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Krause, Daniel C.; Divis, Lynne M., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes a chemistry laboratory software package for interfacing the Apple IIe for high school and introductory college courses. Topics include: thermistor calibration, phase change, heat of reaction, freezing point depression, Beer's law, and color decay in crystal violet. Explains the computer interface and the tools needed. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Computers

Collins, Michael J.; Vitz, Ed – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Examines two computer interfaced lab experiments: 1) discusses the automation of a Perkin Elmer 337 infrared spectrophotometer noting the mechanical and electronic changes needed; 2) uses the Gouy method and Lotus Measure software to automate magnetic susceptibility determinations. Methodology is described. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Uses in Education

Lagowski, J. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
States there is little direct evidence that the current laboratory instructional method is an important component of chemistry instruction. Provides a historical account of laboratory work. Studies individual work versus demonstrations, and computer simulations. Urges the use of computer based methods to provide a rich laboratory experience. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education

Keller, John W.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses the use of a computer software package called ASYST for general laboratory computing. Describes the software's capacity for acquiring data in a flow injection analysis experiment. Reviews the series of commands used by students in carrying out the experiment. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education

Harris, Arlo D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Describes a first-year chemistry laboratory experiment which uses a simple computer program written in BASIC, to analyze data collected by students about the density of a set of marbles. A listing of the program is provided, along with a sample printout of the experiment's results. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Vernier, David L. – 1986
Science projects which can be used by high school students who have minimal experience with computers or electronics are presented in this book on laboratory interfacing. These laboratory interfacing projects include either the connecting of measuring instruments directly to a computer or using a computer to control external devices. All of the 14…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

MacKenzie, I. Scott – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Explores the application of the microcomputer as an adjunct to laboratory experiments within the science curriculum. Identifies needs and critical competitors that may affect implementation. Indicates problems along with suggestions for improving the effectiveness of this method. (RT)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science

Millar, R. H.; Underwood, C. I. – School Science Review, 1984
Discusses an easy way of interfacing physics experiments to a microcomputer, providing information on the "analog input port" of a BBC microcomputer. Also describes a capacitor discharge experiment with suggestions for several student activities such as investigating decay curve shapes. Program listing is available from author. (DH)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Microcomputers, Physics, Science Education

McInerney, M.; Burgess, G. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1985
Discusses simple interval timers for microcomputers, including (1) the Jiffy clock; (2) CPU count timers; (3) screen count timers; (4) light pen timers; and (5) chip timers. Also examines some of the general characteristics of all types of timers. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Measurement Equipment, Microcomputers

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
Price, Charles L. – 1987
This description of the use of "probeware," i.e., hardware which connects to a microcomputer and works with the software to measure factors such as temperature, light, or motion in science laboratory experiments, uses as an example an experiment which would involve the measurement of pendulum motion using the "Precision Timer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Data Analysis, Higher Education

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

Nicklin, R. C. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Microcomputers can record laboratory measurements which human laboratory partners can never collect. Simple, harder, and general-purpose interfaces are discussed, with suggestions for several experiments involving an exercise bike, acceleration, and pendulums. Additional applications with pH meters, spectrophotometers, and chromatographs are also…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures

Stratton, Lewis P. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
Describes an exercise (using Apple microcomputer) which provides an introduction to computer simulation as a biological research tool. Includes examples of students' modeling programs and partial program listings for programs developed by students from an original model. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Programs, Higher Education

Teck-Chee, Chia – Physics Education, 1995
Describes the use of microcomputers in physics experiments to extend powers of observation, increase the accuracy of measurements taken, and obtain large amounts of high quality information, especially continuous and rapidly changing/moving data. Discusses software for interfacing a microcomputer with mechanics experiments. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Measurement, Mechanics (Physics)