Volume 2B Number 1

Volume 2B Number 1

In This Issue

Spreadsheets in Physical Chemistry
 
David M. Whisnant
About This Issue

Patricia C. Flath
Paul Smith's College, Paul Smiths, NY 12970

Note:
This issue is out of print.

Spreadsheets in Physical Chemistry. What a natural! A calculation-intensive course enhanced by a series of calculation-intensive spreadsheet templates. Integrated spreadsheet programs such as SuperCalc IV, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro, and Excel are high-level programming languages well suited for calculations encountered in physical chemistry courses and in many other chemistry applications. Instructions, handouts, and templates are provided for both the SuperCalc IV and Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet programs. Those who own other spreadsheets, such as Quattro or Excel, that can read Lotus 1-2-3 files will also be able to use this material, but some conversion will probably be needed.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Spreadsheets for Physical Chemistry requires a computer that will run either SuperCalc IV or Lotus 1-2-3. In practice this means an IBM PC or compatible running IBM PC DOS or MS-DOS versions 3.0 or higher and with at least 256K RAM. (More memory than 256K is desirable.) The templates are supplied on 5.25-in. disks. The spreadsheet program itself is not supplied--you must own a copy of either SuperCalc IV or Lotus 1-2-3 to use this issue without modification. Since many of the templates produce graphs, a graphics adapter (CGA, EGA, VGA, or Hercules) will be needed. A printer (compatible with the IBM Graphics Printer) is desirable in order to prepare hard copies of graphs but is not necessary to run the templates. Since many of the templates are useful for classroom demonstration, large monitors, overhead projection units, or color video projectors (1) may also be useful.
Literature Cited

Susskind, T.Y. J. Chem. Educ.: Soft. 1988, 1A(1), 16-24.
First Published: June 1989
Citation: Flath, P. C. About This Issue J. Chem. Educ. Software 2B1
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Editorial Commentary
Spreadsheets, Tools, Hypermedia
 
John W. Moore

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Volume 2B Number 1

In This Issue

Spreadsheets in Physical Chemistry
	David M. Whisnant

About This Issue
Patricia C. Flath Paul Smith's College, Paul Smiths, NY 12970

Note:	This issue is out of print.

Spreadsheets in Physical Chemistry. What a natural! A calculation-intensive course enhanced by a series of calculation-intensive spreadsheet templates. Integrated spreadsheet programs such as SuperCalc IV, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro, and Excel are high-level programming languages well suited for calculations encountered in physical chemistry courses and in many other chemistry applications. Instructions, handouts, and templates are provided for both the SuperCalc IV and Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet programs. Those who own other spreadsheets, such as Quattro or Excel, that can read Lotus 1-2-3 files will also be able to use this material, but some conversion will probably be needed. Hardware and Software Requirements Spreadsheets for Physical Chemistry requires a computer that will run either SuperCalc IV or Lotus 1-2-3. In practice this means an IBM PC or compatible running IBM PC DOS or MS-DOS versions 3.0 or higher and with at least 256K RAM. (More memory than 256K is desirable.) The templates are supplied on 5.25-in. disks. The spreadsheet program itself is not supplied--you must own a copy of either SuperCalc IV or Lotus 1-2-3 to use this issue without modification. Since many of the templates produce graphs, a graphics adapter (CGA, EGA, VGA, or Hercules) will be needed. A printer (compatible with the IBM Graphics Printer) is desirable in order to prepare hard copies of graphs but is not necessary to run the templates. Since many of the templates are useful for classroom demonstration, large monitors, overhead projection units, or color video projectors (1) may also be useful. Literature Cited Susskind, T.Y. J. Chem. Educ.: Soft. 1988, 1A(1), 16-24.


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