Presents the results of a survey, conducted by the American Chemical Society Subcommittee on Physical Chemistry Examinations, on physical chemistry courses for life science majors. (BB)

An outline of objectives for library educators to consider in the design of courses for those serving the older adult is presented. (Author)

The author describes his experiences and philosophy in teaching creativity as an academic subject to university students. (CL)

Individual Humanities aims at "training independently acting and thinking individuals, who, however, see in the service of the community their highest life problem" by studying the lives of persons who have achieved independence of action and significant service to other human beings. Describes a course designed to develop students…

Describes various methodologies used at the Queensboro Community College, New York, to enrich some of the topics traditionally included in the introductory course such as union management relations, social responsibility and business ethics, internal organization structure, and small business management. (TA)

This discussion of evaluating a records management course includes comments on management orientation, creation of records, maintenance of records, selection and use of equipment, storage and destruction of records, micrographics, and a course outline. (TA)

"A brief questionnaire was developed to determine the inclusion of three areas of black history in the school curriculum: Is black history being taught? How adequate is western black history content? Is the teacher familiar with blacks in western history? Results indicate that while most teachers have some knowledge of the subject, little…

Describes the creation of a multimedia intercultural business communication program, intended as an effective instructional tool both for students and business professionals. Describes the course content and the seven steps in developing the multimedia hypertext. (SR)

Survey responses from 204 of 500 business schools identified most often topics in business statistics I and II courses. The most popular software at both levels was Minitab. Most schools required both statistics I and II. (SK)

Responses from 56 of 182 business school deans indicated that 63% did not address AIDS in the curriculum; 57% would not require or suggest its inclusion; 34% of respondents' comments were negative. Of the 21 schools teaching about AIDS, most agreed on 10 of 12 topics appropriate for the business curriculum. (SK)

Reports a case study set in the context of a "function" curriculum approach to introductory algebra. The expectation that the teacher's actions would reflect the philosophy implied in the curriculum was not supported. The teacher gave priority to curriculum content coverage, emphasized methods and procedures, and adopted teacher-focused…

Interviews with 6 of 10 Veterans' Affairs programs offering postdoctoral fellowships in geropsychology indicated that only 30% included palliative care or hospice training, despite the fact that the veteran population is likely to have an increasing need for terminal illness care. (SK)

Responses from 103 of 205 clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs indicated that most cover gerontological issues; 64% offer specific coursework in aging or adult development. However, aging specializations and postdoctoral opportunities were extremely limited, and low numbers of students had clinical or research experience with the…

A sample of 71 psychopathology course syllabi from 58 different graduate schools of social work was analyzed to determine whether different viewpoints and the concomitant empirical evidence were presented regarding 4 significant mental health topics: concepts of mental disorder, reliability and validity of psychiatric diagnoses, biological…

An interdisciplinary team-taught course used a life-course approach to human development. Teaching strategies included elder reminiscence, life histories, and case studies. It is designed to prepare various health care professions for future roles on multidisciplinary team. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)