Describes several approaches to instructional evaluation for engineering teachers, including a simplified illustration of item analysis. (SL)

Explains and provides examples of test validity and reliability. (SL)

Describes a contract grading technique which includes assigned and optional laboratory work and the grades attached thereto. (SL)

Reviews laws, conditions, and categories of learning and educational theory-building. (SL)

Reviews the programs and department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. (SL)

Reviews the application of population balance mathematical treatment to transfer operations in chemical engineering. (SL)

Provides a mathematical model, analysis, and experimental demonstration of taking drugs orally at prescribed time intervals. (SL)

Discusses proposed fallacies in basic thermodynamic statements often presented as absolute truths. (SL)

Reports cost and academic achievement differences between a traditional course and a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) fluid mechanics course taught at San Jose State University. The PSI course cost 7.3 percent more than the lecture course; grades were 48 percent higher on a 4 point maximum scale. (SL)

Describes a follow-up study of all engineering graduates of McNeese State University since 1961. Reports that the data obtained were useful in preparing for accreditation and in structuring the ongoing engineering program. (SL)

Proposes that a resident engineer program would be an effective way to prevent a future decline in the quality of engineering graduates. (SL)

Presents annotated abstracts of 157 reports submitted at the 85th annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. Topics include all fields of engineering, computers, and education. (SL)

Presents data of the fall 1976 engineering enrollment of 289 engineering schools offering baccalaureate or higher programs. Data for the years 1967-1976 are compared, and enrollments are listed by school. (SL)

Presents data of the fall 1976 enrollment of 322 technical institutions offering two- and four-year programs. Data for the years 1967-1976 are compared and 1976 enrollments are listed by institution. (SL)

Presents a listing of technical college members of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Listing includes school name, address, president, and official representative. (SL)