Explorations in human biology [electronic resource] / George B. Johnson

Author:: Johnson, George B. (George Brooks), 1942-
Published:: Dubuque, Iowa : Wm. C. Brown Publishers, [1995]
Copyright Date:: ©1995
Physical Description:: 1 computer laser optical disc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 user's guide (24 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm).
Additional Creators:: Johnson, George B. (George Brooks), 1942- and Wm. C. Brown Publishers

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Contents:

1. Cystic fibrosis -- 2. Active transport -- 3. Life span and life style -- 4. Muscle contraction -- 5. Evolution of the heart -- 6. Smoking and cancer -- 7. Diet and weight loss -- 8. Nerve conduction -- 9. Synaptic transmission -- 10. Drug addiction -- 11. Hormone action -- 12. Immune response -- 13. AIDS -- 14. Constructing a genetic map -- 15. Heredity in families -- 16. Pollution of a freshwater lake.

Summary:

The user can actively investigate vital processes as they should be explored--with moveent, color, sound and interaction. A set of 16 interactive animations allows users to set and reset variables and evaluate results.

Subject(s):

Human biology—Interactive multimedia

ISBN:

0697229637

Note:

Title and author from User's guide.
Designed as a companion to the author's text: Human biology : exploring concepts. Dubuque, Iowa : Wm. C. Brown Publishers, c1994.
Description based on surrogate.

Technical Details:

System requirements: IBM PC; 386/33 MHZ or better; DOS 5.0/Windows 3.1 or newer; 8 MB RAM recommended; 640 x 480 x 256 colors; CD-ROM drive (transfer rate of 300 kbs recommended); SoundBlaster compatible audio; mouse.

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