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Andraos, John – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
This paper presents a simplified approach for the application of material efficiency metrics to linear and convergent synthesis plans encountered in organic synthesis courses. Computations are facilitated and automated using intuitively designed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets without invoking abstract mathematical formulas. The merits of this…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Case Studies, Efficiency, Synthesis
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Shakhashiri, Bassam Z. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1975
Describes a functional management system which individualizes instruction in undergraduate chemistry courses. CHEM TIPS (Chemistry Teaching Information Processing System) is designed to monitor each student's progress, identify specific weaknesses and strengths in his understanding of the course material, prescribe individual study assignments,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Feedback, Higher Education
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Davik, John – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Presents the author's reasons for supporting the CHEMS program. Also characterizes aspects of his teaching regarded as significant in teaching chemistry, including prompt return of assignments, test retakes, videotaping. inclusion of organic chemistry, ability grouping of students, avoidance of specialization, and departmental testing. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education
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DeRose, James V. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Describes a collection of college chemistry demonstrations designed for self-paced classes. Some of these exercises stem from original ideas; others are adaptations of one or more published demonstrations. Two exercises, as examples, are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, College Students, Higher Education
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Buzzard, Gene P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981
Summarizes the philosophy of team teaching and the use of this method in teaching CHEM Study. Includes discussions of scheduling, class time for study, and the role of this course in the school's total chemistry program. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Course Descriptions, Flexible Scheduling, Program Evaluation
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Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described is a practical resource that ties the specifics of classroom chemistry content to the specifics of teaching practice. Listed are 135 lessons found on three videodisks which have 700 pages of supporting written materials. Notes that the full gamut of the traditional high school curriculum is covered. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Computer Interfaces, Computer Oriented Programs
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Winther, Austin A.; Volk, Trudi L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1994
Examines the relative effectiveness of two different chemistry curricula. African American students enrolled in an inner-city high school who took ChemCom, a Science-Technology-Society-based science curriculum employing cooperative learning as an integral component, scored significantly higher gains on a standardized measure of chemistry…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Chemistry, Cooperative Learning