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)

Describes a computer-based homework grading system that accepts a constructed response by the student, multiple attempts, generation of new data for each student, records of performance, and provision of some feedback about answers. (Author/CP)

Explains the laboratory techniques and equipment necessary for the demonstrations. (CP)

Discusses fundamental scientific concepts involved in the measurement of molecular quantities utilizing the mole. (SL)

Discusses the physics of the human ear and hearing. (SL)

Describes a physics experiment for demonstrating magnetic lines of force. (SL)

Discusses the physics of the atomic model prepared, in 1904, by J. J. Thomson. (SL)

The article provides an example of a project in physics concerning clocks in which gifted pupils engage in high-level problem solving while developing technical knowledge and appropriate scientific methodology. Drawings illustrate the principles taught by the project. (Author/DB)

Describes a two-term course in electronic instrumentation for chemistry and physics students. The first term focuses on analog circuits and the measurement of voltage, current, and impendance. The second-term course focuses on digital pulses/logic, microcomputer organization, and assembly language programing and interfacing to experiments. (JN)

The International System of Units (SI) or the metric system contains related units which make science simpler for students and teachers. By emphasizing descriptive units, requiring unit use throughout calculations, and using negative exponents, teachers can help students have a better understanding of energy, pressure, and mass concepts. (DH)

Computational science is defined as science done on a computer. A computer can serve as a laboratory for researchers who cannot experiment with their subjects, and as a calculator for those who otherwise might need centuries to solve some problems mathematically. The National Science Foundation's support of supercomputers is discussed. (MLW)

Explains the use of a convex lens as a thick mirror. Shows the expression for the power of this type mirror. (YP)

The United Kingdom's shortage of qualified physics teachers and its trend toward balanced science courses has resulted in many non-specialist physics teachers, who have indicated that there was a considerable difference between anticipated and actual difficulty in teaching specific physics topics. A constructivist model of inservice education in…

This section of the journal includes several short notes on science activities and materials for secondary schools. Activities and materials are included that relate to biology, microbiology, microcomputers, chemistry, and physics. (RH)

This paper describes three interactive computer programs used with personal computers to present science learning modules for all ages. Developed by groups of teachers at the Educational Technology Center at the University of California, Irvine, these instructional materials do not use the techniques of contemporary artificial intelligence. (GDC)