The Development of Biochemistry Laboratories Centered on Hemoglobin

化学(12)。本项目是一个为期两个学期，以项目为导向的生物化学实验室序列，其双重目标是提高学生对科学如何进行的理解和提高学生将原理应用于新情况的能力。指导性探究实验室序列是围绕单个分子血红蛋白组织的，为培养实验设计技能以及独立小团队研究项目的经验提供背景。独立评估是利用混合方法设计与外部评估，包括形成性和总结性评估。该提案的广泛影响在于加强化学和生物教师之间的跨部门合作，并开发出一种新的适应方法，可以作为培养学生进行独立研究的模式。这些材料和结果正在地方、区域和国家会议上散发；化学与生物化学教育类期刊；在项目的网站上。

Chemistry (12). This project is developing a two-semester, project-oriented biochemistry laboratory sequence with twin goals of improving students' understanding of how science is conducted and increasing students' ability to apply principles to new situations. The guided-inquiry laboratory sequence is being organized around a single molecule, hemoglobin, to provide the context for developing skills in experimental design as well as an experience in independent, small team research projects. Independent assessment is utilizing a mixed method design with an external evaluator and includes both formative and summative evaluation. The broader impact of this proposal is in enhancing interdepartmental collaborations among chemistry and biology faculty and developing a novel adaptation that can serve as a model for preparing students for independent research. The materials and results are being disseminated at local, regional and national conferences; chemistry and biochemistry educational journals; and at the project web site.