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Gesler, Wilbert; Kaplan, Abram – Journal of Geography, 1993
Contends that students in spatial analysis courses generally are familiar with computer use and programs but lack basic computer programing skills. Describes four exercises in which students learn programing using BASIC and dBASE. Asserts that programming exercises help students clarify concepts, understand the rationale behind calculations, use…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Curriculum Design, Geography Instruction