Project-based learning course on metabolic network modelling in computational systems biology.


Journal

PLoS computational biology
ISSN: 1553-7358
Titre abrégé: PLoS Comput Biol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101238922

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
01 2022
Historique:
entrez: 27 1 2022
pubmed: 28 1 2022
medline: 22 2 2022
Statut: epublish

Résumé

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.

Identifiants

pubmed: 35085230
doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009711
pii: PCOMPBIOL-D-21-01336
pmc: PMC8794106
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

e1009711

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Auteurs

Thomas Sauter (T)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Tamara Bintener (T)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Ali Kishk (A)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Luana Presta (L)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Tessy Prohaska (T)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Daniel Guignard (D)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Ni Zeng (N)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Claudia Cipriani (C)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Sundas Arshad (S)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Thomas Pfau (T)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Patricia Martins Conde (P)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Maria Pires Pacheco (M)

Systems Biology Group, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

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