Reviews the field of atmospheric chemistry and provides a detailed list of references. (SL)

The past year has seen the development of certain fields of geochemical research including Nd-Sm isotope studies of meteorites and ancient terrestrial rocks; the use of the consortium approach of assembling a multidisciplined team to tackle a problem; and the handling and analysis of small quantities of materials. (Author/MA)

Reviews the Carter administration's reorganization with the formation of the Department of Energy. Also discusses legislation proposals over the past year, including the National Energy Act. (MA)

The steady growth of the Landsat image data base continues to make this kind of remotely sensed data second only to aerial photographs in use by geoscientists who employ image data in their research. Article reviews data uses, meetings and symposia, publications, problems, and future trends. (Author/MA)

An analysis of objectives of secondary school earth science education as gleaned from selected literature is given in a further attempt to develop a complete history of science education in the United States. (MR)

The placement rate of PhD's in marine geology between 1967-1970 is reported. Of these graduates about 35 percent are listed on current university faculty in marine geology. (MR)

Presents the Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) instructional module on Sea-Floor Spreading and Transform Faults. The module includes activities and materials required, procedures, summary questions, and extension ideas for teaching Sea-Floor Spreading. (SL)

Describes a course in log analysis which discusses academic and industrial applications. (SL)

Provides 60 quotations relating to urban geology, geologic hazards, engineering aspects of land use, urban resources, and geology and regional planning which have proven useful in developing central themes for lecture topics and student projects. (SL)

Describes the construction of a direct-reading azimuth protractor (DRAP) used for mapping fracture and joint-surface orientations in underground mines where magnetic disturbances affect typical geologic pocket transit. (SL)

Describes the modification of the SUUNTO compass and clinometer precision sighting instruments to make a compact geologic compass useful for measuring orientations of S-surfaces and rake angles of lineations. (SL)

Describes Biology/Geology short courses available through the facilities of the Bermuda Biological Station. (SL)

Describes a demonstration experiment illustrating rotation of grains process of metamorphic rock formation utilizing clear gelatin blocks. (SL)

Provides detailed procedures and policies concerning the National Association of Geology Teachers--U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Summer Field Training Program to provide professional geologic field experiences for undergraduate Geology majors. (SL)

Describes an eight to ten day geology prospecting course presented to the native inhabitants of communities of Arctic Canada. (SL)