Presents background information, procedure, and results of an experiment, using easily obtainable chemicals and equipment, illustrating chemical kinetics. The experiment may be done in a letter as one four-hour physical chemistry laboratory period. (JN)

Lists titles of articles, notes, and letters together with the names of their authors for Volume 18 of the "Physics Teacher." Classification is based upon an analysis of the contents rather than upon the titles alone. (CS)

Some simple undergraduate laboratory experiments are described, which verify the energy-momentum relationship of special relativity. These experiments have been designed either to be used as classroom demonstrations or to be carried out by second-year students. (Author/JN)

Describes an exercise using dandelion floral stems to demonstrate the movement of water through cellular membranes. (CS)

Determined whether a test of cognitive style can predict student (N=87) performance on a test of scientific knowledge, and examined possible interactions between cognitive style and teaching method in terms of student achievement. No significant relationships between cognitive style and student performance or between cognitive style and teaching…

Describes experiments, including the measurement of the magnetic moment of a magnet, using noncalibrated materials. Results of these experiments can be checked using calibrated equipment. (SK)

Presents a new version of the LHASA computer program specifically designed for use by students in an elementary organic chemistry course. This program presents a new method of teaching chemical synthesis and solving synthetic problems. (CS)

Presents a chemical instrumentation laboratory experiment that introduces the methodology of the fabrication and evaluation of an ion-selective electrode. (CS)

Presents methods by which undergraduate students gain practice in ESR spectroscopy. (CS)

Describes a method for improving engineering student performance in large classes, based on Bloom's four variables for improvement of the educational process, which include time, intelligence, testing, and personality. Describes manipulation of these variables for a more effective undergraduate engineering program. (DS)

Described is a program in applied chemistry within a classical chemistry department of a university located in a Third World country. The course was designed to provide student with knowledge and skills used by chemists in Jamaican industry. Summer employment is required as part of the program. (DS)

Describes a two-year program leading to a Master of Science degree which prepares graduates to enter careers as genetic counselors, public educators in medical genetics, and researchers in the delivery of genetic services. (CS)

Attempts to correlate students' evaluation scores of professors to final examination scores. Data given strongly indicate that there is no correlation between instructor effectiveness and final exam marks. Results are applicable only to large freshmen classes where most of the factors are common to all students. (Author/SA)

Describes a series of computer tutorial programs which are intended to help college students in introductory physics courses. Information about these programs, which are either calculus or algebra-trig based, is presented. (HM)

Presented is an inspection form developed for use by college students to perform laboratory safety inspections. The form lists and classifies chemicals and is used to locate such physical facilities as: fume hoods, eye-wash fountains, deluge showers, and flammable storage cabinets. (BT)