基于前沿热点案例的合成生物学教学模式的探索与实践

Exploration and practice of synthetic biology teaching mode based on research frontiers and hotspots

摘要:

作为一门理论性与应用性都很强的课程,“合成生物学”对生物工程领域创新性人才培养发挥着至关重要的作用。为此,华中农业大学开设了“合成生物学”课程。首先,以“重基础知识、抓创新实践、追前沿进展”为理念,通过组建高水平的“合成生物学”教学团队,并不断调整优化课程内容,形成了新颖合理的课程体系。其次,在教学过程中,及时将高水平学术期刊及时事热点新闻报道中有关合成生物学的案例引入课堂教学中,丰富了教学内容,提高了学生的学习兴趣。再次,以前沿热点案例为切入点,通过以“学”为中心的授课模式,引导学生深入探讨,提高了学生的思辨思维与创新能力。本课程取得了很好的教学效果,并有效促进了创新型人才培养,在此与同行交流,以期能为“合成生物学”及相关课程的教学改革提供一些新的启发与思考。

Abstract:

Synthetic biology, a course with a sound theoretical system and a wide application range, plays a role in the cultivation of innovative talents in the field of bioengineering. To this end, we have set up a synthetic biology course in our university. First, according to the concept of imparting basic knowledge,highlighting innovative practice, and keeping up with cutting-edge progress, we assembled a high-level teaching team for synthetic biology. The team constantly adjusted and optimized the course contents and achieved a novel and reasonable course system. Second, we introduced frontier cases of synthetic biology reported in high-level journals, as well as breaking news in this field in classroom teaching, which enriched the teaching contents and aroused students' interest. Third, taking these cases as the breakthrough point, we guided students to in-depth discussions through the learning-centered teaching mode to improve students' abilities of critical thinking and theoretical innovation. In summary, the course has achieved good teaching outcomes and improved the cultivation of innovative talents. Therefore, we share our work with peer teachers, aiming to give new insights into the teaching reform of synthetic biology and other related courses.