A Microcomputer Laboratory for the Biological and Chemical Sciences

麦金塔电脑和软件的网络正在装备一个 微机教学实验室，用于鼓励学生 “做”科学，而不是学习科学。使用模拟 （Stella）、图形（Systat）和计算机辅助教学（Bioquest）， 学生建立和修改自己的生物模拟模型， 化学现象以及分析和提出自己的 来自实验室练习的实验数据。重点是摆姿势， 测试假设，探索几个主要的概念问题， 科学学科。该设施将用于11个课程。 计划为地区高中学生和教师举办讲习班， 以及学院和大学的教师。学院将提供一个 金额相当于奖金。

A network of Macintosh computers and software is outfitting a microcomputer teaching laboratory that is used to encourage students to "do" science rather than learn about science. Using simulation (Stella), graphics (Systat), and computer-aided instruction (Bioquest), students build and modify their own simulation models of biological and chemical phenomena as well as anlayze and present their own experimental data from laboratory exercises. The focus is on posing and testing hypotheses that explore the major conceptual issues of several scientific disciplines. The facility will be used in 11 courses. Workshops are planned for area high school students and teachers as well as college and university faculty. The college will contribute an amount equal to the award.