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Peer reviewedMurphy, P. J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1984
The educational design of a project option in an Open University course on evolution is described. Also described is the simulation which models the genetic and evolutionary consequences of two populations of a species of flowering plant coming together after a period of genetic isolation. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedFermanian, T. W.; Wehner, D. J. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1995
Describes a self-contained computer application constructed using the SuperCard development tool which introduces the characteristics of turfgrass species and their optimum environments. Evaluates students' gain in understanding turf species characteristics through this approach. (LZ)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Botany, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Download full textYu, Chong Ho; Jannasch-Pennell, Angel; DiGangi, Samuel A.; Wijesuriya, Ruvi – 2000
This paper discusses how a university designed, developed, and delivered a feature-rich Web-based course for undergraduate plant biology. In the design stage, the focus centered around curriculum design, content development, and media acquisition. Instructors, including faculty and graduate assistants of plant biology, served as content experts,…
Descriptors: Botany, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Cooperative Planning
Peer reviewedSanderson, Phil – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Describes a five year research project in plant ecology by successive teams of students. The aim was to identify environmental factors which were determining the distribution of the vegetation on a pitheap. Includes descriptions of vegetation, soil properties, and computer assisted analysis of results. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Oates, Kenneth; Barber, S. A. – Journal of Agronomic Education, 1987
Discusses the use of a computer program designed to solve the mathematical model associated with soil nutrient uptake by plant roots and to predict the nutrient uptake. Describes a user-friendly personal computer version of this program. (TW)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, College Science
Peer reviewedSchool Science Review, 1987
Contains 21 articles ranging from instructional experiments to topical information. Deals with investigation of plant rust diseases, using computers to teach biology, plant roots, a biotechnology curriculum, the corrosion of oxides, electrochemical simulations, the Reimer-Tiemann reaction, the oxidation of aldehydes, and the extraction of iodine…
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, College Science
Martin, Les – 1984
A project was conducted to develop a computer forestry/forest products bibliography applicable to high school and community college vocational/technical programs. The project director contacted curriculum clearinghouses, computer companies, and high school and community college instructors in order to obtain listings of public domain programs for…
Descriptors: Botany, Citations (References), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
