CHED 512 |
| We have developed a student-centered approach for teaching Biochemistry to science majors at Widener University. Currently the Biochemistry sequence at Widener University is a two-semester lecture with an optional laboratory course. Here we will discuss the lecture portion of the sequence. The first semester of the course discusses the protein structure/function relationship, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and cell membranes, while the second semester focuses on basic metabolic pathways. The first semester class exercises consist of class problems designed as group exercises that challenge the students' critical thinking ability in addition to strategically introducing biochemistry topics. In the second semester, students continue with the problem based approach applied to medically based case studies that emphasize critical thinking, research skills and the interconnections of metabolism. We will report on our experience from the past two years with the 2-semester sequence in addition to the 1-semester sequence where the method was first introduced. |
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General Papers
1:00 PM-4:10 PM, Thursday, August 23, 2007 Seaport -- Flagship Room, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |