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Nguyen, To N.; Woodward, Richard T. – Journal of Economic Education, 2009
NutrientNet is an Internet-based environment in which a class can simulate a market-based approach for improving water quality. In NutrientNet, each student receives a role as either a point source or a nonpoint source polluter, and then the participants are allowed to trade water quality credits to cost-effectively reduce pollution in a…
Descriptors: Water Quality, Internet, Computer Simulation, Economics Education
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Zigic, Sasha; Lemckert, Charles J. – Computers & Education, 2007
The following paper presents a computer-based learning strategy to assist in introducing and teaching water quality modelling to undergraduate civil engineering students. As part of the learning strategy, an interactive computer-based instructional (CBI) aid was specifically developed to assist students to set up, run and analyse the output from a…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Water Quality, Learning Strategies, Civil Engineering
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Sharda, Ramesh; And Others – Simulation and Games, 1988
Description of WQM, a simulation game designed to introduce students to the water quality management function, emphasizes the decision-making process involved in various facets of business. The simulation model is described, computer support is explained, and issues in water resource management are discussed. (13 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Decision Making Skills
Madrazo, Gerry M., Jr., Ed.; Hounshell, Paul B., Ed. – 1990
This monograph attempts to show the importance of bringing marine biology into science classrooms, discusses what makes the ocean so important and explains why oceanography should be included in the science curriculum regardless of where students live. Section I, "Getting Started," includes discussions on the following: (1) "Why…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software