This paper discusses the development of and provides examples of exercises from a student workbook for a college-level course about natural hazards. The course is offered once a year to undergraduates at Western Illinois University. Students are introduced to 10 hazards (eight meteorological plus earthquakes and volcanoes) through slides, movies,…

THE FOURTH ISSUE OF THE CLE CATALOG LISTS PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR SPRING AND SUMMER OF 1967, AND NEW CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS. AGENCIES REPORTED ON 203 COURSES IN 33 STATES. COURSES ARE LISTED BY STATE AND INDEXED BY SUBJECT AND CHRONOLOGY. SUCH TOPICS AS TAXES, PERSONAL INJURY, ESTATE PLANNING, FAMILY LAW, LABOR LAW, CRIMINAL LAW,…

A biomedical engineering course at the University of Wisconsin is described. The course is a comprehensive survey designed to develop the student's ability to participate in the solution of medical problems, particularly in areas involving technology. Course objectives and lecture outlines are provided. (MLH)

To assist managers in developing an appreciation for computers as a management tool, this booklet serves as a guide to three computer appreciation courses. The objectives of these courses, the computer's capability, and the Engineering Industry Training Board (EITB) program approach are discussed. An outline syllabus is given for each of the three…

A short course designed to assist trainers in solving some of the problems they face transmitting knowledge to students is described. (EC)

This study assesses the prevalence of certain sexual problems and concerns among students taking a 20-hour, three-month sexuality course. The effect of the course in alleviating problems and concerns is also studied. (JMF)

A course in pharmacy ethics offered at the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy is comprised of lectures on the concept of ethics and readings and discussions on business and professional ethics and pharmacy ethics. Course objectives, behavioral objectives, and reading lists are presented. (SW)

Describes how to base a course in technical writing on the contrast between subjective and objective values and the contrast between poetry and technology. (DD)

Describes a one credit-hour minicourse developed by Tennessee Tech University that is designed to aid principals and teachers in organizing and implementing school volunteer programs. (JG)

Describes the content of an introductory film course which examines the history of the film industry, literature and film, and film as film. (HOD)

This article describes how "Psychology Today" articles were used to increase the relevance of an introductory psychology course. The articles were selected to match the interests of various academic majors and career areas. Includes a sample list of articles and information on where to obtain the complete bibliography. (DH)

An instructional robotics laboratory that is unique in the United States was created in 1984 at the University of New Mexico. Descriptions of the laboratory, course work offered, student projects, and other areas are provided. (JN)

The organization and contents of a linear algebra course for chemical engineers are described. The course, which emphasizes both abstraction and application, meets twice a week for two hours and runs largely as a lecture, although active student participation is encouraged by frequent questions from the instructor. (JN)

Describes the major aspects of a 20-lecture introductory course for environmental science students, showing how microcomputers can help teach dynamic systems concepts. Also discusses the continuous stirred tank reactor as a simple dynamic system, higher order systems, frequency response, nonlinear systems, and feedback control. (JN)