This chemistry textbook presents a beginning course for schools or colleges. It presents a more complete classification than usual according to chemical analogies, the explanation of chemical phenomena in ordinary language, as well as symbolic language. A series of new and original designs are introduced, illustrating to the eye the groupings of…

Argues that conventional grades are inappropriate for certain university courses, and that a Pass-No Record system would be more wholesome and profitable. (JR)

Discusses the use of video taped demonstrations of basic laboratory techniques at Sussex University to provide students with opportunities to learn individually at their own pace. Included is a list of 12 tapes on elementary organic techniques. (CC)

Discusses a laboratory course with computer-assisted instruction which emphasizes uses of simulated data, students' improvement of experiments, and presentation of a tutorial self-test mode. Indicates that students' enthusiasm is mostly due to computer's potential for in-depth interactivity and conformity to real-life situations. (CC)

Discusses experience of conducting a project designed to interest and train women in physics, involving student recruitment, course design, laboratory work planning, and counseling services. Included are surveyed faculty and graduate student comments and participants' attitudes toward the project. (CC)

Discusses a science curriculum designed for nonscience adult students with emphases upon topics in astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, biology, social sciences, and philosophy. Indicates that rather sophisticated instructional materials can be used in this course when presented in a manner that takes into account students' strengths and…

Discusses a two-semester noncalculus general physics course which emphasizes the teaching of physical knowledge in biology, biophysics, and medicine. Included are a table of major biophysical examples, an outline of lectures, and a list of references. (CC)

Summarizes the evolution of a highly concentrated introductory physics course which emphasizes the spiral approach and the use of audiovisual aids and closed circuit television in autolectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions with multiple options. Finds that this summer school course is satisfactory as indicated by students' high interest and…