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Peer reviewedThompson, Steven R.; Bernard, Florence A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Biology teachers at Ithaca College have developed a course in experimental methodology and instrumentation that teaches beginning biology students the need for accuracy and precision in measurement. This course is described. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedRafert, J. B.; Nicklin, R. C. – Physics Teacher, 1984
A PET microcomputer is used as an accurate and programmable timer to support data acquisition from velocity experiments covering falling, rolling, and sliding objects, and human velocity, acceleration, and power measurements. The inexpensive instrumentation is simple and easy to use and compares favorably with conventional, more expensive…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, High Schools
