Online Gaming for Understanding Folding, Interactions, and Structure

被引：23
作者：
Franco, Jimmy [1 ]
机构：
[1] Merrimack Coll, Dept Chem, N Andover, MA 01843 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION | 2012年 / 89卷 / 12期
关键词：
Second-Year Undergraduate; Biochemistry; Computer-Based Learning; Humor/Puzzles/Games; Internet/Web-Based Learning; Problem Solving/Decision Making; Molecular Modeling; Molecular Properties/Structure; Noncovalent interactions; Proteins/Peptides; CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE; CHEMISTRY;
D O I：
10.1021/ed200803e
中图分类号：
O6 [化学];
学科分类号：
0703 ;
摘要：
Foldit is a multiplayer online game that utilizes fundamental bonding concepts instead of computing power to resolve protein structures that have eluded researchers. Reported herein is the use of Foldit as a problem-based learning assignment for the understanding of protein folding, interactions, and structure. The program offers tutorial puzzles to introduce the student to both biochemistry and gaming concepts followed by scientific puzzles that allow the students to contribute to significant research. This assignment is ideal for biochemistry as well as general, organic, and biochemistry (GOB) courses.
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页码：1543 / 1546
页数：4
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