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Peer reviewedJorstad, Robert B. – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Reviewed are four computer software packages: "Minerals Data Base"; "Canvas 2.1," a graphics program for producing technical illustrations; "Glossary of Geology Speller"; and "PCUSA," which produces maps and statistical diagrams of the United States. Hardware requirements, functions, cost and availability…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBatt, Russell H., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes two chemistry computer programs: (1) "Eureka: A Chemistry Problem Solver" (problem files may be written by the instructor, MS-DOS 2.0, IBM with 384K); and (2) "PC-File+" (database management, IBM with 416K and two floppy drives). (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedDonahoe, James Louis; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Discusses a computer database which includes optical properties of 142 minerals. Uses fuzzy logic to identify minerals from incomplete and imprecise information. Written in Turbo PASCAL for MS-DOS with 128K. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedFeng, Aw; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Reviews the chemistry computer database program "KC? Discoverer" from Project SERAPHIM. This program enables the user to look at chemical, physical, and microscopic properties of each element. Lists other available program options as FIND, GRAPH, LIST elemental properties, and SORT. Describes hardware requirements. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs
