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Biology CD-ROM Multimedia Series

Let your students guide themselves, at their own pace, through a truly interactive biology course and have fun, too. Each CD-ROM offers a complete "stand-alone" program created from new materials specifically for this multimedia format. New scripts containing current scientific information are complemented by colorful photographs, drawings, and tutorials. A narrated program with sound effects, and an online glossary with terms both pronounced and defined, are especially helpful. A "user-friendly" interface allows students to begin learning biology almost immediately. The tutorials, along with pretests and post­tests, provide feedback so students can concentrate on topics that require additional study.

Hybrid Disk For Mac and Windows
Requirements: Macintosh 68030 processor or higher, System 7 or higher, 8 MB of RAM, 256 color monitor, and CD-ROM drive; IBM or compatible 386, Windows 3.1 or higher, 8 MB of RAM, SVGA graphics card and 256 color monitor, sound card, and CD-ROM drive.

• Interactive tutorials
• Pretest/Posttest
• Glossary
• Help
• 100% Mouse Controlled

Available CD-ROMs

Plasma Membrane and Cellular Transport

 

Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Living Things

 

From DNA to Protein

 

The Biosphere

 

Blood and Immunity

 

Viruses and Monerans

Plasma Membrane and Cellular Transport
(Grade 10­College)

Introduce students to the structure and function of the membrane that surrounds the cell. Captivating animations show the fluid-mosaic model in action. Topics include Structure of the Plasma Membrane (the fluid-mosaic model); Brownian Motion; Diffusion; Concentration Gradient; Dynamic Equilibrium; Diffusion of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide; Osmosis; Osmotic Pressure; Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic Solutions; Passive Transport; Facilitated Diffusion; Active Transport; Endocytosis; Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis; and Exocytosis.

W1-39-8732 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM . . $99.95

W1-39-8732A Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Lab Pack (5) . . $299.95

W1-39-8732B Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (15) . . $499.95

Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Living Things
(Grade 10­College)

Explore living matter in molecular terms with this exciting program. Topics include Atoms, Elements, and Molecules; Atomic Structure; Electron Energy Levels; Compounds; Chemical Bonds; Valence Electrons; Single, Double, and Triple Covalent Bonds; Polar Covalent Bonds; Polar Covalent Bonds vs. Non-Polar Covalent Bonds; Ionic Bonds; Hydrogen Bonds; Chemical Formulas; Structural Formulas; Essential Inorganic Compounds; and Essential Organic Compounds (carbohydrates, lipids, protein, and nucleic acids)

W1-39-8789 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM . . $139.95

W1-39-8789A Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Lab Pack (5) . . $420.00

W1-39-8789B Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (15) . . $699.99

W1-39-8789C Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (30) . . $979.65

From DNA To Protein
(Grade 10­College)

This CD-ROM introduces students to the fascinating process by which DNA is transcribed and translated into proteins. Animations hold students' interest while illustrating important concepts such as amino acid attachment to tRNA, polypeptide elongation, and more. The program covers the following topics: One Gene-One Enzyme Hypothesis; the Studies of Sir Archibald Garrod; the Studies of George Beadle and Edward Tatum; One Gene-One Polypeptide Hypothesis; the Structure of DNA; the Structure of RNA; Transcription; and Translation.

W1-39-9160 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM . . $129.95

W1-39-9161 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Lab Pack (5) . . $390.00

W1-39-9162 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (15) . . $650.00

W1-39-9163 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (30) . . $909.65

The Biosphere
(Grade 7­College)

Stimulate interest and understanding for our planet and the delicate balance between the living and non-living. Forests, mountains, oceans, and animals are beautifully displayed through numerous photographs. Topics include Lithosphere; Hydrosphere; Atmosphere; Biotic and Abiotic Factors; Populations; Communities; Ecosystems; Biosphere; Niche; Habitat; Symbiosis; Mutualism; Commensalism; Parasitism; the Water Cycle; the Carbon Cycle; the Nitrogen Cycle; the Phosphorous Cycle; Ecological Succession; and the Biosphere (Biodome) Project in Arizona.

W1-39-9804 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM . . $99.95

W1-39-9804A Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Lab Pack (5) . . $299.95

W1-39-9804B Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (15) . . $499.95

W1-39-9804C Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (30) . . $699.65

Blood and Immunity
(Grade 7­College)

Two programs on one CD-ROM (a bargain)! The first part of Blood and Immunity teaches students about the components of blood, while the second introduces the components and processes of the immune system. Exciting animations keep the viewer's interest, such as antibodies attaching to bacterium, phagocytes squeezing through the blood vessel wall, phagocytes consuming bacteria, enzymes digesting bacteria and phagocytes, blood clotting, and more. Some other topics include Functions of Blood; the Components of Blood; Plasma; Plasma Proteins; Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes); White Blood Cells (leukocytes); Blood Clotting; Blood Types; ABO Antigens; Rhesus (Rh) Factor; the Immune System­Pathogens; Defenses Against Infection by Pathogens; First Line of Defense; Second Line of Defense; Third Line of Defense; Immune System Defects; and HIV and AIDS.

W1-40-1230 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM . . $149.95

W1-40-1230A Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Lab Pack (5) . . $449.95

W1-40-1230B Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (15) . . $749.95

Viruses and Bacteria
(Grade 10­College)

This program draws the student into the fascinating microscopic world of viruses and bacteria. Viral topics include Size, Shapes, and Structure; Attachment to Host Cell; Entry into Host Cell; Lytic Cycle; Lysogenic Cycle; Retrovirus Reproduction; Transmission; Viral Diseases; and Viral Vaccines. Bacterial topics include Size, Shapes, and Structure; Classification by Respiration; Classification by Mode of Nutrition; Reproduction; Genetic Exchange Methods; Types of Bacteria­Archaebacteria Eubacteria; Bacterial Diseases; Transmission; Disease Prevention; Pasteur, Koch, and Sir Alexander Fleming; and Biological and Economic Importance of Bacteria.

W1-40-1301 Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM . . $129.95

W1-40-1301A Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Lab Pack (5) . . $390.00

W1-40-1301B Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (15) . . $650.00

W1-40-1301C Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM Network (30) . . $909.65