Share Paper: Constructing Computer Models to Provide Accurate Visualizations and Authentic Online Laboratory Experiences in an Introductory Biochemistry Course

  1. Diana Bajzek, Carnegie Mellon University, United States
  2. James Burnette, Carnegie Mellon University, United States
  3. Gordon Rule, Carnegie Mellon University, United States
Sunday, October 15 1:50 PM-2:10 PM Kohala

Abstract: The goal of science courses is to aid the students in understanding the underlying physical laws that are responsible for observed phenomena. Meeting this goal is especially challenging in biology courses due to the complexity of the systems involved and the spatial and temporal nature of many biochemical processes. In the case of our introductory biochemistry course, we have designed a number of technology-based enhancements to assist students in developing more complete understanding of many fundamental processes in biochemistry. Our paper describes the process and pedagogic goals followed in creating these animations, tutorials, simulations and other dynamic models; and how ...