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Computerized Instructional Programs

Computer Adaptive Instruction (CAI) can be used to learn subject matter conveniently and at a learner's own pace. CAI can also be used to review and refresh knowledge, to self-test, and to demonstrate participation in continuing education.

The first installment in the Department's planned series of CAI programs is Learn to Karyotype© is designed to guide students in learning how to arrange karyotypes of normal and abnormal metaphase chromosome spreads. The program helps students visualize a number of metaphase spreads, to "cut" and arrange chromosomes into their proper karyotype sequence, and to recognize the distinctive banding pattern of each chromosome. The banding patterns are difficult to memorize, so this CAI program can be repeated until students become proficient. The more cells that students karyotype, the more accurate they become.

A second program, on Urinary Tract Cytopathology, is geared especially to cytotechnology students and others who study and practice cytopathology. The CAI program is designed so that one can easily navigate between the various learning modules in cytology and histology of the urinary tract, instrumented urine cytology, fine needle aspiration cytology of the kidney, and self-evaluation quizzes. Additional modules on microscopy will be useful for healthcare providers who microscopically diagnose specimens in primary care settings. For more information on the Urinary Cytology CD, go to http://jeffline.tju.edu/press/.

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