Biochemistry in the World Around You

Purpose: Demonstrate your knowledge of biochemistry by addressing one of the following in poster format:

  1. Propose a new treatment for AIDS/HIV or cancer. (References should describe other treatments or support the development of your ideas. Your ideas may be completely novel)!
  2. Explain how a specific diet affects metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and/or fatty acids. [Example diets are: ketogenic (high protein and fat, low carbohydrate), low fat, slim fast etc.].
  3. Explain a current event related to biochemistry. (Select a topic from the list provided or get approval for an alternative topic).

Poster Session format: (you may work separately or in groups of 2-3): Design a poster to illustrate the topic. Posters will be displayed April 27during class time. One author must stand next to the poster to present it to classmates. Other group members will spend the time evaluating other student’s posters.

Posters should be organized as follows (label each section, except the title):
  1. Title: The title should be informative and interesting.
  2. Introduction: Identify what the topic is and why it is of interest.
  3. Body: Explain basic biochemistry related to the topic and why it is relevant. Clearly describe the issue and suggest how it may effect the general public now and in the future.
  4. Conclusion: Summarize, in bullet format, the issues and content of the poster.
  5. Discussion: State your opinions on the topic.
  6. References: Cite at least 1 chemistry text book and 2 articles from popular periodicals (more references add depth to the poster)
  7. Acknowledgments: List all group members and describe what contribution they made to the project.

Assessment:

Posters will be evaluated as follows:

  1. Title: Is it interesting and informative?
  2. Introduction: Is the topic clearly identified and relevant?
  3. Body: Is the basic biochemistry needed to understand the topic clearly explained and relevant to the topic? Is the issue or topic explained so you can understand it? Is it clear how this topic may affect the general public now and in the future? Are graphics (drawings, molecular structures, graphs, schematics etc.) used to facilitate understanding of the topic, basic biochemistry and/or purpose of the poster? Is the poster esthetically pleasing?
  4. Conclusion: Is the poster adequately summarized in bullet format?
  5. Discussion: Is the opinion presented clearly stated, informed and original?
  6. References: Were at least 1 chemistry text and 2 popular periodicals cited?

Potential Poster Topics:

Once you have accessed OCLC for popular periodicals choose:

12 for all databases

and

23 for ReadGuideAbs

For more information contact Library Reference Department, fyref@uaf.edu

Poster Review

What did you learn from this poster?

 

 

I. Title: Does it inform you of the contents of the poster?

0 1 2

II. Introduction: Is an issue or question clearly identified and defined?

0 1 2 3

III. Body:

 
  • Did one of the authors explain the poster and answer questions?

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • Are aspects of basic biochemistry or molecular biology explained?

0 - 30 _______ (write a number between 0 and 30

If yes, check which of the following apply:

 

molecular structure of

____Carbohydrate

____DNA or RNA

____Protein (polypeptide)

____ model of DNA/RNA,

____Triglyceride or fatty acid

transcription and translation

____vitamin or coenzyme

____ protein - DNA interaction

____Drug used to treat viruses or cancer

____Other___________________
  • Can you understand the poster?

0 1 2 3 4 5

  • Is it clear how this topic may affect the general public?

0 1 2 3

  • Are graphics used?

0 1 2

  • Is the poster esthetically pleasing? (minimum size is 3x5 ft; text should be large enough to read from 3 ft away, sections should be identified with subheadings, text should be original; not Xeroxed).

0 1 2 3 4 5

IV. Conclusion:

 
  • Is the body summarized with a few bullets?

0 1 2

  • Are the conclusions objective (free of opinions)?

0 1 2 3

V. Discussion: Is an informed opinion clearly stated?

0 1 2 3 4 5

VI. References: Are 2 periodicals (magazine, newspaper or scientific journal) and 1 reference book cited? Do references cited add depth to the presentation?

_____periodical #1 ____periodical #2 ____reference book

 

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

VII. Acknowledgements: If more than one author, are each members name and contributions listed? Check the name of each author who made a significant contribution: (Automatic 10 pts if only 1 author)

_____Author #1 (name)______________________

_____Author #2 (name)______________________

_____Author #3 (name)______________________

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

 

 

 

Total _____________________

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Signature of Reviewer:____________________ Printed name:______________________