A 12-lesson course using a microcomputer with second graders was developed by a parent and a teacher. In addition to the course outline, specific suggestions for conducting the course are given. (MNS)

Describes the Open University concept which is designed to provide regular college credit through a program of home study. Explains three science-related Open University courses and lists and describes the films and cassettes used. (GS)

Describes a course that supplements the traditional lecture approach with some aspects of self-paced personalized instruction in the form of a complete video and audiocassette collection of course materials designed for independent study, remedial work, review, or enrichment according to the needs or desires of the student. (GS)

The University of Delaware Marine Studies has implemented courses in coastal zone law and policy and maritime law. The courses attempt to integrate the scientist's or engineer's work with public policy formation. The program emphasizes historical and current issues and the economic, cultural, and political forces operating in decision-making…

Describes the organization and content of two chemistry courses, one for inservice nurses and one for inservice medical technologists. (MLH)

Describes a college drug education course designed to: (1) devote class time to expressing and clarifying values; (2) allow students to study topics of interest to them; (3) use an essay final examination instead of a multiple choice test; and (4) study over-the-counter products. (Author/SL)

The didactic instructional component of acquiring clinical pharmacokinetics knowledge and skills is addressed and a topic outline for a course on the subject at Wayne State University is given. (LBH)

Outlines a course on the Canadian governmental system. The four lessons stress the inquiry process and suggest activities which encourage the student to take an active role in experiencing a "human" dimension of the Canadian political process. (Author/DB)

Described is a course on animal behavior offered for high school students grade 10-12. The course has a biology prerequisite and includes units on behavior patterns, communication, courtship patterns, territories, and social groups. (SL)

Authors commented on the growing popularity and respectability of women's studies. (Editor/RK)

A personalized account of some experiences in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Dundee during a radical revision of the course for medical students is offered. Innovations of the course are described in detail. (LBH)

Indiana University courses in "The German Heritage of America" are described; approach, texts, and course requirements are detailed. Modifications to adapt the courses to different levels are noted. A course syllabus is appended. (CHK)

The German-American culture course outlined here covers German immigration to the U. S.; German-Americans in the Civil War; religion; schools; German contributions to theater, art and music; Germans in industry and science, and German-Americans in World Wars I and II. Projects involve newspapers, church records, literature, and handbooks. (CHK)