Discusses how concept maps with two dimensional diagrams which show hierarchical relationships among concepts of a discipline can be used in teaching physics. An example for teaching a course in electromagnetism at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is presented. (HM)

Investigates the effect of mastery testing on student performance in an introductory college physics course at Cornell Univeristy, Ithaca, New York using an interview technique with a sample of 22 students. (HM)

Presents ways classic literature materials can be used as supplements to an oceanography college course. (HM)

Describes a laboratory activity which can be done with equipment normally available for introductory college courses. It measures the ratio of the radioactivity per unit mass of a unicellular alga to the radioactivity per unit mass of the medium in which it grows. (HM)

Describes a science program for nonscience faculty called Operation UPDATES (a Unique Program for De Pauw Administrators and Teachers for Enrichment in Science). The objectives and the evaluation of the program are presented. (HM)

Describes a college biology course designed to provide science majors with a learning experience that will improve their ability to comprehend, discuss and describe scientific findings. The organization, requirements and evaluation of the course are also included. (HM)

Describes a physical science course for nonscience majors developed at California State University, Fullerton, to teach some of the basic principles and methodology of chemistry and physics using current environmental problems to stimulate students' interest. (HM)

Discusses immunological methods used to demonstrate or verify relationships between species of animals. (HM)

Presents an overview of the fiscal year 1980 budget for science education programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Broad goals of the NSF science education programs and budget highlights are also discussed. (HM)

Describes various data suggesting that certain groups of students can handle challenging college programs effectively. Discusses who these students are and how, if at all, their high school preparation differs from that of the college students who require remedial courses. (Author/MA)

Examines the problem of sex discrimination and sex-role stereotyping with respect to instruction in undergraduate science laboratory classes. Deals specifically with the behavior of instructors as they interact with students during laboratory sessions. A significant difference in male and female teacher behavior was found in three basic areas.…

Describes an experiment to characterize the enzyme polyphenol oxidase. Includes Purpose, Reagents and Equipment, Procedure, Extraction, Treatment of Data, and Discussion. (MA)

Describes a two semester, 26 module introductory level course in anatomy and physiology. Includes an evaluation of the program. (MA)

Describes the use of student-made photomicrographs as a source of student motivation and as a means for review of laboratory exercises in an introductory microbiology course. Includes an evaluation of this teaching method. (Author/MA)

Describes a program designed to give graduate teaching assistants preservice instruction. Learning modules focus on teaching skills. (MA)