Computerized Data Acquisition in Undergraduate Biology Laboratories

该提案的目的是将微型计算机引入诺伊曼的生物实验室，并扩大校园内独立研究的机会。目前，学生在实验室中使用微机进行数据收集和分析的经验很少。要求经费购买5个试验站，每个试验站由一台微型计算机（苹果麦金塔电脑）、一个廉价的模拟数字板（游标软件的通用实验室接口）和适当的换能器（其中许多将改编自现有仪器）组成。还要求经费购买健全的分析软件/硬件，以便同这些微型计算机连接。该设备将用于丰富现有的生理学实验练习，并开发新的人体生理学和生态学动物行为部分的实验室练习。它还将使学生能够与教师一起参与正在进行的动物交流研究项目。

The purpose of this proposal is to introduce microcomputers into Neumann's biology laboratories and to expand opportunities for independent research on campus. Presently the students have little experience using microcomputers to facilitate data collection and analysis in the laboratory. Funds are requested to purchase five lab stations each comprised of a microcomputer (Apple Macintosh), an inexpensive analog to digital board (Universal Lab Interface by Vernier Software), and appropriate transducers (many of which will be adapted from existing instrumentation). Funds are also requested for sound analysis software/hardware to interface with the same microcomputers. This equipment will be used to enrich existing laboratory exercises in physiology, and to develop new laboratory exercises in human physiology and the animal behavior portion of ecology. It will also enable students to participate with faculty in ongoing research programs in animal communication.