Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Deepak Yaraguppi ¹, A. Sharanappa ¹, Laxmikant R. Patil ¹, Veeranna S. Hombalimath ¹, Nagaraj Ekbote ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, BVB College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli, IN

Abstract

Integration in teaching and learning approach is required due to increasing use of emergent technologies in research and industry. Integration learning helps students to visualize exact picture of industry. In case of Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology, integration of subjects and labs increases their knowledge and get the whole process of bio production. The present work synthesizes the outcomes of integrated learning in Downstream Process Technology lab (DSPT lab) and Bioprocess Engineering lab. Openended experiment was given to seventh semester students and anticipated to use the knowledge of bioprocess engineering lab and DSPT lab to complete the task. Openended experiment illustrates the flow of processes in Bioprocess industry which involves production of proteins and metabolites. As a result students could relate and use the knowledge learnt in each other lab to complete the task. Performance of the students was assessed as per Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology's (ABET)

3b&3g criteria. 3b- Design and conduct experiment

3g- Communicate effectively.

Keywords

Integrated Learning, Dspt Lab, Bioprocess Engineering Lab, Open Ended Experiment.

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A. Sharanappa ¹, L. R. Patil ¹, V. S. Hombalimath ¹, Deepak Yaraguppi ¹, Anil R. Shet ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, KLE Technological University, Hubballi- 580 031, IN

Abstract

Bioprocess Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field of study, which deals with the design and development of equipments and processes for the manufacturing of bioproducts from biological materials. It finds varied applications in the field of agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and chemicals. The course demands practical exposure where-in students can actively experience the interconnection between biology and engineering. The present study was conducted for VI semester undergraduate students of Engineering in Biotechnology for Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory. The laboratory comprises fermentation studies for the production of valuable products, aimed at understanding the relationship between variables and kinetic parameters of the microorganism. The exercise results in the generation of voluminous data, which necessitates for optimization of the process parameters. Collection, analysis and interpretation of the data play an important role in understanding the relationship between process parameter and productivity for optimization of the process. Application of statistical methods to facilitate such learning was performed in Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory. Through this process, students successfully demonstrated their ability in planning&conduct of experiment, choosing proper statistical tools for analysis&interpretation of data to draw meaningful conclusion, and formulating testable hypothesis. As part of this course implementation and framework, the results evaluation and assessment of student learning through defined rubrics combined with feedback are presented. The assessment and feedback revealed the significance of statistical usage in understanding of submerged fermentation process.

Keywords

Statistical Methods, Fermentation, Bioprocess Engineering, Kinetic Parameters.

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