Describes a terminal, nonlab course in chemistry in a liberal arts college. Rationale, goals, procedures, and student evaluations are presented. (DS)

The techniques of radioactive dating, thermoluminescence dating, cesium magnetometer detecting, x-ray flourescence analysis, and neutron radiography are briefly explained. Examples are given in the use of techniques in determining age and composition of paintings, ceramics, and archeological finds. Included is a history of Lawrence Radiation…

The appearance, cost, purposes, and principles involved in particle accelerators are presented. Included is a discussion of why particle accelerators are relevant and necessary. (DS)

Describes the development of radiation as a tool of medicine. Includes topics on history of radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, X-ray tubes, high energy machines, radioactive sources, artificial radioactivity, radioactive scanning, units, present radiation background, and effect of radiation on living tissue. (DS)

Describes the development and organization of a course begun in 1962 consisting of a sequence of manipulative learning operations. The laboratory operations of Quantitative Physical Science lead the student through the fundamentals of instrumentation and of measurement processes. Principles studied include physical, electrical, chemical, and wave…

Findings from a study of California high school physics teachers and students show positive correlations between student perceptions of physics and (1) extent of teacher subject matter preparations, (2) teacher association with other physics teachers, (3) inclusion of historical, social, and political aspects of physics in course objective, and…