Chemistry for the Community

Everyday aspects of chemistry will feature in a series of monthly Saturday morning seminars organised by the Department of University Extension of Victoria University starling on July 27.

Geared to the layman the series will be of particular interest to potters, professional and home gardners, and to mechanics and engineers.

The July seminar involving two members of the University's Chemistry Department, one of whom is a local potter, will look at the making, firing, and glazing of pottery.

Garden chemistry is the theme for the August seminar and the morning will include discussions on sod and plant nutrients, "natural" versus "artificial " fertilisers, soil acidity and (he virtues of compost.

Chemistry and human reproduction, the topic of the third seminar, will involve a study of a variety of aspects of reproduetion including contraception and abortion.

The final session will deal with corrosion and the general principles of metallic corrosion and its prevention.

The course is co-ordinated by Dr G. Burns of the University's Chemistry Department and Mr R.G. Bagnall of the Department of University Extension, and enrolments for specific days or for the whole course close at the Department of University Extension on July 24.

For further information phone 758-677 (Mr R.G. Bagnall).