The pedagogy, logistics, and administration of computers in chemical education at the college level is detailed. (MP)

Following a brief introduction, an annotated listing of literature and teaching aids on lasers is presented. Categories include: Background Materials; Historical References; General References and Textbooks; Specialized References; Reviews; Articles; Films; Laser Courses; Equipment, Demonstrations, and Experiments; Laser Safety; and Lasers and…

Two papers given at a symposium on career opportunities in physiology, sponsored by the American Physiological Society, are presented. Topics of the papers are: (1) Do We Really Need More Physiologists; and (2) Ph.D.'s in Clinical Departments. (DS)

Describes materials and procedures for an experiment utilizing a live dog to demonstrate: (1) physiology of the salivary gland; (2) parasympathetic control of the salivary gland; (3) influence of varying salivary flow rates on sodium and potassium ions, osmolarity and pH; and (4) salivary secretion as an active process. (DS)

Following a brief introduction to the origin and nature of a course in polymer rheology and melt processing, discusses course objectives, detailed content, teaching strategies, and observations/experiences from its first offering. (SK)

Suggestions for chemistry teachers in their attempts to teach and inspire students are provided. (HM)

Described is a student exercise demonstrating plant biorhythms in Albizzia julibrissin. Initial preparation and methods for conducting the exercise are explained, and sample data graphs are included. (CS)

Discussions are presented for implementing photoacoustic spectroscopy as a technique for describing the photoacoustic effect. This technique makes it possible to study optical absorption in samples which are usually difficult to study. It is suggested that this approach makes understanding of the photoacoustic effect accessible even at the…

Describes a variation of the familiar laboratory investigation on the spring and mass oscillator. (SK)

Describes a solution calorimetry apparatus useful in measuring heats of metal ion-ligand reactions. (SK)

The acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of N-vinyl pyrrolidone provides a simple spectrophotometric kinetic experiment to introduce general acid catalysis, solvent isotope effects, and other aspects of ionic reactions in solution in advanced courses. The Bronsted equation and concept of linear free-energy changes is also covered. (SK)

Reviews various factors related to women in technology, including recruitment procedures, student background, retention problems, and the role of the Open University. (SK)

Discusses and simplifies the theory behind Electron Spin Resonance (ESR). Describes applications to radiation chemistry. (CS)

Discusses reactivity of metal ions with the primary products of water radiolysis, hyper-reduced metal ions, zero-valent metal ions, unstable divalent ions from the reduction of bivalent ions, hyper-oxidized metal ions, and metal complexes. (CS)

Discusses the use of steady-state radiation chemistry and pulse radiolysis for the generation of initial free radicals and formation of peroxy radicals in the autoxidation process. Provides information regarding the autoxidation process. Defines autoxidation reactions and antioxidant action. (CS)