Biochemistry: A Guided Inquiry uses the philosophy of Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) to teach the fundamental concepts of biochemistry. In these activities, students will work in teams to explore models of biochemical information and develop essential ideas so they can more fully understand the discipline. In addition, they will intentionally practice process skills including teamwork, information processing, critical thinking, and communication. The topics in this book cover the major themes of biomolecules, metabolism, and the replication, transcription, and translation of genetic information.
About the Author
Tracey Arnold Murray, Ph.D. is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Capital University in Columbus, OH. She was awarded Capital University’s Isabelle and Homer Cotterman Award for Faculty Service to Students in 2016 and the Praestantia Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2018. Dr. Murray has been involved with The POGIL Project since 2006 and has facilitated numerous POGIL workshops, attended multiple POGIL National Meetings, published a few papers on and given many posters and presentations related to teaching and student learning using POGIL. She and her husband live in Bexley, OH with their three daughters.