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Slaughter, Joseph M.; And Others – Chemical Engineering Education, 1991
Three mathematics software packages, MathCAD, Point Five, and TK Solver Plus, are described and compared. The packages were rated on the accompanying documentation, ease of learning, ease of use, matrix operations, equation solving capability, versatility, use of units, generation of graphs and tables, readability of output, and overall…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science, Computation

Buttles, Sunny – American Biology Teacher, 1992
Describes the effects of one computer program used in a nonmajors biology course to provide a model for implementing and validating the use of software programs that incorporate tutorials with laboratory simulations. (Contains 27 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Nirmalakhandan, N. – Computers & Education, 2007
Recent research studies have reported on how novices and experts differ in storing, organizing, and retrieving subject matter knowledge and on how they apply their knowledge to solve new problems. These findings have been integrated and implemented in a computer environment to help novices improve their problem-solving skills. An outline of this…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Student Attitudes

O'Haver, T. C. – Analytical Chemistry, 1991
Some commercially available software tools that have potential applications in the analytical chemistry curriculum are surveyed and evaluated. Tools for instruction, analysis and research, and courseware development are described. A list of the software packages, the compatible hardware, and the vendor's address is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation

Collins, Michael A. J. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Some important considerations for potential courseware authors to think about before they enter the authoring process are discussed. A description of the hardware requirements, an evaluation of 11 authoring tools based on quality and cost, and the conclusions are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction