Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers
AbstractThe transformation of the chemical engineering profession is occurring in response to the industry needs of the rapidly-developing bioeconomy and biosector across Europe. To meet these requirements, a new Biotechnology and Bioprocessing module has been designed and offered to Chemical Engine...
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| description | AbstractThe transformation of the chemical engineering profession is occurring in response to the industry needs of the rapidly-developing bioeconomy and biosector across Europe. To meet these requirements, a new Biotechnology and Bioprocessing module has been designed and offered to Chemical Engineering undergraduates at Aston University, UK. This module bridges chemical engineering and biosciences disciplines, providing students with new skills and knowledge to better understand the opportunities available to chemical engineering professionals within the biosector. Here, we evaluate how the use of digital technologies enhances the student’s learning experience using a range of innovative learning activities delivered in a digital environment. The student’s and author’s perceptions are evaluated, and future improvements identified. This module will contribute to preparing graduates for a successful career in the highly competitive landscape of the bioeconomy and biosector. This pedagogical approach prepares graduates for, hybrid and remote study and working patterns and; changing industrial and digital learning demands. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-145365a0e40c40cd886cf56e361086ac2024-04-04T09:26:34ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2024-12-0111110.1080/2331186X.2023.2299201Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineersAlfred Fernandez-Castane0Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Aston University, Birmingham, UKAbstractThe transformation of the chemical engineering profession is occurring in response to the industry needs of the rapidly-developing bioeconomy and biosector across Europe. To meet these requirements, a new Biotechnology and Bioprocessing module has been designed and offered to Chemical Engineering undergraduates at Aston University, UK. This module bridges chemical engineering and biosciences disciplines, providing students with new skills and knowledge to better understand the opportunities available to chemical engineering professionals within the biosector. Here, we evaluate how the use of digital technologies enhances the student’s learning experience using a range of innovative learning activities delivered in a digital environment. The student’s and author’s perceptions are evaluated, and future improvements identified. This module will contribute to preparing graduates for a successful career in the highly competitive landscape of the bioeconomy and biosector. This pedagogical approach prepares graduates for, hybrid and remote study and working patterns and; changing industrial and digital learning demands.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2299201Digital learningactive learnercollaborative learningvirtual labsemployability skillsStephen Darwin, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile |
| spellingShingle | Alfred Fernandez-Castane Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers Cogent Education Digital learning active learner collaborative learning virtual labs employability skills Stephen Darwin, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile |
| title | Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers |
| title_full | Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers |
| title_short | Enhancing students’ digital skills through a Biotechnology & Bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers |
| title_sort | enhancing students digital skills through a biotechnology bioprocessing module designed for chemical engineers |
| topic | Digital learning active learner collaborative learning virtual labs employability skills Stephen Darwin, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2299201 |
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