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Use of HyperCard to Simulate a Tissue Culture Laboratory.
Nester, Bradley S.; Turney, Tully H. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1992
Describes the use of a Macintosh computer and HyperCard software to create an introduction to cell culture techniques that closely approximates a hands-on laboratory experiment. Highlights include data acquisition, data analysis, the generation of growth curves, and electronic modeling. (LRW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Developing and Implementing a Voluntary Personal Computer Program in the Business School: One College's Experience.
Darter, Marvin E.; Wise, Donald E. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes the experiences of Rider College School of Business Administration in implementing the use of microcomputers for courses in the business curriculum. Topics discussed include student purchase of microcomputers; cost effectiveness; software considerations; security for student equipment; printers; large screen projection facilities; and…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Printers, Cost Effectiveness
Using the Microcomputer to Enhance Calculus Teaching.
Clayton, Debbie; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Discusses differences between computer-enhanced learning (CEL) and computer-aided learning (CAL), and describes a microcomputer-based graph-plotting program called Capgraph that was developed for use in a college calculus course. Results of a course evaluation are presented; student attitudes are described; and future considerations are discussed.…
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Courseware
The Use of a Simulated Statistics Laboratory in the Teaching of Multivariate Statistics.
Bajgier, Steve M.; Atkinson, MaryAnne – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes the use of a simulated learning environment (SLE) as an instructional aid in teaching multivariate statistics, particularly inferential statistics. A prototype microcomputer-based SLE called MVWORLD developed at Drexel University for upper level statistics courses is explained, and implementing a statistics laboratory for multivariate…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware, Educational Environment
A Computer Applications Course for Biology Students.
Ralph, Charles L. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes a computer applications course developed for undergraduate biology students (primarily sophomores) to teach word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, graphing programs, telecommunications, and file transfer procedures. AppleWorks software is discussed, course content is explained, and the microcomputer laboratory is described.…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Course Content
Original Courseware for Introductory Psychology: Implementation and Evaluation.
Slotnick, Robert S. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Describes the implementation and field testing of PsychWare, a courseware package for introductory psychology developed and field tested at New York Institute of Technology. Highlights include the courseware package (10 software programs, a faculty manual, and a student workbook), and instructional design features (simulations, real-time…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Computer Aided Teaching of Digital Signal Processing.
Castro, Ian P. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Describes a microcomputer-based software package developed at the University of Surrey for teaching digital signal processing to undergraduate science and engineering students. Menu-driven software capabilities are explained, including demonstration of qualitative concepts and experimentation with quantitative data, and examples are given of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries