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Torres, David J.; Romero, Andres; Colgan, Wes, III; Ricoy, Ulises M. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Undergraduates use a spike sorting routine developed in Octave to analyze the spiking activity generated from mechanical stimulation of spines of cockroach legs with the inexpensive SpikerBox amplifier and the free software Audacity. Students learn the procedures involved in handling the cockroaches and recording extracellular action potentials…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Neurosciences, Physiology, Entomology
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Matsubara, Yasuo – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
A modern cybernetic potentiostat plays a significant role in realizing various electrochemical measurements. This technology report describes a general-purpose, scalable, handheld (10 cm[superscript 2]), yet affordable hardware-software framework for a potentiostat, galvanostat, and electrochemical impedance spectrometer with high capabilities:(1)…
Descriptors: Spectroscopy, Measurement Equipment, Science Equipment, Handheld Devices
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Coramik, Mustafa – Physics Education, 2021
Teaching materials used in distance education are generally obtained from the internet as ready-made by teachers. Materials such as simulation, animation and presentation are usually limited to the frame drawn by the creator and do not allow changes outside this limit. In addition, many of these types of materials do not have a feedback mechanism.…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, College Science, Science Instruction, Physics
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Krumphals, Ingrid – Physics Education, 2019
The main objective of this paper is to provide an explanation on a conceptual level of how the Mirascope and the occurring image formation work. The physics behind a Mirascope--a well-known device consisting of two concave mirrors--is very complex. In literature, only either high level or very simplified and deficient explanations can be found.…
Descriptors: Physics, Measurement Equipment, Science Equipment, Optics
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Powers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Describes hardware and software requirements for interfacing a thermometer probe, via an analog and digital converter, to any Commodore PET, VIC-20, or Commodore-64 microcomputer (or other microcomputers with some modifications). Also describes use of the probe in an experiment measuring enthalpies of reaction to determine enthalpy of formation of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, High Schools, Higher Education
Lam, Tom – Hands On!, 1985
Microcomputer-based laboratories (MBLs) refer to a laboratory where a microcomputer gathers and displays data directly from the environment. Program listings for a response timer (using game paddles) to illustrate the nature of MBLs are presented. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Measurement Equipment, Microcomputers
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Watson, J. M. – Journal of Biological Education, 1984
A 16K Sinclair ZX81 microcomputer equipped with an analog to digital board and a Sinclair printer was used to capture data continuously from a total of eight temperature or light sensors. Describes the construction of the peripherals, explains how to connect them together, and provides a program to run the ZX81. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, High Schools
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Minnix, Richard B.; Carpenter, D. Rae, Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1984
Evaluates the Measurement Module (TEL-Atomic, Incorporated), a real time data capture and display instrument which (according to the manufacturer) was designed primarily for use in demonstrations. Includes comments on the module's specifications and features, software, documentation, and student laboratory use. The module is compatible with Apple…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, High Schools