This article describes how "Psychology Today" articles were used to increase the relevance of an introductory psychology course. The articles were selected to match the interests of various academic majors and career areas. Includes a sample list of articles and information on where to obtain the complete bibliography. (DH)

An instructional robotics laboratory that is unique in the United States was created in 1984 at the University of New Mexico. Descriptions of the laboratory, course work offered, student projects, and other areas are provided. (JN)

The organization and contents of a linear algebra course for chemical engineers are described. The course, which emphasizes both abstraction and application, meets twice a week for two hours and runs largely as a lecture, although active student participation is encouraged by frequent questions from the instructor. (JN)

Describes the major aspects of a 20-lecture introductory course for environmental science students, showing how microcomputers can help teach dynamic systems concepts. Also discusses the continuous stirred tank reactor as a simple dynamic system, higher order systems, frequency response, nonlinear systems, and feedback control. (JN)

Describes efforts to utilize a biocultural framework in introductory anthropology courses. Explains the biocultural theory of human evolution, describes experimental courses at Cornell University and Colorado College, looks at the problems encountered and lessons learned during these experimental efforts, and considers prospects for future…

Describes a course model for counselor education programs which focuses on competency in the interpretation of individually administered psychoeducational tests and reports. Includes information on development of the course, competencies and skills taught, course content and procedures, and course evaluation. (LLL)

Suggests ways to develop English courses dealing with the effects of science. (DD)

Describes the teaching of the techniques of precision journalism--applying quantitative methods to news reporting--in an advanced reporting course at Cleveland State University in Ohio. (RB)

Describes how one teacher organized a course at New York University called basic issues in the news. (RB)

Following a widespread national trend, in 1996, a new two-credit hour course titled "Introduction to Civil Engineering" was introduced at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC). The class has a one-hour lecture per week, and a two-hour lab or small group session. One reason for the introduction of this class was to provide earlier…

A successful child development program initiated at a junior high school in University City, Missouri, near St. Louis, is a practical course combining course work and an elementary school laboratory experience. The course includes learning to read stories, creative paperwork, child-related community resources, interviewing experience, and…

Summary of curriculum development in Atlanta schools, patterned after the Law in American Society Project. (JB)

Progress report on the curriculum development project in law education in St. Louis. Includes summaries on orientation programs, teacher training, and the resource and information services. (JB)