Computer Facility for Laboratory-Based Introductory Biology Course

基于实验室的生物学入门课程的计算机设施

• 批准号: 9452361
• 负责人: Patricia Peroni
• 金额: $ 2.96万
• 依托单位: Davidson College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1994
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1994-08-15 至 1996-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9452361&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Computer; Facility; Laboratory; Based; Introductory

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.

9452361 Peroni本提案要求42 325美元，用于购买MacIntosh计算机、软件和附属设备，为生物学入门计算机设施配备设备。计算机是必要的，以增加调查模块的三门课程介绍系列生物专业。计算机以前没有被纳入戴维森的入门课程，除了在非常有限的基础上。适合介绍生物实验室练习的计算机设施目前在校园内不可用。 基于研究的模块将被纳入所有三个入门课程。所有通过这些课程的学生将接触到：1）使用计算机模拟探索理论概念; 2）设计和执行小组研究项目; 3）批判性思维和写作练习。这个介绍性课程将为学生更深入地接触初级和高级调查课程做好准备，并为独立研究项目和研究生院做好准备。 所有入门学生都将使用计算机设施。 入门课程每年将容纳约384-448名学生。每门课程的多个部分每学期提供。