Discusses the role of political science in undergraduate education, focusing on the discipline's contribution to the general education portion of the baccalaureate. Suggests that introductory courses reduce coverage in order to provide general education students with a better understanding of the material presented, resulting in greater interest…

The year-long evaluation process of an undergraduate public administration program is described, and the course changes made as a result are outlined. The benefits and advantages of the evaluation are considered. (MSE)

Describes an experiment to be performed in an undergraduate biochemistry laboratory that is based on a gradient centrifugation system employing a simple bench top centrifuge, a freezer, and frozen surcose gradient solution to separate macromolecules and subcellular components. (CW)

Describes a kinetic and mechanistic investigation of ascorbic acid by a substitution-inert complex in acidic medium suitable for the undergraduate level. Discusses obtaining the second order rate constant for the rate determining step at a given temperature and comparison with the value predicted on the basis of the Marcus cross-relation. (CW)

Studies the effect of intellectual development, degree of field independence, mental capacity, amount of prior genetics knowledge and amount of fluid intelligence on reading comprehension and/or genetics achievement of students enrolled in a nonmajor biology course. Concludes that developmental level was the most consistent predictor of…

Presents five problems on organic stereochemistry in the form of an open-book quiz meant for senior undergraduates and graduate students in chemistry. Provides some acceptable solutions to the problems. (TW)

A new model for predicting success in an M.B.A. program uses terms representing the interaction of undergraduate grade point average, undergraduate institution, and undergraduate major. It is found to have a significantly improved predictability than previous models. (MSE)

A survey of prospective graduate students in business administration concerning their need for graduate program information was compared with data from a previous survey of college applicants concerning their need for college program information. Significantly different information needs were revealed. (MSE)

Considers the implications of "Academic Preparation for College" and "Teaching for Transition from High School to College" for community colleges. Suggests that four-year colleges will respond by reevaluating the transferability of community college courses and that a liberal arts curriculum is the best approach to basic skills instruction. (CBC)

This article addresses some of the contextual factors that influence faculty evaluation in a small, church-related liberal arts college and identifies five areas in which structural and normative constraints of the institution may affect individual faculty ratings. Provides recommendations for preparing evaluations which minimize the impact of…

Describes courses designed to develop approaches for teaching engineering concepts, applied mathematics and computing skills to liberal arts undergraduates, and to teach the history of scientific and technological innovation and application to engineering and science majors. Discusses courses, course materials, enrichment activities, and…

A survey of 220 nursing school deans and 749 seniors revealed that most schools do not lack qualified applicants or have enrollment problems. Most admit second degree students, and some have programs for them. Most do special recruiting from racial and ethnic groups and inner-city or rural areas. (MSE)

The inadequacy of secondary and undergraduate student preparation for dental school science instruction requires that dental schools provide remedial instruction and study skill-building opportunities for their students and be more specific about the kinds of preprofessional training required of applicants. (MSE)

It is argued that it is as necessary to gauge a student's interest in and respect for his/her learning as his/her skills and knowledge. Definitions of beliefs, attitudes, disposition, and motivation as they relate to measurement are proposed, and two measurement methods--systematic observation and a consequences questionnaire--are presented. (MSE)

Describes the work of a curriculum committee established to create a "transfer curriculum" for engineering technology students transferring from two-year to four-year programs. The resulting program (which allows flexibility while providing some guidance for engineering technology programs), transfer problems, issues, and public response…