Expresses concern over high school grading philosophies that allow functional illiterates to graduate and attacks the problem of grade inflation in colleges and universities. (GS)

Describes a laboratory experiment that begins with a discussion of the fermentation process, the steps of winemaking, the types of wines that can be produced, and the differences between wines. Outlines the procedure for making red wine in the laboratory and describes other types of wine that can be produced. (GS)

Describes changes in the testing and grading formats of a biology learning-for-mastery program precipitated by rising enrollments, loss of classroom space, decreases in the number of graduate teaching assistants, and student abuses of the system. (GS)

Indicates that research can be an important part of undergraduate teaching and that joint participation by faculty and students can effectively cultivate the creativity and enthusiasm of each. (GS)

Presents a key to determine the appropriate statistical test for a given set of biological data. The key is not all inclusive, but serves as a guide to the commonly used procedures. (GS)

Describes an attempt to incorporate research into laboratory work in an introductory ecology class and a senior seminar. The investigation involves the examination of rhythms of food consumption and circadian activities in humans. (GS)

Presents a science problem, involving the inhalation of hydrogen cyanide, that is used as an extra credit acitvity for chemistry students. (GS)

Describes a series of literature problems integrated into organic and biochemistry courses which direct students to seek specific information from specific sources. (GS)

Describes a remedial course that uses an experiential approach. Presents the major topics in the course, outlines the subsections and modules used in the first unit, and explains the method used for student evaluation. (GS)

Describes legislation creating the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment. Outlines the responsibilities, organization, and performance to date of this office. (GS)

Presents abstracts of fourteen articles that appeared in "Daedalus" and dealt with what is troublesome about the scientific enterprise in its own eyes and in those of its critics. (Author/GS)

Describes new film catalogs, instructional materials, equipment, and development in a variety of science areas. Outlines the National Science Foundation reorganization, the National Science Board policy statements, and recent National Science Teachers Association actions. (GS)