Discusses implementation of a conceptual physics course with emphases upon aspects of acoustics. Includes an outline of the syllabus used. (CC)

Discusses the use of a balance assembled from standard laboratory components to conduct an experiment on the repulsion between two bar magnets. Includes an analysis of data on the two-pole and four-pole models. (CC)

A course for superior freshmen for both science and liberal arts majors that satisfies the freshman chemistry requirement is discussed. It has been taught for six years and utilizes the new math'' which is based on the elementary concept of a set. A syllabus for the two semesters is included. (DF)

Limitations of classical mechanics in understanding molecular properties are discussed. Modifications introduced by quantum mechanics enable the instructor to include and integrate important concepts from thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistics. (DF)

Summarizes the course content, teaching methods, and student background in a one-semester, lecture-type survey course carried out between 1969-72. Indicates that the interdisciplinary approach to science and society is equally important for both science and non-science majors in science courses. (CC)

Describes a program in the Department of Catering at the Polytechnic, Wolverhampton, England, in which a computer has been used by students to analyze and design menus. The teaching method is described, a sample printout is provided, and available computer programs in the dietary series are listed. (JR)

Discusses the use of a horoscope-casting laboratory exercise in the astronomy course. Indicates that students can fulfill three objectives: (1) summarize the planetary motions in the geometric universe, (2) be familiar with sidereal and solar time, and (3) be acquainted with the uses ephemerides. (CC)

Discusses the historical rod contraction-block retardation (RC-CR) ether theory to illustrate its relationship to the special theory of relativity and the possibility of experimental differences between them. Indicates that the RC-CR theory is worthy of the attention of both physicists and science philosophers. (CC)

Discusses practical problems encountered in evaluation of industrial training contributions to student performance in cooperative programs. Concludes that a nation-wide assessment scheme is needed to reach a higher validity. (CC)