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UNDERSTAND! Biology: Molecules, Cells & Genes

This interactive computer program covers all basic cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in 41 minicourses. It allows students to take an active role in learning biology through exciting and relevant visuals that show not just the theory, but the actual processes. Includes classic experiments, terminology, development, cancer, an extensive library of spoken pronunciations for terms, covering over 1,700 topics in basic cell chemistry through DNA, gene expression and regulation, gene splicing, and immunology. Contains more than 100 original animations, 800 pieces of original art, 17 video microscopy sequences, more than 125 micrographs, advanced hypertext navigation, extensive index function and interactive self-quizzing. The Instructor’s Version provides a lecture organiser which allows the customisation of the program’s art, animations, and videos according to each teacher’s lecture sequence.

Medium: CD-ROM System requirements: Windows 95/98/NT, Pentium processor with 24 MB RAM and Super VGA monitor; Macintosh OS 7.61 minimum, Power PC with 24 MB RAM Price: US$29.95 (Student Version); US$125.00 (Instructor’s Version); US$249.95 (Computer lab pack Site Licence first 10 computers), US$21.00 (additional computers); US$400.00 (Multiple-User Network Site Licence first 15 users), US$50.00 (additional 5 users)