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Wilson, Ray – Computer Education, 1983
A light box is an apparatus designed to show the logical states of the User Port Pins of a PET microcomputer. Details of this aspect of computer studies are provided to introduce students to the possibilities of microprocessor control. Details of PET User Port interface and sample programs are included. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Electronic Equipment
Hardy, R. Reed; Elfner, Eliot S. – Creative Computing, 1982
PILOT is the generic name of a programing language suited for authoring/executing CAI educational programing. The strengths/weaknesses of TRS-80 MicroPilot (formerly Pilot Plus) and differences between Micropilot and Basic and CAI courseware authoring languages are discussed. Major strength is efficiency for educational/interactive programing with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education

Taylor, Javin M. – CoED, 1981
Describes a computer engineering program including: (1) student activities; (2) positive impact of complementary programs; and (3) additional faculty tasks to support the program. (SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Degree Requirements

McGee, Paul – Computer Education, 1983
Discusses teacher certification courses in computer education focusing on syllabus development and structure, involvement of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and course aims (including knowledge of computer uses in education). Also discusses pilot projects involving the new certification scheme. Additional information can be found in February 1981…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions

Gedeon, David V. – CoED, 1981
Describes a course to make technical managers more aware of computer technology and how data loggers, programmable controllers, and larger computer systems interact in a hierarchical configuration of manufacturing process control. (SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions

Dessy, Raymond E., Ed. – Analytical Chemistry, 1982
Discusses five approaches used by industry/colleges to provide local area network (LAN) capabilities in the analytical laboratory: (1) mixed baseband bus network coupled to a star net; (2) broadband bus network; (3) ring network; (4) star network coupled to broadband net; and (5) simple multiprocessor center. Part I (September issue) focused on…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Communications, Computer Programs

Magel, Kenneth I.; Hamblen, John W. – AEDS Journal, 1979
Describes a course that uses a network of microcomputers to teach students machine language and assembler programing. The course is intended to teach what the computer can do and what its limitations are, understandings that are often obscured when students work in high-level programing languages. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Microcomputers
Bowles, Kenneth L. – EDUCOM Bulletin, 1978
Small stand-alone microcomputers can serve as the basis for running a sophisticated general-purpose interactive software system capable of supporting such interactive tasks as computer assisted instruction, word processing, and data processing, as well as other software development. A successful system using the PASCAL programing language is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Wilcox, Alan D.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1985
Describes an unusual project in which third-year computer science students designed and built a four-bit multiplier circuit and then combines it with software to complete a full 16-bit multiplication. The multiplier was built using TTL components, interfaced with a Z-80 microprocessor system, and programed in assembly language. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education

Waldrop, M. Mitchell – Science, 1985
Examines issues involving the use of on-line databases, magnetic and optical data storage, digital telecommunications, and microcomputers on college campuses. These issues include access to computers and computer networking, and educational uses of the computers. Examples of efforts at four universities are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Educational Trends, Higher Education

Whale, J. F. – Computer Education, 1983
Presents test cases to adequately test the "triangle program" described in part 1 (appearing in volume 42 of this journal). Discusses test case design and design techniques, differentiating between testing (showing that errors present) and debugging (finding where/what errors are and correcting them). Suggests testing be incorporated into…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Higher Education, Microcomputers
Cheng, Chao-Kun – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Described is the computer science program at the Harbin Shipbuilding Institute in Harbin, China. Required courses are listed, facilities are described, and observations are provided. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Programs, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Zinn, Karl L. – Educational Technology, 1979
Reports on uses of microcomputers at the University of Michigan including word processing, extending laboratory experience, simulation, games, tutorial uses, and building skills in computing. (RAO)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Games, Higher Education
Tesler, Lawrence G. – Scientific American, 1984
Discusses the nature of programing languages, considering the features of BASIC, LOGO, PASCAL, COBOL, FORTH, APL, and LISP. Also discusses machine/assembly codes, the operation of a compiler, and trends in the evolution of programing languages (including interest in notational systems called object-oriented languages). (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Software, Higher Education
Palmer, Janet – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
In May 1984, Ecuador contacted an American agency that provides assistance to developing countries, and requested that a consultant in computer education be sent to help establish a computer education program in one of its schools. The experiences and observations of this consultant are provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education