Master’s degree training

Master’s degree training

Concept of preparation

The aim of studying is mastering the theoretical basis and formation of appropriate practical skills by researching biological objects considering classical and modern scientific approaches, which harmonically combine student’s perception and understanding of biotechnological and ecological directions. Special part allows to master main methods of work with genetic material, which is necessary for preparing high-qualified specialists of branch subdivisions. Practical part allows students to master the use of newest biotechnologies that are based on the use of laws of live nature for creation and realization of the newest systems for agrarian- industrial complex, energetics, light, chemical, mining industries, oil refining complex, quality management of biotechnology products, problems of legislative regulations, management and marketing, problems of biosafety and bioethics.

Research oriented Master programs

Master’s program “Alternative energetics”

Program is aimed at studying the problems of usage of alternative energetics in national economy, principles and processes of accumulation of solar energy, technology of production and usage of various types of biofuel, methods of defining technical-economical and ecological efficiency of sources of energy that are based on biotechnological processes, producing alternative fuel from biological material; studies the problem of possibilities to change from mineral fuels to alternative sources of energy; studies the quality of biofuels (biodiesel, biogas, granulated biofuels etc.), parameters and behavior of machines from their production.

Spheres of employment of the graduates

Graduates work on the enterprises of food, chemical and biotechnological industry, in engineering-constructing and projecting organizations, energy plants (biogas, biodiesel) and refining of hard and liquid wastes, postgraduate studies.

Master’s program “DNA certification and genome mapping”

The essence of master’s course lies in the studying of main methods of practical diagnostics and identification of genetically modified organisms in food, mastering the methodology and systems of DNA passport systems of precious agricultural plants with the help of modern biotechnologies and molecular-biological methods. The special part of the program gives an opportunity to master main techniques in the work with genetic material that is necessary for training highly qualified specialists of branch subdivisions.

Spheres of employment of the graduates

Graduates work in the enterprises of ecological and sanitary control, in control-producing and control-analyzing laboratories, centers of product certification, commercial firms, and scientific research institutions on the posts of chief specialist, microbiologist, laboratory manager, senior laboratory assistant, scientific employees, bacteriologist, virologist, mycologist etc., postgraduate studies.

Master’s program “Biosafety and bioethics”

The program is aimed at studying heredity and changeability of organisms with new, technically created features and their expansion and possible consequences for ecobiocenozes; studies the main legislative documents and agreements in the sphere of biosafety that are accepted in Ukraine and the range of other leading countries in the world; ethical aspects and problems of biosafety ethics while manipulating the cells, organs and organisms, principles and mechanisms of manipulating the genomes, achievements of gen engineering and therapy and also a range of modern biotechnologies, their benefit and risks for bioworld of the planet.

Scope of employment of graduates

Graduates work in institutions of environmental and health surveillance, in the control of production and control and analytical laboratories, centers of certification, commercial firms, post-graduate studies.

Masters programmes of Master of Applied Biology specialization "Laboratory work" expert control sector employment

Master's program"Methods of microbiological and virological monitoring objects of crop growing and environment"

Master program production specialization "Methods of microbiological and virological monitoring objects of crop growing and environment" plays an important role in the training of biotechnology specialist. Future specialists learn advanced biotechnology and molecular-biological methods of work with genetic material that is necessary for the preparation of highly qualified industrial units. The main goal is the assimilation of the theoretical foundations and the formation of appropriate practical skills in the study of biological objects based on classical and modern scientific approaches.

Scope of employment of graduates

Graduates working in diagnostic laboratories, sanitary-epidemiological stations, application laboratories, laboratories of plant protection on the analysis of food, household chemicals, petroleum products, food industry (laboratory analysis of product quality - confectioneries, beverages factories, breweries, bakeries) ministries - Environmental Safety, Health, Protection , Agricultural Policy, Environmental protection.

Practical training

Ukrainian Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products, State Enterprise "Ukrainian Research and Training Center of Standardization, Certification and Quality," State Scientific Control Institute of Biotechnology and strains of microorganisms , LLC "Agrus", Ukrainian State Research Institute "Resource", LLC of "Green Wolf."

Oriented Master Thesis Topics

1. Biotechnology and the use of a biological product Tryhoderminu-R based on new strains of fungi of the genus Trichoderma.

2. Studies of the interaction and use of eubacteria Clostridium new-NT for the treatment of cancer kolorektal-tion in Mus Musculus.

3. Biological and molecular genetic characteristics of the viruses perennial legumes.

4. Development of molecular diagnostic systems for the diagnosis and identification of the virus holeness wood apple.

5. Biotechnological processes and modes of equipment for biological protection of corn in SE NUBiP Ukraine "Agronomic Research Station."

6. Pathological changes of fungi Pleurotus ostreatus Kumm. under conditions of bacterial infection in biotechnological processes.

7. Molecular genetic characteristics of the viruses of lucerne (Medicago sativa).

8. Biotechnological process of composting of agricultural waste.

9. Molecular genetic polymorphism raspberry varieties Ukrainian selection for DNA markers.

10. Development of molecular diagnostic system for diagnosis and identification of virus Sharkey plum (Plum Pox Virus).

Academic rights of applicants to graduate

In addition to the specialty "Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy" applicants with a bachelor of arts in the direction of "Biotechnology" can continue studying the field of knowledge 1801 "Specific categories":

• 8.18010010 - «Quality, Standardization and Certification" master program "Environmental standardization and certification"

• 8.18010021 - «Higher School of Pedagogy," Master's Program "Teaching Methods cycle courses in biotechnology"

• 8.18010018 - «Administrative Management"

• 8.18010020 - «Management of the institution".

Curriculum for training EQL "Master"

in specialty "Environmental Biotechnology and Bioenergy"

* Names cycles disciplines according to the requirements of industry standards for higher education, approved on 27.08.2010, EQC and OPP

Abstract Disciplines curriculum

1. Normative academic disciplines

1.1. Cycle of humanitarian and socio-economic training *

Business foreign language.

Formation of professional and communicative (linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic) competence of masters to ensure their effective communication in academic and professional environments.

Philosophy of science and innovation.

Studying the specifics of the philosophy of science and innovation development as a special type of human knowledge and as an academic discipline. The main stages of the historical development of the major trends and methodological techniques solve the main problems of philosophy of science based on the comparative characteristics of classical and nonclassical are considered. Postnonclassical ideals of scholarship. Studying ontological, epistemological, epistemological, methodological, structural and organizational, ideological, moral values ​​and principles of measurement philosophy of science. Philosophical analysis of specific current state of Ukrainian and world science, the prospects for their development and interaction with other spheres of social life, and basic problems of biology and ecology.

Labour Protection in the industry.

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. Analysis of dangerous and harmful factors of production environment to prevent accidents, injuries, occupational diseases of workers in enterprises of biotechnological profile.

Civil defense.

Examining the functions and tasks of a unified state system of prevention and emergency response, protection of economic activity, providing practical skills for the securing of economic activity and its surrounding area.

Agricultural, land and environmental law.

The purpose of discipline is to explore the regulation of certain types of economic activity of agricultural enterprises and their legal environment and contracts agricultural business management, legal regulation of agricultural land and other natural resources in agriculture in Ukraine.

1.2. Cycle of natural science (basic) training *

Methods and research.

Modern methods of environmental and biotechnological research. Discipline creates a picture in a student's self-creative, scientific thinking and develop the skills of scientific activity, promotes mastery of the latest environmental and biotechnological research methods that allow to obtain quantitative and qualitative data needed to general economical and biotechnological characteristics of objects, processes of environmental, ability to navigate in laws and regulations and clearly generate evidence-based conclusions.

International standardization and certification technologies, raw materials and finished products.

Studying the basic principles of international and regional organizations for standardization and certification of agricultural products (180, RAO, etc.), their structures and services, duties and rights, fundamental provisions of international and European legislation in the field of standardization and certification.

World agriculture and food resources.

Economics of agriculture in developed countries. Globalization of the world and the problem of human food. Food and feed capabilities continents. Food resources of crop and livestock sector. Food of animal resources sector oceans. Food pyramid nutrition. The world market for crop production, animal husbandry and its trends. Features pricing of agricultural products and food resources in developed countries. International scientific and technological cooperation in agriculture and food resources.

Strategy of sustainable development of nature and society.

Studying provision of practical implementation mechanisms, coordination and harmonization of social, economic and environmental sustainable society in the country, organizes plans and timing of stages of the objectives of sustainable development. It promotes mastery and skills monitoring of indicators of sustainable development, identifying environmental risks and hazards for human development and sustainable development, the use of international agreements and documents related to sustainable development, developing plans and programs (region, city, town) in the transition to sustainable development of Ukraine and other countries in transition economy .

1.3.Cycle of professional and practical training *

Biological statistics.

Generates knowledge of basic methods of statistical data Math. Providing the skills of mathematical processing of the results of research, graphics.

Applied Genetics with the basics of Cytology

Mechanisms of destruction of the biosphere, methods and techniques of environmental management. Geotechnological, socialeconomical technological ecological and environmental research, the specific relations between organisms and the environment they exist in different geographical areas. Features of natural resources, development of environmental regulations and technical means of environmental protection, restoration of destroyed ecosystems.

Modeling and analysis of metabolic processes.

Metabolism of various organisms, energy and constructive metabolism, anabolism, amfibolizm, catabolism and metabolism. Particular attention is paid to the cell membranes and their permeability, cell organelles and their interconversion, DNA metabolitsi, metabolitsi and breeding. Coordination of biochemical and biophysical processes of reproduction, growth and development of cells, modeling and creating organisms with new metabolic properties.

Biotechnology in agriculture and biotehmetody in environmental biotechnologies.

The use of non-waste technologies and processes in agriculture, rational use of organic fertilizers, silage, feed additives, amino acids, enzymes, growth regulators, biological products, plant protection against pests without breaking agrocenosis. Biotechnological processes in ecosystems that are created during the growth of environmentally friendly crop production are explained.

Environmental biotechnology.

Biotransformation, biodegradation bioavailability of major biochemical pathways of microbiological transformation of organic xenobiotics and genetic bases of creation of recombinant microorganisms, degradation of organic xenobiotics, pollutants biodegradation of inorganic nature, natural or synthetic polymeric materials, environments, anaerobic biological treatment, systems design and construction of anaerobic biological treatment, bioremediation soil bioremediation «in situ», «off site», Biological removal of heavy metals and radionuclides, phytoremediation, biological purification and deodorization gas-emission microbiological processing of organic waste.

Plant Biotechnology.

Studying basic directions and prospects of plant biotechnology, object and methods of biotechnology, culture of isolated cells and tissues, callus and suspension cultures, microclonal plant propagation and recovery from viral infections, morphogenesis and regeneration of plants under in vitro (organogenesis, embryogenesis), selection of plants under in vitro, cellular and genetic engineering methods for creating transgenic plants.

Alternative energy: bioenergy and bioenergical conversion.

Classification and properties of fuels, the essence of the process of burning fuels, technologies and technical means to bring solid biofuels to a condition ready for burning, especially the use of different types of biofuels, their advantages and disadvantages. Technical means for combustion of solid biofuels and biofuel pelletizing, control of key process parameters biodiesel installation, maintenance and repair of equipment for the production of biodiesel, granules and pellets.

Information Technology.

Mastering the art information technology based on knowledge of technical components of computer systems and required complex software to organize and implement information and research complex in ecology and biotechnology for processing textual, numerical and graphical information, conduct mathematical analysis of experimental studies, as well as preparation of advertising and promotional materials to highlight the research results, methods of mathematical models of the major abiotic and biotic processes, use of basic elementary functions and their combinations for constructing models.

Applied Ecology.

The mechanisms of destruction of the biosphere, methods and techniques of environmental management. Geotechnological, technosocial economical and environmental research, the specific relationships of organisms and the environment they exist in different geographical areas. Features of natural resources, development of environmental regulations and technical means of environmental protection, restoration of destroyed ecosystems.

2. Selective Courses

2.1. Elective Courses University

2.1.1. Cycle professional and practical training *

Instrumental methods of analysis.

Studying the basic theoretical principles underlying physical, chemical and visual instrumental systematic study of biological objects in vitro and in vivo. Studying the basic techniques of electrophoresis, chromatography, colorimetry and spectrophotometry, the technique works on light, fluorescent, confocal and electron microscopes.

Agricultural Radiobiology and Radioecology.

The general question of supply and migration of radionuclides in the environment and agriculture. The basics of specific sectors of agricultural production in the contaminated territories, technological methods of treatment of crop production and animal husbandry of radionuclides are considered . Studying the methodology of radiation monitoring in agricultural production.

Regulatory support (standards and certification) biotechnological processes, industries, products, raw materials and biofuels).

Studying 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 the methods of measurement to determine the products in low concentrations of GMO, ways and problems of harmonization of Ukrainian standardization system and certification in the field of biotechnology with international rules and regulations.

Biosafety.

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

Bioprocess design.

Studying the techniques of designing biotechnological equipment and techniques needed to master the development and introduction of new bioprocess.

2.2. Disciplines chosen by the student

2.2.1. Cycle professional and practical training *

Production specialization

Master's Programme

"Methods of microbiological and virological monitoring objects of crop growing and environment"

Microbiology and Virology in crop growing and the environment.

Studying methods of diagnosis and identification of viruses by biological testing, electron microscopy, immunoassay, a virus-free planting material multiplication method microclonal, the main group of viruses that circulated in biocommunity of Ukraine.

Methodology and technical support of modern microbiological and virological studies.

Studying kinetic, biochemical (enzymatic and immunochemical) and biological methods used in chemical analysis of different options these methods in the analysis of different nature and composition of objects. Acquired in the course of expertise and ability to allow qualified specialist using methods based on measuring the reaction rate to determine the components of the test object according to the task, to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of their use.

Molecular diagnostics and bacteria in the environment.

The main goal is the assimilation of the theoretical foundations and the formation of appropriate practical skills in the study of biological objects based on classical and modern scientific approaches. Special part of the discipline makes it possible to learn basic techniques in working with genetic material that is necessary for the preparation of highly qualified industrial units.

Systems analysis of environmental quality and crop production.

The main goal is to develop competencies aimed at the ability to use technical means to measure basic parameters of technological processes, properties of materials, quality of finished biological products, organize and implement the process of production,skills of organization and carrying out the production process,the ability to use regulatory, technical, technological documentation in terms of production.

Research specialization

Master program "Alternative Energy"

Technology of production and processing of raw materials for bioenergy.

The purpose of this course is mastering the theoretical foundations and development of practical skills of students for further research and development of technology solutions using biotechnology operations in designing and establishing energy plantations biological energy crop rotation systems and energy phytomass on the conditions of a particular farm or agricultural landscapes.

Technology biodiesel production in agriculture.

The discipline involves the examination of the full cycle of biodiesel, basic structure and principles of diesel engines and fuel the parameters that affect the quality of the diesel engine. The basic types of biodiesel, their advantages and disadvantages, raw materials and their possible production in Ukraine.

Biogas technology in agriculture.

The discipline involves the examination of the full cycle of biogas production, raw materials and microbiological bases its education technology and hardware, storage and purification of biogas production and use of other gaseous biofuels: biowater, generator and pyrolysis gases.

Bioconversion of organic waste.

Bioconversion of organic waste is one of the most advanced, cost-effective and environmentally acceptable solutions to prevent pollution of the environment. Biological waste treatment aims: the degradation of organic waste and renovation resource to return them to the circulation of substances. Bioconversion of waste of different origins allows to obtain useful products - energy, biogas, organic fertilizer, organic acids, industrially important enzymes, etc.

Research specialization

Master program "DNA certification and mapping the genome"

Diagnosis and identification of GMO, DNA certification.

The main purpose of discipline is the assimilation of theoretical foundations and practical formation of appropriate skills in the study of biological objects and genetically modified organisms, genotyping methods and techniques of agricultural plants and their DNA certification in accordance with modern scientific approaches, harmoniously combining the perception and understanding of practical and theoretical environmental knowledge for students and ecobiotehnological direction.

Cellular and molecular biology.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the current state of research and practical application fields of the discipline, course Objective is to build students' understanding of the unity of biological systems, resulting in structural and chemical similarities organization, and fundamental molecular processes that distinguish them from inanimate objects. Particular attention is given to mechanisms that ensure the preservation and realization of genetic information in the cell is the basic structure of any organism.

Population genetics.

Discipline program provides an opportunity for students to expand knowledge and practical skills in basic and applied aspects of population genetics. Main topics of lectures and workshops include the study of population structure, variability of traits in plants, humans and animals, factors that alter the genetic structure of populations, natural selection, population genetics of modern methods used in agriculture, scientific research, biotechnology, ecology, medicine and genetic engineering.

Genetic Engineering.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with current trends and challenges of genetic engineering methods of producing genetically modified organisms. Course description: creates a knowledge of methods of cloning DNA fragments structural features vectors from prokaryotes and eukaryotes, creating libraries genomes, restriction maps, obtaining drugs, obtaining transgenic plants and animals. As a result, the discipline master should be able to based on the latest achievements using the guidelines, plan and choose the optimal conditions for transformation of recombinant DNA and genetic material.

Molecular virology.

The acquisition of the teoretical foundations and practical skills appropriate formation in the study of biological objects based on classical and modern scientific approaches.Special part of the discipline makes it possible to learn the basic techniques of working with infectious materials, create diagnostic test kits for the identification of viruses, the diagnosis, identification of viruses using molecular biology techniques, to carry out genetic manipulation of viruses analyze genetic sequences and trace phylogenetic relationships, the need for training highly qualified specialists biotechnological areas.

Research specialization

Master program "Biosafety and Bioethics"

Microclonal propagation of plants.

Studying theoretical and practical aspects microclonal propagation of plants under in vitro, namely the principles and theoretical basis of preparation of culture media, the effect of growth regulators on the growth and development of plants, the physiological basis of morphogenesis, method and technique microclonal reproduction phenomenon of apical dominance. Attention is focused on microclonal propagation of herbaceous and woody plants (growing of tropical and subtropical plants, technical, cereal, vegetable, fruit, berry and tree crops).

In vitro technologies in crop production.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of the use of biological knowledge in the production of valuable products virtually and gain an understanding of modern biotechnological processes based on genetic and cellular engineering.

Biotechnologies Biosafety.

Provides fundamental knowledge and practical aspects of ecological biotechnology industry, domestic and international legislation on biosafety biotechnology industries, the concept of the basic principles of design and selection of producers of biotechnology, biotechnological aspects of bakery, dairy, meat, alcohol, yeast, sugar, malt, beer and drinks.

Immune biotechnology.

Masters get fundamental knowledge in immunology and immunochemistry, get acquainted with the latest developments in the field of science and technology for development of immunological products - vaccines, immunoglobulins, serum diagnostics including the use of genetic engineering. Get knowledge about methods of state control safety and quality of immunological agents. Special part involves mastering molecular genetic and immunochemical methods of analysis and purification method for obtaining biopolymers, for example proteins and nucleic acids.

Biology of individual development.

The course focuses on the study of genetic information during ontogeny. During the course students are introduced to morphological aspects of development, as well as biochemical and molecular genetic mechanisms that accompany them during embryonic and postnatal development. Particular attention is paid to the molecular-genetic aspects of the determination and differentiation of cells and their stability during ontogeny.