Presents a simple method of analysis in which the student can integrate, point by point, any interferogram to obtain its Fourier transform. The manual technique requires no special equipment and is based on relationships that most undergraduate physics students can derive from the Fourier integral equations. (Author/MLH)

Discusses the planning and implementation of a laboratory course in which students carried out experimental measurements, reduced data, conducted literature surveys, and presented their results in the form of original research papers. (Author/MLH)

In a Millikan oil drop experiment, there is a best measuring time for observing the drop, due to Brownian motion of the drop and the experimenter's reaction time. Derives an equation for the relative error in the measurement of the drop's excess charge, and obtains a formula for the best measuring time. (Author/MLH)

Reports on the efforts of a group of English Universities which formed the Science in Social Context (SISCON) project in an attempt to incorporate social considerations into science courses. Argues for the validity of such efforts by finding shortcomings with present science disciplines. (CP)

Discusses research which reveals that students are currently entering college with the lowest academic ability in the history of the College Entrance Examination program. Urges that universities and societal research groups become more involved in the investigation of higher chemical education. (MLH)

Presents a fairy tale which metaphorically deals with the teaching of chemistry and the place of research and teaching in society. (MLH)

Describes the philosophy and content of an industrial chemistry course offered to seniors and graduate students. The course does not use a text; the chemistry is presented on projected transparencies which are also reproduced on paper and given to the students. Outside readings are predominately made in the "Encyclopedia of Chemical…

Presents four rebuttals to a suggestion that oxidation and reduction be defined in terms of increasing and decreasing oxidation numbers rather than as a gain or loss of electrons. (MLH)

Describes the experimental procedure and expected outcome in the growth of rice seedlings with light conditions and water aeration as variables. (GS)

Discusses minimum necessary nuclear fundamentals of radioactive isotopes such as levels of activity, specific activity and the use of carrier materials. Corrections that need to be taken into account in using an isotope to obtain a valid result are also described and statistics for a valid result are included. (BR)

A new biology syllabus in Denmark to better prepare students for university entrance is described. The proposed biology syllabus is designed for drop-outs of the normal system with very little educational background and of below average academic ability. The new course concerns the biology of man at population level, with social aspects being…

Describes a program that offers practical experience with real engineering problems. Outlines selection of student participants, program operation, course and project guidelines, funding and program evaluation. (GS)