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Peer reviewedTerry, John – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Discusses the feasibility of using fermenters in secondary school laboratories. Includes discussions of equipment, safety, and computer interfacing. Describes how a simple fermenter could be used to simulate large-scale processes. Concludes that, although teachers and technicians will require additional training, the prospects for biotechnology in…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedWebster, E. – Physics Education, 1986
Discusses the use of an external analog-digital converter to use a computer as a storage oscilloscope. Provides program listings for use as a unipolar or bipolar voltmeter and storage oscilloscope. Schematics and component list are included. (JM)
Descriptors: Computers, Data Collection, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Peer reviewedChu, David L.; Zilora, Karen S. – Analytical Chemistry, 1986
Presents a series of four applications of data acquisition, system control, and data analysis using personal computers. Covers topics of pilot plant information and control, automation of drug safety evaluation, analysis and characterization of petroleum resources, and high-speed analog-digital conversion connections. Part three of a series on…
Descriptors: Computers, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Digital Computers
Peer reviewedSievers, Dennis – Science Teacher, 1986
Provides ideas for using the same port connection of personal computers to interface with laboratory instruments. Contains specific instructions on how to build transducers. Includes plans and diagrams for thermistors and light meters as well as computer programs for displaying instrument readings on monitors. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Courseware, Input Output Devices
Peer reviewedHorst, Kenneth E.; Dowden, Edward – Science Teacher, 1986
Describes a chemistry lab experiment in which a microcomputer is used to graph data. In the experiment a catalyst is used to decompose a commercial bleach. The computer's game port is used with a potentiometer to plot the volume of oxygen gas produced versus elapsed time. Courseware information is included. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers
Peer reviewedPowers, Michael H.; Salamon, Susan – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a project that prepares teachers to be computer literate by writing computer programs, constructing computer modules, and then integrating the teacher generated hardware and software into science laboratory experiences. Presents goals, descriptions of interface modules, reaction of participants, and objectives. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Courseware
Doty, Charles R. – 1985
This annotated bibliography is intended to provide community college and technical institute personnel with a listing of available curriculum guides dealing with automated technologies. Described in the handbook are a total of 31 curriculum guides that were selected because they met the following criteria: availability in the ERIC system or…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Automation, Community Colleges, Computer Science
