Presents a description of the development of a laboratory-oriented chemistry course and the results noticed when the course was implemented. The syllabus was considered to be highly successful. (EB)

Describes an organic chemistry course designed as a modification of the Keller plan; lists the basic assumptions of the course design; outlines how the course was conducted; and compares the grade distribution to that of a traditional class. (GS)

The program objectives are to instruct students in laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, evaluation of results, and laboratory project design. Integration of techniques which may span several areas of chemistry is emphasized in the solution of problems. Current course content of the program is listed. (GS)

Describes a synthesis laboratory that is a two-semester sequence for students who have had general chemistry as well as prior or concurrent experience with organic chemistry. Outlines the compounds synthesized, techniques used, and possible special projects. (GS)

Describes an experiment designed for second-level summer school chemistry students enrolled in Great Britain's Open University. (GS)

Describes a way of teaching science designed to stimulate interest among non-science majors to help make science a more meaningful subject to them. Attention is focused on the study of a particular type of air pollution and on the use of the discipline of art to examine the effects of this pollution. (EB)

Describes a model system to illustrate many of the biochemical and chromosomal processes involved in the transmission of genetic material. Uses commercially available beads. (BR)

Describes two exercises which use data of sporting events (running) in conjunction with biological factors as exercises in interpreting data. (BR)

Describes construction and use of a simple auxanometer which students can use to accurately measure root growth rates of intact seedlings. Typical time course data are presented for the effect of ethylene and indole acetic acid on pea root growth. (Author/BR)

Describes a technique for the projection of triple point demonstrations using apparatus constructed out of Lucite and an overhead projector. (GS)

Describes an approach which begins with observations and systems familiar to the student and proceeds to develop and test models to explain them. Experimental topics include Brownian motion, a germinating cell, phase change of p-dichlorobenzene, extension and contraction of rubber, and an enzyme system. (GS)

Describes a course designed to teach the fundamental microbiological principles common to all disciplines. The course is designed to meet individual student needs through self-directed lab work and various minicourses on topics in applied microbiology. (GS)