Examines aspects of competitive exclusion, which develops when two species jointly utilize a vital resource that is in short supply. When this occurs, one of the species will eventually eliminate the other from the habitat where their distributions overlap, unless one or both species evolve differences that reduce competition. (JR)

Discusses the use of simulation games and real-life "role models" to teach introductory chemistry to a class, mostly of biology and engineering majors. Included is a suggested time schedule for a role-playing exercise. (CC)

Policies of preparing large numbers of scientists by universities need to be reviewed. Industry cannot absorb an ever-increasing number of specialized personnel in the future, and the needs of industry have also changed. (PS)

Summarizes different courses available in pure and applied physics in British universities, polytechnics, and colleges. Marked changes in subsidiary subject studies, course structures, and examination procedures are indicated. (CC)

Describes the physics courses offered in 137 British institutions with basic requirements, course structures, advanced research fields, training activities, enrollment trends, and addresses for further information included in each entry. (CC)

Describes experiment designed to test the effectiveness of an independent study program as a method of instruction. No significant difference was found between the scholastic achievement of students involved in independent study and those attending classes. In the following year the academic achievement of the experimental group was significantly…

Describes the development of a scheme which allows the production of a complete synthesis tree through the backward analysis of a target molecule into precursor and pathway catalogues. The logical organizing framework will find applications to teaching of multistep organic synthesis. (CC)

Discusses theories underlying Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids by explaining flow curves exhibited by plastic, shear-thining, and shear-thickening fluids and Bingham plastic materials. Indicates that the exact mechanism governing shear-thickening behaviors is a problem of further study. (CC)

Discusses the practice of assigning questions from different publications each week as part of regular homework in a two-quarter instrumental analysis course. Concludes that students not only acquire factual knowledge but also experience the utilization of literature sources from this training. (CC)

Outlines a laboratory course entitled Inorganic Chemistry for Biological Sciences'' which is designed primarily for juniors in biochemistry, physiology, and soil sciences. Inclusion of relevant environmental topics is indicated. (CC)