Describes the appalling conditions associated with many zoos and with the trafficking of exotic pets, and discusses recent federal and international measures designed to reduce the abuse of wild animals. (JR)

Presents the results of a survey which examines the structure and organization of first-year biology courses in 68 colleges and universities. (JR)

Describes the sturcture and asexual reproduction of the fungus Pilobolus and outlines a number of experiments with this organism that are suitable for secondary school biology students. (JR)

Advocates the use of an integrated science-and-literature program to improve the negative image of science that many students now have. (JR)

Discusses the need for scientists in society and examines the present and future job market in scientific fields. (JR)

Outlines the history of National Science Foundation (NSF) institutes for science teachers and reports the results of a study which investigated the impact of the NSF biology institute at the University of Montana upon its participants. (JR)

Introduces biology teachers to the central ideas of Piaget's theory of intellectual development. Also presents a scheme of biology instruction and classroom procedures based on a Piaget-related theory of learning. (PEB)

Describes a bird-study and banding activity designed for students in urban and suburban areas. (PEB)

Discusses the physics of fluids flowing through vessels in the context of blood moving in the circulatory system. The method of presentation used is judged suitable for students in an advanced high school science course emphasizing individualized instruction in an interdisciplinary field. (Author/PEB)

Describes an activity for biology students designed to involve them in working with the National Park Service in the determination of the effects of fire on black oak reproduction and subsequent survival. (PEB)

Describes a computer program used to simulate Drosophila breeding and reproduction. The format of the program involved is presented as a part of the article. (PEB)

Describes a course in life science for nurses designed to present information through 90 modules which extend over four 12-week terms. Each module is designed to be a self-contained, independent unit and focuses primarily on a single topic. (Author/PEB)

Presents, in brief form, the results of a two-year evaluation project funded by the National Science Foundation, at Purdue University. Six minicourses selected from 12 colleges and universities were involved in the evaluation. (PEB)