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Rick, John W. – Perspectives in Computing: Applications in the Academic and Scientific Community, 1986
Discusses use of computer simulation as an archeological tool for research and teaching involving the remains of prehistoric game animals to aid in understanding effects of various strategies of prehistoric hunters on populations of game animals. A simulation involving possible vicuna hunting strategies is described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Archaeology, Behavior Patterns, Computer Graphics
Skellings, Edmund – Perspectives in Computing: Applications in the Academic and Scientific Community, 1983
Describes The Electric Poet, a computer program which uses color graphics to free the poet from mundane mechanics and allow new possibilities of form in writing verse. Its applications in working with hearing impaired and learning disabled students and use in studying works of the great poets are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Color, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Disabilities
Smith, Stanley G.; Jones, Loretta L. – Perspectives in Computing: Applications in the Academic and Scientific Community, 1986
Describes the rationale for using computer-assisted videodisc lessons to enhance introductory chemistry courses at University of Illinois, and presents sample lessons to illustrate what students see and do as they proceed through the lessons. Lesson construction and use are reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Higher Education