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Peer reviewedPankiewicz, Philip R., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Contains an illustration and text to aid in describing the DynaPulse 200M Education Edition microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL), which combines interactive software with curriculum and medical instruction to teach students about the cardiovascular system. Review includes key features of the software, cost, and ease of use. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedPankiewicz, Philip R., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Reviews the DynaPulse 200M Education Edition microcomputer-based laboratory, which combines interactive software with curriculum and medical instrumentation to teach students about the cardiovascular system. (MKR)
Descriptors: Biology, Cardiovascular System, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedBatt, Russell H., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed are some uses of computers in chemistry classrooms. Described are: (1) interactive chromatographic analysis software; (2) computer interface for a digital frequency-period-counter-ratio meter and analog interface based on a voltage-to-frequency converter; and (3) use of spectrometer/microcomputer arrangement for teaching atomic theory.…
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Interfaces
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed are 41 software packages. Many topic areas are covered. A brief synopsis, grade levels, hardware requirements, and approximate cost are included. A list of 23 software producers is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedConnolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes making laboratory apparatus such as a heavy-duty turntable; a hand-held milk-carton accelerometer; an inverted air table; free-fall measurement with a solenoid as a starting device; and a bright point source. Presents an evaluation of "The Champ Universal Interface and Sensor Pack Software." (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJezl, Barbara Ann – Science, 1990
Reviewed are "LABTECH NOTEBOOK,""LabVIEW," and "Parameter Manager pmPLUS/pmTALK." Each package is described including functions, uses, hardware, and costs. Advantages and disadvantages of this type of laboratory approach are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedSwanson, Harold D. – Advances in Physiology Education, 1990
Three commercial products for data acquisition with the Macintosh computer, known by the trade names of LabVIEW, Analog Connection WorkBench, and MacLab were reviewed and compared, on the basis of actual trials, for their suitability in physiological and biological teaching laboratories. Suggestions for using these software packages are provided.…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are six computer software packages including "Lunar Greenhouse,""Dyno-Quest,""How Weather Works,""Animal Trackers,""Personal Science Laboratory," and "The Skeletal and Muscular Systems." Availability, functional, and hardware requirements are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animals, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews
