Digital Explorations Project

Amateur Biologist

My project is an application geared towards practicing anatomy titled Amature Biologist. The misspelling in the title is meant to be cute, but can easily be changed. The application features a drag-and-drop function to create a puzzle out of the bones in the hand. Participants drag hand bones and place them in the proper location on the hand and the bone locks into place. For added fun there is a clearly visible timer with time-based rankings on the side. This way, the participant can time themselves on finishing the puzzle and compete with themselves or others for the best rank or time. The rank box changes with time as well so the participant can see the rank they will receive should they finish the puzzle. The application timer can be started by selecting and dragging a piece or by clicking the start button. As an icing on the cake, the title is animated and can easily be refined into something much more exciting by an editor of his program.