A Wiki-Based Group Project in an Inorganic Chemistry Foundation Course

A semester-long group project that utilizes wild sites to enhance collaboration was developed for a foundation course in inorganic chemistry. Through structured assignments, student groups use metal-based or metal-combating therapeutic agents as a model for applying and understanding course concepts; they also gain proficiency with scientific- and web-based software. Each group displays their assignment products on a cohesive wild, which serves as a study guide about the assigned therapeutic agent. Students periodically peer review other groups' wilds to learn how ongoing constructive feedback can improve a final product and to practice effective collaboration. Group presentations covering the wild content and the therapeutic action of the drug are delivered at the end of the semester. This project could be utilized in other chemistry courses with appropriate topic selection.