Students authoring molecular case studies as a partial course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) for lab instruction.
Kasandra J RileyDidem Vardar-UluElizabeth PollockShuchismita DuttaPublished in: Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2021)
Understanding the relationship between protein structure and function is a core-learning goal in biochemistry. Students often struggle to visualize proteins as three-dimensional objects that interact with other molecules to affect its biochemical consequences. We describe here a partial course-based undergraduate research experiences that has students exploring protein structure and function hands-on while authoring a molecular case study intended for others to use.