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Teaching Number Theory with a Microcomputer.
Jackson, Terence H. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Describes the use of microcomputers to teach number theory to college students. The design and development of a text and illustrative computer programs are explained; use of the programs in a mathematics course at the University of York is described; and the effects of the computing facilities that are available are considered. (two references)…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries
Effective Methods for Logic.
Moore, Tim; Goldstein, Laurence – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1984
Describes computer assisted instruction programs for teaching logic during first year philosophy courses at the University of Hong Kong. These programs include JOHN, which introduces Venn-diagrams for evaluating syllogistic arguments; LUDWIG, which introduces techniques for evaluating arguments in propositional calculus; and TIARA, which provides…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Using Computer Illustrated Texts (CITs) to Teach Numerical Analysis.
Harding, Robert; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Describes two Computer Illustrated Texts (CITs) used to teach numerical methods. The integration of textbooks and microcomputers is discussed, three worksheets are included that contain exercises using the CITs, and results of a study of the effectiveness of using the CITs in a university course are presented. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Some Observations on Student Use of a Microcomputer Centre.
Collins, Michael A. J. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Describes study conducted at Memorial University to determine how students were using the Biology Microcomputer Resource Centre. The four main purposes of the survey were to determine (1) level of use of the center; (2) whether students benefited from this use; (3) characteristics of center users; and (4) influence of the instructor on center use.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries
The Use of Computer Aided Learning (CAL) in Mathematical Education.
Beevers, C. E.; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1993
Describes the CALM (Computer Aided Learning in Mathematics) Project developed at the Heriot-Watt University (Scotland) for teaching calculus; reports on the next phase of CALM following further funding from British industry; and discusses future possibilities through the work of the United Kingdom Mathematics Courseware Consortium. (Contains eight…
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Consortia, Courseware
Teaching of the Microbiological Analysis of Water Using a Computer Simulation Program That Includes Digitalized Color Images.
Fernandez, A.; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1992
Describes microcomputer-based courseware designed for the simulation of the microbiological analysis of drinking water, including digitalized color images. The use of HyperCard is described and evaluation procedures are explained, including evaluation of the learning and of the class. The evaluation questionnaires are appended. (20 references)…
Descriptors: Color, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
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