Illustrates the use of a flow chart to facilitate planning of laboratory exercises by two chemical examples. (AL)

In the wake of general interest in science and especially in physics, attempts are made in the physics departments to simplify the content and its nature. Describes one such program which could be taken for an undergraduate degree, with physics as a major, by non-science students. (PS)

International cooperation for scientific advancement in developing countries is recognized as possible and necessary. Areas of manpower shortage and feelings of isolation among physicists could be partially solved by modifying science education programs for foreign students in the United States. Several programs in physics departments and…

The results of a survey of the chairmen of physics departments in the publicly supported two-year colleges in New York are presented. Included questions on the acceptability of the Doctor of Arts degree, degrees held by current staff members, and course work background desired in new staff members. (Author/TS)

Short descriptions of NSF support for the State University of New York computer network, one year trial of educational materials from the United Kingdom's Open University, A Dartmouth course on control of life, Stanford action on a course on dysgenics, and a bioengineering program at Texas A&M. (TS)

Describes a study comparing a combined system of lectures and problem sessions with a recitation class in engineering mechanics. No major differences were found in performance of students in either method. A significant difference in achievement was found with class size. The smaller the group the better the student performance." (Author/TS)

Discusses the use of an integrated circuit operational amplifier in an introductory electronics laboratory course for undergraduate science majors. The advantages of this approach and the implications for scientific instrumentation are identified. Describes a number of experiments suitable for the undergraduate laboratory. (Author/DF)

Describes a program that attempts to bridge the gap between class lectures and laboratory. Students are involved in individual investigations. Effective use of undergraduates is made for instructional purposes. (PS)

Describes the examination of a new course-unit degree program in science at the University of London. Terminal examination at the end of the year is replaced by several small examinations within the college and an external examination conducted by a board comprised of intercollegiate examiners and specialists from other universities. The system is…