University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (12): 32-37.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202306018

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Reflection and Innovative Practice in Teaching Foundational Interdisciplinary Courses: A Case Study of "Chemical Biology"

Fei Cai, Xiaoyu Qin, Lizhen He, Ligeng Xu, Li Ma(), Tianfeng Chen()   

  • Received:2023-06-06 Accepted:2023-07-20 Published:2023-08-02
  • Contact: Li Ma, Tianfeng Chen E-mail:chem_mali@jnu.edu.cn;tchentf@jnu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Chemical biology, a frontier scientific discipline that emerged in the late 20th century, delves into the chemical underpinnings of life phenomena at the molecular level, aiming to study and regulate biological processes. The course "Chemical Biology" encompasses diverse disciplines such as biology, chemistry, medicine, and pharmacy, highlighting its distinct characteristics as an emerging interdisciplinary field. The teaching team is closely aligned with a series of national education and academic excellence strategies such as deepening education and teaching reform, building world-class universities and world-class disciplines, etc., and puts forward the reform goal of "nurturing versatile and innovative talents and exploring the path of constructing interdisciplinary fundamentals courses". In practice, the team adheres to the reform concept of "multi-dimensional cross-fusion", implements the reform ideas of "one orientation, one guidance, and three guarantees", and practices ideological and political education with the core of "exploring the unknown and serving the country with science and technology". This provides a replicable path for the construction of cutting-edge interdisciplinary fundamentals courses and the cultivation of compound innovative talents for the country.

Key words: Chemical biology, Interdisciplinary, Basic course teaching