General principles of computer graphics are reviewed, including discussions of display hardware, geometric modeling, algorithms, and applications in science, computer-aided design, flight training, communications, business, art, and entertainment. (JN)

Surveys trends in hardware (logic, memory, storage) input-output technology, software, computer architecture and organization, communications, and artificial intelligence. (JN)

Discusses the problems of increased noise levels when using microcomputers as interfaces to chemistry laboratory instruments. Describes how to properly connect a laboratory instrument to a microcomputer's A/D converter board. Suggests how to obtain an analog signal free of interference noise. (TW)