Project Objectives
It aims to develop a set of interactive learning materials for students to acquire the skills of studying biological pathways.
Key deliverables expected and timelines for completion
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2013 |
2014 |
Outcomes & deliverables |
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1-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
9-12 |
1-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
10-12 |
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| (1) Production of multi-media learning materials |
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1b |
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(1a) Graphics of pathway puzzles
(1b) Animations of biochemical reactions
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| (2) Conceptualizing biological pathways |
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(2) Illustrated strategies for conceptualizing metabolism pathways of biomolecules such as:
a. Carbohydrates & lipids
b. Nucleic acids and amino acids.
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| (3) Problem-based learning |
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3a
3b |
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(3a) Designing two clinical cases for selected biological pathways
(3b) Designing a cooperative learning scheme for large class
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| (4) Integration |
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4a
4b |
(4a) System testing & modification
(4b) website integration
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Arrangements for evaluation of project deliverables/outcomes
A group of undergraduate students (Year 2) will be invited to study a selected biological pathway together with learning materials produced in this project. A questionnaire survey on the learning materials will then be conducted among the student users.
Means for disseminating project deliverables/outcomes
The learning materials produced in this project will be integrated into the current e-learning platform (http://octopus.bch.cuhk.edu.hk/course/cdg_all.aspx) of the Biochemistry Programme. The system will be open to the students taking the course BCHE3080 Bioenergetics and Metabolism and also to the selected groups of undergraduate students.
