rofile of undergraduate students involved in Scientific Initiation projects in the area of Biochemistry between 2006 and 2008

Authors

  • Flávia Godoy Iano Aluna de Doutorado do curso de Estomatologia e Biologia Oral da FOB/USP Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas/Bioquímica
  • Amanda de Souza Almeida Aluna de graduação do curso de Odontologia da FOB/USP Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas/Bioquímica
  • Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf Professora Titular do Depto. de Ciências Biológicas/Bioquímica FOB/USP Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas/Bioquímica
  • Rodrigo Cardoso de Oliveira Professor Associado do Depto. de Ciências Biológicas/Bioquímica FOB/USP Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas/Bioquímica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30979/rev.abeno.v9i1.1342

Keywords:

Teaching. Biochemistry. Learning. Basic Research. §

Abstract

Similar to other basic areas, Biochemistry has developed very quickly, and the production of knowledge in these areas can be attributed largely to graduate studies and scientific initiation (SI). With this in mind, many undergraduate students have sought to develop projects in basic disciplines (histology, biochemistry, pharmacology and others) in recent years, increasing the demand for Scientific Initiation projects. Nevertheless, the profile, expectations and motivations of students developing research projects in basic areas, as well as their views regarding the contribution of SI toward their academic and professional development has not been related. To this end, a simple questionnaire was proposed, with multiple choice and open questions, addressing the reasons that led students to seek the biochemistry lab and students’ viewpoints regarding the contribution of the experience gained in SI toward their academic and professional development. The questionnaires were applied to students who were developing SI projects in the Biological Sciences Department of the Bauru Dentistry College of São Paulo University between 2006 and 2008. After analyzing the data obtained, we can conclude that a meaningful portion of the students that take SI (41%) seek this type of project to distinguish themselves from other undergraduate students. According to those interviewed, the knowledge acquired during the research process contributed to their professional training (100%) and to the learning process as a whole.

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Published

26-01-2009

How to Cite

Iano, F. G., Almeida, A. de S., Rabelo Buzalaf, M. A., & de Oliveira, R. C. (2009). rofile of undergraduate students involved in Scientific Initiation projects in the area of Biochemistry between 2006 and 2008. Revista Da ABENO, 9(1), 44–49. https://doi.org/10.30979/rev.abeno.v9i1.1342

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