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Investigation Of The Synthesis And Polymerization Behavior Of Vinyl Benzoate, Selim Mehmet Erhan

Dissertations

The goal of this study is to present a method that gives higher conversions and molecular weights for the polymerization of vinyl benzoate than obtained in previous investigations.

Polyvinyl benzoate has benzene rings attached to the backbone chain, therefore is hard and rigid. This is a characteristic which has a large application area. However previous studies in polymerizing vinyl benzoate with bulk and solution polymerizations reported low yields and troublesome crosslinking, which has limited its application. Emulsion polymerization method has the advantage of giving high polymerization rates together with high molecular weights, and therefore was chosen as the method for …

A Graphic Implementation Of Blocks World As An Example Of Artificial Intelligence, Shigenori Ochiai

Masters Theses

The objective of this study is to implement blocks world as a classic example of artificial intelligence both visually and realistically.

The visual representation is implemented by using a graphic system in a microcomputer. Real world constraints are implemented as rules concerning centers of gravity.

These goals are significant in realizing principles of artificial intelligence. Visual data help a human being to quickly understand the state of a system. Also, bringing a situation closer to the real world is a step toward to the final goal of artificial intelligence.

Kinetics Of The Metal-Exchange Reaction Between N-(2-Pyridylmethyl)Iminodiacetatonickel(N) And Copper(Ii), Kassahun W. Beyene

Masters Theses

The reaction between N-(2-pyridylmethyl)iminodiacetatonickel(II) and copper(II) was studied spectrophotometrically between pH 2.30 and 3.30 over a 10-fold variation in copper concentration at an ionic strength of 1.25M, and a temperature of 25.0+0.1^oC. The reaction is first order in both NiPyIDA and copper(II). Terms involving proton attack and a copper dependent dissociation of the nickel complex were resolved from the data. Evidence is given for a stepwise unwrapping mechanism PyIDA from the nickel complex, followed by copper attack to give a dinuclear intermediate. A general mechanism is presented which is consistent with the kinetic data.

Comparisons to analogous nickel-aliphatic …

Feasibility Of The Proposed Garden Lane Recharge Basin In Portage, Michigan, Sandra K. Barnick

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential effectiveness of proposed artificial recharge basins at the Garden Lane Well Field in Portage, Michigan. The area is underlain by 7 feet of muck, 27 feet of sand and gravel, and a 10 foot semiconfining till over a semiconfined aquifer.

The vertical permeability of the semiconfining layer, and the hydraulic head difference between the upper unconfined aquifer and the lower semiconfined aquifer were determined. This was accomplished by conducting a constant-rate pump test. Test data were interpreted by three methods: (1) drawdown vs. time (both logarithmic and semilogarithmic), (2) recovery …

Academic-Point Incentives And College-Student Use Of Study Skills, Afnan Ma'rouf Almasri

Masters Theses

This was a study of the effects of academic-point incentives on the use of study skills by thirty high-risk undergraduate students. The students completed a four-session study-skills training program consisting of time management, concentration and memory, note taking, and test taking. They contracted to accomplish tasks specified weekly according to their class syllabus using special forms that specified the targeted study skills. The mean use of the study skills was 95.8% when points were given and decreased to 38% when points were withdrawn; but the use of study skills increased to 98.9% when points were again given.

Thermodynamics Of The Diluted Spin Heisenberg Chain With Single Ion Anisotropy, Salmah Ahmed

Masters Theses

The thermodynamics of the one-dimensional diluted Heisenberg magnet of classical spins in the presence of single ion anisotropy is calculated. The magnetization, susceptibility, energy and specific heat are determined as functions of the magnetic concentration and single ion anisotropy for both ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic couplings. Spin-spin correlation functions and the elastic scattering are also calculated for various values of anisotropy and spin concentration for the ferromagnetic system.

Theoretical Thermodynamic Properties Of Low Temperature Fluids, Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal

Masters Theses

The thermodynamic functions for low temperature fluids are computed using parametric integral equations and perturbation theory. Parametric integral equation N is applied to a low temperature Lennard-Jones gas. It is found that there is no significant improvement over the better known parametric integral equation C. The two parameter integral equation T is applied to a low temperature square-well potential and is found to be unsatisfactory at reduced temperatures of T*= 1.4 and 1.6, but quite accurate at T* = 2.2. The equation T results for T* = 2.2 are used as the reference system in perturbation theory computations. Tables of …

Effects Of A Magnetic Field On The Thermodynamics Of Dilute Classical Spin Chains, Guoqing Hu

Masters Theses

The thermodynamics of a diluted chain of ferromagnetic classical spin in the presence of an external magnetic field is determined in the limit of the continuum model. The magnetization, susceptibility, specific heat are determined for both the isotropic Heisenberg and the classical XY models as functions of temperature, magnetic field and magnetic concentration. Scaling law for the behavior of the thermodynamic quantities in field, temperature, and magnetic concentration are obtained.

The calculations will be based on the continuum model of classical spin which was solved for the infinite chain system by McGurn and Scalapino.

A Seismic Reflection Survey Over The Wayne-25 Oil Field In Cass County, Michigan, Paul D. Horton

Masters Theses

The "optimum window" seismic reflection method was used in an endeavor to further define an oil producing structure in the Traverse Limestone. This method entails using a source-geophone offset which allows desired reflections to arrive in an undisturbed time zone.

Several sources in the study area produced seismic pulses with relatively high dominant frequency components ranging from 80 to 120 hertz. However, only small charges of dynamite produced sufficient energy to penetrate the glacial drift in the study area.

Preliminarily identified reflection arrivals from the targeted horizon were consistently masked in seismic profiling records by high amplitude, low velocity seismic …

Hypernuclear Photoproduction Via (Γ,K*), Kimberly Ann Hodgkinson

Masters Theses

The nuclear (γ,K^*) reaction is studied using plane wave impulse approximation (PWIA) and a distorted wave impulse approximation (DWIA), which includes full Coulomb and optical distortions. The model and calculations for each model are presented. For ¹²C(γ K^*)¹²B, the two approximation methods are compared at 2 energies: 1.47 Gev/c and 1.84GeV/c. ²⁰⁸Pb(γ, K^*)²⁰⁸ i s a lso examined. Distortion effects are found to greatly alter the magnitude of the cross sections, but the shape of the angular distributions remains. the same. Conclusions suggest further study.

A Trace Element Geochemical Analysis Of The Lake Ellen Kimberlite, Crystal Falls, Michigan, U.S.A., Michelle Ellen Fults

Masters Theses

The Lake Ellen kimberlite located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan represents a possible bedrock source for the diamonds found in the glacial deposits around the Great Lakes. The purpose of this research was to undertake a geochemical analysis in order to better understand the evolution of the kimberlite body and to elucidate on the garnet xenolith paragenesis.

Both instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) and scanning electron microscope analysis (SEM) were utilized in this research. The INAA revealed that with respect to other types of upper mantle rocks, the Lake Ellen kimberlite is enriched in both the light rare earth …

A Study Of Ion Implanted Silicon Using Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy With Ion Channeling, Thomas J. Pollock

Masters Theses

Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy with channeling is the only nondestructive method for analyzing crystals which have been ion implanted. An RBS with channeling procedure has been established at the Accelerator Lab of Western Michigan University. It utilizes a tandem Van de Graaff accelerator for an incident helium beam, a goniometer for crystal alignment, and a computer for experimental control and data aquisition. State of the art measurements can be made with accuracies comparable to other labs. Specifically, ion implanted silicon was studied wherein crystal damage due to implanting was found to vary directly with implanting energy and fluence and was also …

Deposition, Diagenesis, And Porosity Development Of The Middle Devonian, Lucas Formation In The West Branch Oil Field, Ogemaw County, Michigan, Scott Gregory Park

Masters Theses

The Lucas Formation in the West Branch Oil Field contains over 1000 feet of carbonates and evaporites deposited in restricted marine environments. Deposition ranged from a tidal flat environment (Richfield Member) to subaqueous basin central type deposition (Iutzi and Horner Members).

Early diagenesis of the Lucas Formation carbonates included dolomitization and related porosity development in certain depositional facies where physiochemical conditions were favorable. Significant porosity and permeability reduction occurred during burial resulting from anhydrite, celestite, and halite cementation. Calcite pseudopar and microspar (a neomorphic product) also reduced porosity.

Hydrocarbon production from the Lucas Formation in the West Branch Field is …

Shape Recognition By Curvature Changing Points And Fourier Transform, Jianzhong Li

Masters Theses

Computer vision is a relatively new and fast-growing field. Shape representation and recognition is a very important but difficult branch in this field.

One method of using curvature changing points and Fourier transform to recognize the shape is described in this thesis. Also an important feature in computer vision, multiscaling, is achieved by this method.

The Efficacy Of Relaxation Training On The Affective Behavior Of Early Elementary Minority Students, Mary L. Veele

Dissertations

The relationship between affective behavior and academic achievement has been addressed by a community based education program for minority student achievement in a southwestern Michigan school district. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to investigate the effectiveness of selected components of the intervention program whose design or goal was to change the affective behavior of early elementary Black students enrolled in the community based education program. It was hypothesized that there would be a difference in affective behavior between groups of children who received regular training or intensive relaxation training; between boys and girls; and among Grades 1, 2, …

Western News, November 19,1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Task force formed to coordinate murder investigation, Mallinson, Dykstra to be honored at reception, Haenicke-reviews. security measures and outlines precautions for WMU community, Western tops United Way goal; fund-raisers honored, New $1,200 awards offered by Honors College, Longevity feted with induction into 25 Year Club

Western News, November 12, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Capital outlay budget requests total $110 million, University to seek 13.6 percent increase from state, GVSU; MSU and WMU announce agreement in GR, Dennison provides update on support program and Institute for Water Sciences to Board, Book by Siebels wins 'Choice' award, Curtis-Smith awarded 11th ASCAP award

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 6, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re AIDS Policy
• Recommendation re Capital Outlay Budget Request for 1988/89
• Recommendation re 1988/89 General Fund Budget Requests and Program Revision Requests
• Recommendation re Endowment Investment Policy
• Recommendation re Cash Investment Policy
• Recommendation re 403b Investment Plan
• Recommendation re Plan 457 - Deferred Compensation
• Resolution re Capital Campaign Planning
• Recommendation re Naming of Sundial
• Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Architect's Report - Library and Computer Facility
• Power Plant Report
• Report on Institute for Water Sciences
• Remarks by the Provost …

Western News, November 5, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Sundial to be named for Haym Kruglak, Noted author to speak during Peace Education Week, Bookstore offers packaging/shipping services; customers can now send through United Parcel, Project to attack housing problems of handicappers, New computer system helps library patrons find background articles for research papers, Weaver writes on learning to read

The Westerner Vol. 8 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Meet our outstanding teachers for 1987 • Governor Blanchard appoints two new Board of Trustees members • 'Grateful faculty praises Haenicke's vision and leadership • Among Alumni • Giving • OnCampus • Sports • Mathematics professor finds the right equation for success • Agriculture specialist has a down-to-earth classroom style • Teaching, in Latin or English, is a way of life for Groper • Alumnotes

Geology Newsletter- 1987, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol.1, No. 12

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Groundwater Research Center
• Core Research Laboratory
• W. David Kuenzi Scholarship Fund
• Geology Development and Scholarship Fund
• Faculty Briefs
• 1987 Speakers Program
• Geology/Earth Science Club
• Awards & Scholarships
• Graduate Students
• Alumni Lines

Western News, October 29, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke says harmony among campus groups needed for success, Brady, 81. John sworn in as new Board members, Task force to help determine CWS focus, United Way gifts provide many services, Senate presents Haenicke with resolution, Conference to look at three years of research through groundwater program

Western News, October 22, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke to address convocation, Western, Digital to be partners in AdvANCE program, Fingers to do the talking in new registration system, Employees give more than money 'the United Way', Issues, risks of AIDS to be seminar topic

Western News, October 15,1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dennison outlines 'critical needs and priorities' for foundation members, WMU Foundation re-elects Brown; Parfet, White wins faculty scholar award, Douma loans experience; gets satisfaction in return, Archaeologist to speak on research in Ghana, Cordier wins prestigious award

Western News, October 8,1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Consolidation a major benefit of enlarged library, Three to be honored at Academic Convocation for their superior skills in the classroom, V-Way goal: 100 percent participation for 100th year, Two-day retreat to center on teaching critical thinking, Dancer; religious historian to be Visiting Scholars, Thomas to deliver five public lectures, Kochan to address U.S. industrial relations

Western News, October 1,1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Institute designed to enhance research and service, Recruiting; supporting new faculty members is goal of program established by Dennison, Homecoming '87 brings a return of many traditions, Dual to speak on Third World concerns

Reading Horizons Vol. 28, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons volume 28, issue 1.

Elementary School Math Instruction: Can Reading Specialist Assist?, Audrey S. Heinrichs

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

While experts in the field of reading increasingly agree on the importance of direct instruction in vocabulary building, professionals in the field of elementary school mathematics tend to emphasize the use of concrete, manipulative materials and informal math language development over direct, specific instruction in technical terms or verbalizations of concepts. Today's elementary classroom teachers find contradictory recommendations when they seek to make decisions about teaching the meanings of technical words in their mathematics classes. This article presents a discussion of the contradictions and some suggestions for practical resolution of disagreements, which will enable school reading specialists to provide both …

Matching Teaching Stratiges To The Learning Styles Of Gifted Readers, Elinor P. Ross, Jill Wright

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

How does a teacher provide appropriate instruction for gifted readers within the regular classroom setting? The first step is to become aware of cognitive characteristics and learning style patterns that are frequently associated with gifted readers. The next step is to use this knowledge in selecting instructional materials and methods that best match the gifted students' learning styles and preferences. The intent of this article is to assist the teacher in accomplishing both of these steps.

Western News, September 17, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU to use test to help assess students' knowledge, Haenicke to recommend Pretty, Economists to discuss organized labor, Academic support program for 'high risk' undergraduates earns grant, Humbert receives awards from several groups