Computer-Controlled Instrumentation for the Improvement of Introductory Undergraduate Biology Laboratories.

以计算机为基础的实验室控制中心(每个中心都包括一台Macintosh微型计算机、一个高分辨率pH计、可控温度水浴、可编程搅拌器/电热板、分光光度计、复合显微镜、电子天平和离心机)正在促进生物学原理入门课程学生的计算机、分析、统计和观察技能的发展。正在通过一系列生物学项目培养能力，这些项目需要监测、数据收集、统计分析、建模和报告生成方面的技能。有了这种新的学术推动力，即使是较低级别的学生也变得更有准备进行本科实验室研究，完成主要的实地项目，并最终成功地参与研究生、医学、牙科和其他专业课程。

Computer-based laboratory control centers (each including a Macintosh microcomputer, a high resolution pH meter, controlled-temperature water bath, programmable stirrer/hot plate, spectrophotometer, compound microscope, electronic balance, and centrifuge) are facilitating the development of computer, analytical, statistical, and observational skills for students enrolled in the introductory Principles of Biology course. Competencies are being developed through a series of Biology projects requiring skill in monitoring, data collection, statistical analysis, modeling, and report generation. With this new academic thrust, even lower division students are becoming better prepared to undertake undergraduate laboratory research, to complete major field projects, and eventually to participate successfully in graduate, medical, dental, and other professional programs.