Improving Biology Curricula: A Computer-aided Approach

这项计划将透过使用电脑实验室，加强学生在五个方面的学习。1. 与动态模型和生物学概念的互动；2. 解决问题;3. 看到复杂的概念或实验是如何运作的；4. 生成和分析真实数据库；和5。定量分析。采用电脑辅助方法，有助提高学生在这些方面的生产力。电脑室将配备10台麦金塔电脑，并配备称职的工作人员。研讨会将使学生和教师熟悉硬件和软件。大约有一半的地区可以使用项目，其他地区将开发新的项目。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学概念的互动。学校将提供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.