Surveys the types of computer usage in science education, both current and planned. The computer facilities are classified as interactive, semi-interactive or non-interactive. Interactive facilities make possible educational use of the computer administrator or producer of materials. The computer generally, and each mode in particular, is…

THE ROLE OF THE COMPUTER IN UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS INSTRUCTION IS PRESENTED. MAJOR TOPICS INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ARE CURRICULAR ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS, PEDAGOGICAL TECHNIQUES, AND SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. INFORMATION RELATED TO LINGUISTICS MODE COMPUTER SYSTEMS, REMOTE CONSOLE EQUIPMENT, LINGUISTICS MODE PHYSICS PROGRAMS, COMPUTATIONAL MODE PHYSICS…

Described is the development of graphic materials for teaching fundamental concepts in chemistry. Computer simulation provides data and visual materials to aid understanding. (RH)

In each of three studies, students using computer assisted instruction for supplemental drill and practice in a first organic chemistry course performed consistently higher than control students on sections of the course examinations related to the content of the programs. (AL)

An analog computer program to find and display the Fourier transform of some real, even functions is described. Oscilloscope traces are shown for Fourier transforms of a rectangular pulse, a Gaussian, a cosine wave, and a delayed narrow pulse. Instructional uses of the program are discussed briefly. (DT)

A series of three investigations are developed utilizing earthquake data and a calculator system with a card reader, X-Y plotter and printout device. The investigations involve determining the spatial distribution of earthquake hypocenters with the goal of having students work with realistic data. (DF)

Describes in detail a versatile interactive computer program used to teach chemical instrumentation. The data generated by students is stored indefinitely and is available to instructors. Student reactions were favorable to this method. (PS)

Calculus is overemphasized in elementary physics courses at the expense of other types of mathematical reasoning, especially modern algebra and numerical methods. Discusses approaches to several problems in physics using either a time-sharing computer terminal or symmetry arguments to solve problems at a level appropriate for liberal arts…

Describes a computer program that plots a solid" representation of molecular orbital charge density which can be used to analyze wave functions of molecules. Illustrated with diagrams for formaldehyde. (AL)

Describes the development of an autonomous computer-Assisted-Instruction general physics course for liberal-arts students at Florida State University. The course utilizes an IBM 1500 Instructional System to guide the student through a self-paced program of textbook reading assignments and homework problems, audiotaped lectures, PSSC movies, and…