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Peer reviewedJournal of Chemical Education, 1990
Reviewed are two computer software packages including "ATOMS-Atomic Structure Display," and "Desktop Molecular Modeller." Discussed are hardware, components, level, cost, strengths, weaknesses, and value for teaching. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Simulation
Walters, William L. – 1986
Computer software packages that are commercially available for physics instruction are compiled in this paper. Information for each program includes: the broad subject category (i.e., mechanics, waves and sound, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics and light, modern physics, mathematical models, or general reference/testing…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedBirk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described are some computer software that can be used in chemistry classrooms: (1) "Polymer Tacticity in Simulated NMR Spectra"; (2) "Teaching Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using Computer Animation"; (3) "Emergency Response Database"; (4) "An X-ray Diffraction Pattern Simulator"; and (5) "Multiple-Choice…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction
Peer reviewedNichols, Gary John – Journal of Geological Education, 1987
Describes a computer-assisted oil exploration and production game for students involved in a short course in petroleum geology. Outlines the game and its procedures, and provides sample structure maps generated by the computer in the course of playing the game. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedJezl, Barbara Ann – Science, 1990
Reviewed are "LABTECH NOTEBOOK,""LabVIEW," and "Parameter Manager pmPLUS/pmTALK." Each package is described including functions, uses, hardware, and costs. Advantages and disadvantages of this type of laboratory approach are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Simulation
Physiologist, 1987
Contains abstracts of presented papers which deal with teaching materials and methods in physiology. Includes papers on preconceptual notions in physiology, somatosensory activity recorded in the dorsal root ganglion of the bull frog, and the use of the Apple Macintosh microcomputer in teaching human anatomy and physiology. (TW)
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Peer reviewedBerkowitz, S. J.; Haase, D. G. – Physics Education, 1987
Describes an open-ended computer simulation project that can be used to illustrate the growth of solid crystals in different forms at any level from high school physics to graduate physics. Discusses a simple computer program in BASIC language on an IBM personal computer. Gives examples of simulations. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Download full textRedish, Edward F., Ed.; Risley, John S., Ed. – 1990
Computers are revolutionizing activities in all areas of life. Physics researchers, accustomed to being at the forefront of technology, have been deeply affected by the computer revolution. This effect has serious implications for what is taught and how it is taught in the physics classroom. This conference was organized to allow physics teachers…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
