Materials needed, reaction involved, and potential hazards are provided for a demonstration of reversible oxygenation. Also discusses the importance of the reaction in biological systems, focusing on hemoglobin/myoglobin and their function in mammals. (JM)

Advocates the seminar/discussion method of teaching to facilitate comprehension/interpretation of scientific facts, with the understanding that acquiring facts is a prerequisite. Points out the increased burden on teacher time resulting from increased teacher-student contact and reiterates the motto "Theory guides, experiment decides," as the…

Surveyed what industry looks for in applicants for laboratory positions at bachelor's level, job opportunities, promotional opportunities, if continuing education is fostered, and how undergraduate curriculums can be improved to produce graduates with needed skills. Findings (among others) indicate that all employers stressed importance of…

Preparation and testing of a cadmium selenide photoelectrical solar cell was introduced into an environmental chemistry course to illustrate solid state semiconductor and electrochemical principles. Background information, procedures, and results are provided for the experiment which can be accomplished in a three- to four-hour laboratory session…

Describes rationale for and advantages of using programed study aids in solving organic chemistry problems. Includes examples of these programed, multi-step aids which provide leading questions, factual information, and in some cases, the logical thinking required to arrive at correct (although short) answer. (JN)

Premedical school achievement data were used to determine whether nonscience preparation in undergraduate study was a handicap in medical school. Nonscience students performed as well as or better than science majors on almost all performance measures. Implications for medical school admissions are examined. (MSE)

Based on the assumption that dental schools need to consider applicants with diverse backgrounds, a study was undertaken of the relationship between undergraduate majors and performance in dental school. Liberal arts majors performed as well in dental school and as well or better on licensing examinations as science majors. (Author/MSE)

The Faculty of Pharmacy was started in 1975 at the University of Al-Faateh, Tripoli, Libya to train individuals to be pharmacists for Libya. The courses offered during four years at the faculty are stated and the departmental distribution of total credit hours is reported. (Author/MLW)

Describes a two-quarter hour college chemistry course focusing on laboratory safety. Includes lists of topics/assignments, problem sets (toxicology, storage, and energy) and videotapes, films, and slide sets used in the course. (JN)

To determine what impact budget cuts in training and research support were actually having on psychology graduate programs and what accommodations departments were making in their baccalaureate programs, a survey of psychology departments was undertaken. Results showed modest declines in graduate enrollment. Adjustments suggested for the…

Discusses the relevance of student demographics, interest in clinical psychology, emergence of professional schools of psychology, awarding of credit for life experience, and the tightening of the job market for doctoral students to the use of student evaluations, the training of graduate students, and the undergraduate curriculum. (Author/GC)

The development of a simulation technique to evaluate performance of psychomotor skills in an undergraduate nursing program is described. This method is used as one admission requirement to an alternate route nursing program. With modifications, any health profession could use this technique where psychomotor skills performance is important.…

Summarizes major challenges facing undergraduate psychology programs in the 1980s. Educators will teach more two-year college students, and cope with greater diversity in student knowledge, needs and interests. Problems arising from societal expectations, rapid social change, inadequate funding, and the need for innovative teaching are discussed.…

Describes the educators' problems in communicating psychology's value and relevance to students in introductory courses. Course and texts must be improved in order to increase student understanding of the practical consequences of psychological principles. The author suggests changes in course and textbook content to increase student cognitive…

Examines factors influencing the success of undergraduate psychology programs in meeting student needs before and after graduation. The author reviews research evaluating conventional and innovative psychology courses designed to help students in developing their postgraduate careers. The role of program evaluation in future psychology curricula…