An Interdisciplinary Approach in Integrated Science Studies: Using Webbed Models to Understand Biotechnology Content

Abstract

This article discusses the application of an interdisciplinary approach in the study of biotechnology through webbed models. By integrating concepts from different disciplines such as biology, chemistry, and physics, this model allows for a more holistic understanding of complex interactions in biotechnology processes. This research highlights the content of biotechnology that can be discussed integratively, including aspects of metabolism and microorganisms in fermentation processes from a biological perspective, Maillard reactions and acid-base salts from a chemical perspective, and heat transfer and diffusion from a physics perspective. In addition to the challenges of interdisciplinary communication, this article also identifies opportunities that can be leveraged through information and communication technology to support collaboration. It is hoped that this approach can improve students' skills and prepare them to face the complexities of the ever-evolving world of biotechnology.