Computer Interfacing for Laboratory Data Acquisition and Analysis

今天的科学家提出的问题正在稳步地将他们带入快速获取数据是司空见惯的领域，在那里需要复杂和详细的分析来使这些数据变得合理。接触从事这项工作所需工具的使用和应用，正日益成为培养年轻科学家的本科生必备条件。微型计算机具有与仪器和仪器接口的潜力，是这一过程中的中心工具。本项目的目的是为化学专业的学生提供实验室环境中计算机接口的有意义的指导和经验。将购买六个计算机接口装置，用于过去三个本科学年分布的六个不同的实验室课程。该项目提供了计算机接口的早期入门，并为经验不足的学生提供了适当配置的单元。随着学生进入更高级的实验室环境，使用和应用程序正在变得复杂。化学专业的学生正在经历这些工具和技术的多重体验，据估计，每年有70名新生接触到这些技术。受赠人匹配来自非联邦来源的奖励。

The questions being asked by today's scientists are moving them steadily into realms where rapid acquisition of data is commonplace, and where sophisticated and detailed analysis is required to make these data sensible. Exposure to the uses and applications of the tools required to engage in this work is becoming an increasing necessity in the undergraduate preparation of young scientists. The microcomputer with its potential for interfacing to instruments and apparatus is a central tool in this process. It is the aim of this project to provide, for chemistry majors, meaningful instruction in and experience with computer interfacing in laboratory environments. Six computer interfacing units are being purchased to be used in six different laboratory courses distributed over the last three undergraduate years. The project is providing an early introduction to computer interfacing, with units appropriately configured for use by inexperienced students. Uses and applications are building in sophistication as students move into more advanced laboratory situations. Chemistry majors are engaging in multiple experiences with these tools and techniques, and it is estimated that seventy new students per year are being exposed to the techniques. The grantee is matching the award from non-Federal sources.