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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Anil Shet ¹, Basavaraj Hungund ¹, Deepak Yaraguppi ¹, Gururaj Tennalli ¹, Laxmikant Patil ¹, Sharanappa Achappa ¹, Shivalingsarj Desai ¹, Uday Muddapur ¹, Veeresh Hombalimath ¹, Zabin Bagewadi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, IN

Abstract

Biotechnology being an inter-disciplinary domain, demands an adequate theoretical knowledge of allied subjects along with good hands-on skill-sets for the graduates to be industry-ready. In this context, theme-based mini project for V semester was designed and implemented for under-graduate students of Biotechnology. The objectives of the mini project were 1)To equip the students with basic skill sets and impart the culture of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)& Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and 2) To impart basic microbiological and biochemical skill-sets. The mini project was undertaken with the theme of "Isolation, Screening and Preliminary Characterization of Microorganisms Producing Selected Industrially Important Metabolites". A multi-level rubrics-based assessment was followed to measure the learning. The project addressed eight Program Outcomes (PO) whose attainment on a scale of 10 was calculated. It is concluded that the theme-based project was effective in experiential learning for the students which plays a key role in bridging the gap between industry and academia.

Keywords

Skill-Sets, Good Laboratory Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Theme Base Project.

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Anil Shet ¹, Basavaraj Hungund ¹, Deepak Yaraguppi ¹, Gururaj Tennalli ¹, Laxmikant Patil ¹, Sharanappa Achappa ¹, Shivalingsarj Desai ¹, Uday Muddapur ¹, Veeresh Hombalimath ¹, Zabin Bagewadi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi-31, IN

Abstract

Biotechnology being an inter-disciplinary domain, demands an adequate theoretical knowledge of allied subjects, good hands-on skill-sets, along with an ability to integrate biology with engineering for the graduates to be industry-ready. In this context, theme based mini and minor academic projects for V and VI semester respectively were designed and implemented for under-graduate students of Biotechnology. The objectives of the mini project were 1) To equip the students with basic skill-sets and impart the culture of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)and 2) to impart basic microbiological and biochemical skillsets. In continuation of mini project, students have to harness the capabilities of skills learnt in mini project to translate in to an industrially viable product, hence fermentation skills play an important role. In this perspective, the objectives of minor project were developed to impart the students with 1) basic fermentation skills at laboratory level 2) SOP of analytical instruments and 3) statistical analysis of the results. The minor project was implemented with the theme "Submerged Fermentation and Optimization of Process Parameters for Production of Industrially important Biomolecules". A multi-level rubrics-based assessment was followed to measure the stated learning outcomes.The attainment was highest (9.5) for PI 9.1.2, which indicated good team work and show lowest (7.0) for PI 13.2.1, which shows scope for improvement for improvement in area of verification and calibration of equipment. It was concluded that the theme-based projects were effective in experiential learning for the students which plays a key role in bridging the gap between industry and academia.

Keywords

Skill-Sets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

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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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