Abstract
LSCI6303 Techniques in Biological Electron Microscopy and Live Cell Imaging is a three-unit advanced course taught by Prof. Jiang and Prof. Kang, designed for Year 1-2 postgraduate students in the School of Life Sciences. CMBI4001/LSCI5601 Protein Trafficking is a one-unit course for senior undergraduate students studying in Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) Program, which also offered to RGPs from Sep 2020, taught by Prof. Jiang. These two courses introduce the theory of cell and molecular biology as well as how the advanced microscopy techniques can be put into use for the latest research discoveries.
To achieve the strategic goal of the University Strategic Plan 2021-2025 in further engaging postgraduate students in teaching and teaching development, in this project we aim to engage RPG students from the two research groups of Prof. Jiang and Prof. Kang in developing new teaching materials using our newly established advanced platforms of Cryo- FIB/CLEM (Focused Ion-Beam/Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy) (supported by CRF Equipment grant and CUHK matching fund at a total of HK$20M) and new research findings. We will produce micro-modules from our recent research findings published in prestigious international journals that are related to protein trafficking, electron microscopy and live-cell imaging. We will also produce videos to elaborate the new/advanced platforms and applications in cell biology research. RPG students who are the major authors of new publications derived from our research programs will be responsible for generating the online videos explaining the details of the background information and research data of the publications, with the supervision of Prof. Jiang and Prof. Kang.
Students taking these two courses can thus learn by themselves via watching the videos and have a thorough understanding of the related publications and advanced technologies before the lectures. As a result, they can have more intensive and deep discussion about the latest development during valuable lecture time. The micro-modules-based learning mode will also allow students to have the most up-to-date knowledge on the latest research finding and technology development in this field.
Brief write-up
Project objectives
To achieve the strategic goal of the University Strategic Plan 2025 in further engaging postgraduate students in teaching and teaching development, in this project we aim to engage RPg students from the two research groups of Prof. Jiang and Prof. Kang Byung Ho, Co-Supervisor of the project, in developing new teaching materials using our newly established advanced platforms of Cryo- FIB/CLEM (Focused Ion-Beam/Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy) and new research findings.
Activities, process and outcomes
In the project period, we have produced micro-modules from our recent research findings published in prestigious international journals that are related to protein trafficking, electron microscopy and live-cell imaging. We have also produced videos to elaborate the new/advanced platforms and applications in cell biology research.
Deliverables and evaluation
During the project period, 10 publication videos that explain the contents of the research publications have been produced. 2 videos that elaborate the new/advanced platforms and applications in cell biology research have been produced.
Dissemination, diffusion, impact and sharing of good practices
The micro-modules produced in this project have been uploaded to Blackboard and KEEP (CU eLearning) Platforms of the course.
Impact on teaching and learning
While developing the micro-modules, the senior RPg students who were responsible have reinforced the background knowledge and explained the knowledge in a way that junior students can understand easily. It has served as a valuable experience in teaching and will be useful in their further career.
