Evaluation of Computer Simulation Experiments in a Senior-Level Capstone ChE Course
Abstract
A systematic evaluation was done on the computer simulations developed for use in the capstone ChE laboratory course at Purdue University. The study suggests that computer simulations fill a different role than traditional experiments; that the environment in which the simulations are implemented has a major effect on students' perceptions of their value; and that qualitative interview data can play a vital role in understanding the effect of changes in curriculum.