Teaching Basic Biological Simulation Techniques With the Programmable Calculator / J. D. Spain.

The programable calculator has great potential for the development of simulations which provide new dimensions to instruction in the biological sciences. Basic principles of both biology and simulation itself can be presented. An introductory course on digital computer simulation in biology is now t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spain, J. D.
Corporate Author: American Institute of Biological Sciences. Education Division
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1972.
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Physical Description:2 pages
Format: Microfilm Book

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