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ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES
Your level of achievement of the outcomes shall be evidenced by the quality of your outputs and your performance
in tests and exams.
Formative Summative (Rubric-Based)
For CO1 – CO4: Seatworks & Assignments (SA) For CO1: Molecules of Life Picture Album (PA)
For CO2: Role Play on Metabolism (RP)
For CO3: Paper Critique (PC)
For CO4: Final Examination- Cell & Enzyme Kinetics and
Bioreactors (FE)
Specific guidelines for the preparation and submission of each summative output will be provided in class.
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Portfolio of Seatworks & Assignments (AS)
Grading System
Your grade for the course is computed based on both formative and summative assessment data. The computation
is detailed below.
Grade Component Weight Computation
AS Grade (10%) AS Grade x 0.10
FE Grade (40%) FE Grade x 0.40
PA Grade (15%) PA Grade x 0.15
PC Grade (20%) PC Grade x 0.20
RP Grade (15%) RP Grade x 0.15
Total Grade
Passing Grade: 3.0
Condition for Passing: FE Grades must be 3.0 or better.
LEARNING PLAN
Course
Topics Week Learning Activities
Outcome
Introduction to the Course Open forum re Course Syllabus
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Interactive Discussion
Chemistry and Biology of Cells Interactive Discussion
History of Biotechnology Exercises: Issues on the risk and
Cellular basis of life new technology
Organization of cells Picture Search
CO1
Biomolecules 2–5
CO2
Chemical Forces Important to
Biomolecules
The Structure of DNA
The Flow of Biological Information
Cellular Metabolism Interactive Discussion
CO1 Carbohydrate Metabolism Exercises: Issues on the risk and
6–8
CO2 Protein Metabolism new technology
Fat Metabolism Role Playing
MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 9 Submission of Picture Album
Enzyme and Enzyme Kinetics Interactive Discussion
Introduction Calculation Workshop
Simple Enzyme Kinetics Reading and Paper Critique: Roles of
CO2 Inhibition of Enzyme Reactions Enzyme and the
CO3 Factors Influencing Enzyme Activity 10 - 13 Methods/Techniques of
CO4 Industrial Application of Enzymes Commercially Important Biochemical
Products
Final Examination on Enzyme and
Enzyme Kinetics
Cell Kinetics and Bioreactors Interactive Discussion
Introduction and Definition of Terms Calculation Workshop
CO2
Growth Cycle for Batch Cultivation Final Examination on Cell Kinetics
CO3 14 - 17
Laboratory and Industrial Bioreactors and Bioreactors
CO4
Industrial Application of Cells
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Learning Resources
Books
1. Bourgaize D, Jewel TR and Buiser RG. Biotechnology (Demystifying the Concepts). Addison Wesley Longman,
INC. 2000.
2. Shuler ML and Kargi F. Bioprocess Engineering Basic Concepts. Prentice-Hall, Inc. NJ, 2002.
3. Lee J. Biochemical Engineering. John Wiley and Sons, USA, 1995.
Note: Numerous books dealing on biotechnology can be found at the Learning Resource Center. Ask the help of our
librarian.
Course Policies
Molecules of Life Picture and Paper Critique Team
You are to form a project team of up to three members to work on presenting a picture album on the molecular
structure of different types of cells and its components. The groups are to submit a written report containing the said
picture collection during the midterm week. Compilation of the said picture album can be softbound or fastened in a
short folder.
For the paper critique report, this will be on the second half of the semester. The teams are allowed up to Week 9 to
decide what specific topic/product they will work with. By Week 10, you must already inform the instructor of the final
topic. The content should focus on the roles of cells and the substances (e.g. enzymes) derived from them and the
new methods/techniques used for the commercial production of biochemicals. At least 15 published research papers
will serve as references. Written report should be submitted during the final week in a softbound copy.
Aside from the hardcopy for the two course requirements, please submit a softcopy (in CD) to the instructor.
Attendance and Tardiness
You are required to attend all classes. The policies in the USC Student Manual (Current Edition) shall be followed.
Coming to class on time is also required. If you are more than 15 minutes late, do not anymore enter the classroom.
You are only allowed three instances of up to 15-minute tardiness for the entire semester. Once you have reached
that allowed number, you will no longer be allowed to come inside the classroom late, even if you are only 1-minute
tardy.
Tests and Examinations
No make-up will be given for missed long tests as these tests are only formative in nature. If you are not able to take
any of the two final examinations on the scheduled date, you can make a formal written request to take a make-up
examination but only in cases when you missed an examination due to serious medical condition or personal
emergency. Pertinent supporting documents must be attached to your letter of request. Any request stands both
chances of getting granted or denied. The instructor shall be the one to set the date and time of the make-up exam.
Timely Submission of Required Outputs
Indicated in the learning plan above are the weeks when the two required outputs (PA and PC) are respectively due.
The exact date and time of the submission deadline will be announced a week before. Outputs submitted beyond the
deadline will not be accepted and will automatically lead to an INC rating for the course. To complete the INC, new
equivalent tasks will be required.
Communication
All course-related communications outside of class should be done through the course email mvtampus@usc.edu.ph.
Supplementary learning materials, announcements, instructions and the like will be through such email. Make sure
that you regularly check your inbox.
Use of Gadgets in Class
Gadgets should only be used in class in aid of learning. It may be allowed that you go online in the classroom if you
want to find out more about the topic being taken up. In no way that you are allowed to use your gadgets in class to
do social networking, games, or other activities that have no direct bearing on the ongoing class activity. At all times,
set your gadgets on silent mode.
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Prepared by : _____Engr. May V. Tampus_______________
(Name in print & signature of Faculty Member)
Annex
(CHE 426N: Introduction to Biotechnology)
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[ChE 426N-2] Paper Critique Rubric
Partially Meets Does Not Meet
Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations
Expectations Expectations
1.0-1.3 2.0 3.0 4.0
Summary (20%)
Well-written summary of Well-written summary of Summary of the article that Not providing a summary of
the article that provides a the article that provides a is either not clear or leaves the article’s contents.
clear description of the clear description of the several questions as to the
article leaving no question article but leaves some contents.
of the contents. questions as to the
contents.
Criticism (70%)
Writing shows a deep Writing shows an average Writing shows a below Writing shows a poor
understanding of the understanding of the average understanding of understanding of the
concepts behind the role of concepts behind the role of the concepts behind the concepts behind the role of
the microorganisms the microorganisms role of the microorganisms the microorganisms
(and/or the substances (and/or the substances (and/or the substances (and/or the substances
derived from them) as derived from them) as derived from them) as derived from them) as
presented in the article. presented in the article. presented in the article. presented in the article.
Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Partially Meets Did Not Meet
(1.0-1.3) (2.0) Expectations Expectations
(3.0) (4.0)
Knowledge/ Knowledge of topic is Issue is accurately Issue is explained with Issue requires more
Understanding exceptionally accurate and explained and uses many some accuracy but need accurate information and
is explained clearly and details and various sources more details and more details or examples;
effectively during in presentation with some variety in sources and less Heavy reliance on notes
explanation using details of reliance on notes. reliance on notes. during presentation.
the fundamental principles,
relevant theories and
concepts;
There is little reliance on
notes
Delivery & Very clear & concise flow of Clear flow of ideas; Most ideas flow but focus is Hard to follow the flow of
Enthusiasm ideas Demonstrates interest in lost at times; ideas;
topic & engagement with the Lack of enthusiasm &
class interest
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Demonstrates passionate Clear enunciation & rate of Limited evidence of interest Many blunders in
interest in the topic & speed is appropriate most of in & engagement with the enunciation & rate of
engagement with the class; the time; topic speed is either too fast or
Very clear enunciation & Speaker sometimes makes Sometimes clear too slow;
rate of speed is appropriate; eye contact with the enunciation & rate of speed Very little or no eye
Speaker makes eye contact audience; is appropriate some of the contact is made with the
with everyone and has no Mildly distracting nervous time; audience;
nervous habits; habits are present but do Speaker makes eye Speaker is reading the
Speaker has excellent not override the content contact with only a selected presentation;
posture few; Nervous habits distract
Nervous habits sometime the audience
distract the audience
Visuals Visuals augment and Use of visuals related to the Limited use of visuals No use of visuals
extend comprehension of material loosely related to the
the issues in unique ways material
Problem statement
Problem statement Problem statement is ambiguous and/or
is clear and is clear but some Problem statement misses to indicate
Given and thorough with all requisite variables is clear but critical unknowns
Assumptions variables required for solving the important variables required.
for solving the problem is not for solving the
problem clearly indicated. problem are not
indicated. indicated.
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described in the
problem.
All relevant All key equations Some key equations Most key equations
governing equations are provided are are missing, are missing or
are given in full form mostly in reduced erroneous or erroneous.
form. reduced form of
governing equations
are given.
Error in the
conversion of units.
Results are clearly Results are clearly Results are given Results are
indicated, error-free indicated, correct but not clearly incomplete, wrong
and thorough. and thorough. highlighted, or some or difficult to
key results are identify.
missing, or some
are erroneous.
Results and
Interpretations Correctness of
Correctness of Correctness of result is judged.
(When necessary) Validity of answers Erroneous results
result is judged. result is judged.
Validity of answers Validity of answers in terms of are improperly
in terms of in terms of assumptions is judged to be
assumptions is assumptions is discussed. reasonable, or
discussed. “What if” discussed. assumptions not
scenarios are reflected upon.
considered.
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