Creation of a Computation and Visualization Laboratory

跨学科(99)这个项目正在调整和实施可视化技术和计算方法，以加强本科生的自然科学和数学课程。正在建设计算和可视化实验室，用于将探究式课堂模块和实验室实验纳入现有的生物、化学、物理和数学课程。计算方法是贯穿各系课程的共同主线。此外，正在开发两门关于计算技术和生物信息学的新课程，以解决在物理和生命科学中越来越多地使用先进计算方法的问题。计算机可视化技术能够在入门和高级课程中增强学生对抽象概念的理解。这个项目首先集中于将这些方法应用于入门课程，在这些课程中，最多的非理科专业学生和未来的中小学教师正在接受教育。下列课程领域正在用列出的软件工具进行修改：o普通化学：“元素周期表现场”和“斯巴达”。O在有机化学中：“斯巴达。”O生物学导论：“遗传学计算机集团威斯康星州包。”物理学入门：《物理学家》、《电磁场》和《电子工作台》。O天文学导论：“实践宇宙”和“巨星”。O微积分入门：“数学”。在这个项目的后期阶段，这些工具也将被纳入更高级的本科课程，如物理化学和微分方程式，还将改编额外的软件工具：o物理：“杯子”和“数学”。生物学：“Rasmol”、“CN3D”、“AlChemy 2000”和“SciProtein模块”。O生物化学：“科学蛋白质模块”。该实验室由基诺沙联合学区的高中教师和学生共享，这是迦太基学院教职员工和学生与基诺沙联合学区合作实施新的四年制数学/科学课程的项目的一部分。正在使用多种定性和定量方法来评估学生在高中和本科生层面的学习结果。对高中教师的实施效果也在评估中。最后，正在通过分区海报会议和网上出版物传播成果。

nterdisciplinary (99)This project is adapting and implementing visualization techniques and computational methods to enhance the undergraduate natural science and mathematics curriculum. The computation and visualization laboratory (CVL) is being constructed and used to incorporate inquiry-based classroom modules and laboratory experiments into existing courses in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Computational methods are the common thread that runs through the curriculum of each department. In addition, two new courses in computational techniques and bioinformatics are being developed, addressing the increasing use of advanced computational methods in the physical and life sciences. Computer visualization techniques are capable of enhancing student understanding of abstract concepts in both introductory and advanced coursework. This project is first concentrating on adapting these methods into introductory courses, where the greatest number of non-science majors and future elementary and secondary school teachers are being educated. The following course areas are being modified with the listed software tools: o In general chemistry: "Periodic Table Live," and "Spartan." o In organic chemistry: "Spartan." o In introductory biology: "Genetics Computer Group Wisconsin Package." o In introductory physics: "Physlets," "EM Field," and "Electronics Workbench." o In introductory astronomy: "Hands-On Universe" and "Megastar." o In introductory calculus: "Mathematica."During the later stages of this project, these tools will also be incorporated into more advanced undergraduate courses, such as physical chemistry and differential equations, and also will adapt additional software tools: o In physics: "CUPS" and "Mathematica." o In biology: "Rasmol," "CN3D," "Alchemy 2000," and "SciProtein Module." o In biochemistry: "SciProtein Module."The laboratory is being shared by high school teachers and students in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) as part of a project in which Carthage College faculty and students work with KUSD to implement a new four-year math/science curriculum. Multiple qualitative and quantitative methods are being used to assess student learning outcomes at the high school and undergraduate levels. Implementation effectiveness for high school teachers are also being assessed. Finally, results are being disseminated through divisional poster sessions and Web-based publications.