Developing a Computer Laboratory for Geology Curricular Improvement

尽管计算机是一种标准的，而且往往是必不可少的地质学工具，但大多数地质学课程都没有将计算机教育作为经典地质学的一部分。刘易斯堡学院地质学系现在能够扩展和升级其现有的计算机应用试点课程，开发一个计算机实验室，允许所有地质学专业的学生，而不是以前的5名学生，获得对地质计算概念的基本理解。购买计算机、软件和外围设备可以装备学生实验室，现在可以使用计算机解决各种地质问题。学院将捐赠相当于该奖项的金额。

Although computers are a standard, and often essential geologic tool, most geology curricula have failed to incorporate computer education as a part of classical geology. The Fort Lewis College Geology Department is now able to expand and upgrade its existing pilot course in computer applications by developing a computer laboratory which allows all geology majors, as compared to the previous limit of five students, to obtain a fundamental understanding of geologic computing concepts. The purchase of computers, software, and peripherals allows the outfitting of the student laboratory, which now permits the use of computers to solve a variety of geologic problems. The college will contribute an amount equal to the award.