interest. Probing interactions of nucleobases within proteins, and properly modeling said interactions toward novel nucleobase development, is extremely difficult, and of great utility in RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. The issues in…
Descriptors: Computation, Scientific Concepts, Research Methodology, Scientific Research

Frye, Raymond E. – Journal of Geological Education, 1975
Reports on summer geology courses offered for students desiring more advanced work than was available in the elementary geology program. Instructional format, course objectives, and some learning activities are presented. (CP)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Geology

Taylor, David C. – Science Teacher, 1979
Describes a summer science program for high school students which included as one of its objectives the planning of a backpacking adventure in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. (HM)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Ecology, Field Trips
Philippines Univ., Quezon City. – 1978
Presented is the final report of the University of the Philippines evaluation of the summer science institutes and the implementation of science courses in secondary schools as components of the Science Education Project of the Philippines (SEPP). This evaluation of the SEPP science curriculum improvement project sought to assess student learning…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum

Shachter, Amy M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2003
Presents a Public Health Service (PHS) program as a model for implementing the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) instructional program. Describes an ethical decision making framework designed to guide a discussion of issues surrounding the responsible conduct of research and facilitates the consideration of ethical choices in the context of…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Peterson, Bruce; Sullivan, Mary Jane – 1982
A residential instructional program was developed which provided two 2-week institutes for handicapped students during the summer of 1982. Recognizing that most of these students are mainstreamed and do not take science laboratory courses, the program focused heavily on the outdoor laboratory setting at an environmental center. In addition,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Ecology, Environmental Education

Baum, Rudy M. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1985
The University of California, Irvine offers a summer institute for elementary/secondary science teachers. A one-day research update, year-round Saturdays for Science (for fourth-sixth grades), and assistance in science curriculum development are also featured. Success is attributed to involvement of faculty, local technology-based industry, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education

Mathias, Lon J.; Storey, Robson, F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Describes the Mississippi Governor's School, an intensive three-week summer school for gifted high school students. Explains format of major courses, use of the American Chemical Society computer course in polymer chemistry, discussion sections, and hands-on laboratory. (JM)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Admission Criteria, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction

Illinois Univ., Chicago. Chicago Circle Campus. – 1974
The course outlines presented in this report are intended to be used to teach astrophysics to nonscience majors at the junior and senior college level. An extensive set of notes are included which can be useful to an instructor as guidelines for presentation. Additional equipment and references for use in teaching astrophysics are suggested. (SA)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Gardner, Marjorie – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses changes in chemistry education from 1983 to 1988. Describes the past and present situation of chemistry education. Reports on current teacher education programs. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education

Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Explains the rationale, program specifics and initiatives for the preparation and development of staff, curriculum, instructional support, and research for science education in the United States. Includes total program cost for each. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Education Service Centers, Educational Research