Several types of commercially available packages for statistical analysis of data are currently used in courses from the introductory modules on through the curriculum. The need to illustrate data from biological observations and experimentation is obvious. Examples of graphic display are visible all over the department. For upper level work, workstations, color printing and plotting, and additional software packages are available for use. Modeling and Analysis.
Neural transmission is modeled and analyzed in comparative physiology.
It is used to manipulate recombinant DNA by identifying restriction enzyme sites and enables the biologist to see where DNA would be cut if a particular enzyme is used. It can also be used as a tool to identify what is the best enzyme to cut a piece of DNA in a particular area. Molecular modeling software is used to show students how the shape and structure of biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids are critical for their function. All of Drew's large lecture rooms are equipped with networked multimedia computer, video tape and disc players, and large screen video projection. Drew professors are able to use a variety of different media in their presentations.