Using augmented reality to teach and learn biochemistry

Juan Carlos Vega Garzón; Marcio Luiz Magrini; Eduardo Galembeck

doi:10.1002/bmb.21063

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Using augmented reality to teach and learn biochemistry

Juan Carlos Vega Garzón Marcio Luiz Magrini Eduardo Galembeck

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education Vol. 45 No. 5 pp. 417-420 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractUnderstanding metabolism and metabolic pathways constitutes one of the central aims for students of biological sciences. Learning metabolic pathways should be focused on the understanding of general concepts and core principles. New technologies such Augmented Reality (AR) have shown potential to improve assimilation of biochemistry abstract concepts because students can manipulate 3D molecules in real time. Here we describe an application named Augmented Reality Metabolic Pathways (ARMET), which allowed students to visualize the 3D molecular structure of substrates and products, thus perceiving changes in each molecule. The structural modification of molecules shows students the flow and exchange of compounds and energy through metabolism. © 2017 by The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 45(5):417–420, 2017.

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Published: Apr 23, 2017
Vol/Issue: 45(5)
Pages: 417-420
License: View

Authors

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Juan Carlos Vega Garzón

Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology UNICAMP. Campinas SP Brazil

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Marcio Luiz Magrini

Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology UNICAMP. Campinas SP Brazil

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Eduardo Galembeck

Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology UNICAMP. Campinas SP Brazil

Cite This Article

Juan Carlos Vega Garzón, Marcio Luiz Magrini, Eduardo Galembeck (2017). Using augmented reality to teach and learn biochemistry. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 45(5), 417-420. https://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21063

Using augmented reality to teach and learn biochemistry

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