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Project-based learning course on metabolic network modelling in computational systems biology.
Sauter, Thomas; Bintener, Tamara; Kishk, Ali et al.
2022In PLoS Computational Biology, 18 (1), p. 1009711
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Keywords :
Humans; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Problem-Based Learning; Students; Systems Biology/education; Thinking
Abstract :
[en] Project-based learning (PBL) is a dynamic student-centred teaching method that encourages students to solve real-life problems while fostering engagement and critical thinking. Here, we report on a PBL course on metabolic network modelling that has been running for several years within the Master in Integrated Systems Biology (MISB) at the University of Luxembourg. This 2-week full-time block course comprises an introduction into the core concepts and methods of constraint-based modelling (CBM), applied to toy models and large-scale networks alongside the preparation of individual student projects in week 1 and, in week 2, the presentation and execution of these projects. We describe in detail the schedule and content of the course, exemplary student projects, and reflect on outcomes and lessons learned. PBL requires the full engagement of students and teachers and gives a rewarding teaching experience. The presented course can serve as a role model and inspiration for other similar courses.
Disciplines :
Life sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Sauter, Thomas ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM)
Bintener, Tamara
Kishk, Ali ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM)
Presta, Luana ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM)
Prohaska, Tessy
Guignard, Daniel
Zeng, Ni
Cipriani, Claudia
Arshad, Sundas
Pfau, Thomas
Martins Conde, Patricia ;  University of Luxembourg > Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) > Digital Medicine
Pires Pacheco, Maria Irene ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM)
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
Project-based learning course on metabolic network modelling in computational systems biology.
Publication date :
2022
Journal title :
PLoS Computational Biology
ISSN :
1553-7358
Publisher :
Public Library of Science, United States - California
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Pages :
e1009711
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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