Computer Facility for Laboratory-Based Introductory Biology Course

9452361佩罗尼本提案要求42,325美元，用于购买麦金塔电脑、软件和附属设备，以装备生物学入门计算机设施。在生物学专业的三门入门系列课程中，计算机是添加研究性模块所必需的。在戴维森学院，计算机以前从未被纳入入门课程，除了非常有限的基础。目前校园里还没有适合介绍性生物学实验练习的计算机设备。以研究为基础的模块将整合到所有三门入门课程中。所有通过这些课程的学生都将接触到：1)使用计算机模拟探索理论概念；2)小组研究项目的设计与执行；3)批判性思维和写作练习。这个入门课程将为学生在初中和高中阶段更深入地接触调查课程做好准备，并为他们独立研究项目和研究生院做好准备。计算机设备将供所有入门学生使用。入门课程每年将招收约384-448名学生。每学期开设多节课程。

9452361 Peroni This proposal requests $42,325 for the purchase of MacIntosh computers, software and accessory equipment to outfit a computer facility for introductory biology. The computers are necessary for the addition of investigative modules to the three course introductory series for biology majors. Computers have not been previously integrated into introductory courses at Davidson, except on a very limited basis. Computer facilities appropriate to introductory biology laboratory exercises are not currently available on campus. The research-based modules will be integrated into all three introductory courses. All students passing through these courses will then have exposure to: 1) exploring theoretical concepts using computer simulations; 2) design and execution of small group research projects; 3) critical thinking and writing exercises. This introductory curriculum will prepare students for a more in-depth exposure to investigative courses at the junior and senior level, as well as to prepare them for independent research projects and graduate school. The computer facility will be used by all introductory students. The introductory courses will seat approximately 384-448 students each year. Multiple sections of each course are offered each semester.