Proposes a program for chemistry teacher education to provide students with the broad outlook considered necessary for interdisciplinary treatment of environmental issues. A course of study syllabus is included along with a comparison of undergraduate chemistry programs. (MR)

Provides the summary report of a symposium. The major topics summarized are, how many foreign chemistry students are in American universities, the quality of their academic preparation, language problems, what kind of education is best for them, and reverse brain-drain. (MR)

Provides an application of a direct group theory method to the determination of the number and symmetry of M-C-O groups. The method is explained and three illustrative examples are given. (MR)

Experimental procedures for studying enzyme activity using a Spectronic 20 spectrophotometer are described. The experiments demonstrate the effect of pH, temperature, and inhibitors on enzyme activity and allow the determination of Km, Vmax, and Kcat. These procedures are designed for teaching large lower-level biochemistry classes. (MR)

A quick, sensitive method which is adaptable for quantitating periodate consumption in a variety of undergraduate laboratory contexts is described. A laboratory procedure is also given that may be used for measurements of reaction rates as a function of temperature. (MR)

A laboratory experiment is described which illustrates such concepts as resonance, inductive, steric, and solvation effects in a beginning organic chemistry course. This experiment is designed to encourage students to predict results and interpret their findings. (MR)

A rapid scanning polargraph, constructed from inexpensive parts, which can delay voltage scan for a predetermined length of time, is described. Schematic diagram of the instrument is included. Uses of the instrument are described. (MR)

Describes a course in log analysis which discusses academic and industrial applications. (SL)

Provides 60 quotations relating to urban geology, geologic hazards, engineering aspects of land use, urban resources, and geology and regional planning which have proven useful in developing central themes for lecture topics and student projects. (SL)

Describes the construction of a direct-reading azimuth protractor (DRAP) used for mapping fracture and joint-surface orientations in underground mines where magnetic disturbances affect typical geologic pocket transit. (SL)

Describes the modification of the SUUNTO compass and clinometer precision sighting instruments to make a compact geologic compass useful for measuring orientations of S-surfaces and rake angles of lineations. (SL)

Describes Biology/Geology short courses available through the facilities of the Bermuda Biological Station. (SL)

Describes a demonstration experiment illustrating rotation of grains process of metamorphic rock formation utilizing clear gelatin blocks. (SL)

Provides detailed procedures and policies concerning the National Association of Geology Teachers--U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Summer Field Training Program to provide professional geologic field experiences for undergraduate Geology majors. (SL)

Describes a low cost potentiostat/coulometer which can maintain an eletroylsis current of up to 100 MA at cell voltages as high as 100V. (Author/SL)