Adaptation and Implementation of Inquiry-Based Genomics Into the Undergraduate Curriculum

生物科学（61）东密歇根大学（EMU）的生物和化学系致力于教学创新和研究性学习的发展。基因组学是一门快速发展的跨学科科学，在本地和全球就业市场具有高度预测的适用性，为该领域发展新的教学策略提供了独特的机会。在欧洲货币联盟尤其如此，因为许多毕业生随后受雇于当地的生物技术公司。因此，这个项目改编自詹姆斯·麦迪逊大学资助的美国国家科学基金会奖“将基因组学整合到本科课程中”（奖号9981099），并在东密歇根大学实施了新的基于探究的调查。该项目通过开发基因组分析课程，设计生物化学、重组DNA技术、微生物生理学和新开发的探究式核心课程的调查项目，促进基因组学新的综合教学策略。此外，随着购置新设备，正在发展计算和技术技能。该项目开发的课程和模块为全国的大学和学院提供了教学模式的进步，与国家对基因组学和生物信息学的重视以及对这些领域知识丰富的个人的需求相吻合。

Biological Sciences (61)The Biology and Chemistry departments at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) are dedicated to pedagogical innovation and the development of inquiry-based learning. Genomics is a rapidly advancing interdisciplinary science with highly projected applicability in the local and global job markets presenting a unique opportunity for the development of new pedagogical strategies in this area. This is particularly true at EMU, as many graduates are subsequently employed at local biotechnology firms. This project, therefore, adapts from a James Madison University funded NSF award "Integration of genomics into the undergraduate curriculum" (award #9981099), and implements new inquiry-based investigations at Eastern Michigan University. This project promotes new integrative pedagogical strategies in genomics through the development of a Genome Analysis course and the design of investigative projects in Biochemistry, Recombinant DNA Technology, Microbial Physiology, and newly-developed, inquiry-based core courses. Additionally, computational and technical skills are being developed with the acquisition of new equipment. The developed courses and modules resulting from this project provide model pedagogical advancements for universities and colleges nationwide, coinciding with a national emphasis in genomics and bioinformatics and a need for individuals knowledgeable in these areas.