Statistical information dealing with the employment of scientists and engineers with master's degrees is provided within this report. Findings are summarized of a research effort aimed at developing estimates of the size of the population with master's degrees in science and engineering fields by sex and field for the period 1960-1978. Also…

This resource guide presents subject matter organized in outline form for four topical areas: introductory microbiology; medical microbiology; microbial genetics; and microbial physiology. The first two units comprise the two most frequently taught microbiology courses in community and junior colleges. The outlines for microbial genetics and…

The use of elementary science magazines to generate interest and provide resources for scientific information other than chemistry is discussed. Several examples are provided of ways in which "Science World" and other magazines can be used to generate material of interest to college students. (CS)

This issue contains expanded abstracts of research reports grouped into two clusters and a section of individual studies. The first cluster contains abstracts of two research reports dealing with trait-treatment interaction studies. The second cluster deals with examination items categorized according to Bloom's Taxonomy. The final section,…

Obtaining accurate and reliable data on curriculum and instruction in two-year colleges poses many unique problems for institutional researchers. The methodologies presented here are those used by the Center for the Study of Community Colleges in a study of science instructional programs. The study included a curriculum component, a survey of…

This is the final report of the Physical Science for Nonscience Students (PSNS) development project. The report includes five major topics and five appendices. The first section, the History of Organizational Activities, discusses the conferences in 1963-64 that initiated the planning of the course. The remaining sections include Administration,…

This booklet describes academic program offerings in American colleges and universities in the area of occupational safety and health. Programs are divided into five major categories, corresponding to each of the core disciplines: (1) occupational safety and health/industrial hygiene, (2) occupational safety, (3) industrial hygiene, (4)…

DISCUSSED ARE THE CHANGING IDENTITY OF GRADUATE EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION, THE FACTORS WHICH PRECIPITATED THESE CHANGES, AND THE RESULTING PROBLEMS. THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED EARTH SCIENTISTS WITH DIVERSE SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUNDS FROM A BROAD GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. SPECIFIC TOPICS COVERED INCLUDED--(1) PRESENT DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE OF EARTH…

Presented is geological information and site descriptions for teachers to use in planning and conducting earth science field trips in Virginia. Among the topics included are: (1) Geology, Soils and Land Use in Central Virginia; (2) Using Coastal Plain Stratigraphy Near Fredericksburg, Virginia as a Teaching Tool; and (3) The Culpepper Basin of the…

This local assessment identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the science program at El Paso Community College and uses these findings to make recommendations for long-range planning for the science program. Four types of questionnaires were developed: one for students, one for institutional-occupational program directors, one for science…

This module is part of a series designed to be used by life science students for instruction in the application of physical theory to ecosystem operation. Most modules contain computer programs which are built around a particular application of a physical process. This module deals specifically with concepts that are basic to fluid flow and…

Summarized is the Restructuring of Education in Science for Industrial Alignment (RESIA) project, a five-year effort in Utah to more closely link higher education with the educational needs of industry. During the first two years, college faculty, industrial supervisors, and training directors developed a total of 76 modules of course material in…

This yearbook, prepared by a committee appointed to look at the teaching of science, makes recommendations concerning the development of science programs at all levels of education, including the teaching of science in college and science teacher education. Chapters 1 through 5 address the following topics: interpretations of what seems to be…

These materials were designed to be used by life science students for instruction in the application of physical theory to ecosystem operation. Most modules contain computer programs which are built around a particular application of a physical process. The module is concerned with conventional techniques such as concepts of measurement,…

This guidebook provides information related to developing laboratories for an introductory college-level course in mycology. This information will enable mycology instructors to include information on less-familiar organisms, to diversify their courses by introducing aspects of fungi other than the more strictly taxonomic and morphologic, and to…