Background information procedures used, results obtained, and instructional strategies are provided for an experiment using thin layer chromatography in conjunction with the synthesis of polystyrene. The experiment has been used and evaluated in a sophomore-level organic chemistry laboratory. (JN)

Gel filtration is a form of liquid chromatography that separates molecules primarily on the basis of their size. Advantages of using this technique, theoretical aspects, and experiments (including procedures used) are discussed. Several questions for students to answer (with answers) are also provided. (JN)

Offers a simple model for estimating vapor concentrations in instructional laboratories. Three methods are described for measuring ventilation rates, and the results of measurements in six laboratories are presented. The model should provide a simple screening tool for evaluating worst-case personal exposures. (JN)

Raises questions about several current educational practices, focusing attention on a few very pervasive elements of the university structure that restrict the progress of education in the sciences. Curricula, teaching practices, teacher education, research, and educational technology are among the topic areas explored. (JN)

Gives results of a survey of attitudes and ideas about professional standards among relatively new research chemists (N=124), which offers insights into how to bring into accord the academic and industrial concepts of the profession of research chemistry. Responses are summarized for each question, in the order asked. (JN)

Describes the duties of the most frequent jobs for which bachelor of science (BS) chemists are hired and the preparations necessary to fulfill these responsibilities. Jobs considered include research and development, analytical services, quality control, plant process chemist, sales, customer service, environmental control, patent attorney, and…

Describes a two-semester course designed to explain the economic aspects of the chemical industry to a variety of students in chemistry or related fields. Includes course objectives, suggested teaching methodology, and content of eight course categories (such as basic skills exercises, elucidation of specialty products, and alternate process…

Describes four courses in the undergraduate bachelor of science program in industrial chemistry at Keene State College (NH). They are (1) introduction to industrial chemistry; (2) polymers--synthesis and separation techniques; (3) inorganic industrial processes; and (4) organic industrial processes. (JN)

Discusses factors leading to the development of a four-year industrial chemistry program at Michigan Technological University and provides details of its structure. Includes brief descriptions of courses required in industrial chemistry but not in the traditional chemistry program and list of optional courses. (JN)

Seven recent inorganic chemistry textbooks are examined and compared with each other and with textbooks from the 1960s. Findings show several different and contrasting trends in the topics emphasized, allowing teachers to select a textbook most aligned with their course content or philosophy. (JN)

Discusses the development of physical organic chemistry: (1) before 1920; (2) from 1920 to 1930; (3) from 1930 to 1940; and (4) after 1940. Major accomplishments in these periods are noted. (JN)

Twelve papers focusing on various aspects of teaching chemistry to the nonchemist are presented. Includes details of courses designed around specific topics and/or needs (such as art hazards), use of field trips, issues related to the problem of explaining technical ideas to lay persons, and other topic areas. (JN)

Demonstrates, with a set of definitive examples, how polymer principles can be introduced into the first undergraduate physical chemistry course in a very natural way. The intent is to encourage introduction of polymer-related material into conventional physical chemistry courses without sacrificing any rigor associated with such courses. (JN)

Examines the origin of the names (or etymologies) of the chemical elements. Includes tables listing elements: (1) with names of obscure origin; (2) named for colors; (3) named after real or mythical people; (4) named after places; (5) named after heavenly bodies; and (6) having names of miscellaneous origin. (JN)

Describes a user-friendly computer program that will analyze the data from one kinetics experiment for 84 different rate laws (sets of partial orders). Information on obtaining the program (written in VAX-Basic and implemented on a VAX-780 computer), its instruction, and related programs are included. (JN)