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A New Learning Environment in the Biotech Lab Technician Program
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Discussions
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Discussion 1. What is protein purification?
According to Jeanette, protein purification is 'separating out things you don't want from things you do want.'
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Discussion 2. Faculty discuss computer-dependent learning activities
"There are only a few ways to separate and purify something like DNA, but proteins are all unique. They all have a unique structure, function, and charge, so there isn't one way to purify a protein. When you encounter a new protein at a biotechnology company, for instance, and they have you purify a protein that's never been purified before, you don't have a pre-scribed strategy."
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Discussion 3. Faculty and students discuss computer-independent learning activities
"The student that comes out of the university without working in a laboratory is at a deficit. You need the same amount of skill to match your understanding of the material."
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Discussion 4. Faculty discuss importance of determination and motivation during educational reform efforts
"We have some other people who want to use the technology just because it's cool. I would say Jeanette has a very pragmatic view about using technology. She's not into doing it just for the sake of doing it."
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Discussion 5. Faculty discuss the process of getting going
"The program director is not an administrative position. It's more of a coordinator experience. You get your fingers into a lot of different things. My philosophy on that was that I always kept everybody informed of things that I had learned, and we always made group decisions."
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