Computer-Assisted Learning in the Laboratory

诺福克州立大学化学、物理和工程系正在购买微型计算机、数据采集外设和软件、计算和模拟软件，以升级三个项目的实验室教学。模拟和建模软件允许学生学习那些危险或昂贵的实验，而不能在实验室里进行。此外，仿真软件可以训练学生操作实验室仪器，从而提高他们的技能水平和对仪器设计原理的理解。软件和数据采集设备被确定用于有机化学、荣誉普通化学、生物化学、分析化学、物理化学、本科研究项目、物理课程和电子工程课程。美国国家科学基金会的拨款正与来自非联邦来源的资金相匹配。

The Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering at Norfolk State University is acquiring microcomputers, data- acquisition peripherals and software, and computation and simulation software to upgrade laboratory instruction in three programs. Simulation and modeling software permits students to study experiments too hazardous or expensive to actually run in a laboratory. Additionally, simulation software permits training of students in the operation of laboratory instruments, thereby improving their skill level and their understanding of the principles of instrument design.Software and data-acquisition devices are identified for application in Organic Chemistry, Honors General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, undergraduate research projects, physics courses, and electronic engineering courses.NSF grant funds are being matched with funds from non- federal sources.