Six questions are listed that concern subject matter ranging from toxicity and biochemistry to insect physiology and physics. These questions may be used for study, review, or examination. Answers are also given. All of the questions relate to chemistry and may be adapted to different grade levels. (MR)

An integrated physical-analytical-inorganic chemistry laboratory procedure for use with undergraduate biology majors is described. The procedure requires five to six laboratory periods and includes acid-base standardizations, potentiometric determinations, computer usage, spectrophotometric determinations of crystal-field splitting…

Describes a method of utilizing Silly Putty for making fossil impressions. (SL)

Describes various simple methods of estimating 2V in thin sections which do not require specialized equipment. (SL)

Describes a geology laboratory exercise involving weathering and topographic maps which allows students to put knowledge to practical application. (SL)

Describes a method illustrating continental drift by plotting paleomagnetic pole positions on plastic globes. (SL)

Argues that the combined plots of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are useful data for appraising the ability of prospective graduate students to successfully complete requirements of a doctoral degree. (Author/SL)

Discusses innovations in the presentation of general chemistry catagorized via media, computers, and applied psychology. (SL)

Describes methods for the initial presentation of chemical colligative properties via an easily acceptable intuitive method. (SL)

Discusses the perturbational molecular orbital (PMO) approach for qualitative prediction of reactivities and stabilities of organic molecules. (SL)

Describes a lecture demonstration method to illustrate some aspects of the nitration of alkyl benzenes. (SL)

Discusses safety aspects of the new chemistry building being built at the University of Akron. (SL)

Describes a simple chemistry laboratory experiment which allows students to calculate thermodynamic values. (SL)

Describes a laboratory kinetic experiment which demonstrates the important phenomenon of general catalysis by bases and/or acids. (SL)

Students who want to pursue a career in college biology teaching will have to choose a field that will not be overcrowded. They will have to be among the most talented and dedicated, and will have to plan their search for a position well in advance of graduation. (BB)