Krum waste stabilization lagoon is a hypereutrophic system with relatively high thermal regimes and primary production. Corixids, particularly Corisella edulis and Corisella inscripta utilize the vast quantities of algae produced.

In Celebration is a through-composed work of approximately eight minutes in length for high baritone voice and orchestra. The text is taken from the Magnificat and Psalm 150 and was chosen for its celebrative nature. In Celebration is in four continuous sections. The first section, which is an orchestral introduction, is followed by three other distinct, vocal and orchestral sections. The introduction and following two sections are rhythmic and driving in nature, each section increasing in perceived tempo until the climactic final measures of the third section. The concluding section is slow, legato and reverent in mood. The function of this section is to release the tension built from the preceding sections and to bring the piece to a joyful, yet prayerful. close.

The dissertation consists of four recitals: one chamber music recital, two solo recitals, and one lecture recital. The repertoire of these programs was chosen with the intention of demonstrating the capability of the performer to deal with problems arising in works of varying types and of different historical periods.

The lecture, given on August 3, 1981, consisted of a discussion of the circumstances surrounding the composition of K. 413, 414, and 415; of specific compositional characteristics pertaining to each; and of their relationship to Mozart's later piano concertos. Additionally, their orchestration, effect with string quartet, idiomatic piano writing, considerations for amateurs, and passages for connoisseurs were explored.

Human glucosephosphate isomerase was subjected to a series of chemical modifications aimed at identifying residues essential for catalytic activity. Specific lysyl, arginyl, tryptophanyl and histidyl residues were found to react stoichiometrically with pyridoxal-5'-phosphate-NaBH4, 2,3-butadione, N-bromosuccinimide and N-bromoacetylethanolamine phosphate, respectively.

Voices of Advent is a Christmas cantata for tenor and baritone soil, octet (S.A.T.B.), male quartet, chorus, organ, and an instrumental ensemble of ten players. Five poems by William R. Mitchell provide the text for the works five movements. Four brief instrumental interludes connect the movements, and the work is to be played without pause. The duration of the work is approximately forty-five minutes.

The lecture recital was given on August 12, 1981. The discussion of Glick's i never saw another butterfly consisted of an analysis of the four songs followed by their performance. In addition to the lecture recital, four other public recitals were given; three of solo literature for voice and piano and one of vocal chamber literature.