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Erisman, Albert M.; Neves, Kenneth W. – Scientific American, 1987
Discusses ways that supercomputers are being used in the manufacturing industry, including the design and production of airplanes and automobiles. Describes problems that need to be solved in the next few years for supercomputers to assume a major role in industry. (TW)
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs

Karpinski, Mary – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
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)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education

Beezer, Robert A.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
Reviews for three software packages are given. Those packages are: Linear Algebra Computer Companion; Probability and Statistics Demonstrations and Tutorials; and Math Utilities: CURVES, SURFS, AND DIFFS. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

Thompson, Ian – Mathematics in School, 1988
The author argues the necessity of ensuring that mathematics is perceived by children as being useful. An example is provided which is intended to give children experiences which might help them develop a rationale for learning. It involves an item of computer software which simulates car racing. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education

Brown, Richard L. – Journal of Medical Education, 1988
A problem-based continuing medical education program to improve the diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism by primary care physicians used a computer-simulated patient, individualized feedback, and a follow-up reading. Participating physicians felt the program improved their performance, but the results could not be substantiated. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Oriented Programs, Family Practice (Medicine)

Nurius, Paula; And Others – Journal of Social Work Education, 1988
A survey of human service agencies elicited information concerning their current and projected computer use for direct and indirect practice and the perceived issues, benefits, and emerging training needs for responsible and effective computer use. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs

Nussenblatt, Harris; Troeger, Carolyn – Journal of Optometric Education, 1988
The rationale and development of the University of Houston College of Optometry's revised practice management curriculum are discussed, and the curriculum is outlined. It focuses on development of competence in communications, data management, ethics, practice management, and public health practice. (MSE)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Clinical Experience, Clinics, Communication Skills

Tsiotras, George D. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents a review of microcomputer-based software packages that have been designed for Operations Research, Management Science, and Production and Operations Management. Listed for each package are price for student use, minimum system requirements needed to run the package, and maximum capability constraints. (PK)
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs

Ayers, Thomas; And Others – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1988
Argues that computer instantiations of abstract concepts could assist mathematics education by providing concrete experiences and by inducing the mental process of construction that Piaget called reflexive abstraction. College students with computer experiences scored higher than those taught with traditional methods on a test of functions and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction

Dalgish, Gerard M. – CALICO Journal, 1984
Describes a computer-assisted research project into the writing errors of English as a second language college students. Sentences with error types and first languages of students were entered into a database and analyzed for the most common errors of all students and the most prevalent patterns within each language group. (Author/SED)
Descriptors: College Students, Computational Linguistics, Computer Oriented Programs, English (Second Language)
Quint, Barbara; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Eight articles serve as an introduction to the growing presence of technology in libraries. Topics covered include going online with microcomputers, a selection guide to database management software, sensible groundrules for circulating software, selection of software for microcomputer centers, and setting standards for microcomputers in…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases

Malaney, Gary D. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Survey of Ohio State University faculty members and administrators examines their attitudes and perceptions regarding need for, and potential use of, a computerized database to increase efficiency of graduate school administration, and to collect and generate data for academic departments' use in improving programs. Proposed database design is…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitude Measures, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases

Nichol, Jon – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1985
The School of Education at the University of Exeter (England) is developing a curriculum project in which secondary school students learn history by using prepared computer programs, by using the computer as an electronic blackboard, and by doing their own programing. The Exeter project is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Boss, Richard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
This article defines three separate categories of microcomputers--personal, desk-top, multi-user devices--and relates storage capabilities (expandability, floppy disks) to library applications. Highlghts include de facto standards, operating systems, database management systems, applications software, circulation control systems, dumb and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Databases
AAPT Announcer, 1984
Provides abstracts of papers, workshops, and symposia presented at the January 21-24, 1985 joint winter meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the American Physical Society (APS). The complete program of the meeting is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Abstracts, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, High Schools