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ERIC Number: EJ454987
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Employing Computers in the Nonscience-Major Chemistry Laboratory.
Amend, John R.; Furstenau, Ronald P.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v22 n2 p110-14 1992
Authors discuss how computer laboratory interfacing has revolutionized their nonscience-major introductory chemistry course. Discusses the advantages of doing away with the "cookbook" approach to laboratory experimentation. Presents an evaluation of the course approach including the finding that over 75 percent of the students felt that doing course projects is a good or excellent idea. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Instruction, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Microcomputers, Nonmajors, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Laboratories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Microcomputer Based Laboratories; Open Ended Laboratories