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Barak, Phillip – Journal of Agronomic Education (JAE), 1990
The structure, execution, uses, and software specifications for this spreadsheet file are discussed. Availability and modifications of this program are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Agronomy, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Frank, Michael T.; Kluk, Edward – Physics Teacher, 1990
Presented is an example of this use of spreadsheet software. The basic case is considered with an extension and suggestions for other applications. Emphasized is the use of this method at the introductory level. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
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Peacock, Simon Muir – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Described is a set of FORTRAN programs, suitable for teaching and research purposes, that simulate contact and regional metamorphism. Equations, examples, program uses, and availability are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Duhrkopf, Richard, Ed.; Bell, Nancy B., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Describes three criteria for evaluating educational software; classification of software types, the presence or absence of process skills, and educational practices. This article provides background for a software evaluation form to appear in a subsequent issue. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Brosnan, Tim – School Science Review, 1990
Explored are ways in which spreadsheets can be used in the teaching of chemistry. Some of the limitations of using algebraic modelling tools are highlighted. Several example applications are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Amend, John R.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a laboratory interface system including hardware, software, and student activities. Student use of this system is reviewed stressing experimental design skills and student-designed experiments. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software
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Mealli, Carlo; Proserpio, Davide M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
A collection of Molecular Orbital (MO) programs that have been integrated into routines and programs to illustrate MO theory are presented. Included are discussions of Computer Aided Composition of Atomic Orbitals (CACAO) and Walsh diagrams. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Reviewed are six computer programs which may be useful in teaching college level chemistry. Topics include dynamic data storage in FORTRAN, "KC?DISCOVERER," pH of acids and bases, calculating percent boundary surfaces for orbitals, and laboratory interfacing with PT Nomograph for the Macintosh. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Blickensderfer, Roger – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Presented are several simple kinetic systems together with the spreadsheets used to solve them. A set of exercises in chemical kinetics appropriate for an introductory course in physical chemistry is given. Error propagation calculations with experimental data are illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described are two applications of computers in chemistry. The multilinear equations and procedures used in obtaining a least-squares solution for curve fitting in chemistry are presented. Also discussed is the program "ATORB" which can be used to generate graphs of probable electron clouds for various atoms and molecules. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Computation