Creating a Biotechnology Product Development Plan

Overview

Students create a product development plan for a biotechnology product that covers several areas of the complex biotech field.

Why Use This?

This is an excellent example of an authentic assessment because it mimics what will be asked of students in their professional roles. The assignment requires teamwork and clear and concise communication situated in a complex background; it also shows students the necessary steps to properly address the proposal of a biotechnology product and gives them the tools they need to be successful in employment.

Keep In Mind

• A large assignment like this one often involves multiple steps. This assignment was broken into smaller, formative steps throughout the semester.
• The instructors for this course, who all work in the biotechnology industry, gave students feedback at least twice before the final product development plan was due at the end of the course.
• The instructors also used a group assignment, so the students could learn from each other and share their expertise along the way.