Describes a university-wide program directed at reducing the improper storage and disposal of toxic chemical wastes from laboratories. Specific information is included on the implementation of a waste pick-up service, safety equipment, materials and methods for packaging, and costs of the program. (CS)

Describes methods for using the high-resolution electron microscope in conjunction with other tools to reveal the identity and environment of atoms. Problems discussed include the ultimate structure of real crystalline solids including defect structure and the mechanisms of chemical reactions. (CS)

Discusses the problems associated with teaching uncertainties in measurements and significant figures. Appendices present an experiment on measurement that introduces uncertainty in measurement, and an exercise in significant figures. (CS)

Presents a course outline for an advanced high school elective in forensic science. (CS)

Lists and discusses television cassette tapes used at Western Kentucky University as instructional aids to poorly prepared students in introductory college chemistry courses. (CS)

Describes the continuing education program for clinical chemistry instrumentation training established at The College of Staten Island, New York. A course consisting of 14 sessions is outlined and discussed. (CS)

Interprets the physical quantity, extent of reaction, as it is used to describe yields, rates, and energy changes associated with chemical reactions in a quantitative manner. (CS)

Describes a teaching scheme for introducing quantitative aspects of chemistry to tenth-grade students. A comparison of students using this method with students in a conventional course showed no significant differences in achievement but greater interest and understanding of concepts for the experimental group. (JN)

Belgian freshman attitudes towards and expectations of chemistry courses before and after the first year are examined statistically. Among the findings: negative attitudes toward chemistry are related to level of difficulty, and overlap of population interests show that course needs could be met best by developing four separate courses. (MSE)

Describes a prelab activity, the chemistry report, that acquaints college students with the nature of the chemical(s) they are using in the laboratory. Methodology, experimental procedures and safety rules are emphasized, with particular emphasis on potential hazards, safety requirements and emergency procedures. (CS)

Discusses areas of concern for faculty development in the sciences, including: (1) knowledge of computers, (2) subject matter knowledge; (3) correlation of the delivery of faculty development programs with individual needs, (4) responsibility for science faculty development in terms of available supports. (CS)

Describes four continuing education programs of the American Chemical Society that tackle the problem of the technical obsolescence of college teachers. (CS)

Explains objectives and structure of seminars and workshops at the Colorado School of Mines that address the problem of faculty development. (CS)

Outlines a procedure where chromatographic separation can be easily done and provides an introduction to column chromatography. (CS)

Presents a checklist developed to help chemistry teachers assess conditions in the storeroom. The checklist format facilitates a systematic assessment of storage conditions and serves as a record of where improvements are needed. Also lists classes of chemicals requiring special storage precautions. (Author/SK)