Describes material used in a first semester introductory physics laboratory for nonscience majors. The computer is used for data manipulation and in some cases, computer programs allow simulation of experiments with the possibility of altering values of parameters or experimental details. (Author/TS)

Describes a course entitled Computer Applications in Science," offered by the Physics Department at Queen Mary College, London. Lists topics included in the lectures and topics handled by means of computer projects assigned to students. (Author/TS)

Describes a course designed to encourage students to think in scientific terms about common musical experiences. Involves the use of electronic equipment. Listed are the objectives for eleven experiments used in the course. (Author/TS)

Describes for members of physics departments in higher education what kind of background in physics they may expect of students who have done the Nuffield physical science course, rather than a senior level course in college prep" physics. (Author/TS)

The hypothesis that the correlation of measures on the same characteristic at two points in time will approach unity when the relevant, intervening environment is added to the prediction equation is tested on a sample of high school physics students. (Author/AG)

Experimental data, Federal and State regulations, and user data are presented to assess the safety factors of low-power lasers. General safety precautions, basic laser theory, the place of the laser in the classroom, and some introductory exercises are also presented. (Author/TS)

Describes a program designed to find and develop methods for placing Ph.D.s in precollege science and mathematics education. University and individual participation is described with discussion of the type of position, certification requirements and salaries involved. (TS)