Bachelor in "Biotechnology"

Bachelor in "Biotechnology"

The concept of training

Graduates acquire expertise on producing department’s ecobiotechnology and biodiversity. Curriculum students in «Biotechnology» provide successful proportion between knowledge of engineering, chemical and biological sciences to qualified professionals' expert on biotechnology.

Practical training

Practices are held in students learning labs, problem research laboratory Phyto virology and biotechnology laboratories Intercollegiate "Bioconversion of agricultural" NNVL "Agrobiotechnology fermentation industries", separated subdivisions NUBiP of Ukraine, companies that fit the profile field of study.

Estimated themes of final thesis

1. Getting crymophylactic lines rapeseed (Brassica napus L) in culture in vitro.

2. Biotechnological production bases and the use of entomophagous on maize crops.

3. Granulation of hop cones in the technology of industrial production of beer.

4. Obtaining virus-free material manor verbena hybrid by biotechnological method.

5. Phylogenetic features Ukrainian isolate of potato virus X-based analysis of the CP gene fragment.

Academic - law graduates can continue their studies in the Master Programme specialties signs which are placed in the curricula of undergraduate programs, beginning with the second or third courses:

8.05140105 Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy

or field of knowledge 1801 "Specific categories":

8.18010010 - «Quality, standardization and certification"

8.18010018 - «Administrative Management"

8.18010020 - «Management of Educational Institutions"

8.18010021 - «Higher School of Pedagogy"

Areas of employment of graduates

Graduates work in the food, chemical and biotechnology industries, institutions and environmental health surveillance in control and analytical laboratories, centers of certification, commercial firms, research and design institutes and institutions of Ministry of Education, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, core public administration, higher and secondary schools.

Curriculum specialists EQL "Bachelor"in "Biotechnology"

* Names cycles disciplines and forms of state certification - according the requirements of industry standards of higher education approved after 2007, EQC and OPP.

**Physical Education included in the Classroom-week exercise (30 hrs.) But not credit discipline.

Annotations subjects of the curriculum

1.

Statutory subjects

1.1.

Cycle of humanitarian and socio-economic training

Annotations disciplines "Ukrainian language (for professional purposes)," "History of Ukraine", "The history of Ukrainian culture", "Foreign Language", "Philosophy", "Physical Education" see. Section 2.1.Politics. Contents discipline involves the examination of distinct political spheres of society. Understanding the purpose, structure and functions of politics and power that allows you to objective knowledge and practical skills of political activity.

1.2.

Cycle of natural science (basic) training

Higher mathematics. The examples of basic concepts and methods of discipline to demonstrate the laws of nature, the essence of the scientific approach, the specificity of the subject and its role in science and technology

Physics purpose of the discipline formation in physical science students thinking, in particular, a proper understanding of the limits of the use of different physical concepts, laws, theories and skills to assess the likelihood of outcomes.

General and inorganic chemistry. The aim of the course of General and Inorganic Chemistry is to provide knowledge about the properties, methods of preparation and application of chemical elements and their compounds, skills performance chemical experiment.

Organic Chemistry. Mastering the basic concepts of organic chemistry, the study of the synthesis and analysis of organic substances, processes of purification, separation and identification of mixtures tification, strengthening skills in the chemical laboratory

Analytical chemistry. Discipline examines the theoretical and practical issues of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Specifically discusses the basic requirements for chemicals, reagents and analytical reactions, the concept of separation methods and concentration of cations, anions substances. Methods acid-base titration.

Physical and colloid chemistry. Properties and structure of substances based on their chemical composition, structure and living conditions, the study of chemical reactions and other forms of interaction between particles or chemicals depending on their composition, structure and terms of the processes, study, interpret and determine ways to apply the basic laws of physical chemistry , knowledge of the laws of phenomena that occur at the boundaries of the phases and their use for electrochemical and catalytic processes.

Biochemistry. The study of the chemical composition, structure, transformation of matter and energy that occur in living organisms, particularly plants. Obtaining knowledge on the subject will allow students to determine the flow patterns and the relationship between different metabolic pathways, the principles of regulation and topography, as in the cells, the body as a whole. Establishing patterns of metabolic major classes of organic compounds - carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, etc., allows you to create appropriate conditions for crops that provide a maximum number of the substance.

Engineering and Computer Graphics. General engineering training course, the subject of which is the construction and reading of drawings, sketches, technical drawings and diagrams. Study courses allow students to read blueprints, design partsof drawings for various purposes, to know and to use state standards in project documents, maintain project documentation.

Numerical analysis and programming. Studying the structure of computer hardware, software for calculation methods on a personal computer, the rules of working with text blocks to design computational algorithms of calculations using spreadsheet and mathematical processors, basic algorithms, programming, elements of Computational Mathematics and Informatics.

Ecology. Examines patterns of interaction between society and nature, the main environmental issues that arise in today's industrial production, the impact of the changed environment on humans, environmental protection, restoration and sustainable use of natural resources, environmental quality management based on modern advances in science, engineering and technology to protect environment.

1.3.

Cycle professional and practical training

Cell biology. We study the structural organization of the cells of living organisms, evolution of living organisms on the planet, research methods, and concepts of cellular signals apoptosis.

General microbiology and virology. The course provides knowledge and current understanding of the morphology, ultrastructure, taxonomy, genetics, physiology and ecology of microorganisms, their metabolism and role in the transformation of organic and inorganic substances in the processes of soil and improve soil fertility. The acquisition of theoretical bases and student’s practical skills in the study of viruses and how to limit their spread. Special part involves mastering techniques that are necessary to work with viruses of plants and animals, and in particular the methods of diagnosis and viruses identification.

Total biotechnology. In the discipline studied biotechnology culturing isolated cells and tissue culture of isolated protoplasts, as a basis for cell engineering, the use of in vitro methods in plant breeding, genomics basis, the methodology of genetic engineering, transgenic plants, agricultural DNA technology, teaching the basics of production and use of transgenic animals genetic therapy, biotechnology components of food, enzyme technology, engineering enzymology, industrial biotechnology, environmental issues safety of biotechnology.

Genetics. We study heredity and variability of living organisms. The laws of heredity and variation are valid for all organisms and determine the development of life, because genetics is the theoretical basis for all disciplines, which have as their object living organisms. Heredity and variation is studied on the molecular, cellular and population levels.

Safety. Refers to the number of new courses and provides an interdisciplinary and systematic approach to the basic problems of human survival at this stage of social development.

Basics of labor protection. The problems of implementation of safety management for agricultural enterprises, the certification of workplaces on working conditions, investigating accidents and occupational diseases in the field of agriculture, the main responsibilities of safety officers agricultural enterprises. Analyzes are dangerous and harmful factors of production environment to prevent accidents, injuries, occupational diseases of workers in enterprises biotechnological profile

Processes and equipment biotech industries. The purpose of discipline is mastering the principles of biotechnological processes, technologies and facilities that provide them, and how to determine the basic parameters of raw materials and product biotechnological process.

Electrical engineering and electronics basics. Learning the basics of electrical engineering, which are necessary for in-depth study of electric drives and controls workflow in biotechnology in agriculture.

Automation biotech industries. The purpose of teaching the preparation of biotechnologists is mastering the theory and practice in the application of methods of complex systems of biotechnology by new technology and finding the best option performance.

Regulatory support biotech industries. In the discipline studied the principles and methods of technical regulation and its components: standardization, conformity assessment, metrology, requirements for EN, TR, GATS and their place in the world of modern regulations, the requirements of the Directives mandatory for the European market requirements for safety and quality certified quality system of manufacturers, quality indicators to measure them using all methods of measurement metrology studies, the definition of products in low concentrations GMO, ways and problems of harmonization of Ukrainian system of standardization and certification in the field of biotechnology with international rules and regulations.

Basis of designing. The development of students' design methods biotech equipment, mastering the necessary techniques development and introduction of new bioprocess. The basis of biotechnological processes, equipment and tools to perform basic process operations, the theoretical basis for calculation of parameters of machines and their working groups are covered in the discipline.

Economics and Organization biotech industries. Study on the economic substance and business enterprises, their place and role in the market economy mechanism of creation, operation and management of agricultural businesses using biotechnology. Consider the criteria and indicators of the development of biotechnological production, ways and means of rational use of land, material and labor resources. Method of determining the economic efficiency industries are served. The conditions of the costs and profitability of agricultural and biotechnology industries as well as financial services, operation of business enterprises are highlighted.

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Selective Courses

2.1.

University’sElective Courses

2.2.1. Disciplines of natural science (basic) training

Biophysics and methods of analysis. Familiarizing students with the physical environment of living organisms, the study of the effect of physical environmental factors on living organisms and their ability to take these factors respond to them and thus interact with the environment and adapt to it, the coverage of modern physical methods of control environment and principles of instrumentation, used to measure environmental parameters and analyze its condition.

Instrumental methods of analysis. We study the basic theoretical principles underlying physical, chemical and visual instrumental systematic study of biological objects in vitro and in vivo learns the basic techniques of electrophoresis, chromatography, colorimetry and spectrophotometry, the technique works on light, fluorescent, confocal and electron microscopes that is necessary for the formation of highly qualified specialists in the field of biotechnology and ecology.

Biology (botany). Study of structure and activity of plants and their diversity, ranging from the structure of cells, tissues, vegetative and generative organs, depending on environmental factors, and taxonomic distribution of plants and vegetation and their common characteristics, the study of the structure and the structure of plant communities and relationships these phytocenoses. Exploring the diversity of flora oriented at knowledge characteristics of different groups of lower and higher plants, their origin, phylogenetic relationships, the value in agriculture, including plant biotechnology and health environment.

Biology (Zoology). Students gain competence in the basics of taxonomy and faunal diversity of the functioning of individual systems and whole animal organism, the origin and evolution of the major types of wildlife, routes and destinations animal adaptations to living in a changing habitat.

Mathematical modeling and computer applications in biotechnology. We study the concepts and definitions of the theory of modeling, mathematical modeling, elements of mathematical statistics and probability theory required for the assimilation rate rules for statistical data analysis, testing statistical hypotheses using statistical criteria, construction and analysis of linear and nonlinear mathematical models, graphical dependencies means MS Excel for statistical analysis of data and modeling.

Computer technology and programming fundamentals. We study the basic concepts and definitions database rules for their design, development methods tables, forms, reports, queries, templates, dynamic forms for data entry. Students are introduced to modern methods of data analysis, computational algorithms data, create a program for the implementation of computational algorithms.

Ethics and aesthetics.For necessary scientific and methodological level provide students with an opportunity to understand the main provisions of the ethics and aesthetics, opportunity to explain the major ethical and aesthetic approaches to teaching and perceptions of key human values. The main thing is considered to be the acquisition of skills and aesthetic application of ethical principles in everyday and professional activities.

2.1.2. Subjects professional and practical training

Fundamentals of biodiversity.We consider the current methodology for the analysis of sustainable development and ecosystem functioning. The main goal of the course is mastering the methodology of quantitative and qualitative assessment of biodiversity, master techniques of modern analysis of ecosystems, which are basic in the study of population and interpopulation relationships, the main provisions of modern ecology and biology, the evolution of living organisms in the biosphere, environmental problems of today and how their solution.

Ecology of viruses.The acquisition of theoretical foundations and formation of appropriate skills in the study of viruses and their spread in agrocenoses. Special of the discipline makes it possible to learn basic techniques in working with virological material, identify the virus by biological testing, electron microscopy, immunoassay methods and obtain virus-free planting material by microclonal reproduction is necessary for the formation of highly skilled agriculture.

Biosafety (the use of biotechnology).We study the heredity and variation of organisms with artificially created new features, as well as their distribution and possible consequences for ekobiocenoses.

Plant physiology. We study basic physiological processes in plants, physiology and biochemistry of plant cell, plant water exchange, photosynthesis, respiration, mineral plant nutrition, growth and development of plants and plant resistance to adverse conditions.

Industrial Biotechnology. Study the physiological characteristics of industrial strains, culture media preparation technology for various industrial strains of microorganisms, methods of cultivation, management of industrial strains growing and getting their products from microbial synthesis templates and key stage biotech industries, methods of cultivation producers, operating principles and design bioreactors, directions of substances of primary and secondary metabolism, control methods for the biosynthesis of products based on microorganisms.

Applied Ecology. Students acquire skills to: environmental assessment landscape, identifying environmentally safe ways of objects of the economy, including biotechnology industries; forecasting of emergency situations and making appropriate decisions for the stability of the functioning of the economy, and protection of personnel from possible consequences of accidents, natural disasters, modern destruction and during liquidation of consequences.

Bioengineering. In the discipline of study: cell culture of higher plants, the main types of bioprocess, biotechnology receiving primary, secondary metabolites, the basic principles of industrial implementation of biotechnological processes, circuits fermentation processes, bioreactors, immobilized enzymes and proteins, enzymes technology, technology, monoclonal antibodies, enzyme immunoassay, biosensors the basic directions and objectives of modern bioengineering, molecular basis of bioengineering, molecular organization of genomes, obtaining individual gene vectors for genetic engineering, expression of cloned genes, genetic engineering of plants, animals, gene therapy, biotechnology and biosafety.

Introduction to profession. As a discipline taught the basic principles and theoretical foundations of biotechnological approaches for culturing cells and tissues under in vitro in plant, medicine, pharmacology and other sectors of the economy, the theoretical and practical aspects of industrial biotechnology ecobiotechnology, genetically engineered immune biotechnology, biotechnology fuels, which contributes to better perception of current biotechnological developments, targeting areas in modern biotechnology.

Immunegenetics. We study the basic concepts and theoretical foundations of current regulations and laws immunegenetics, the formation of humeral and cellular immunity and its role in the development of several pathological processes, teaching methods, approaches and application development used in modern practice based on the use of components of the immune response and given the specificity of the interaction of antibodies with different substances that have antigenic determinants.

Fundamentals of molecular biology. In the discipline of study the structure of nucleic acids, DNA replication, replicon in eukaryotes, local amplification of DNA, replication errors, transcription in prokaryotes, promoters in eukaryotes, chromatin, the processing of RNA, reverse transcription, DNA repair, recombination, gene conversion, recombination specific, mobile elements of the genome, the general scheme of protein synthesis, the discovery of RNA transport, ribosomal proteins, translation initiation, elongation, regulation of translation in prokaryotes, regulation of translation in eukaryotes.

Technology microbial synthesis of drugs. The course provides a system of knowledge about technology and the use of antibiotics, enzymes, vitamins and genetically engineered protein drugs. Shows the current understanding of the biological role of antibiotics, especially the biosynthesis of antibiotics by different groups of producers, biological bases of fermentation to produce antibiotics and general principles of technology of production, mechanisms of action and practical use. Explored technological features culturing microorganisms to produce enzymes, methods of isolation and purification of enzymes, production technology proteolytic, amylolytic, lipolytic and other enzymes, modern methods of immobilization of enzymes and their practical use. Students will become familiar with modern technology getting some vitamins microbial synthesis, recombinant proteins, methods of isolation and purification.

Technology of production of microbial products for agriculture. The course provides knowledge of the system to prevent the negative effects of chemicals by using elements of biological agriculture-based mineral plant-microbe interactions, in particular - the technology of microbial preparations from phosphatemobilizing and nitrogen-fixing bacteria, germs, pathogens antagonists that regulate the power on crops, raise their productivity and resistance to diseases. Microbial preparations to improve their production technology - is an important element of modern ecologically safe technologies for growing high-quality agricultural products does not lead to a deterioration of the environment and saves material resources sector. These students' knowledge on the use of new technologies microbial products for agriculture will be one of the solutions to environmental problems of agriculture in Ukraine.

2.2. Disciplines chosen by the student

2.2.2. Subjects professional and practical training

Environmental Toxicology.Exploring sources of ekotoxins and their behavior in abiotic components of ecosystems, bioavailability, metabolism and bioaccumulation in living organisms, toxic effects ekotoxins and products of their transformation on the ecosystem. Study of Environmental Toxicology, is to capture the essence of theoretical knowledge about the science of poisons, as well as practical skills of action and means of preventing adverse effects of toxicants on ecosystems and humans.

Environmental safety in agriculture.discipline course examines issues of food security through the introduction of sustainable agricultural practices, improved quality of products and raw materials, ways to improve the processes of industrial processing of raw materials, promote the implementation of sustainable methods of afforestation, reforestation and decontamination of hazardous waste, how to preserve biological (in t.ch . genetic) resources to ensure sustainable development of the biosphere, the development of environmental emergencies and implement appropriate solutions to ensure the stability of the functioning of the economy, and protection of personnel against possible consequences of accidents, natural disasters, modern means of destruction and during liquidation of consequences.

Terrestrial ecosystems and biomonitoring methods. Generates specific knowledge about the diversity of terrestrial ecosystems at various levels of the organization, diversity and similarity of functional relationships in ecosystems on different continents, and introduces the typical forms of anthropogenic transformation of terrestrial ecosystems and the possibility of using biomonitoring methods for their study and environmental control. Future specialists acquire basic theoretical principles and practical skills on the structure and functioning biocenotic land cover on Earth, which is the main habitat of man. In general, the course includes three sections: general understanding of terrestrial ecosystems and their components, natural terrestrial ecosystems in the world (major biomes of the world) and ecosystem Ukraine and biomonitoring methods in the study of man-land ecosystems.

GIT and environmental indicator. The study of modern agro-ecological and biotechnological bioticgeoinformation science-oriented elements of the original remote sensing and GIS analysis, combined with the indicatively-index approach - the achievements of the school NUBiP (NAU) on agrosphere. Skills to solve applied problems (TC, key questions, indicators and indices pilot IT support, forecasting).

Bioconversion of waste. The subject examines the transformation of organic material such as plant or animal waste, into usable products or energy sources by biological processes or agents, such as microorganisms. The program includes theoretical concepts ecobiotechnology (physic-chemical and biological recycling processes) and biotechnological methods for processing agricultural waste (biomass composition, wastewater treatment and solid waste, energy production, etc.)

Ecobiotechnology. The course deals with the discipline of modern methods of biotechnology to solve environmental problems. that uses biological systems, living organisms and their metabolic products. In the course of discipline "Ecobiotechnology" discusses methods of cleaning the environment from man-made pollution, restore soil fertility, replacing chemicals, receive and environmentally optimized polymer modification and prevention biocorrosion, biodeterioration and biofouling, study methodological approaches to major destinations provide effective cleaner processes production, switching to closed loop water, anti-corrosion and microbiological biodeterioration of materials, plant biosecurity and the creation of new effective biocides.

Agricultural biotechnology. The purpose of discipline is to familiarize students with the principles of the use of biological knowledge in agricultural production and use agrobiotehnological methods in various fields of agriculture.
Biomethods of protection of products. Familiarizing students with the issues of biological protection of crops from pests and based on this knowledge alone implement bio security, integrated systems of protection of crops and fruit trees in production under different forms of management based on species composition of harmful and useful fauna and flora, agro-climatic conditionsarea, and so on.

Energical biotechnology. The course "Energical biotechnology"is considered tobe all possible sources of energy derived from fossil as well as alternative sources. Considers energy, environmental and economic performance of energy is considered. The course may be controversy about the applicability of the considered fuels as energy sources for the purposes of Ukraine.

Technology Bioproduction. Purpose of the discipline - consider using technology Bioproduction agricultural and industrial production, given the urgent needs of agricultural production and new promising developments agrobiotechnology, the formation of students' theoretical and practical knowledge to ensure the implementation and operation of technology Bioproduction in real working conditions of agricultural enterprises and regional bio-laboratories.

Fundamentals of plant biotechnology. The purpose of this course is mastering the theoretical foundations and the formation of appropriate skills. Special of the discipline makes it possible to learn the basic techniques and skills with the culture of plants in vitro, a transgenic plant or plant resistant to herbicides, diseases, adverse environmental conditions, it is necessary for the formation of highly skilled agriculture.

Biotechnological processes agricultural technologies. Exploring one of the priority areas of biotechnology, this covers both basic research and applied studies of the use of living organisms or other biological agents for sustainability and quality of agroecosystems. Development of new technologies, plant growth regulators, microbial plant protection from diseases and pests, bacterial fertilizers.