Describes an experiment which quantitatively determines glucose by a spectrophotometric measurement of the colored complex formed between glucose and an amine. (MLH)

Describes a method in which glass plates are coated with adsorbent, using a technique which is cheap, rapid, and reliable; avoids the need for expensive, commercially-available thin layer chromatography equipment. (MLH)

Discusses ways to improve doctoral programs and possible alternatives, such as self-directed nondegree studies. (MLH)

Discusses a statistical report on chemical and chemical engineering higher education; the findings indicate an increase in 1975 B.S. and Ph.D. graduates in chemistry, a decrease in these degrees in chemical engineering, and an increase in female graduates in both fields. (MLH)

Describes the methodology and results of a student-teacher research project on the chemistry of cave waters. (MLH)

Describes experiments, demonstrations, activities and ideas relating to various fields of chemistry to be used in chemistry courses of secondary schools. Three experiments concerning differential thermal analysis are among these notes presented. (HM)

Using examples this article tries to dispel a common misconception that theories "mature" into laws by constant testing and confirmation. (GA)

A humanistic approach to teaching fluid mechanics is described which minimizes lecturing, increases professor-student interaction, uses group and individual problem solving sessions, and allows for student response. (BB)

Since the statistical theories of turbulence that have developed over the last twenty or thirty years are too abstract and unreliable to be of much use to chemical engineers, this paper introduces the techniques of single point models and suggests some areas of needed research. (BB)

This paper describes the Inventory of Piaget's Developmental Tasks, summarizes the data on its reliability and validity, comments on its usefulness as a quick, paper-pencil test which introductory chemistry instructors might use for assessing cognitive development, and presents data showing how introductory chemistry students scored on it.…

This inexpensive, effective chemiluminescence demonstration requires minimal preparation. It is based on the oxidation of oxalyl chloride by hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an appropriate fluorescent sensitizer. The reaction mechanism is not completely understood. (BB)

General chemistry courses and texts seemed to be geared to students who are going to be chemistry majors. This may relate to the trend of declining interest and knowledge of chemistry. A course is proposed which concentrates only on the most essential facts and fundamental laws and theories. (BB)

The metabolism and toxicology of the herbicide 2, 4, 5-T are reviewed. (BB)

Describes the physical science courses at Lanchester Polytechnic. These courses are broad-based and offerings cover a wide range of options and use a variety of teaching-learning methods. (GA)