Improving Biology Curricula: A Computer-aided Approach

这个项目将通过使用计算机实验室加强学生的五个方面的学习。1.与生物学的动态模型和概念的互动；2.解决问题；3.观察复杂的概念或实验是如何运作的；4.生成和分析真实的数据库；以及5.定量分析。计算机辅助方法将有助于提高学生在这些领域的生产力。一个计算机实验室将配备10台Macintosh计算机，并配备称职的工作人员。工作坊将使学生和教职员工熟悉硬件和软件。大约一半要覆盖的地区都有计划，其他地区将制定新的计划。将计算机整合到课程中的许多课程中，将显著改善学生与生物概念的互动。该大学将提供50%的配套资金。

This project will enhance five areas of student learning through the use of a computer laboratory. 1. interaction with dynamic models and concepts of biology; 2. problem solving; 3. seeing how complex concepts or experiments operate; 4. generating and analyzing real databases; and 5. quantitative analysis. A computer aided approach will facilitate enhancement of student productivity in these areas. A computer lab will be equipped with 10 Macintosh computers and will be staffed by competent staff. Workshops will familiarize both students and faculty with the hardware and software. Programs are available for about half of the areas to be covered, and new programs will be developed for the others. Integration of the computers into many courses in the curriculum will significantly improve student interaction with biological concepts. The university will provide 50% matching funds.