Argues that there should be a wide variety of approaches to urban study in the educational programs of American universities; describes the offerings at Syracuse University. (DM)

Examines how information about rural life in social work literature can be integrated into a more complete understanding of rural social work. Explains how this understanding should effect the education of those who will be rural social workers. (Author)

Describes a 10-week survey course in catalysis for chemical engineering and chemistry students designed to show how modern chemistry and chemical engineering interact in the ongoing development of industrial catalysts. Includes course outline and instructional strategies. (Author/JN)

Describes types of computer science and data processing courses, programs, and curricula currently being offered in the United States and Canada. Indicates that the structure chosen by colleges for implementation depends on such factors as type of industry need, student clientele, faculty expertise, industry/college cooperation, and others. (JN)

The optometry program at the Inter American University in Puerto Rico is profiled, with highlights of admission criteria, temporary and permanent facilities, faculty, governance structure, curriculum, research opportunities, and relationship with the university as a whole. (MSE)

A comparison of premedical students' course choices with those of other science and liberal arts students confirmed that premedical students' preparation for medical school is not broad-based, and course selection is apparently based on competition for medical school admission. (MSE)

Discusses the use of color computer graphics in teaching computer programing in the data processing department at Florida A and M University. A description of the course of study for data processing majors at the University is included. (JJD)

All 159 dental hygiene programs responding to a survey include ethics in the curriculum, most as part of a larger course, or separately with jurisprudence. Great variation was found in teaching method and amount of time devoted to ethics. Respondents were satisfied with the curriculum, but questioned their competence to teach ethics. (Author/MSE)

Discusses a course sequence in process control in the chemical engineering department at the University of Maine. Various factors in teaching the sequence (which tends to be strongly applied in nature) are also discussed. These factors include texts, facilities, industrial response to the program, and others. (Author/JN)

The roles of the institution itself, faculty, the board, and issues of curriculum, finances and financial information in college closing are discussed. The pressures generated by closing often force resolution of difficult problems, even the definition of function and purpose felt by many institutions. (MSE)

Arguments for and against extension of dental education to a mandatory five years because of current overcrowding of dental curriculum are presented in debate form. Affirmative arguments center on the inefficacy of restructuring existing curricula, and arguments against focus on current curricular inefficiency, costs, and other practical…

The status of formal ethics instruction was assessed by a dental school survey and literature review. Although three-fourths of respondents indicated commitment to teaching ethics, there was no agreement about what is being taught as ethics. Issues of curriculum content, teaching methods, degree requirements, and faculty are discussed. (Author/MSE)

Describes a curriculum in Environmental Sciences adopted by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Includes lists of lower-level courses for the first two years, required courses, and recommended electives. Discusses cooperative education/on-the-job training component, implementation, and evaluation. (Author/JN)