Describes an experimental engineering education program being conducted at the University of North Dakota which integrates freshmen students into upper class activities. Emphasis is on real engineering problems considered to be important. (SL)

Describes a senior level aerospace engineering course converted to the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) to counter problems presented by declining enrollment. (SL)

Reports the results of a survey of prominent and successful engineers regarding the importance of courses on technical writing. Results indicate that 24 percent of an engineer's time is spent writing and 31 percent of his time is spent reading technical writing. (SL)

Describes demonstrations, some apparently paradoxical, which can be performed with commercially available magnetic stirrers. (SL)

Presents a triple pendulum used to demonstrate normal modes. Also discusses the mathematical similarity of the equations of three coupled quantum mechanical levels. (SL)

Describes a self-paced, mastery-oriented introductory physics course offered at Cornell University which incorporates aspects of audio-tutorial instruction and the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). (SL)

Describes an experiment for studying the dynamics of a soft spring. (SL)

Presents a non-mathematical discussion of delocalization intended for use in presenting quantum mechanics concepts in an introductory organic chemistry course. (SL)

Reviews the participation of cations in chemical reaction mechanisms and the influence and consequence of solvent participation to explain medium influence in transition state theory. (SL)

Reports results of a study comparing Piagetian level of cognitive development and final course grades for 338 college physics students. Cognitive development is measured via a group questionnaire. Results indicated the correlation between final grade and measured cognitive development was low. (SL)

Describes an inexpensive photo transistor timing system, apparatus for measuring muzzle velocity, and an apparatus for exposing modes of coupled oscillators. (SL)

Presents a solution to coupled photon and electron wave equations in relativistic quantum mechanics; both provide correct results for a given scattering process. (SL)

Describes a modification to the Jensen and Edwards model current balance utilized in elementary physics laboratories which improves operation and ease of maintenance. (SL)

Examines the impacts of a modular course and degree structure upon students, teachers, as well as general effects upon the Bachelor of Science (BS) program. Explains how the program operates at a typical university and proposes future applications of the concept. (CP)

Provides descriptions of courses in physics in medical colleges in England. For each institution, entry requirements, course structure, and main branches of research are included among information provided. (CP)