Authors : Zhaohui Gong, Junming Guo, Qiong Liu, Yanping Le, Jiuchang Zhong and Qingning Li
Abstract: The teaching and evaluation of biochemistry and molecular biology are generally performed as two independent curricula at the universities in China. However, the knowledge of these two courses is very closely linked. At Ningbo University, we have undertaken a program to integrate of BMB as a system curriculum. The efforts have included theory teaching and experimental teaching in the manner of combination of form and content. In this study, classical references reading, small group discussion and student research and training program were also employed. We evaluated, the student learning ability and the lecturer teaching effect via question and answer and survey. The data showed increases in student performance on BMB-related integrative problems and more interest in learning BMB curriculum and doing relevant research work. Furthermore, the total time of teaching BMB was shortened by comparing with that of two independent courses. The faculty perceived an increased awareness of the across of multi-disciplinary among the students in their courses.
Zhaohui Gong, Junming Guo, Qiong Liu, Yanping Le, Jiuchang Zhong and Qingning Li, 2011. Integration of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as a System Curriculum in Chinese Medical Undergraduates. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 5: 237-242.