Describes two procedures for the conversion of eugenol to vanillin

Presents a differential thermal analysis system constructed mainly from commercially available modular units. (SL)

Folsomia candida is presented as an ideal organism for population studies that can be carried out cheaply and easily in school laboratory conditions. Means of identifying, obtaining, and culturing these organisms are described together with some indication of the kinds of investigations which can be performed. (Author/MA)

Callus induction from species of Haworthia can be done quickly in the laboratory with minimal equipment to study tissue dedifferentiation and cellular redifferentiation. It is shown that the cultured cell can also be used to study and evaluate the effects of various mutagens, carcinogens, and pesticides in controlled environments. (Author/MA)

Describes an experiment for the determination of water/lipid distribution ratios of drugs. (SL)

Describes a laboratory experiment suitable for undergraduate students which illustrates the oxidative coupling of phenols. (SL)

Discusses the formation of lipid peroxides as important degradative biomolecules. (SL)

Describes experiments on the properties of bile salts in teaching physical chemistry for biologists. (SL)

Describes an experiment using an analog computer which allows students to work with familiar problems, and to program the computers themselves. (SL)

Describes an experiment to distinguish aldehydes from ketones utilizing a recently introduced reagent. (SL)

Describes a three period project type laboratory experiment designed to maintain student interest. (SL)

Suggests ways in which hens' egg vitelline membranes can be used to demonstrate cell traction effects. Reviews procedures for using and culturing the membranes and identifies topic areas for student projects. (ML)

The goal of many colleges is to make the organic chemistry laboratory completely flameless by using electric heating equipment. Benefits of eliminating the Bunsen burner, electrical heating equipment and accessories, hazards remaining in flameless laboratories, and design standards related to laboratory liability are the major topic areas…

Describes a chemistry program in which experiments are performed for students in grades one to three. The experiments use only materials and apparatus found in the average home so they can be reported by teachers or parents. Students become involved in the program by asking questions and making predictions. (JN)

Describes an interdisciplinary chemistry course at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in which at least one quarter of the time is devoted to materials science. Includes information on course content, laboratory work, and assessment of student performance on chemistry and materials science topics. (JN)