Physics
This multimedia tutorial on Physics takes you through six chapters: Math
Review, Classical Mechanics 1 and 2, Heat and Thermodynamics, Electricity
and Magnetism, Light and Optics. These detailed chapters will let you
explore speed, velocity, acceleration, static force, Newton's Law, energy,
power and much more through interactive examples and problems. There is
also a detailed review at the end of every chapter to test the information
that you have just learned.
Expert Astronomer
The Expert Astronomer is a complete multimedia guide to astronomy and
space exploration. Much of Expert Astronomer’s detailed information has
been compiled by NASA. This program is divided into four main sections:
the solar system, deep sky astronomy, observing the sky, and space exploration.
One of the key features of Expert Astronomer is the photo and video galleries,
which contain hundreds of photographs and video clips on all subjects,
including the Hubble Space Telescope. Expert Astronomer also includes
a “Guide to the Universe,” an excellent glossary and information source.
Universe 4.0
Universe 4.0 is a complete astronomy course. It contains 29 chapters,
taking you from an introduction to astronomy, through the planets, moon,
stars and stellar evolution to the galaxies and cosmology. This interactive
program contains a glossary, hot link buttons and colour images from newly
obtained photographs, to dozens of movies, animations and super-computer
simulations.
Biology
Biology I
Biology I covers the science and chemicals of life, the cell, plasma membrane,
photosynthesis, cellular respiration and mitosis. Within each area you
may choose terminology, matching exercises or multiple choice exercises.
There are also video lessons and study guides to help you along.
Biology II
Biology II is a continuation of Biology I and addresses the following
topics: meiosis, classical and molecular genetics, the diversity of life,
plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. You are able to review the material
with the provided exercises and tests.
Biology and Chemistry Review
Kaplan Biology Essential Review covers a wide variety of topics such as
unity and diversity among living things, maintenance in living things,
human physiology, reproduction and development, transmission of traits,
evolution, ecology and laboratory skills. In addition the program offers
practice tests, a glossary of terms, diagnostic tests, textbook correlation
and fun activities such as crossword puzzles and word searches.
Active Chemistry
Active Chemistry allows you to learn chemistry through computer simulations.
The Lessons section gives sample lessons for the college-level general
chemistry course. Simulations cover general concepts in chemistry. The
Demo Lab allows you to explore the lab, and the Workbench lets you build
your own simulation.
Biology and Chemistry Review
Kaplan Chemistry review covers a wide variety of topics such as matter,
energy, management, atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, the
mathematics of chemistry, nuclear chemistry and Laboratory Activities.
In addition the program offers practice tests, glossary of terms, diagnostic
tests, textbook correlation and fun activities such as crossword puzzles
and word searches.
Chemistry
Chemistry provides chemistry instruction in 12 areas of first-year college
chemistry: mathematical reviews, atomic and molecular structure, chemical
names of inorganic compounds, the mole, chemical equations, gasses, stoichiometry,
solutions, energy changes, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.
Each section includes a video lesson, an example of a typical problem,
and problems for you to test your understanding of the concepts.
Corel Chemlab
Corel Chemlab simulates a laboratory where you perform high-school level
chemistry experiments with the same instruments located in a modern laboratory.
You have the freedom to perform and view your own experiments, or choose
from a selection of preset experiments. You can view and print a complete
list of every step in any experiment. Experiments are divided into five
categories: physical properties, acid/base, kinetics, the gas lab and
additional experiments.
Electric Chemistry Building
You can move from room to room in the simulated chemistry lab, pick up
chemicals from the storeroom, take them to the bench, and perform experiments,
all safely on the computer screen. The Electric Chemistry Building is
a large scale microworld simulation of an inorganic chemistry laboratory.
Check out the ECB library for information on a chemical’s properties and
history. The manual and disk are available by the main office door in
CAL.
Orientation to WHMIS
This WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training
program addresses requirements for WHMIS Certification as set by government
standards. This six-part course is comprised of: What Is WHMIS?, Hazardous
Symbols, Supplier Labels, Workplace Labels, Data Sheets, and Responsibilities.
Topics covered include hazards of controlled products, safe storage, handling
and emergency procedures. These lessons must be done in order and certification
is granted with an 80% mark in the quiz at the end of the lessons.
Super Tutor Chemistry
Are you feeling overwhelmed by chemistry? Super Tutor Chemistry provides
self-paced, interactive, and stimulating tutorials which clearly explain
the fundamentals of chemistry. Super Tutor Chemistry will help you make
sense of chemistry concepts, formulas, reactions, and equations. After
each of the 23 comprehensive lessons, you can test your understanding
with exciting quizzes. Whether you are looking for help with class work,
or seeking an effective way to prepare for SAT and other college placement
exams, this program is a solid foundation from which to learn.
The Chemistry of Life
The Chemistry of Life learning resource has detailed lessons on these
topics: atoms and molecules, reactions and equilibrium, water, acids,
bases and PH, organic molecules, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic
acids, enzymes and pathways. Take a quiz after each section and put your
knowledge to the test, but don’t panic if you can’t remember, because
there is a review option for each question asked. After your quizzes take
the final exam and prove you know the Chemistry of Life.
Digital Electronics & Systems
Digital Electronics & Systems is a multimedia program including five chapters
with approximately three lessons each. The chapters in this program consist
of Digital Numbering Systems, Logic Circuits, Operating Using Arithmetic
Logic, Digital Logic Families, and Logic Packages and Memories. A video
tutorial is optional to help you understand the lessons.
Electric Circuits
The lessons in Electric Circuits cover fundamental circuit responses,
series and parallel circuit responses, power and power factor improvement
as well as resonance phenomena. Other features include polyphase circuits,
mutually coupled circuits and circuit transients. The International System
of Units (SI) is used throughout the program.
Inductance & Capacitance
Inductance & Capacitance includes four chapters which cover magnetism,
inductance, electrostatic and capacitance, and AC circuits. Each chapter
has a number of lessons with video -like tutorials showing detailed graphs
and pictures. There is a quiz included after each tutorial so you can
test your understanding.
Integrated Circuits
This program begins with an introduction to integrated circuits. Following
that, operational amplifiers, filter circuits, basic op amp circuits and
op amp voltage regulators are covered. Each topic is broken down into
several lessons which you can either read on-screen or listen to the audio
version. You may also choose to complete the questions for each of the
lessons and print out your progress report.
Networks 1 CD
Networks 1 covers topics such as series circuits, parallel circuits, series
parallel circuits as well as Kirchoff’s Laws and network analysis. Each
chapter contains several lessons, which you can either read on-screen
or listen to the audio version. Each lesson comes with a set of questions
and their solutions. You may also choose to print out a progress report
to monitor your skills.
In-Terra-Active Geology
This interactive tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of the world
of geology. Developed by staff of the Universities of Indiana and Wisconsin,
In-Terra-Active Geology is organized so that you can explore the materials,
surface and interior of the earth. Each of the five tutorial sections
includes introductory lessons, an “explore” feature which provides more
in-depth examination and key points, and sample problems and exercises
in which you can apply your knowledge.
LandDesigner for Gardens
LandDesigner for Gardens is a comprehensive tool for landscaping. This
program includes a demonstration on how to plan and establish a sample
garden design, a “drawing layer” approach that helps you plan and organize
your landscape design, templates for suggested layouts, plant and material
selection using a database with fully illustrated photos, and voice pronunciation
of botanical names. You can quickly print your garden reports and plot
drawings.
Wildlife Forever
Wildlife Forever provides videos and information on over 50 species of
wildlife, including mammals and waterfowl. It includes information on
how people affect habitats, wildlife conservation, endangered species
and organizations such as the International Game Conservation. Topics
include the elements of habitat, principles of wildlife populations, tools
of wildlife management, conservation education and how wildlife programs
are funded.
Design of Machinery
The program, Design of Machinery, is the simulation and modelling software
to accompany the text by the same name. This software offers seven menu-driven,
user-friendly programs: Fourbar, Fivebar, Sixbar, Dynafour, Dynacam, Engine
and Matrix. These practical exercises for the design and analysis of mechanisms
and machines emphasize both synthesis and analysis.
Feedback and Control Systems
Feedback and Control Systems provides a concise and comprehensive guide
to feedback and control system theory. It covers continuous time, linear
control systems, introduction to advanced control systems concepts, analog
and digital control system analysis and design problems using special
purpose computer software.
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics teaches you about the properties of fluids,
fluid statics, hydrostatic forces on surfaces, buoyancy, flotation and
the fundamentals of fluid flow. From Schaum’s Interactive Outlines series,
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics uses the MathCad engine to present and solve
approximately 100 problems on various topics. Tables and diagrams on the
mechanical properties of water are also included.
Thermodynamics For Engineers
Thermodynamics for Engineers uses the MathCad engine to present and solve
approximately 100 problems on various topics. Properties of ideal and
real gases, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy and enthalpy,
power and refrigeration vapour and gas cycles and combustion are included.
Tables listing thermodynamic constants and the properties of a variety
of materials are also available.
