Biosystems Technology I

BIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY I COURSE CODE: 5695

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Biosystems Technology I course is designed to expand upon information and material introduced in the Agricultural and Biosystems Science and Biosystems Mechanization courses.

Content focuses on biological and engineering sciences important to bioprocessing and biofuels industry, including microbial concepts, reactor design and laboratory techniques inherent.

Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in our society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Basic personal and community leadership and laboratory safety are included as a part of the instructional program. Each student is expected to design and participate in a supervised agricultural experience.

Typical learning activities include hands-on learning experiences including performing basic principles of plant, soil, and animal science; studying and modeling the significance of humankind’s interrelationship with soil, water, and air; participating in FFA activities.

This course is a component of the following Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Pathways:  Biosystems Technology

OBJECTIVE:

Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student, upon completion of the prescribed number of instructional hours, will be able to successfully complete the following core competencies.

Credit: 1 unit

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK:

Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications – Thomson Delmar

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Biological Science Applications in Agriculture Curriculum, Lesson Plan Library – CAERT, Inc. Physical Science Applications in Agriculture Curriculum, Lesson Plan Library – CAERT, Inc.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

FFA Student Handbook Unit A: Introduction to Agriculture Technology Lesson 1: Career Opportunities in Agriculture Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. List and discuss careers in the field of agriculture. 2. Proper complete a job application. 3. Discuss the importance of a resume`. 4. Prepare a resume` for an entry level position in the field of agriculture. 5. Discuss preparation for a job interview.

UNIT B: Developing Leadership Skills in Agriculture Lesson 1. Exploring the History and Organization of FFA Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organized. 2 Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, parts of the emblem, and the organizational structure of the FFA. 3. Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed. 4. Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and its committee structure.

Lesson 2. Discovering Opportunities in the FFA Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Describe how the FFA develops leadership skills, personal growth, and career success. 2. Identify major state and national activities available to FFA members.

Lesson 3. Determining FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDEs Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Explain the four FFA degree areas. 2. Identify the FFA proficiency awards. 3. Explain various team and individual Career Development Events.

Lesson 4. Understanding FFA Officer Duties and Responsibilities Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of chapter FFA officers. 2. Explain the proper dress and characteristics of a good FFA leader.

UNIT C Supervised Experience in Agriculture Lesson 1. Determining the Benefits of an SAE Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Explain the importance of goals and career ladders. 2. Define supervised agricultural experience. 3. Explain the benefits of supervised agricultural experience programs.

Lesson 2. Determining the Kinds of SAE Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Explain the difference between entrepreneurship and placement SAEs. 2. Describe research and experimentation SAEs and exploratory SAEs. 3. Explain the characteristics of a good SAE program and student responsibilities.

Lesson 3. Researching Possible SAE Programs Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Identify career interest areas in agriculture. 2. Identify skills needed for career success. 3. Explain opportunities for SAE programs. Lesson 4. Planning Your SAE Program Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Identify the steps in planning an SAE Program. 2. Identify the parts of an annual SAE program plan. 3. Discuss the function of a training plan and /or agreement in an SAE program

Lesson 5. Implementing SAE Programs Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Discuss the importance of keeping records on an SAE program. 2. Explain the types of financial records needed to support a chosen SAE program. 3. Identify standards to follow in keeping records on an SAE program.

Unit D. Types of Reactors Lesson 1. Types of reactors – Batch vs continuous flow (CSTR, and Plug flow) Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Discuss the differences in flow regimes for mixed vs non mixed, batch vs continuous flow reactors

2. Identify design features that influence flow and mixing

3. Conduct a dye study for batch, CSTR and plug flow reactors (Builds on lesson from Biosystems Mech)

4. Define hydraulic retention time for CSTR and PFR

Unit E. Microbial Growth Lesson 1. Classifying microorganisms Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Define heterotrophic vs autotrophic 2. Define chemotrophic vs photosynthetic 3. Define aerobic vs anaerobic 4. Define suspended growth vs attached growth

Lesson 2. Batch growth Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. List phases of batch growth 2. Use spectrophotometer to measure microbial growth in batch growth..

Unit F. Bio Products and Biofuels Production Lesson 1. Biopharmaceutical, nutraceutical and biomaterial compounds Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. List examples of economically important compounds 2. Discuss local and regional manufacturers

Lesson 2. Biofuels Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. List examples of major biofuels 2. Discuss local and regional manufacturers 3. Identify Agricultural crops and by-products used to produce biofuels.

Unit G. Bioprocessing and Bioenvironmental Lab Lesson 1. Techniques Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Preparing solutions of known concentration (‘standards’) 2. Measuring the total and suspended solids content using dry weight measurements. 3. Preparing calibration curves (concentration vs absorbance) 4. Linear regression analysis of data – best fit line.

Unit H. Bioprocessing Lesson 1. Hydrolysis with batch ethanol production Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 5. List primary carbohydrates found in agricultural crops and by-products Discuss local and regional manufacturers 6. List the sugars due to hydrolysis 7. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of means of achieving hydrolysis (chemical, physical, biological) 8. Identify organisms, culture environment and substrates needed to produce ethanol from biological growth. 9. Use a hydrometer for ethanol measurement in batch, anaerobic cultures with peach, starch and cellulosic media with and without enzyme hydrolysis;

Lesson 2. Algal oil production for biodiesel Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. List crops used to produce oils 2. List culture conditions needed to grow algae 3. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of aquatic organism vs terrestrial crop 4. Use batch photosynthesis cultures to grow algae, extract oil and isopropyl alcohol

Unit I. Heat and Mass transfer Lesson 1. Heat transfer: Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Define heat transfer and condition needed for heat transfer to occur 2. List the modes of heat transfer - Conduction, convection, radiation 3. Measure temperature in an object after exposure to conduction, convection and solar radiation. Use with HOBO sensors and datalogger and hot plate. (use solar radiation and small fan for radiation and convection) 4. Operate solar water heater; reinforce thermal energy balance calculations. Use HOBO datalogger / sensors, peristaltic pump (Build on lessons from Biosystems Mech. On solar water heater design).

Lesson 2. Mass transfer: Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Define mass transfer and condition needed for mass transfer to occur 2. List main modes of mass transfer - Diffusion, convection 3. Use lab reactors made in Biosystems Mechanization, vacuum / compressed air pumps for aeration of reactors; determine reaeration constant using rezazurin dye, spectrophotometer and colorimetric procedure. (Builds on lesson from Ag Mech on devices for reaeration)