CHED 1614 |
| Many of the undergraduates enrolled in natural science courses will become scientists and technicians in their future careers. As such, it is critical that these students learn necessary skills such as making careful measurements, designing experiments, managing their time, and troubleshooting of experimental difficulties. To provide this training, we have designed and implemented a biochemistry laboratory that teaches many of these skills through the incorporation of publishable research projects. Our first set of projects has involved investigating the relationship between protein primary sequence and enzymatic function. Each student is responsible for production and kinetic characterization of a unique point mutant of an enzyme. Students learn all the techniques taught in a traditional biochemistry laboratory while benefiting from an environment that encourages them to become responsible learners through participation in research. The mechanics of running this laboratory course will be discussed along with notable successes and lessons learned. |
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General Papers
1:00 PM-3:40 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- HEC A, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |