Project BioTrack: Students’ bio-related progression during year 1-3 at the Biotechnology program

Abstract

The aim of this project was to investigate the students’ bio-related progression during years 1 to 3, through questions about the current educational focus of the program, current order of the bio-based courses, preparation during the 1 to 3 years for the future, and the general view from the students regarding the educational quality at LTH. The survey was sent to all active students starting the program 2009-2012, in total 169 individuals. A majority, 84 %, of the students were pleased with the sequence of the bio-courses. Four bio-based courses were highlighted as the most important in the survey. Together, they represent various aspects of the Biotechnology program and follow a clear progression i.e. Microbiology – Biochemistry - Bioprocess Technology - Gene Technology. In summary, a majority of the students were overall satisfied with the educational focus of the first three years. This shows that
the students recognize the need to have a deep knowledge in biology, chemistry and mathematics before continuing with the next two years of the program and later on to work as Biotechnology engineers.