Using active learning methodologies to teach sequence analysis and molecular phylogeny.

IF 1.2 4区 教育学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Inmaculada Ortiz Martín, Ángel Del Espino Pérez, Estefanía García Luque, Enrique Viguera Mínguez
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Abstract

The great development of high-throughput molecular biology techniques and the consequent generation of massive data have made Bioinformatics essential for undergraduate Bioscience students. The importance of this scientific discipline is evidenced by the huge number of specialized publications, tools, and databases available. Training in Bioinformatics equips undergraduates with transferable skills that can be applied in all fields of Biology, such as programming abilities, data analysis, database management, biological knowledge, statistics, problem solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Over the past decade, there has been a notable increase in the number of higher education institutions worldwide that have adopted a competency-based curricula. This approach places a significant emphasis on the actions and skills that students are expected to develop, rather than merely focusing on the information, they are required to memorize. In this educational context, the use of active learning strategies has been demonstrated to enhance student comprehension and competency development. This paper describes the implementation of an active learning approach in a hands-on lesson performed by undergraduate students of Biology at the University of Malaga (Spain). Its main objective is to introduce students to molecular databases and information search systems on genes, proteins, and phylogeny. This is achieved within the framework of a smart campus, which integrates technological and sustainable resources to promote a positive and productive learning environment for the university community. This work presents the content and procedure of this practical activity, as well as the evaluation method and the results of a student survey to assess their opinions.

使用主动学习方法教授序列分析和分子系统学。
高通量分子生物学技术的巨大发展以及随之产生的海量数据使生物信息学成为生物科学本科生的必修课。大量的专业出版物、工具和数据库证明了这一科学学科的重要性。生物信息学培训使本科生掌握了可应用于所有生物学领域的技能,如编程能力、数据分析、数据库管理、生物学知识、统计学、解决问题和跨学科合作。在过去十年中,全球采用能力本位课程的高等教育机构数量显著增加。这种方法非常强调学生应培养的行动和技能,而不仅仅是要求他们记忆的信息。在这种教育背景下,主动学习策略的使用已被证明可以提高学生的理解能力和能力培养。本文介绍了在马拉加大学(西班牙)生物系本科生的实践课中实施主动学习方法的情况。其主要目的是向学生介绍有关基因、蛋白质和系统发育的分子数据库和信息搜索系统。这是在智能校园的框架内实现的,智能校园整合了技术和可持续资源,为大学社区营造了积极和富有成效的学习环境。本作品介绍了这一实践活动的内容和程序,以及评估方法和学生意见调查结果。
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 生物-生化与分子生物学
CiteScore
2.60
自引率
14.30%
发文量
99
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: The aim of BAMBED is to enhance teacher preparation and student learning in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and related sciences such as Biophysics and Cell Biology, by promoting the world-wide dissemination of educational materials. BAMBED seeks and communicates articles on many topics, including: Innovative techniques in teaching and learning. New pedagogical approaches. Research in biochemistry and molecular biology education. Reviews on emerging areas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to provide background for the preparation of lectures, seminars, student presentations, dissertations, etc. Historical Reviews describing "Paths to Discovery". Novel and proven laboratory experiments that have both skill-building and discovery-based characteristics. Reviews of relevant textbooks, software, and websites. Descriptions of software for educational use. Descriptions of multimedia materials such as tutorials on various aspects of biochemistry and molecular biology.
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