In this issue...

Engineering and Physics
	Application of student-centred strategies in teaching with computer aided instruction		1
		Li Tao, Harbin Institute of Technology
	Introducing student-centred teaching strategies to improve teaching and learning in Theory of Machines and Mechanics		5
		Charles Cheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
	Use of the Workshop Tutorial in teaching General Physics		10
		Ping Zhang, Beijing Normal University and Manjula Sharma, University of Sydney
Chemistry
	The reform of teaching in General Chemistry: Establishing student-centred teaching strategies		15
		Jianing Xu, Jilin University
	Applying student-centred teaching strategies to enhance the teaching quality of an Inorganic Chemistry course		20
		Liu Yunqi, University of Petroleum, China
	Thinking towards teaching Physical Chemistry in China: How to increase the learning interest in this course		25
		Zhou Xia, Lanzhou University
	Using problem-based learning in teaching Analytical Chemistry		28
		Wang Yuzhi, Hunan University
	Using appropriate strategies to improve teaching and learning in organic chemistry and organic chemical experiment courses		34
		Yingjie Lin and Zaiqun Lin, Jilin University
	Contemporary teaching strategies in general chemistry		39
		Baodi Gou, Peking University
	Using problem-based teaching and problem-based learning to improve the teaching of electrochemistry		42
		Yu Ying, University of Petroleum, China
Biology, Medical and Pharmaceutical Science
	Teaching cell biology in a medical course in China: Applying appropriate methods		48
		Chen Ping, Xi'an Jiaotong University
	Integration of modern and traditional teaching strategies in plant physiology		53
		Weng Xiaoyan, Zhejiang University
	Improving teaching and learning in a plant biology course further and deeper		58
		Li Lianfang, China Agricultural University and Charlotte Taylor, University of Sydney
	The application of contemporary teaching strategies in plant biology		65
		Jialing Yao, Huazhong Agricultural University
	Supporting student learning: Curriculum redesign of General Pharmacy in Xi'an Jiaotong University		70
		Weijing Pei, Xi'an Jiaotong University
	Implemention of teaching strategies in a medical physiology curriculum: A shift to student-centred learning		74
		Yang Zhijie, Xi'an Jiaotong University
Earth, Environmental and Space Sciences
	The use of a constructivist teaching model in environmental science at Beijing Normal University		78
		Ye Zhao, Beijing Normal University
	Using contemporary education strategies to improve teaching and learning in petrology courses at Peking University		84
		Chunjing Wei, Peking University
	The use of student-centred learning strategies in the course of Data Structures and Algorithms		90
		Liu Chuxiong, Peking University
Mathematics
	Some reflections on mathematics, mathematics education and mathematicians		95
		Pan Shengliang, East China Normal University
	Using student-centred teaching strategies in calculus		100
		Biao Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology
	Seed-germination teaching and learning theory net-distribution tissue methods		104
		Guoqing Liu, Harbin Institute of Technology
	Using pictures to teach in linear algebra		108
		Liu Shenquan, South China University of Technology
	Cultivating the interest of students in higher mathematics courses		112
		He Jingsong, University of Science and Technology of China

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Please follow these guidelines when referencing papers: King, M. (2003) Title of paper. In M. Peat (ed.) The China Papers: Tertiary Science and Mathematics Teaching for the 21st Century, 2, page numbers.