Discusses the use of thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in the chemical laboratory as a quantitative method for determining the molecular weights of organic compounds. Describes a simple method which provides an illustration of the importance of polarity on solubility and demonstrates the effectiveness of TLC as a quantitative tool. (TW)

Describes a simple undergraduate experiment in chemistry dealing with the "solvent effects" in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Stresses the importance of having students learn NMR spectroscopy as a tool in analytical chemistry. (TW)

Describes three situations in which computer software was used in a chemistry laboratory. Discusses interfacing voltage output instruments with Apple II computers and using spreadsheet programs to simulate gas chromatography and analysis of kinetic data. Includes information concerning procedures, hardware, and software used in each situation. (CW)

Presents a laboratory exercise suitable for advanced placement biology or chemistry classes. Discusses the theoretical approach, preparation and standardization of reagents, and results. Emphasizes standard analytical procedure and chelometric titration. (CW)

Describes an experiment designed to use the ability of duckweed to convert the secondary hydroxyl moieties into ketone groups. Discusses the preparation of plant material, materials, procedures, and results for this biotransformation experiment for undergraduate students. (CW)

Described is the separation of dyes using a conventional liquid chromatographic pump and a glass column. Included are the preparation of the column and dye separations. (CW)

Describes the construction and uses of a low cost fermenter reaction vessel which is suitable for laboratory growth of microorganisms by continuous and batch cultures from plastic soft drink bottles. Lists materials, discusses modifications that can be made and gives examples of use. (CW)

Discusses how problem-solving networks can be incorporated into courses. Reports on the development of a new style of pictorial network that can assist students in the handling of experimental data. (CW)

Describes experiments designed to measure the oxygen content in the atmosphere and related areas in the high school laboratories. Considers the application of these activities to other programs. Includes a description of the binuclear complex and recommended procedures. (CW)

Criticizes the way organic chemistry teaching laboratory experiments are approached from the viewpoint of physical chemistry. Compares these experiments to cooking. Stresses that what matters is not the practice of the finger skills of organic chemistry but practice in the style of thinking of organic chemists. (CW)

Describes an experiment for undergraduate chemistry laboratories involving a chemical found in plants and some sea animals. Discusses collection and identification of material, a hemolysis test, preparation of blood-coated agar plates, and application of samples. (CW)

Describes an experiment designed to give accurate values for both the absolute zero of temperature and the gas constant using very simple apparatus. (TW)

A survey of 9 post-sophomore pathology program fellows concerning their attitudes toward autopsy as an educational tool found they perceived the procedures and report-writing to (1) teach many skills highly relevant to the practice of clinical medicine and (2) be a useful investment of time and effort. (MSE)

The effects of cooperative learning on attitudes of students toward laboratory work were studied with ninth-grade biology students in Nigeria. It was found to be successful in developing favorable attitudes. Reasons for this are discussed. (MNS)

Background information, procedures used, and typical results obtained are provided for experiments in which caterpillars are used to investigate energy-flow relationships. Areas in which the experiments could be used include ecology, applied biology, and animal feeding. (DH)