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On the Use of "Green" Metrics in the Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Lecture and Lab to Assess the Mass Efficiency of Organic Reactions
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Andraos, John; Sayed, Murtuzaali – Journal of Chemical Education, 2007
A general analysis of reaction mass efficiency and raw material cost is developed using an Excel spread sheet format which can be applied to any chemical transformation. These new methods can be easily incorporated into standard laboratory exercises.
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Science Instruction, College Science, Undergraduate Study
Integration of Potential-Field and Digital Geologic Data for Two North American Geocscience Transects.
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Phillips, Jeffrey Douglas – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Significant information on the relative thickness of plutons, the structure of poorly exposed or concealed magnetic units, and possible evidence of mineralized ground are discussed. The techniques used to produce images that reveal the new information are described. A list of 34 references is included. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, Earth Science
Numerical Simulation of Regional and Contact Metamorphism Using the Macintosh Microcomputer.
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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
Investigations in Science Education. Volume 14, Number 1, 1988.
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Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – Investigations in Science Education, 1988
The reviews of articles contained in this issue have been grouped into those dealing with research related to cognitive development and to instruction. In addition, seven science education researchers have provided responses to critiques of their published research. Included are: (1) an analysis of an article designed to persuade researchers to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, College Science, Computer Uses in Education
A Review of Research on Science Laboratory Instruction at the College Level.
Leonard, William H. – 1989
This paper is a summary of much of the available research on college science laboratory instruction of the past decade with a focus on the effects of specific laboratory teaching strategies upon student learning outcomes. Some tentative interpretations from a review of the literature found are: (1) inquiry or investigative approaches in college…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Formal Operations, Higher Education
Interactive Video: Implications of the Literature for Science Education.
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Smith, Eric E.; Lehman, James D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Describes the three levels of interactive video and what is known about its instructional effectiveness. Lists 33 videodiscs available for science education. Discusses the uses of interactive video in science teaching. (MVL)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
Computer-Assisted-Instruction: A Review of Research on the Effectiveness of CAI.
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Nordstrom, Brian H. – 1988
This reivew of research examines the effectiveness of computer-assisted-instruction (CAI) in raising the achievement levels of students at various levels and areas of instruction. The review studies four main categories of material written about CAI: (1) opinion papers; (2) descriptions of available hardware; (3) reports evaluating the…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
A Summary of Research in Science Education--1989.
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Baker, Dale R. – 1990
This summary of research in science education for 1989 is organized around 15 major themes. These themes are: (1) criteria and ethics; (2) achievement in science; (3) affect; (4) classroom interactions; (5) cognitive processes; (6) computers; (7) curriculum; (8) instruction; (9) legislation and policy; (10) misconceptions; (11) scientific…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, College Science