Curriculum Structure
The curriculum of the Biotechnology Study Programme is structured into five main modules. Here we define modules as groups of courses that contribute to the attainment of specific learning outcomes. The five main modules are:
- Basic (37.5 ECTS): compulsory courses for laying the foundational knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences.
- Core (93 ECTS): compulsory courses for building the theoretical and applied concepts of industrial biotechnology.
- Personality (18 ECTS): compulsory courses for instilling nationalism and developing personality.
- Final Project (19.5 ECTS): compulsory projects for developing research, entrepreneurial, social and interpersonal skills.
- Elective (48 ECTS): optional courses or projects for enriching knowledge and skills in diverse fields; may be taken in other institutions.
The five main modules above constitute approximately 177 ECTS of lectures and 39 ECTS of practical work (depending on the ECTS of the electives taken). The ratio between theory and practice is approximately 4.5:1.
Modules
A general description and content of the five main modules are given as follows.
| Basic Module (37.5 ECTS) | |
| Description | The Basic Module is designed to equip students with the knowledge of and skills in mathematics and the natural sciences and prepare them for other courses in the program. This module is divided into two sub modules: Basic Science and Basic Biotechnology. |
| Sub Module 1: Basic Science | |
| Courses | Biology (and Practical); General Chemistry (and Practical); Organic Chemistry (and Practical); General Physics (and Practical); Mathematics; Statistics (and Tutorial) |
| Content | In this sub module, students learn about the basic (theoretical and practical) concepts of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, and their relevance to industrial biotechnology. |
| Sub Module 2: Basic Biotechnology | |
| Courses | General Microbiology (and Practical); Introduction to Biotechnology |
| Content | In this sub module, students learn about the basic (theoretical and practical) concepts of microbiology and biotechnology and their importance in industrial biotechnology. |
| Core Module I: Biomass and Biological Systems (36 ECTS) | |
| Description | Core Module I is designed to equip students with the knowledge of and skills in the biology, chemistry, and physics of biomass. Here, biomass is broadly defined as any organic matter from any taxa (virus, archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, animals, or plants) and not confined to those originating from living plants as would generally be defined in the field of renewable energy. In this sense, biomass and biological systems can serve as resources (materials) and agents for making bioproducts through bioconversion processes. This module is divided into four sub modules: Biomaterials; Biomolecules and Cells; Bioanalyses; and Bioengineering. |
| Sub Module 1: Biomaterials | |
| Course | Biomaterials (and Practical) |
| Content | In Biomaterials (and Practical), students learn about the biological, physical, and chemical properties of biomaterials and their applications in various fields. |
| Sub Module 2: Biomolecules and Cells | |
| Courses | Biochemistry; Enzymology; Genetics; Molecular and Cell Biology |
| Content | In Biochemistry, students learn about the chemistry of biomolecules from carbohydrates to nucleic acids. In Enzymology, students learn about the principles of how enzymes work. In Genetics, students learn about the principles of inheritance. In Molecular and Cell Biology, students learn about the molecular mechanisms underlying how cells work. |
| Sub Module 3: Bioanalyses | |
| Courses | Biochemistry and Enzymology Practical; Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology (and Practical) |
| Content | In Biochemistry and Enzymology Practical, students learn about the principles of general biomolecule analyses. In Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology (and Practical), students learn about the principles and practical aspects of basic and advanced techniques used in biotechnology. |
| Sub Module 4: Bioengineering | |
| Courses | Introduction to Bioinformatics; Genetic Engineering (and Practical) |
| Content | In Introduction to Bioinformatics, students learn about biological data (in databases) and their analyses. In Genetic Engineering (and Practical), students learn about the principles and practical aspects of microbial engineering and how to design constructs for specific purposes. |
| Core Module II: Bioprocess (28.5 ECTS) | |
| Description | Core Module II is designed to equip students with the knowledge of and skills in the engineering principles of bioconversion processes. This module is divided into two sub modules: Bioprocess Engineering and Bioprocess Technology. |
| Sub Module 1: Bioprocess Engineering | |
| Courses | Principles of Bioprocess Engineering; Bioprocess Unit Operations 1; Bioprocess Unit Operations 2; Bioprocess Unit Design |
| Content | In Principles of Bioprocess Engineering, students learn about the basics of engineering calculations in material and energy balances. In Bioprocess Unit Operations 1, students learn about the principles of upstream and downstream operations in bioprocessing plants. In Bioprocess Unit Operations 2, students learn about the principles of biomass-to-bioproducts conversion and their unit operations. In Bioprocess Unit Design, students learn how to design bioprocessing plants and calculate their feasibility. |
| Sub Module 2: Bioprocess Technology | |
| Courses | Introduction to Bioprocess Technology; Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (and Practical); Enzyme Technology |
| Content | In Introduction to Bioprocess Technology, students learn about the principles of fermentation technology as well as the upstream and downstream processing. In Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (and Practical), students learn about the principles of biorefineries for sustainability and the practical aspects of industrial microbiology and biotechnology in the lab. In Enzyme Technology, students learn about the basics of industrial enzymes, from discovery to applications. |
| Core Module III: Bioproducts (19.5 ECTS) | |
| Description | Core Module III is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills in the management and business aspects of biotechnology products. |
| Courses | Product Development and Regulation in Biotechnology; Quality Control; Quality Management and Halal Assurance System; Engineering Economics; Entrepreneurship (and Practical) |
| Content | In Product Development and Regulation in Biotechnology, students learn about the principles of bioproduct development and regulation. In Quality Control, students learn about the principles of process control for delivering quality products. In Quality Management and Halal Assurance System, students learn about the basics of quality assurance systems. In Engineering Economics, students learn about the application of economic principles in the analysis of management decisions. In Entrepreneurship (and Practical), students learn to develop a successful business mindset and to develop a business in groups. |
| Core Module IV: Final Project-Supporting Courses (9 ECTS) | |
| Description | Core Module IV is designed to equip students with the knowledge of and skills in scientific and effective communication techniques and prepare students for their final projects (Fieldwork, Community Service, and Bachelor’s Thesis). |
| Courses | Scientific Methods; Experimental Design; Seminars in Biotechnology |
| Content | In Scientific Methods, students learn about scientific conduct (and misconduct) and academic writing techniques for writing project proposals and reports. In Experimental Design, students learn how to design experiments using qualitative and quantitative approaches. In Seminars in Biotechnology, students learn to make scientific tables and figures, effective slides and poster, and to present their work in a short seminar format. |
| Personality Module (18 ECTS) | |
| Description | The Personality Module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills for personal and professional character development. This module is divided into two sub modules: Personal Character and Professional Character. |
| Sub Module 1: Personal Character | |
| Courses | Religion; Civic Education; Pancasila; Bahasa Indonesia; English |
| Content | In Religion, students learn to build personal qualities based on religious values. In Civic Education, students learn about the theoretical and practical aspects of good citizenship. In Pancasila, students learn about the national character based on the values embodied in Pancasila. In Bahasa Indonesia and English, students learn how to use language for effective inter-personal communication. |
| Sub Module 2: Professional Character | |
| Courses | Personality Development and Professional Ethics |
| Content | In Personality Development and Professional Ethics, students learn how to develop their personality for professional work. |
| Final Project Module (19.5 ECTS) | |
| Description | The Final Project Module is designed to equip students with research, social, and inter-personal skills for professional work. |
| Courses | Fieldwork; Community Service; Bachelor’s Thesis |
| Content | In Fieldwork, students learn to work professionally on specific projects under supervision in a real-world setting. In Community Service, students learn to provide service to the community under supervision. In Bachelor’s Thesis, students learn to conduct research on specific projects under supervision. |
| Elective Module (48 ECTS) | |
| Description | The Elective Module is designed to enrich students with the knowledge of and skills in specific fields of choice (must be consulted with and approved by the student’s academic advisor). |
| Courses | Elective courses or learning activities offered by the programme or other institutions. |
| Content | Student learning experience will vary depending on the chosen courses or learning activities. |
Curriculum in Semester Sequence
The list of the courses and credits offered each semester is given as follows.
| Code | Courses | ECTS | Requirement/s | ||
| L | P/T | Σ | |||
| Semester I | |||||
| MPK60007 | Bahasa Indonesia | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| UBU60004 | English | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF61001 | Biology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF61002 | Biology Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPF61003 | General Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF61004 | General Chemistry Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPF61005 | General Physics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF61006 | General Physics Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPB61001 | Mathematics | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| TPB61002 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| Sub Total | 24 | 4.5 | 29 | ||
| Semester II | |||||
| MPK6000x | Religion | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MPK60006 | Civic Education | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF62008 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF62009 | Organic Chemistry Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPF60010 | Statistics | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 | |
| TPP62002 | General Microbiology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPP62003 | General Microbiology Practical | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| TPB62001 | Genetics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62002 | Introduction to Bioprocess Technology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62003* | Principles of Bioprocess Engineering | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| Sub Total | 26 | 6 | 32 | ||
| Semester III | |||||
| TPF61012 | Biomaterials | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF61013 | Biomaterials Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPP61005 | Biochemistry | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| TPP62015 | Enzymology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB61003 | Biochemistry and Enzymology Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPB61004 | Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB61005 | Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPB61006 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| TPB61007* | Bioprocess Unit Operations 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | TPB62003 |
| TPB61008* | Bioprocess Unit Operations 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | TPB62003 |
| Sub Total | 27 | 4.5 | 32 | ||
| Semester IV | |||||
| TPB62004 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62005 | Genetic Engineering | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| TPB62006 | Genetic Engineering Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPB62007 | Enzyme Technology | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| TPB62008 | Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62009 | Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPB62010 | Product Development and Regulation in Biotechnology | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| TPP61017 | Quality Control | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPP62014 | Quality Management and Halal Assurance System | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF60011 | Engineering Economics | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| Sub Total | 30 | 3 | 33 | ||
| Semester V | |||||
| TPB61009 | Bioprocess Unit Design | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | TPB61007, TPB61008 |
| TPF61014 | Scientific Methods | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB61010 | Experimental Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB61011 | Seminars in Biotechnology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| UBU60003 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPF60015 | Entrepreneurship Practical | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| TPF60007 | Personality Development and Professional Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MPK60008 | Pancasila | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Electives (internal or external courses) | x | x | 12 | ||
| Sub Total | x | x | 36 | ||
| Odd/Even Semester | |||||
| Electives (internal or external courses) | x | x | 36 | ||
| TPF60016 | Fieldwork | 0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| UBU6000x | Community Service | 0 | 6 | 6 | |
| UBU60001 | Bachelor’s Thesis | 0 | 9 | 9 | |
| Sub Total | x | x | 56 | ||
| Total | x | x | 216 | ||
| Electives (Odd Semester) | |||||
| TPB61012 | Immobilization Techniques | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB61013 | Applied Microbiology | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| TPB61014 | Food Biotechnology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB61015 | Nutrigenomics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB61016 | Introduction to Immunology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Sub Total | 17 | 0 | 17 | ||
| Electives (Even Semester) | |||||
| TPB62011 | Environmental Biotechnology | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | |
| TPB62012 | Biosensors | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62013 | Nanobiotechnology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62014 | Protein Biotechnology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62015 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TPB62016 | Aroma Technology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Sub Total | 20 | 0 | 20 | ||
Notes
*Prerequisite course; L: lecture; P: practical work; T: tutorial.
Course-Module Mapping
The arrangement of the courses within each module per semester is given as follows.
Figure 1. Course-module map of the program. Courses are grouped into modules (color coded and structured as above) and arranged into semesters. The Basic Module sets the foundation for the Core and Final Project Modules. The Personality and Elective Modules supplement the other modules.
Contribution Scoring Matrix
The contribution level of courses towards the attainment of specific ILOs and ILOs towards the attainment of specific PLOs is measured with a score of 0–1. Note that (i) the contribution score is calculated in proportion to the ECTS of courses that support the attainment of specific ILOs or PLOs, (ii) the sum of the contribution score of all courses towards a specific ILO or PLO is 1, (iii) minor contribution is not accounted for, and (iv) the scores are approximation only and used for assessment purposes.
ILO-PLO Scored Matrix
The ILO-PLO scored matrix defines the contribution level of specific ILOs towards the attainment of specific PLOs. The ILO-PLO scored matrix is given as follows.
| ILO | PLO | ||
| PLO1 | PLO2 | PLO3 | |
| ILO1 | 0.04 | ||
| ILO2 | 0.06 | ||
| ILO3 | 0.04 | ||
| ILO4 | 0.18 | ||
| ILO5 | 0.13 | ||
| ILO6 | 0.12 | ||
| ILO7 | 0.18 | ||
| ILO8 | 0.26 | 1 | |
| ILO9 | 1 | ||
Course-ILO Scored Matrix
The contribution level of courses towards the attainment of specific ILOs is given as follows.
| Code | Course | ILO | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Basic Module (37.5 ECTS) | ||||||||||
| Sub Module 1: Basic Science | ||||||||||
| TPF61001 | Biology (3 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| TPF61002 | Biology Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.08 | 0.04 | |||||||
| TPF61003 | General Chemistry (3 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| TPF61004 | General Chemistry Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.08 | 0.04 | |||||||
| TPF62008 | Organic Chemistry (3 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| TPF62009 | Organic Chemistry Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.08 | 0.04 | |||||||
| TPF61005 | General Physics (3 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| TPF61006 | General Physics Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.08 | 0.04 | |||||||
| TPB61001 | Mathematics (4.5 ECTS) | 0.50 | ||||||||
| TPF60010 | Statistics (3 ECTS) | 0.50 | ||||||||
| Sub Module 2: Basic Biotechnology | ||||||||||
| TPP62002 | General Microbiology (3 ECTS) | 0.29 | ||||||||
| TPP62003 | General Microbiology Practical (3 ECTS) | 0.29 | 0.08 | |||||||
| TPB61002 | Introduction to Biotechnology (4.5 ECTS) | 0.43 | ||||||||
| Core Module I: Biomass and Biological Systems (36 ECTS) | ||||||||||
| Sub Module 1: Biomaterials | ||||||||||
| TPF61012 | Biomaterials (3 ECTS) | 0.08 | ||||||||
| TPF61013 | Biomaterials Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.04 | 0.04 | |||||||
| Sub Module 2: Biomolecules and Cells | ||||||||||
| TPP61005 | Biochemistry (6 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| TPP62015 | Enzymology (3 ECTS) | 0.08 | ||||||||
| TPB62001 | Genetics (3 ECTS) | 0.08 | ||||||||
| TPB61006 | Molecular and Cell Biology (4.5 ECTS) | 0,13 | ||||||||
| Sub Module 3: Bioanalyses | ||||||||||
| TPB61003 | Biochemistry and Enzymology Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.04 | 0.04 | |||||||
| TPB61004 | Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology (3 ECTS) | 0.08 | ||||||||
| TPB61005 | Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.04 | ||||||||
| Sub Module 4: Bioengineering | ||||||||||
| TPB62004 | Introduction to Bioinformatics (3 ECTS) | 0.08 | 0.08 | |||||||
| TPB62005 | Genetic Engineering (4.5 ECTS) | 0.13 | 0.13 | |||||||
| TPB62006 | Genetic Engineering Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.04 | 0.04 | |||||||
| Core Module II: Bioprocess (28.5 ECTS) | ||||||||||
| Sub Module 1: Bioprocess Engineering | ||||||||||
| TPB62003 | Principles of Bioprocess Engineering (4.5 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| TPB61007 | Bioprocess Unit Operations 1 (3 ECTS) | 0.11 | ||||||||
| TPB61008 | Bioprocess Unit Operations 2 (4.5 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| TPB61009 | Bioprocess Unit Design (4.5 ECTS) | 0.17 | ||||||||
| Sub Module 2: Bioprocess Technology | ||||||||||
| TPB62002 | Introduction to Bioprocess Technology (3 ECTS) | 0.11 | ||||||||
| TPB62008 | Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (3 ECTS) | 0.08 | 0.11 | |||||||
| TPB62009 | Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.04 | 0.04 | |||||||
| TPB62007 | Enzyme Technology (4.5 ECTS) | 0.17 | 0.19 | |||||||
| Core Module III: Bioproducts (19.5 ECTS) | ||||||||||
| TPB62010 | Product Development and Regulation in Biotechnology (4.5 ECTS) | 0.19 | ||||||||
| TPP61017 | Quality Control (3 ECTS) | 0.13 | ||||||||
| TPP62014 | Quality Management and Halal Assurance System (3 ECTS) | 0.13 | ||||||||
| TPF60011 | Engineering Economics (3 ECTS) | 0.19 | ||||||||
| UBU60003 | Entrepreneurship (3 ECTS) | 0.13 | 0.06 | |||||||
| TPF60015 | Entrepreneurship Practical (1.5 ECTS) | 0.06 | 0.03 | |||||||
| Core Module IV: Final Project-Supporting Courses (9 ECTS) | ||||||||||
| TPF61014 | Scientific Methods (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| TPB61010 | Experimental Design (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| TPB61011 | Seminars in Biotechnology (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| Personality Module (18 ECTS) | ||||||||||
| Sub Module 1: Personal Character | ||||||||||
| MPK6000x | Religion (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| MPK60006 | Civic Education (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| MPK60008 | Pancasila (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| MPK60007 | Bahasa Indonesia (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| UBU60004 | English (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| Sub Module 2: Professional Character | ||||||||||
| TPF60007 | Personality Development and Professional Ethics (3 ECTS) | 0.06 | ||||||||
| Final Project Module (19.5 ECTS) | ||||||||||
| TPF60016 | Fieldwork (4.5 ECTS) | 0.11 | 0.29 | |||||||
| UBU6000x | Community Service (6 ECTS) | 0.11 | 0.29 | |||||||
| UBU60001 | Bachelor’s Thesis (9 ECTS) | 0.25 | 0.17 | 0.43 | ||||||