Describes a chemistry course for nonscientists in which the content was largely determined by the students. An opinion poll given to the students before and after the course showed a significant improvement in the students' attitude toward science. (MLH)

Describes a course designed to contribute directly to the teacher's ability to teach chemistry at the high school level with particular emphasis on planning and running a laboratory. Outlines the topics and occurrences in the course week by week. (GS)

Discusses the planning and implementation of a laboratory course in which students carried out experimental measurements, reduced data, conducted literature surveys, and presented their results in the form of original research papers. (Author/MLH)

Describes and discusses an experiment in the teaching of social sciences bibliography which focuses on the scholarly research process and involves the students directly in the research activities and bibliographic requirements of individual scholars. (Author/LS)

Playing the roles of various workers provides a springboard for developing oral communication skills and relating to others in work situations. (AG)

Describes the philosophy and content of an industrial chemistry course offered to seniors and graduate students. The course does not use a text; the chemistry is presented on projected transparencies which are also reproduced on paper and given to the students. Outside readings are predominately made in the "Encyclopedia of Chemical…

Describes an embryological course program that encourages students to apply what they are currently learning to a clinical problem that brings them in intimate contact with patients and clinicians. (Author/PG)

Identifying local environmental problems and solutions is suggested as a way to integrate environmental studies into the social studies curriculum. (DE)

Describes a course planned for bio-medical engineering students. Intended outcomes of the course include an understanding of medical problems, their courses, diagnosis and treatment, and an awareness of the physician's philosophy and approach. (GS)

Describes an activities approach to the Man-Made World that is organized as a series of mini-courses to enable disadvantaged and unmotivated students to achieve a degree of technological literacy. (GS)

Evaluates a research paper-laboratory experience biology course developed in lieu of the traditional biology course. Results indicated this course to be of value as a way of showing students exactly how scientists work. It is recommended that this course not be a substitute for tradtional biology but be used to augment the understanding of…

Describes an inservice course in Chile instituted to upgrade traditional science teaching. (BR)

Describes a microbiology course in which the students plan, attend, and report on their own field trips. Method of reporting included a detailed presentation to the class complete with photographic record. (GS)

A psychologist and an attorney use the state mental health system as a model in teaching the problems of mental health delivery. The essence of their course is conveyed through a sampling of teaching materials used, observations made, and issues covered. (Author/JH)