An Integrative Project-Based Biochemistry Laboratory Curriculum at West Chester University of PA

化学（12）。 该项目是建立在基于项目的学习文献和现代设备，以修改生物化学实验室，以满足当今的生物化学家的需求。 修订后的综合项目为基础的实验室方法是集中在一个单一的蛋白质（细胞色素c）从两个不同的来源（牛心和面包酵母）。实验室的前8周用于教授学生生物化学方法，并通过分离和表征细胞色素c来控制变量。 最后6周是通过使用学生设计的项目，包括开发可测试的假设，提供了一个类似研究的经验。评估计划以学生学习为重点，提供了关于基于项目和基于调查的实验室的有效性的数据。 传播计划包括学生海报会议，学生在全国会议上的演讲，以及教师专业发展研讨会。该项目的更广泛的影响在于：（1）它对生物化学中基于问题的学习和基于探究的实验室的贡献;（2）促进学生学习基本和先进的生物技术仪器，为代表性不足的学生;（3）教师专业发展研讨会，以及（4）对部门仪器基础设施的贡献。

Chemistry (12). The project is building on the project-based learning literature and modern equipment to revise a biochemistry laboratory to meet the demands of today's biochemist. The revised integrated project-based laboratory approach is centered on a single protein (cytochrome c) from two different sources (bovine heart and baker's yeast). The first 8 weeks of the lab are being used to teach students biochemical methods and the control of variables by having them isolate and characterize cytochrome c. The last 6 weeks are providing a research-like experience by using student-designed projects that include developing testable hypotheses. The evaluation plan with its focus on student learning is providing data on the effectiveness of project-based and inquiry-based laboratories. The dissemination plan includes student poster sessions, student presentations at national meetings, and faculty professional development workshops. The broader impact of this project lies in (1) its contribution to problem-based learning and inquiry-based laboratories in biochemistry; (2) the promotion of student learning in basic and advanced biotechnological instrumentation for underrepresented students; (3) workshops for faculty professional development, and (4) a contribution to the departmental instrumentation infrastructure.