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Item A web-based interface for the NeuroSys database project(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2004) Howard, Stuart W.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: John PaxtonThis paper describes and documents the implementation of a web-based interface for an existing database application. In response to the demand for managing and storing large amounts scientific data, programmers at the Center for Computational Biology at Montana State University have developed client-side software that allows a user to access, edit, and query a remote database. To use this application the client computer must have a current version of Java installed, the application must be downloaded, and browser settings may need to be adjusted. While many of the end users are computer savvy, the setup process challenges other end users. The goal of this project was to develop a server-side, web-based interface for the application that allows users to browse, query, and edit a database by simply visiting a website and logging in. Principles of good design for user interfaces and interactive systems are reviewed and the resulting system is compared with three other database applications using these design principles as criteria. Results of the comparisons are summarized and recommendations for future work on the project are made.Item Evaluation of a web-based tool for ungulate harvest management(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2006) Kenyon, Marc Wayne, Jr.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: James E. Knight.Hunting the female segment of a wild ungulate population is an effective wildlife management tool to control overpopulation. Most hunters prefer to harvest males however, limiting success in controlling overpopulation. Landowners attempting to manage wild ungulate overpopulation have expressed difficulty with finding hunters who wish to harvest female ungulates. Likewise, some hunters willing to harvest female ungulates have difficulty locating private landowners seeking hunters. The Montana State University Wildlife Extension Program created the DoeCowHunt website to help remedy this situation (www.DoeCowHunt.montana.edu). This website is a tool to facilitate contact between landowners and hunters for harvesting doe deer (Odocoileus spp.), doe pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) and cow elk (Cervus elaphus). The website has been available for the Montana 2003, 2004 and 2005 big-game hunting seasons, with over 40,000 visits and 2,500 registered users.Item Utilizing a comprehensive webpage to improve science classroom performance(Montana State University - Bozeman, Graduate School, 2011) Lund, Karen L.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.The purpose of this study was to improve student classroom performance through the use of a detailed chemistry webpage. Students utilized a monthly assignment calendar with links to all classroom materials. Links to additional chemistry resources for review and reinforcement were also available to assist both present as well as absent students in their learning. Results indicate that the treatment increased assessment scores and improved student learning behaviors.