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The Computer Scientist: Game Cards, Transducers and Experimental Inputs.
Barden, William, Jr. – Science Probe, 1991
Describes the electrical and material characteristics of a wide variety of sensors and switches, as well as methods for connecting them to computers that are equipped with a joystick interface. Includes a BASIC computer program that facilitates automation of science experiments and storage of data gathered with simple transducers and sensors.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Collection, Enrichment Activities, Input Output
Computer Based Data Acquisition in the Undergraduate Lab.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Wepfer, William J.; Oehmke, Roger L. T. – Computers and Education, 1987
Describes a data acquisition system developed for an undergraduate engineering students' instructional laboratory at Georgia Tech. Special emphasis is placed on the design of an A/D Converter Board used to measure the viscosity and temperature of motor oil. The Simons' BASIC Program Listing for the Commodore 64 microcomputer is appended. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Data Collection, Data Processing
Computer Series, 86. Bits and Pieces, 35.
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Moore, John W., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Describes eight applications of the use of computers in teaching chemistry. Includes discussions of audio frequency measurements of heat capacity ratios, quantum mechanics, ab initio calculations, problem solving using spreadsheets, simplex optimization, faradaic impedance diagrams, and the recording and tabulation of student laboratory data. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation