The Biology Computer Lab

一个新的计算机实验室将帮助学生通过使用计算机来培养理解数学概念、应用统计推理以及处理和解释数据的能力。该设备包括17台联网的微型计算机，以及用于特定课堂练习的软件包。利用计算机的课程包括遗传学、微生物生态学、普通生态学、生物计量学、种群遗传学、种群生态学、荣誉植物学和大学荣誉研讨会。正在为每一门课程开发计算机辅助练习，这些练习将提高对基本生物学原理的理解，提高对科学方法的总体理解，或提高对生物学家特别重要的具体定量技能。这所大学将捐赠一笔相当于该奖项的金额。

A new computer lab will help students develop abilities to understand mathematical concepts, apply statistical reasoning, and process and interpret data through the use of computers. The equipment includes 17 microcomputers networked together plus software packages for specific classroom exercises. Courses that utilize the computers include Genetics, Microbial Ecology, General Ecology, Biometry, Population Genetics, Population Ecology, Honors Botany, and the University Honors Seminar. Computer-assisted exercises are being developed for each of these courses that will improve understanding of fundamental biological principles, improve understanding of the scientific method in general, or improve specific quantitative skills of particular importance to biologists. The university will contribute an amount equal to the award.