Describes a laboratory demonstration that can be used to convert an analog quantity into frequency, which can then be converted into a binary measure using either an oscilloscope or a frequency counter. (MA)

Describes a point grading system designed to provide students with some academic freedom and to set up concrete criteria for successful cognitive, affective, and psychomotor behavior. (Author/MA)

Describes a study correlating observational test question scores and lab notebook evaluations. Results indicate that, while there is no correlation between those two factors, there are problems with evaluating notebooks objectively. (MA)

Presents summaries and extracts of testimony taken from the hearings on the Department of Education Act held before the Senate Committee on Government Affairs in May, 1978. (MA)

Reviews eight 16mm films or topics including animal behavior, medicine, and astronomy. Provides film running time, cost, and supplier address. Article includes reviews of instructional modules and brief descriptions of some additional films. (MA)

Reviews new science equipment and products for the laboratory. Includes hand-held calculators, fiberglass fume hoods, motorized microtomy, disposable mouse cages, and electric timers. Describes 11 products total. Provides manufacturer name, address, and price. (MA)

Discusses some principles of biological taxonomy. The evolutionary principle in taxonomy and its limitations, and the difference in evolutionary patterns between plants and animals, are also discussed. (HM)

Describes an environmental science course which has been offered for graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. The results of the course evaluation are also included. (HM)

Presents a brief discussion of rules for consistent chemical equations writing, intended for college chemistry students and instructors. (HM)

Presents seven chemistry experiments, courses, and laboratory activities which have been done by some college chemistry teachers as a way of exchanging new ideas. (HM)

Analyzes the Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education (CAUSE) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The CAUSE awards by type of institution for the fiscal year 1979 and the period between 1976 and 1979 are presented. (HM)

Describes two seven-week modules offered at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, during the 1974-75 academic year. These modules examined the contemporary situation for women scientists and the lack of women in the sciences. (HM)

Discusses the importance of developing bioethics programs for undergraduate students. Two aspects are considered: (1) current areas of concern and sources of bibliographic information; and (2) problems encountered in undergraduate projects. A list of references is provided. (HM)

Describes some of the instructional methods tried, the problems encountered, and the philosophies involved concerning individualized instruction in a community college. The two semester introductory biology course emphasizes the open laboratroy concept, with individualized instructional modules prepared for laboratory experiments. (HM)

Investigates several aspects or modes of cognitive functioning, or styles, that may be indicative or predictive of success in undergraduate chemistry achievement. A concurrent investigation was also made of nonscience majors' congnitive styles. (Author/HM)