#biology programs

-Maple 17: This is a math program. You can use Maple to design worksheets, do data analysis, generate models, and create moving figures. It’s not terribly expensive and might be available as part of a package deal in your university textbook store.

-R: A freeware programming language for statistical computing. It’s incredibly handy, user-friendly, customizable, and there are thousands of tutorials online. 

-ChemSketch: A freeware program for modelling and naming chemical compounds.  PC only.

-ChemDraw: There are free versions of this software, but I highly suggest getting a demo for one of the paid-for versions. You can use ChemDraw to model compounds, determine their IR and NMR spectra, name them, model interactions, determine all of their chemical and physical properties, and more. 

-MarvinSketch: ChemSketch for Mac users. It is also freeware.

-MatLab: Paid-for mathematical modelling software. It’s a pretty solid piece of work.

-LaTeX: A free online equation editor. Word and other programs aren’t great at handling really complicated equations and can make them look really awful. If you are intending to write a research paper or a semi-decent lab, you should really look into getting an equation editor. 

-Wolfram Alpha: Online mathematical computing software. Wolfram has a bunch of really neat features, includes math tutorials, and is any calculus student’s best friend. Paying for a subscription and sharing it with a group of friends is worth the money.

-Medeley or RefWorks: Citation software. Both of them are free and will organize you citations and copy them into the correct citation style.