Discusses the use of an integrated circuit operational amplifier in an introductory electronics laboratory course for undergraduate science majors. The advantages of this approach and the implications for scientific instrumentation are identified. Describes a number of experiments suitable for the undergraduate laboratory. (Author/DF)

Describes a program that attempts to bridge the gap between class lectures and laboratory. Students are involved in individual investigations. Effective use of undergraduates is made for instructional purposes. (PS)

Describes the examination of a new course-unit degree program in science at the University of London. Terminal examination at the end of the year is replaced by several small examinations within the college and an external examination conducted by a board comprised of intercollegiate examiners and specialists from other universities. The system is…

Describes a field project and associated activities used by the author with high school students in analyzing the Osage-type underfit stream. (PR)

Using the computer, students perform chemical analysis in a medical diagnosis class. (CP)

Reviews the characteristics of end-on" and concurrent" teacher education programs for science teachers, reviews the characteristics of good" teacher education programs, and describes the main features of an English teacher education project that is about to be tested in Australia. (AL)

Describes an experiment with the goals of: (1) linking the resources of a large university library and a public library, (2) exploring the usefulness of a high-speed system for transmitting printed library materials, and (3) examining current information seeking patterns and their adaptability to technological systems. (Author/TS)