Jamie Ellis was invited to present on "Strategies to deliver biochemistry content in general chemistry" at the 254th ACS National Meeting in Washington, D.C. Jamie Ellis was invited to present on "Strategies to deliver biochemistry content in general chemistry" at the 254th ACS National Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Abstract:
The Chemistry in Context curriculum provides a platform to inspire and instruct a broad student population. The textbook targets a non-STEM major audience by valuing the context and applications of general chemistry on par with foundational concepts. The message of applying chemistry to society and the strategies presented here are generally applicable. This presentation will focus on the expansion of biochemistry within two chapters of Chemistry in Context now in its 9th edition. Within Health & Medicine, we introduce equilibrium, buffers, functional groups, and intermolecular interactions in the context of healthy physiology and drug design. The text uses example proteins as waypoints in a broad description of a physiological response to demonstrate the breadth of protein structures and functions. Noncovalent interactions, specificity, and chirality are emphasized through discussion of drug design and models of biological interactions. Within Genes & Life, the complexities of genetic engineering for food, fuel, and pharmaceuticals become an overarching theme. The structure and role of DNA are presented within the classic Central Dogma and as a chemical tool. In all material, we aim for both nuance and depth in understanding by creating opportunities for example cases and personalized reports. Biochemical concepts present a fantastic route to deliver foundational chemical information. The chemistry in context strategy is extremely valuable for delivering challenging material for non-STEM majors in addition to being broadly expandable to major curriculum.
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