UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

Faculty of Pharmacy

An Outcomes-Based Learning Program

Department of Biochemsitry
Academic Year 2018-2019
First Term

PART 1 : COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title: Bioentrepreneurship
Course Number: BIOENTREP
Credit Units: 3 units
Contact Hours per week: 3 lecture hours
Course Placement: 4th Year, 1st Term
Pre-requisites: CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 200, BIOCHEM 1, BIOCHEM 2, BIOCHEM 3,
BIOCHEM 4, BIOCHEM 5

Course Description:

Rationale The course deals with the fundamental concepts and principles in the use of biological materials and
products for business and enterprise. It describes innovative research and discusses marketing
strategy and business registration & operation including the policies on intellectual property rights. It
also covers the development of a viable business plan and feasible innovative product/s in
biotechnology.

Focus Fundamental concepts in entrenepreneurship in biotechnology, development of a business plan,

marketing and business strategy

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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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Outcome At the end of this course, the students are expected to

1. Understand various methods and tools for evaluating the entrepreneurial concept.
2. Learn the key elements required to write a successful business plan.
3. Generate several ideas for potential businesses based on important trends
and practices according to one’s interests.
4. Develop each entrepreneurial mindset in biotechnology.

PART 2 : INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

MISSION
The University, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illuminated by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement and transmission
of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals, committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

VISION
Faithful to its centuries – old tradition of excellence, the University of Santo Tomas envisions itself as a premier Catholic Institution of Learning in
Asia, committed to the professional and moral transformation of her stakeholders for social transformation.

CORE VALUES: Competence, Compassion & Commitment

Prepared by : Noted by : Reviewed By : Approved By :

Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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THOMASIAN (PHARMACIST/ MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST/ BIOCHEMIST ) EXPECTED GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Academic Excellence
2. Leadership and Teamwork
3. Critical Thinking, Research and Problem Solving Skills
4. Productivity and Accountability
5. Social and Ethical Responsibility
6. Communication and Relational Skills
7. Global Engagement

FACULTY OF PHARMACY
MISSION
The Mission of the Faculty of Pharmacy is aligned with UST’s mission to generate, advance, and transmit knowledge to form competent and
compassionate Pharmacy, Medical Technology, and Biochemistry professional committed to the service of the Church, the nation and the global
community.

VISION
The Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Santo Tomas envisions itself as a premier Pharmacy, Medical, and Biochemistry institution in Asia,
committed to the professional and moral formation of her stakeholders for social transformation.

CORE VALUES:

Competence, Compassion & Commitment

Prepared by : Noted by : Reviewed By : Approved By :

Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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Faculty of Pharmacy

PART 2 : INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
MISSION
The University, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illuminated by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement and transmission
of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals, committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.
VISION
Faithful to its centuries – old tradition of excellence, the University of Santo Tomas envisions itself as a premier Catholic Institution of Learning in
Asia, committed to the professional and moral transformation of her stakeholders for social transformation.
CORE VALUES:

Competence, Compassion & Commitment

Prepared by : Noted by : Reviewed By : Approved By :

Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Academic Excellence
Show expertise in the competencies necessary to the
practice of profession
2. Leadership and Teamwork
Demonstrate capacity for leadership and teamwork
including the ability to motivate others, to be
responsible and reliable
3. Critical Thinking, Research and Problem Solving
Skills
Initiate innovative ideas and methods through research
responsive to the changing needs of the society
4. Productivity and Accountability
Develop new knowledge and understanding that will
contribute to nation-building and sustainable
development through the processes of inquiry, research
and innovation
5. Social and Ethical Responsibility
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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator
Faculty of Pharmacy
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOME
Demonstrate creative application of
concepts and methods geared towards
proficiency in the practice of
biochemistry in the allied health,
biological and environmental sciences
Exemplify cooperative leadership that
promotes good work ethics in the
practice of one’s profession
Generate innovative ideas and practical
solutions utilizing logical and systematic
methods in biochemistry to real-life
situations
Apply new and existing knowledge in
biochemistry to the development of
concepts, products and services beneficial
to the society through research and
innovation
Exhibit Catholic values and moral
principles true to the Thomasian ideals as
Reviewed By :
Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Department Chair
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOME
Demonstrate knowledge and thorough
understanding of a bioentrepreneur’s
role in business in our nation’s economy
and around the world.
Assume effective leadership roles in
planning, organizing and conducting a
group work towards a viable business
plan
Demonstrate the skills needed in
planning, organizing, implementing and
evaluating a business plan to educate
others about entrepreneurial
opportunities in a market economy.
Demonstrate in business responsible
behavior, honesty, integrity, legal issues
on protecting intellectual property
ownership, innovation and adoption.
Exhibit Catholic values, business ethics
in product/service management, and
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Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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Uphold Catholic values and moral principles reflective
of a competent, committed and compassionate
Thomasian in the formation of humanely progressive
and healthy society
6. Communication and Relational Skills
Develop effective communication competencies through
interpersonal skills and utilize information technology
responsibly as an effective tool in exploring and
expressing ideas .
7. Global Engagement
Collaborate with people of various facets from diverse
cultural backgrounds and intensify Thomasian values to
address global challenges
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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator
Faculty of Pharmacy
biochemists contributing to the
improvement of the quality of life
Demonstrate effective competencies in
communication and relational skills
through collaborations utilizing available
information technologies in expressing
concepts and principles in biochemistry
Demonstrate effective competencies in
innovation and application of new
learnings to real-world challenges.
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Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Department Chair
legal/social consideration for fair
pricing, marketing, distribution,
promotion and selling, and intellectual
property rights.
Utilize and commercialize the
knowledge of entrepreneurship and
marketing skills to communicate the
benefits to target audience by using
available technology tools such as social
networking sites, blogs, internet, and
telemarketing.
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the best global trends
and practices in bioentrepreneurship to
help improve the nation’s economy.
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Intended Learning
Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of
bioentrepreneurship CILO 1
Differentiate
entrepreneurship from
Bioentrepreneurship CILO 3
Explain why
entrepreneurs must look
at future trends when
making business
decisions CILO 3
Demonstrate effective
teamwork
communication skills
needed to function in a
business setting CILO 6
Discuss economic
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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD
Course Facilitators
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
Faculty of Pharmacy
PART 3: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATRIX
Course Content Learning Activities Assessment Tasks
UNIT I Introduction to Bioentrepreneurship
1. Basic concepts of entrepreneurship/ Gapped lecture Goal Ranking and Matching
Bioentrepreneurship
2. Choosing the right bioentrepreneurship Interactivity or Interactive Objective Test
Videos
3. Explore ideas and opportunities What’s the Principle
Work Along Activities
4. Benefits/Pitfalls
Five-minute Essay
Focused Listing
Critical Thinking
5. Cultural diversity Discussion Opportunity
Case Studies
Text Cases
Unit II Entrepreneurs in a Market
Economy Objective Test
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Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
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systems CILO 1
Evaluate how economic
decisions are made CILO 1,
CILO 3
Enumerate the functions
of business CILO 1
Discuss what affects price
CILO 1, CILO 3
UNIT III Developing a Business Plan
Discuss why the quality of
the business plan is critical to
an entrepreneur’s success CILO 3
Explain the process of
preparing a business plan
CILO 1
Describe strategies used
to protect human
resources, patents,
trademarks, copyrights,
industrial and process
designs CILO 1, CILO 5
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Course Facilitators
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Faculty of Pharmacy
1. Needs and wants Interactive Lecturing Problem Sets
Work Along Exercises Analytic Assessment
2. Economic decision making
Assigned Readings
3. Factors affecting prices Searching the Web Discussion Opportunity
Critical Thinking
4. Role of Small Business Enterprise
Case Studies
1. Importance of a business plan Research Paper
2. Basic elements of a business plan Gapped Lecture
Analytic Assessment
3. Creating an effective business plan
Assigned Reading Problem Recognition Tasks
4. Intellectual property rights Action Learning Pros and Cons Grid
Three-minute Essay
Small Group
Projects/Assignments
Brainstorming sessions
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Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
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Determine who your
target market is and
whether your target
customer will be willing
to buy your product or
service CILO 1, CILO 3
Communicate research in
a clear and concise
manner, both orally and
in writing CILO 4, CILO 6
Demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of
management and
international business
concepts CILO 1
Demonstrate teamwork
skills needed to function
in a global market CILO 2
Demonstrate effective
persuasive and
informative
communication and
presentation skills CILO 6
Explain business ethics in
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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD
Course Facilitators
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
Faculty of Pharmacy
UNIT IV Assessing Market Need/Goal
1. Identify the market Objective Test
2. Research the market Lecture Forum Analytic assessment
3. Market competition Five-minute Essay Problem Sets
4. Budget and plan Problem Solving Learning Focused Listing
Searching the Web
UNIT V Business Marketing Plan
1. Marketing segment/situation analysis, Objective Test
product, pricing and positioning strategy
Gapped Lecture Focused Listing
2. Business vs. customer
Work Along Activities Documented Problem
Solution
3. Distribution plan Lecture Forum
Discussion opportunity
Brain Storming
Case Studies
Cooperative Group
4. Promotion plan
Assignment
Critical Thinking
5. Selling
Case Studies (Success and
Drawbacks/Pitfalls to
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Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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selling and promoting a Business Ownership

product/service CILO 5

Differentiate gross lease,
a net lease, and a
percentage lease CILO 3
Enumerate criteria in
choosing the best
location, obtaining space,
designing and physical
lay-outing, and
purchasing CILO 1
Analytic Assessment
UNIT VI Operational Reflective Exercises
1. Location Lecture Forum Goal Ranking and Matching
2. Space, design. lay-out Problem Solving Group
3. Equipment, supplies and inventory Information Inquiry
4. Record keeping/Book keeping

Explain the process of

building a business plan
project CILO 1

Discuss the process of

managing a business CILO 1
UNIT VII Business Management Objective Test
Identify obstacles for the
1. Financial plan Information Inquiry What’s the Principle
owner or business CILO 3
2. Operations Problem Solving Group Student Presentations of
Explain the nature of
ethics, law and legal 3. Human resources Business Plan (Written and
Small Group Oral)
issues affecting business
4. Risks Projects/Assignments

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Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
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CILO 1, CILO 5
Evaluate the best way to
use technology to market
Discuss the guidelines or
local rules for small-size
enterprise permit
application CILO 1
Identify how and where
to obtain business
licences and permits CILO 3
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Faculty of Pharmacy
5. Growth strategies
6. Ethical and social issues
7. Global trends and opportunities
8. Global business models
9. Patent issues and registration
UNIT VIII Small Business Registration
1. Barangay business clearance
2. Mayor’s permit (City Hall)
3. Registration at Department of Trade &
Industry (DTI)
4. Registration at Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC)
5. Application for Sanitary Permit
6. Renewal of Business Permit
7. E-commerce business license
Noted by :
Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc
Library Coordinator
Searching the Web
Coaching/mentoring/guiding
Searching the Web Acquisition and filling up of
various sample forms from
On-site Information Inquiry different concerned agencies
Small Group Assignments Basic snapshot on business
Securing the forms for administration
business registration Objective Test
(Barangay, City Hall, DTI, SEC,
BIR, Sanitary Permit, etc)
Securing the forms for patent
registration
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Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
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Prepared by : Noted by : Reviewed By : Approved By :

Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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Faculty of Pharmacy

PART 4: COURSE RESOURCES

Official Textbook : N/A
Extended Readings : N/A

Journals : Kevin Partner. 2015. Start Your Own Successful Business. Magbook, Dennis Publishing Ltd, 30 Cleveland St.
London WIT 4JD Company, England

Web References : http://www.gemconsortium.org/

http://www.small businesssuccess.biz

References : Greene, Cynthia. 2012. Entrepreneurship Ideas in Action. South-Western CENGAGE Learning, USA
Davila Tony, Epstein Marc J and Shelton RD. 2013. Making Innovation Work. Pearson Education Inc.
Publishing, New Jersey
Winifreda T. Asor. 2010. Entrepreneurship in the Philippine Setting. Rex Publishing House Philippines,
Quezon City
Patzelt, Holger and Brenner, Thomas. 2008. Handbook of Bioentrepreneurship. Springer. ISBN 978-1-4419-
2372-1
Hine, Damian and Kapelens, John. 2006. Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology: An International
Perspective, Edward Elgar Publishing.

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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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PART 5: LEARNER ASSESSMENT

Course Requirement Percentage

LECTURE
Quizzes 40 %
Long Examinations 50 %

Class Standing (Activity/Recitation/Attendance) 10 %

TOTAL 100 %

GRADING SYSTEM: Four Grading Periods

First Shifting Grade - 30%

Second Shifting Grade - 30%
Third Shifting Grade - 40%
100%

RAW SCORE : 70%

PASSING SCORE : 75% (transmuted) = 3.00

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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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PART 6: COURSE POLICIES

 ATTENDANCE
CHED & University Requirement:

 Every student is required to attend no less than 80% of the class hours/days required for every course to earn
the corresponding credits.

Translating what is 80% of the total class hours/days ---

LECTURE L A B O R A T O R Y (not applicable)

No. of Units Meetings per No. of Absences No. of Units No. of Hours/ Meetings per No. of
Week week Week Absences
3 3 11 2 6 3 11
3 2 7 2 6 2 7
2 2 7 1 3 1 4

 A student who incurs absences in excess of 20% of the required class days shall receive a grade of “FA” and
shall not be allowed to take the final examinations for the course.

 Class attendance should be both regular and punctual. Three (3) of tardiness of at least 15 minutes shall be
counted as one absence.

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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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For other Policies and Guidelines on Attendance, please refer to PPS 1010 p. 71 of the Student Handbook

PART 7: TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR

WEEK CONTENT

1
UNIT I Introduction to Bioentrepreneurship (foundations, benefits, pitfalls, entrepreneurial skills
2

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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean
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UNIT II Entrepreneurs in a Market Economy (conceptual framework, characteristics, local and global models
3
of market economy)

6 FIRST SHIFTING EXAMINATION

7 UNIT III Developing a Business Plan (sample template and guide, drafting/writing)

9 UNIT IV Assessing Market Need/Goal (products and services, decision, pricing)

10

11 UNIT V Business Marketing (strategies, promotion, selling, guidelines)

12 SECOND SHIFTING EXAMINATION

13 UNIT VI Operational Plan (locating and setting up business, budget and plan, metric and adjust)

14 UNIT VII Business Management (capitalization, financial plan)

15 UNIT VIII Small Business registration

16-18 STUDENT PRESENTATIONS OF BUSINESS PLAN

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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD Michelle D. Bartolome, MSc Asst. Prof. Gardee T. Peña
Course Facilitators Library Coordinator Department Chair Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD
Dean