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A case for college molecular biology classes: a right to her genes
Author(s) -
Gal Susannah,
Klein Jessie W.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
biochemistry and molecular biology education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1539-3429
pISSN - 1470-8175
DOI - 10.1111/j.1539-3429.2000.tb00167.x
Subject(s) - mathematics education , active learning (machine learning) , teaching method , computer science , psychology , artificial intelligence
Active student learning is a lofty goal, but what tools are available for college teaching faculty to create that kind of environment? In this article, we describe one such tool, the case study method using a case we developed to teach molecular biology students the importance of DNA mutations in cancer. Not only does this approach teach concepts, but also applications of the techniques previously discussed in lecture and the ethical dilemmas that may surround that application. The case study method for teaching science, and this case in particular, we feel gives students the kind of classroom problem that can make their learning more active. © 2000 Gal and Klein. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.