Computer-Controlled Instrumentation for the Improvement of Introductory Undergraduate Biology Laboratories.

基于计算机的实验室控制中心（每个中心包括一台Macintosh 微电脑，高分辨率pH计，控温水 浴槽、可编程搅拌器/热板、分光光度计、化合物 显微镜，电子天平和离心机）正在促进 计算机、分析、统计和观测的发展 生物学原理入门课程学生的技能 当然了 竞争力是通过一系列的生物学 需要监测、数据收集、统计 分析、建模和报告生成。 有了这个新的学术推力，即使是低年级的学生也成为 更好地准备进行本科实验室研究， 完成重大实地项目，并最终参与 成功地在研究生、医学、牙科和其他专业 程序.

Computer-based laboratory control centers (each including a Macintosh microcomputer, a high resolution pH meter, controlled-temperature water bath, programmable stirrer/hot plate, spectrophotometer, compound microscope, electronic balance, and centrifuge) are facilitating the development of computer, analytical, statistical, and observational skills for students enrolled in the introductory Principles of Biology course. Competencies are being developed through a series of Biology projects requiring skill in monitoring, data collection, statistical analysis, modeling, and report generation. With this new academic thrust, even lower division students are becoming better prepared to undertake undergraduate laboratory research, to complete major field projects, and eventually to participate successfully in graduate, medical, dental, and other professional programs.