Money, Sex, and Drugs: A Case Study to Teach the Genetics of Antibiotic Resistance
- 1 September 2008
- journal article
- Published by American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) in CBE—Life Sciences Education
- Vol. 7 (3), 302-309
- https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.07-12-0099
Abstract
The goal of the work reported here was to help students expand their understanding of antibiotic resistance, the Central Dogma, and evolution. We developed a unit entitled “Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae,” which was constructed according to the principles of scientific teaching by a team of graduate students, science faculty, and instructors. A variety of activities and assessments were used, including a case study, short lectures, and group problem-solving. Implementation of “Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae” in a college freshman seminar suggests these materials are useful in increasing understanding of complex biological topics and improving problem-solving abilities.Keywords
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