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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, Vol. 29 (6) (2001) pp. 222-224
© 2001 IUBMB. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
PII: S1470-8175(01)00087-X

Discussion

The new biochemistry: in praise of alternate curricula

Ross S. Feldberg * ross.feldberg@tufts.edu

Department of Biology, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 USA

Abstract

The problem of what to include or exclude in designing a modern biochemistry course is becoming increasingly difficult to resolve. In this article, I suggest that the focus on which topics are to be covered is misplaced. Since factual information is rapidly forgotten, whereas skills can be retained, students would be better served if we designed our courses around those skill sets we desire our students to learn.

Keywords: Biochemistry; Education; Syllabus; Lecture; Teaching

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