Describes redesigning of a genetics course on the basis of Pella's referents, Banathy's system, and Bloom's taxonomy in effort to evaluate affectively behavioral changes among reference groups of science and nonscience majors, in addition to genetics students. Indicates preference of learning environment to course content in results analysis. (CC)

Presents an outline of the 1973 program and a summary of science education issues including curriculum developments at the graduate level. Discusses the controversy existing during hearings between the Foundation and the Committee on Science and Astronautics and between Congress and the Administration. (CC)

Describes a surgical technique for performing pinealectomics, applicable to classroom and laboratory studies, by using a head-holding device for small animals and a flat dissecting tray outfitted with holding straps for larger animals. (CC)

A discussion of Harvey's discovery of the circulation of blood illustrates that the contribution of the history of science can be logical as well as chronological. (DF)

Describes the use of audio-visual-tutorial methods in chemistry teaching which was reinforced by color slides, study guide, and laboratory experiments. Concludes the presence of satisfactory results when a minimum rate of progress was set out in advance. (CC)

Describes an interdisciplinary research project on production of food or fodder yeast from sewage. Indicates the presence of satisfactory educational and experimental results in operation of a pilot plant. (CC)

The editorial maintains that the perspective of hierarchical learning used in school science teaching should also be realized at college level science teaching. Perhaps the best teachers and intense attention should be devoted to the teaching of a introductory course where the concepts upon which further knowledge is based are learned. (PS)

The contract performance method was used in a college level biology course. The aspect of the course used for this purpose was to grow a plant and observe different characteristics of it. Course evaluation suggested that students liked the ideas of independent work, intrinsic motivation and the contract system. (PS)

Science education courses often become tedious for prospective elementary school teachers to teach. A program is described in which the main emphasis is on experimental work and autoinstructional methods with a contract grading system. (PS)

Alchemy can be used to establish that chemistry was also an art which later changed to science. Courses in alchemy will not only create more interest in science majors but non-science majors as well. The paintings identified in the article can be procured from commercial firms, and discussion lessons planned. (PS)

Describes a biology course which is heavily based on field studies. Different aspects of community influences are considered and individual projects are undertaken. (PS)