Data Acquisition, Manipulation and Presentation in Physics and Physical Science

该项目的目标是通过加强和更新实验室设备和课程来提高该机构的物理教学质量;增加数学和科学相关课程的学生入学率和保留率;并通过提供资源来帮助知识的教学和应用，增加妇女，少数民族和未申报专业的科学职业入学率。 该部门正在使用基于微机的实验室实验中的数据采集，分析和演示在本科物理和物理科学实验室在力学，热和热力学，电磁学和光学领域。正在设计以微型计算机为基础的实验室实验，使学生能够获得新技术的实践经验，同时加强传统的教学方法。这些增强的实验室经验为学生提供有效的学习，以支持讲座理论。除了增加学习，接触到当前的实验室仪器和技术，使学生在转移到高级机构或进入劳动力市场时更具竞争力。在此之前，在小学教育、专业预科工程或科学课程中，学生没有体验过这种类型的计算机使用。 该项目支持七个微型计算机工作站，配备七台计算机、适当的软件和辅助实验室设备。该配置支持所有重新设计和新开发的实验室实验。多达102名参加物理和物理科学课程的学生可以受益，并为21世纪的技术做好更好的准备。

The goals of this project are to improve the quality of physics instruction at this institution by enhancing and updating the laboratory equipment and curricula; to increase enrollment and retention of students in mathematics- and science-related programs of study; and to increase the enrollment of women, minorities, and undeclared majors in careers in science by providing resources to aid in the instruction and application of knowledge. The department is using microcomputer-based laboratory experiments in data acquisition, analysis, and presentation in undergraduate physics and physical science laboratories in the areas of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electrical and magnetism, and optics. Microcomputer-based laboratory experiments are being designed to enable students to gain hands-on experience with new technology while reinforcing traditional instructional methods. These enhanced laboratory experiences provide students with effective learning to support lecture theory. In addition to increasing learning, exposure to current laboratory instrumentation and technology makes students more competitive upon transfer to a senior institution or entrance into the workforce. Previously, there had been no classes in the curricula of Elementary Education, Pre-Professional Engineering, or Science in which students experience this type of computer utilization. The project supports seven microcomputer workstations equipped with seven computers, appropriate software, and supplementary laboratory equipment. This configuration supports all of the redesigned and newly developed laboratory experiments. Up to 102 students enrolled in Physics and Physical Science courses may benefit and be better prepared for the technologies of the 21st century.