This paper is a summary of remarks made at a recent symposium on new directions in the teaching of physical chemistry. The author takes exception to the claims made for the International System of Units (SI). (HM)

Presents some problems for quantum chemistry courses based upon model pseudopotentials. Also includes some useful formulas and tables of parameters associated with these problems. (HM)

Describes an interdisciplinary program in the areas of biochemistry, biology, and computer science offered at Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to update 30 women in order to prepare them to return to the job market in chemistry. (HM)

Evaluates college students' understanding of chemistry as operationally defined by Bloom. The Test of Higher Cognitive Learning in Chemistry was administered to 488 students upon completion of a one-semester course in general chemistry. Significant differences were found among student mean scores at various cognitive levels. (HM)

Presents an explanation of the electron for secondary school chemistry teachers. Schrodinger's wave equation and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle are also discussed. (HM)

Presents a biochemistry experiment for college students that illustrates the purification of an enzyme. (HM)

Describes the procedure, the circuitry, and the calibration required to convert a voltmeter into a pH meter for use in the physics laboratory. (GA)

Examines a number of factors that might influence performance in a college laboratory chemistry course. Compares the achievement and time for students doing a simulated or a laboratory experiment. Tries to identify differences in performance for students of different aptitude and possible interaction between types of experiment and student…

Describes a study done to compare the cognitive preferences of four student populations: postgraduate students in chemistry, students from academic high schools, those in vocational schools training to become lab technicians, and students joining science clubs. Results of a 34 item cognitive preference test are summarized. (Author/MA)

Describes two demonstration experiments for the chemistry laboratory: (1) Thermodynamic vs kinetic control and (2) Acid-Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Starch. (MA)

This first in a series of articles describing the state of the art of various branches of chemistry reviews inorganic chemistry, including bioinorganic, photochemistry, organometallic, and solid state chemistries. (SL)

Proposes use of the Hammett relationship in the framework of a frontier orbital method for explanation of chemical reactivity. (CP)

The work output of a human body in various tasks and the biochemistry of oxygen consumption in muscles is discussed. (CP)

A 60 item cross-referenced, selective bibliography on flexible general chemistry laboratory programs is presented. (CP)

Describes an interdisciplinary undergraduate level course which includes aspects of astronomy, biology, biochemistry, geology and physics. A description of the Keller style Personalized System of Instruction is included. (CP)