Computer Interfacing for Laboratory Data Acquisition and Analysis

今天的科学家所提出的问题正使他们稳步进入这样的领域：快速获取数据是司空见惯的，需要复杂而详细的分析才能使这些数据变得合理。接触从事这项工作所需的工具的使用和应用，在年轻科学家的本科准备中变得越来越必要。在这一过程中，具有与仪器和设备连接潜力的微型计算机是一个中心工具。本项目旨在为化学专业学生提供有意义的实验室环境下的计算机接口指导和经验。正在购买六个计算机接口单元，用于过去三年分发的六个不同的实验课程。该项目提供了计算机接口的早期介绍，并为没有经验的学生提供了适当配置的单元。随着学生进入更先进的实验室环境，用途和应用正在变得越来越复杂。化学专业的学生对这些工具和技术有多种体验，据估计，每年有70名新生接触到这些技术。受资助者正在匹配非联邦来源的奖励。

The questions being asked by today's scientists are moving them steadily into realms where rapid acquisition of data is commonplace, and where sophisticated and detailed analysis is required to make these data sensible. Exposure to the uses and applications of the tools required to engage in this work is becoming an increasing necessity in the undergraduate preparation of young scientists. The microcomputer with its potential for interfacing to instruments and apparatus is a central tool in this process. It is the aim of this project to provide, for chemistry majors, meaningful instruction in and experience with computer interfacing in laboratory environments. Six computer interfacing units are being purchased to be used in six different laboratory courses distributed over the last three undergraduate years. The project is providing an early introduction to computer interfacing, with units appropriately configured for use by inexperienced students. Uses and applications are building in sophistication as students move into more advanced laboratory situations. Chemistry majors are engaging in multiple experiences with these tools and techniques, and it is estimated that seventy new students per year are being exposed to the techniques. The grantee is matching the award from non-Federal sources.