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Powers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses three types of sensors; pressure, gas detection, and relative humidity. Explains their use for laboratory measurements of gas pressure and detection of specific gaseous species. Shows diagrams of devices and circuits along with examples and applications including microcomputer interfacing. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Computers, Electric Circuits, Higher Education

Cordes, Albert E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Described is a project involving the introduction of microcomputers into the laboratory portion of a college general physics course for data collection and analysis. The results of an evaluation of this program are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Powers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses various types of transducers and explains the use of a photoresistor in sensing light. Describes various hardware and software combinations which can be used with photoresistors in science laboratory experiments. Presents general applications of this instrument in light-meter, solarimeter, and colorimeter experiments. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Color, Computer Assisted Instruction