Presents four basic objectives for National Science Foundation education programs in 1975 and outlines changes in priorities in the new programs. (GS)

Presents reactions for the formation of xenon compounds and compounds of the other inert gases. Provides bonding and structure theories for noble gas compounds and speculates on possible applications. (GS)

Discusses a computer program that has been used in environmental chemistry courses as an example of modelling as a vehicle for teaching chemical dynamics, and as a demonstration of some of the factors which affect the production of smog. (Author/GS)

Describes the design and use of the dichromate-photometric breath analyzer. The discussion of this instrument provides a vehicle for demonstrating the relevance of chemical principles to everyday life. (GS)

Indicates that the current philosophy of laboratory experimentation and instrumentation is creating students that are not well versed in basic principles of chemistry. (GS)

Describes modifications included in an examination procedure allowing students to take an exam on a given unit twice, and the use of nonobjective exams. The grading of exams by the professor in consultation with the student was viewed as the most productive aspect of the course. (GS)

Presents data to evaluate the effectiveness of the Keller method relative to the traditional lecture/discussion section approach. The evaluation is in terms of the teaching of facts, principles, techniques and attitudes; student preparation for advanced chemistry; attraction of chemistry majors; program efficiency. (GS)

Describes an environmental chemistry course in terms of its objectives, philosophy, topics, principles, laboratory experiments, texts, supplementary material, and student response. (GS)

Describes a course designed to strengthen a student's background in organic chemistry, demonstrate the interfacing of chemistry and biology, expose undergraduates to graduate research, provide familiarity with instrumentation, and provide a novel field experience. (Author/GS)

Bulk of the course deals with reactions of the carbonyl group. Topic selection and ordering were based on the need to prepare the students for a succeeding biochemistry course, and the lecture-test method of instruction was adopted because of efficiency demands of teaching. (GS)

Illustrates some important characteristics of photosynthesis, concentration dependencies of reaction rates, temperature effects, and effects of changes in actinic wavelength. (GS)