ERIC Number: EJ1110414
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Aug
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Approaching a Conceptual Understanding of Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibition: Development of an Active Learning Inquiry Activity for Prehealth and Nonscience Majors
House, Chloe; Meades, Glen; Linenberger, Kimberly J.
Journal of Chemical Education, v93 n8 p1397-1400 Aug 2016
Presented is a guided inquiry activity designed to be conducted with prenursing students using an analogous system to help develop a conceptual understanding of factors impacting enzyme kinetics and the various types of enzyme inhibition. Pre- and postconceptual understanding evaluations and effectiveness of implementation surveys were given to the students (N = 55). The results indicate the students did slightly increase their conceptual understanding of the material after completing the activity. The result of the implementation survey provided insight into student-identified strengths and areas of improvement.
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Science Activities, Nonmajors, Kinetics, Inhibition, College Science, Nursing Students, Student Surveys, Concept Formation, Scientific Concepts, Science Laboratories, Biochemistry, Science Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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