Proposes the use of problems of the everyday world to motivate students to master basic physical principles. Cites the example of conversion of solar energy by a photovoltaic cell as a source of topics in electricity and solid state physics. (CP)

Describes a theory concerning the formation of soap films which enables this technique to be applied to problems requiring the minimization of the surface area between fixed boundaries. (Author/CP)

Discusses topics such as streamlined flow, turbulent flow, velocity profiles, and drag reduction as background information for the consideration of the use of drag reducing agents. (GS)

Describes an applied mathematics course which presents the mathematical skills that have the widest applications and uses examples from daily life. The course emphasizes the meaning of numbers, translating word problems from English to mathematics, and a graphical treatment of functions. (GS)

Describes an introductory course that does not presuppose newtonian mechanics. Presents a course outline and discusses the treatment of five major topics including relativistic kinematics and the derivation of the Lorentz transformation. (GS)

Applies Newtonian mechanics in an analysis of how a swing is made to move. (GS)

Describes some of the difficulties that arise when a course is transferred from one teacher to another and relates some experiences in the transfer of a self paced physics course. (GS)

Describes the experimental apparatus and method for the study of magnetic vector potential (MVP). Includes a discussion of inherent errors in the calculations involved, precision of the results, and further applications of MVP. (GS)

Presents a rationale for the development of crossdisciplinary courses by outlining the following advantages: relevance to the solution of current social problems, flexibility of focus of study, in depth study at the interfaces of the discipline, and implementation of teaching techniques that bring out relationships between studies. (GS)

Describes a physics laboratory course designed to give the true flavor of science in the laboratory by emphasizing measurement. Presents the goals of the course and describes the three main blocks of study that comprise a year's work. (GS)

Describes the application of the Keller Plan to an introductory physics course. Presents the organization of the course, faculty and student reaction to the course, and an assessment of the course on the basis of student grade distribution. (GS)