The BASIL Community provides curricular materials and instructor support for teaching biochemistry laboratory courses using course-based research. Computational and wet lab modules are available on the BASIL Modules page. We also offer a variety of professional development activities throughout the year to help instructors learn about and implement our curriculum.

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Workshops & Professional Development Opportunities

Teaching Biochemistry using Research:
An Introduction to BASIL

This initial workshop will introduce you to the benefits of course-based undergraduate research experiences and explain how the BASIL curriculum can be integrated into the biochemistry curriculum. Workshops are offered several times per year in virtual and in-person formats. Check the events page for dates and registration information.

Learning about Assessment

We offer workshops to help you learn how to assess your students scientific skill development, targeting learning skills that are often hard to assess, including the development of critical thinking skills, data analysis, and systems thinking. Check the events page for dates and registration information.

BASIL Curriculum Support

Are you implementing the BASIL curriculum with your students? We offer workshops throughout the year to help you troubleshoot problems and learn specific software and laboratory techniques that can help you implement the BASIL modules with your students. Check the events page for dates and registration information.