Studies the personality traits of carefully defined groups of students in further education colleges and correlates these traits with academic success on unaggregated measures of attainment and with aspects of convergent and divergent thinking. (CT)

Presented are three ways in which bioactivity of organic compounds has been introduced in organic chemistry courses. One is to point out a typical bioactivity of a given functional group. A second is to discuss biorganic mechanisms. A third is to draw structure-activity correlations (SAR). (Author/HM)

Described are experiences related to the effective use of instructional aids (demonstrations, tapes, films, slides, and television) in teaching chemistry to college students. (HM)

Discusses how TOPS devices can be improved. New chemistry-physics devices are offered in hopes of encouraging teachers to invent other small devices for projection on a TOPS projector-adaptor. (HM)

Described are results from a study of college general biology textbooks determining significant increases or decreases in human-interest level and/or grade-level readability. In an analysis of eight textbooks used in 56 colleges, it was concluded that neither readability nor interest level has changed from 1960 to 1978. (CS)

Determined was the effect of autotutorial instruction in the laboratory portion of a general biology course designed for nonbiology majors. Results indicate positive effects in enrollment, increased retention, and improved student achievement. (CS)

Discusses the role, importance, and benefits of performing demonstrations in physics. Suggests that actual demonstrations are more valuable than those presented on films or videotapes. (SK)

Presents the author's viewpoints on the role, benefits, and mechanics of performing physics demonstrations. Suggests that teachers keep a demonstration file. Indicates that demonstrations can be set up in showcases or in hallways. (SK)

Due to increasing enrollments in engineering programs and shortages of faculty, resources, and finances, Iowa State University has avoided limits on admissions by extending time to earn a degree. (SK)

Describes kinetics experiments completed in a single two-hour laboratory period at 25 degrees Centigrade of nitrito to nitro rearrangement, based on the recently discovered base-catalysis path. Includes information on synthesis and characterization of linkage isomers, spectrophotometric techniques, and experimental procedures. (SK)

Describes a computer engineering program including: (1) student activities; (2) positive impact of complementary programs; and (3) additional faculty tasks to support the program. (SK)

Presents a summary of evidence suggesting that certain cellular parts may be artifacts arising during preparation of tissues for electron microscopy and discusses implications of same for biology curriculum and instruction. (SK)

Surveys the research of scientists like Joule, Kelvin, Maxwell, Clausius, and Boltzmann as it comments on the basic conceptual issues involved in the development of a more precise kinetic theory and the idea of a kinetic atom. (Author/SK)

Presents a method for calculating age specific expectation of life for human populations by examining obituary entries in newspapers, tombstones, and parish records. Examples are given which illustrate large differences between the sexes, social classes, and dates at a given locality. (Author/CS)

An undergraduate student mapping survey of tree crown foliage loss is presented. Results suggest that the pattern and intensity of crown foliage loss of certain trees and shrubs in the Whitehaven area are affected by strong, salt-laden winds and air pollution. (CS)