The program consists of different lessons which can be combined individually. During a lesson hypertext functions allow to use the built-in glossary which contains the definitions of basic microeconomic terms and concepts. Installed wav-files enable to get them in audio mode. Animated and interactive graphics visualise most of the topics. Numerous examples and tests gives the student the opportunity to check his knowledge and new abilities.
Some tests demand the completion of a diagram.
For this the cursor is converted to a drawing pen. To support concentration a kind of gentle music is played during a whole session. We indeed were more distracted at first and, after a while, got a little bit drowsy. Summing up, this CAL-program offers an introduction to undergraduate microeconomics. Together with a textbook it can be used by students for preparing an introductory course in microeconomics and for home training.