| Module designation | SEDC6079 Biotechnology |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | 5th Semester and 7th Semester |
| Person responsible for the module | Dr. Rahmad Rizki Fazli, S.Pd., M.Si. |
| Language | Indonesian, English (for lecture material) |
| Relation to curriculum | Elective Course |
| Teaching methods | Lecture, small group discussion, case methods |
| Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours) | 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising: 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week120 minutes structured tasks per week120 minutes learn to be independent per week |
| Credit points | 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS |
| Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module | no prerequisites |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Students are able to understand the history of the development of biotechnology (classical and modern), the meaning and importance of biotechnology, the basic principles underlying the development of biotechnology, the role of biotechnology in human life, the risks that arise in biotechnology, and ethics in developing and implementing biotechnology.Students are able to apply knowledge about DNA, molecular biology in biotechnology in the fields of food, health, agriculture and other related fields. |
| Content | Biotechnology is an elective course which is a continuation of the compulsory biochemistry course. In biotechnology, students are taught how biotechnology develops and its application in the food, cosmetics, agriculture, energy, forestry and medical industries. |
| Exams and assessment formats | case methods and task |
| Study and examination requirements | Case methods: 80%Task: 20% |
| Recommended literature | Godbey, W. T. (2015). An Introduction to Biotechnology: The Science, Technology and Medical Applications. Academic Press.Ratledge, C., & Kristiansen, B. (2013). Basic Biotechnology (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.Budisa, N. (—). Engineering the Genetic Code: Expanding the Amino Acid Repertoire for the Design of Novel Proteins. Wiley.Madigan MT; Martinko JM (2006). Brock Biology of Microorganisms. Edisi 112.Singh, S., Ravikumar, B., & Singh, K. (2025). Biotechnology and technological advancements in agriculture: A review. International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 8(5), 328–338.Chen, R., Ren, S., Li, S., Zhou, H., Jia, X., Han, D., & Gao, Z. (2024). Synthetic biology for the food industry: Advances and challenges. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 45(1), 23–47.Shahab, M. A., Destro, F., & Braatz, R. D. (2025). Digital twins in biopharmaceutical manufacturing: Review and perspective on human-machine collaborative intelligence. arXiv preprint.RR Fazli, R Hertadi, (2018). Optimization of rhamnolipid production from bioconversion of palm oil mill effluent (POME) waste by Pseudomonas stutzeri BK-AB12 using response surface methodology. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. |
| Date of last amendment | August 12, 2024 |
