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| Volume 5B Number 2 | ||
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| Rutherford: Exploring the Scattering of Alpha Particles | ||
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Robert C. Rittenhouse
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| Animated Demonstrations | ||
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Philip I. Pavlik
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| BCTC for Windows | ||
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David M. Whisnant Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC 29304 James A. McCormick University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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| Microstate | ||
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Richard York
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| About This Issue | ||
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John W. Moore and Jon L. Holmes University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706-1396 |
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This issue is out of print. |
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One of the best uses of the microcomputer as a tool in the teaching of chemistry is for the visualization of molecular and atomic scale phenomena. The concepts of atomic structure, quantum chemistry, and crystal lattices have proven very difficult for students to grasp. Using the microcomputer to display graphical images and animations of these theories and concepts greatly enhances their understanding by students as no other media is can. Rutherford and Animated Demonstrations are programs that enable the computer to provide such visualization. BCTC for Windows explores the use of the microcomputer as a simulation tool. It allows the student to explore the scientific aspects of a typical environmental controversy. In their exploration many of the procedures used in the analysis of such a controversy are introduced, thereby demonstrating one of the roles of the scientist in today's society. Such linkage of science to everyday life shows the student how important scientific knowledge is to the human endeavor. Hardware and Software Requirements The programs in this issue require a MS-DOS/IBM compatible computer. Rutherford requires 640K RAM and VGA graphics. An 80286 or better microprocessor, a hard drive, and Microsoft compatible mouse are recommended. Animated Demonstrations requires 512K of RAM and CGA or better graphics. BCTC for Windows requires more than 1M RAM, a hard disk drive, and any Windows 3.x compatible graphics. A mouse is highly recommended to take full advantage of the graphical interface. Windows 3.0 or greater is also required. |
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Last Updated: March 19, 2001 Created: December 10, 1996 |
Created by: J.L. Holmes Comments to: jceonline@chem.wisc.edu |
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| © 1997 Division of Chemical Education, Inc., American Chemical Society. All rights reserved. | |