Download S4. Computational Molecular Modeling- Pre

S4-Pre-Assessment
Part 1: Use the following terms/phrases to write a clear paragraph that explains how mutations in the
DNA can cause an abnormal phenotype.
Terms/phrases: DNA mutation, normal allele, mutant allele, gene, primary protein structure, secondary
protein structure, tertiary protein structure, transcription, translation, protein function, normal phenotype,
mutant phenotype, protein function.
Part 2: Information about you
1. Check one: Male_________
Female__________
2. Circle your class status: Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
3. Have you ever taken a course that focuses solely on computer skills.
Yes
non-degree
No
4. What is your current cumulative GPA?
Based on your experience, rank your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Agree
1. My computer skills are superior to my peers.
Strongly
Disagree
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
2. When given a new computer program to use, I
explore the various menus to learn how the
program works.
3. When given a new computer program to use, I
rely on the help feature to learn how the program
works.
4. I am comfortable with computer software and
quickly learn how to use new software.
5. I have no difficulty troubleshooting basic
computer issues such as printing errors, wireless
connection problems, file opening and saving
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
issues.
6. I have used modeling software (of any kind,
for any reason) in another course.
7. I have used computational molecular
modeling software in another course.
8. Computational software can be used in
research to make predictions about how proteins,
and other molecules, behave in a cell.
9. When I see pictures of small molecules, such
as DNA, proteins and lipids, I can easily visualize
what they look like three-dimensionally.
10. The ability of a protein to function is directly
related to the three-dimensional shape of the
protein.