Improving Biology Curricula: A Computer-aided Approach

该项目将通过以下方式提高学生学习的五个方面： 使用计算机实验室。 1. 与动态模型的相互作用， 生物学概念; 2. 解决问题; 3。 看到复杂的 概念或实验操作; 4. 生成和分析真实的 数据库; 5。 定量分析相 计算机辅助方法 有助提高学生在这些范畴的生产力。 一 计算机实验室将配备10台Macintosh计算机， 配备有称职的工作人员。 研讨会将使学生熟悉 和教师的硬件和软件。 程序可用于 大约一半的地区将被覆盖，新的计划将被 为其他人开发。 将计算机集成到许多 课程中的课程将大大提高学生 与生物学概念的互动。 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.