Part of a regular series on curriculum.

Presented is a report of the American Chemical Society's Polymer Core Course Committee. Includes committee activities, list of eight objectives (such as determining general course topics, evaluating available texts), and a discussion of how several of these objectives were accomplished. (JN)

Mineral Process Chemistry is one of the special study options of the Nuffield Advanced Science course in chemistry. Following general comments on mineral process chemistry, the subject matter of the option is described, focusing on copper and china clay. (Author/JN)

Perspectives on the issues of the effectiveness and the role of laboratory work are provided through a review of the history, goals, and research findings regarding the laboratory as a medium of instruction in introductory science teaching. Suggestions for researchers working to clarify the role of the laboratory are made. (Author/PN)

A digital electronics course taught on four successive Saturdays is described. Includes comments on course goals, text materials, and hardware. A table summarizing class and laboratory parts of the sessions is also provided. (JN)

As a lesson topic, acid rain is defined, its chemistry given, and its development since the 1950s described. The worldwide effects of acid rain are discussed along with the available technology for controlling the problem. (CM)

Suggests a new approach for teaching secondary school quantum physics. Reviews traditional approaches and presents some characteristics of the three-part "Quantum Physics for Beginners" project, including: quantum physics, quantum mechanics, and a short historical survey. (SK)

Describes a high school chemistry course for students going to vocational institutes, community colleges, or allied health areas. Includes course outline and rationale for the course. (SK)

Reviews recent changes that Brazil has undergone in the teaching of biology. Notes that most changes during the past 15 years have been restricted to content. Suggestions are made for curriculum reform. (CS)

Outlines the creation-science perspective and reasons the author considers it superior to the evolutionist point of view. Argues for a balanced approach in school curricula. (Author/WD)

Techniques for a successful nighttime field trip to observe celestial wonders are presented. The author describes such a trip, taken with gifted fifth graders. (KC)

Describes chemical questions appearing on China's first national entrance exam since 1966. The Chinese's syllabus for college chemistry is compared with United States high school chemistry courses. (CS)

Describes "The Ascent of Man," a course emphasizing science and human values. Detailed are some chemical topics covered in the course, and how these topics are used in other traditional chemistry courses. Topics discussed include alchemy, the chemical revolution, steam engines, the Manhattan project, and several bioethical problems. (CS)

Presents a viewpoint regarding accomplishments of the McMaster Conference in Hamilton, Ontario, June 19-23, 1978, in terms of chemistry curricula in introductory chemistry courses. (CS)

Described is the chemistry syllabus the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland designed for use in the secondary classroom. The syllabus presents chemistry as the science of the various forms of matter and their transformations and enables the student to assess the social importance and contribution of chemistry to society. (DS)