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An introductory course in the applications of computer technology in the health sciences

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This paper discusses the contents of an introductory course in the applications of computer technology in the health sciences. A set of instructional goals is described, designed to meet the basic needs of the health professional involved in understanding and developing computer-based applications in his environment. From these goals, a list of specific objectives is constructed and presented as the student's minimum level of achievement for the course. The implementation, evaluation and impact of the course are reviewed.

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      cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
      ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 8, Issue 3
      Proceedings of the 6th SIGCSE symposium on Computer science education
      July 1976
      146 pages
      ISSN:0097-8418
      DOI:10.1145/952991
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        SIGCSE '76: Proceedings of the sixth SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
        September 1976
        154 pages
        ISBN:9781450374453
        DOI:10.1145/800144

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