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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To provide graduates with skills and competences to work in advanced industries of biotechnology, design and conduct research, develop competences to apply contemporary biotechnological methods and bioprocesses, and competences needed to create innovative technologies in production of fine chemicals, biomaterials and bioproducts.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and Understanding:
A1 Is able to explain the basics of mathematical sciences, life sciences, and to apply knowledge with production technologies in the production of biochemists, bioproducts and biofuels using the methods of modern biotechnology;
A2 Is able to characterize and apply advanced biotechnological scientific achievements, instrumental analysis methods, chromatography principles and its applications;
A3 Is able to explain the wider context of knowledge in biotechnology and scientific fields and the possibilities of using the knowledge of other sciences to develop technologies and develop new technologies.
Technological Analysis:
B1 Is able to formulate and solve problems in new and emerging areas of the industrial biotechnology: biofuel technology, chemicals and bio-products production, food additives and supplements technology, biopolymers engineering as well as environmental biotechnology;
B2 Is able to analyse of the classical and modern modelling, optimization and control methods of biotechnological processes and understanding to apply various methods including mathematical analysis or experiments;
B3 Is able to study social, health and safety, bioethics, environmental and commercial requirements necessary in the biotechnology industry;
B4 Is able to apply innovative methods and technological solutions in production of chemicals, biomaterials and biofuel, and for solving practical tasks in biomass and by-products recycling.
Technological Design:
C1 Is able to apply the acquired biotechnological knowledge and knowledge to solve typical and new problems and from them and related to other scientific and technological directions; select and operate biotechnological equipment; conduct bioprocess analysis; design bioprocesses;
C2 Is able to innovatively develop new and original ideas and methods in the development of new and complex technologies and products; apply the latest scientific achievements and digital methods;
C3 Is able to make socially responsible biotechnological decisions to produce biotechnological products from renewable sources.
Research:
D1 Is able to identify, find and obtain required scientific information using databases in topics of raw materials, products, processes and technologies, to have ability critically evaluate these data and formulate conclusions;
D2 Is able to plan and conduct modern research in microbiology, instrumental analysis, industrial biotechnology; bioprocess analysis;
D3 Is able to design and perform analytical, modelling and experimental investigations in the field of industrial biotechnology and to explain of aspects of modern research and technological equipment operation and maintenance;
D4 Is able to explain the application of biotechnology in synthetic biology, industrial microbiology, fermentation.
Practical Activities:
E1 Is able to integrate knowledge from different areas, and solve the complex problems in the biofuel technology, biochemicals and bioproducts production, food additives and supplements technology, biopolymers engineering as well as environmental biotechnology areas;
E2 Is able to characterize the renewable raw materials, methods, experimental exploration, modern devices and tools, knowing their limitations;
E3 Is able to apply new renewable materials and raw materials, to explain the management of material properties, adapt technologies and technological equipment for the production of biotechnological products with new material properties;
E4 Is able to explain the ethical, bioethical, environmental and commercial requirements of technological and engineering activities, the principles of good laboratory and manufacturing practice.
Personal Skills:
F1 Is able to explain professionally the impact of biotechnological and engineering decisions on society and the environment, comply with the norms of professional ethics, bioethics and biotechnological engineering activities, take responsibility for the decisions made in the industrial biotechnology;
F2 Is able to be a leader in entrepreneurial activities, creation of enterprises, development, management of different bio based enterprises, explain the links of industrial biotechnology with their economic and social consequences;
F3 Is able to learn throughout life, to develop along with the progress of biotechnology and science;
F4 Is able to work effectively individually and in different disciplines team and to be leader of a team;
F5 Is able to work effectively and communicate nationally and internationally, to present the results of research and practical solutions to different audiences.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, consultation seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence.
The study methods of active learning, such as design (programming), design thinking, challenge-based learning, creative workshops, group work, experiential learning, discussion, problem-based learning, reflective learning, idea (mind) mapping, etc. are applied to encourage the active participation and creativity of students in the study process. The achievements are assessed using the traditional assessment methods, such as laboratory examination, assignments, laboratory or project report, as well as other methods: work or competency file (portfolio), problem-solving task, engineering project, reflection on action, self-assessment, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components).
The number of intermediate assessments and their expression in percentage are chosen by the study module’s coordinating lecturer. Besides the usual forms of assessment (for example, examination, oral presentation, project report, laboratory examination), an additional form of assessment “Assessment of student activity (level)” may be applied (up to 10% of the final grade) for the assessment of the student’s preparation for case analysis, an active discussion, participation in debates, etc.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Advanced Optimization and Control Methods for Biotechnological Processes, Analytical and Preparative Chromatography, Applied Microbiology, Bioprocess Technology in Industry 2, Master’s Degree Final Project, Methods of Spectroscopic Analysis of Biomolecules, Product Quality Systems in Biotechnology Industry, Production of Biologically Active Materials, Research Project 1, Research Project 2, Technology of Industrial Bioprocesses.
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Electives:
Bioactive Material Immobilization Methods and Their Applications, Technologies of Processing and Utilization of Proteinous Products Destined for Non-food Uses, Plant and Microorganism Biotechnology, Modification and Applications of Polysaccharides, Microorganisms for Bioproducts Synthesis, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Assessment of Technological Processes and Facilities, Design of Chemical Industry Enterprises, Cell Markers, Biosynthesis of Organic Compounds, Biorefinery.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
A graduate has a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of biotechnology, is able to independently solve various problems in the biotechnology sector, and is ready to work in biotechnological industry and/or laboratories. He/she has knowledge of applied microbiology, industrial bioprocess technology, engineering design and application of biotechnology. The graduate is able to increase productivity of bioprocesses, create products, for example, products of analytical and large-scale chemical industry, biofuels, food additives, polymers, and other bio-products using modern biotechnology methods. The graduate periodically updates his/her knowledge of advanced technologies and scientific achievements, enhances professional competence, knows his/her professional activities, understands modern equipment for biotechnology research and can work efficiently using this equipment.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can work in the areas of research and technology in the biotechnology and chemistry industries, and research and manufacturing sectors related to biotechnology, chemistry and chemical engineering.
Access to further study:
S/he has access to the third cycle studies.
