Integrating Biochemical Topics into the Analytical Lab Using HPLC and UV-Visible Spectrophotometry

该项目的目标是(1)整合选定的生化概念和方法，以及(2)将以项目为导向、由学生设计的实验室引入分析课程。高效液相色谱系统和紫外可见分光光度计使这一点成为可能。具体的实验和项目实验室方法是从化学教育文献、初级化学文献和制造商提供的应用笔记中改编的。提议的改革与院系的目标相关，该目标是将生化概念整合到整个化学课程中，并在全校范围内努力提供以学生为导向的个性化学习机会。通过将生物化学概念和小组项目实验纳入分析实验室，学生对选定的生物化学主题的理解、学生应用分析方法解决生物化学问题的能力以及学生与小组其他成员合作解决问题的能力正在得到提高。

The objectives of this project are (1) to integrate selected biochemical concepts and methods and (2) to introduce project-oriented, student-designed laboratories into the analytical course. An HPLC system and a UV-Visible spectrophotometer are making this possible. Specific experiments and the project laboratory approach are being adapted from the chemical education literature, the primary chemistry literature, and application notes provided by manufacturers. The proposed changes are correlated with a Departmental goal to integrate biochemical concepts across the chemistry curriculum and toward a college-wide effort for student-directed, individualized learning opportunities. By incorporating biochemical concepts and group project experiments into the analytical laboratory, student understanding of selected biochemical topics, student ability to apply an analytical approach to biochemical problems, and student capacity for working with other members of a group toward the solution of a problem are being increased.