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Seider, Warren D. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1988
Describes the use of "CACHE IBM PC Lessons for Courses Other than Design and Control" as open-ended design oriented problems. Presents graphics from some of the software and discusses high-resolution graphics workstations. Concludes that computing tools are in line with design and control practice in chemical engineering. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software
Owen, G. Scott – Computers in Chemical Education Newsletter, 1985
The ability of a microcomputer to execute several programs at the same time is called "multitasking." The nature and use of one multitasking operating system Concurrent PC-DOS from Digital Research (the developers of the CP/M operating system) are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software, Higher Education

Radcliffe, George; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Reviews three software packages: 1) a package containing 68 programs covering general topics in chemistry; 2) a package dealing with acid-base titration curves and allows for variables to be changed; 3) a chemistry tutorial and drill package. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, College Science

Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Contains ratings of two software packages for Apple II computers: "Acid-Base Titrations, CHM311A" and "Chemical Principles for the Introductory Laboratory, CHM 384A." Both are aimed at high school and college chemistry and are rated on ease of use, subject matter content, pedagogic value, and student reaction. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software

Lu, Cary – BioScience, 1985
Discusses what to look for when considering the purchase of a microcomputer. Also discusses the basic features of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Software, Databases

Chau, F. T.; Chik, Andy S. W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses a software package that allows the user to solve mathematical problems, analyze data, plot graphs, and to examine mathematical models. Presents the attributes of the program and the available mathematical functions. Provides an example of pH calculations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs

Feng, Aw; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Reviews the chemistry computer database program "KC? Discoverer" from Project SERAPHIM. This program enables the user to look at chemical, physical, and microscopic properties of each element. Lists other available program options as FIND, GRAPH, LIST elemental properties, and SORT. Describes hardware requirements. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs

Kirkup, L. – Physics Education, 1985
Describes a computer program which plots electric field line plots. Includes program listing, sample diagrams produced on a BBC model B microcomputer (which could be produced on other microcomputers by modifying the program), and a discussion of the properties of field lines. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Electricity

Graham, Ian – Journal of Biological Education, 1985
Discusses a simulation on enzyme kinetics based upon the ability of computers to generate random numbers. The program includes: (1) enzyme catalysis in a restricted two-dimensional grid; (2) visual representation of catalysis; and (3) storage and manipulation of data. Suggested applications and conclusions are also discussed. (DH)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, College Science, Computer Software

Stenz, John C.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes eight uses of the microcomputer in the chemistry classroom. Includes games, simulations, and graphics programs most of which are available from Project SERAPHIM. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Simulation

McDermott, J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1985
Describes a computer program that students use to check their suggestions of possible lines of investigation during a microbiology exercise, the results of procedures, and the decisions made on the basis of experimental evidence. Effectiveness of the program and practical aspects of the investigation are considered. (DH)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Software, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures

Crovello, Theodore J. – American Biology Teacher, 1984
Highlights status of compatability between bioeducational software and hardware. Also lists sources of software and 1984 workshops for bioeducators. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Software, High Schools

Whisnant, David M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Describes two simulations, written for Apple II microcomputers, focusing on scientific methodology. The first is based on the tendency of colloidal iron in high concentrations to stick to fish gills and cause breathing difficulties. The second, modeled after the dioxin controversy, examines a hypothetical chemical thought to cause cancer. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software, Ecology

Moore, John W., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1985
Describes (1) interfacing the Commodore VIC-20 using joystick game ports; (2) a chromatographic integrator for the TRS-80; (3) upgrading input/output capabilities of the TRS-80 color microcomputer; (4) IBM PC interfaced to a Perkin-Elmer DSC-1 differential scanning calorimeter; and (5) an undergraduate experiment in which students design a…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Cawley, Jeffery L. – Science Software Quarterly, 1984
Reviews the functions that should be included in an analytical workstation. Also discusses the common data file structures and the techniques of data interchange between software modules and presents a brief overview of commercial products and their interfacing characteristics. These software include word processors, spreadsheets, database…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software