Describes a technological approach to teaching the relationships between biological form and function. Computer-assisted image analysis was integrated into a microanatomy course. Students spend less time memorizing and more time observing, measuring, and interpreting, building technical and analytical skills. Appendices list hardware and software…

Describes a course that integrates abstract biological concepts into narrative contexts to make science come alive for apprehensive nonmajors. Simple and creative methods of conveying information--such as humorous, light-hearted analogies to lighten the mood--reduce the abstractness of the material and alone can effectively relieve anxiety and…

Describes the environmental health major and the toxic substance control specialization at Oakland University in Michigan. Also includes degree requirements and course descriptions. (DKM)

Discusses the goals of college science instruction and the challenges associated with teaching science to underprepared or uninterested students. Describes techniques for achieving positive student-teacher interactions in the science classroom. Highlights the integral role of community colleges in teaching science to nontraditional students and…

Discusses how the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) has funded projects successfully influencing the way undergraduate science and mathematics are taught around the nation. (EV)

An approach which may be useful for teaching electrochemistry in freshman college chemistry courses is presented. Discussed are the potential problems with teaching this subject and solutions provided by this approach. (CW)

Experiments designed to help undergraduate students gain experience operating instruments and interpreting gas chromatography and mass spectrometry data are presented. Experimental reagents, procedures, analysis, and probable results are discussed. (CW)

Discussed are the procedures and results involved in this activity. Student results in undergraduate laboratories indicate high quality results and relative ease of the analysis. (CW)

The status and experiences of women in science and engineering are discussed. Specifically highlighted is the situation at Hood College, Maryland, a school with a majority of female students. Strategies for encouraging female students to enter and continue in science majors and careers are suggested. (CW)

Described is an extracurricular program for high school students in which they visited a college physics laboratory facility and participated in laboratory activities. Discussed are the planning, student experiences, and results. (CW)

Described are instructional experiences with the use of homemade videofilms. Two particular techniques that can be useful in the production of these films are discussed including the use of chromakey and split-screen. (CW)

Presented are three physics problems from the New Zealand Entrance Scholarship examinations which are generally attempted by more able students. Problem situations, illustrations, and solutions are detailed. (CW)

A demonstration which illustrates the concept of electric potential using electrophorous is presented. Equipment and procedures for the demonstration are discussed. (CW)

Reported is a study designed to improve problem-solving skills of high school chemistry students. Interpretations of the data are presented. Recommendations for improvement in teaching problem solving in chemistry are proposed. (CW)

Compared in this research was the performance of students on numerical versus conceptual chemistry problems at the introductory college level. Separate analyses were done to compare high and low achievers. It was shown that even the upper group of achievers had difficulty with concept questions. (CW)