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Theme-Based Mini Project Implementation for Basic Skill-Set Development in Biotechnology


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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.

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

Anil Shet
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Basavaraj Hungund
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Deepak Yaraguppi
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Gururaj Tennalli
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Laxmikant Patil
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Sharanappa Achappa
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Shivalingsarj Desai
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Uday Muddapur
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Veeresh Hombalimath
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India
Zabin Bagewadi
Department of Biotechnology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubballi- 580031, India

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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DOI: https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet%2F2017%2Fv30i4%2F114110