Learning Life Sciences: Design and Development of a Virtual Molecular Biology Learning Lab

The life sciences, in particular molecular genetics, have be-come a pivotal area of research and innovation, and at the same time are amongst the most controversially discussed in today’s society. Despite this discussion, the demand for life science expertise increases rapidly, creating a growing need for life science education in particular and for science edu-cation in general, given that progress in this area depends on progress in biology, chemistry, computer science, and some others. In this article, an approach to science education is suggested that combines guided knowledge acquisition with hands-on experience in a computer-based learning environ-

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