Master degree program
Agrobiotechnology

Agrobiotechnology

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1. To conduct experimental research aimed at solving modern scientific and practical problems in order to create high-yielding biologically valuable and tolerant farm animals and plant forms using modern biotechnologies.
ON2. To select optimal conditions for cell and tissue cultivation in order to obtain new tolerant plant forms and farm animals with economically valueable characteristics.
ON3. To carry out screening to identify tolerant and economically valuable crops using modern biochemical, physiological, molecular genetic research methods.
ON4. To develop production regulations for biotechnological products and creation of highly productive farm animals and plant forms with systemic adaptation mechanisms at the physiological, biochemical and molecular genetic levels.
ON5. To organize advanced methods of crop cultivation using modern technologies and bioagents, carrying out planning and management of technological processes, including recommendations for ecologically unfavorable regions.
ON6. To develop effective and environmentally friendly technologies for the complex processing of plant raw materials and the production of the target substance using waste-free biological conversion methods.
ON7. To introduce methods of plant bioprotection to obtain environmentally friendly phytoproducts, as well as methods of ecosystem restoration through bioremediation and landscaping.
ON8 To form a team of researchers, developing their competencies aimed at solving a set of research tasks, summarizing the results in promising scientific areas and presenting them to the professional community through reports and publications.
ON9. To conduct lectures and practical classes using innovative educational technologies, carrying out scientific and methodological work, providing the necessary level of academic and research skills, integrating science, education and the labor market, promoting social values and the values of the profession among students.
ON10. Have high motivation to perform professional activities, proficiency in foreign languages and the ability to navigate modern problems of philosophy and the history of science, psychology, forming interpersonal relationships, taking the initiative and arguing their point of view working in a team.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Agrobiotechnology
Speciality Code
7M05121
Faculty
Biology and Biotechnology

disciplines

Biomolecular technologies
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the mechanisms of functioning of biomolecules, to master the methods of genetic engineering, to develop synthetic biological systems/ constructions to obtain new forms of plants with economically valuable characteristics, to develop and apply biomolecular technologies to solve problems in agriculture. The discipline studies methods of genetic transformation, genome editing, gene therapy, gene fingerprinting, gene knockout, genetic hybridization, etc.

Biotechnologies in crop production and breeding
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze and compare biotechnological methods to improve the effectiveness of breeding programs, develop biotechnological products and processes, apply biotechnological methods to improve plant resistance to stress, diseases and pests. The discipline is aimed at studying methods of culture of plant tissues and cells, gene transformation, molecular markers, genomic editing, and genomic selection.

Breeding methods for farm animals
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the principles of breeding methods, conduct genetic analysis of populations, apply modern breeding methods to improve the productive qualities of farm animals, develop breeding programs, plan breeding activities. The discipline is aimed at studying the basics of breeding selection, methods of crossing and hybridization, studying heredity, variability, modern biotechnological methods in breeding farm animals.

Foreign language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form practical skills in various types of speech activity in a foreign language. The training course builds the ability to perceive, understand and translate information in the modern global space, participate in scientific events to test their own research. The discipline is aimed at improving competencies in accordance with international standards of foreign language education.

History and philosophy of science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a holistic systemic understanding of philosophy as a special form of cognition of the world, its main sections, problems and methods of their study in the context of future professional activity. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis of research work.

Molecular mechanisms of plant tolerance
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze and interpret the molecular foundations of physiological processes related to plant resistance, to apply molecular mechanisms and strategies of resistance, methods of regulation under stress in innovative research to obtain new tolerant forms of plants with high productivity and yield. The discipline studies types of stress, plant adaptation strategies, and molecular mechanisms of stress resistance.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Researches
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at developing the skills necessary for planning and conducting high-quality and competitive scientific research. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis of the process of scientific research, their goals, objectives, stages of implementation, as well as areas of application of the results. The discipline is aimed at studying the foundations of the scientific method, the methodology for conducting literary and experimental research, the rules for preparing and reviewing scientific publications and projects.

Pedagogy of higher education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to teach in universities and colleges based on knowledge of higher school didactics, theory of education and management of education, analysis and self-assessment of teaching activities. The training course is aimed at studying the trends in the development of education and the Bologna process. The course will help you master teaching and curatorial skills, various strategies and methods of teaching and education.

Psychology of management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to provide scientific training of highly qualified specialists based on the study of fundamental concepts of management psychology, creating prerequisites for a theoretical understanding and practical application of the most important aspects of the field of management in the process of professional formation. The course is aimed at studying the patterns of development and functioning of mental processes, the basics of effective interaction and conflict resolution, self-development and self-presentation.

Technologies of bioprocessing plant materials
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the biochemical and microbiological principles of the processes of bio-processing of plant materials, to develop new products and technologies based on the bio-processing of plant materials: biodegradable materials, biofuels, biopesticides, biofertilizers. The discipline studies the basics of deep biotechnological processing of plant materials, by-products, waste processing, the use of these technologies in agriculture, bioenergy, and environmental programs.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Animal Biochemistry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze biochemical processes, metabolic pathways, their regulation, to assess the influence of various factors on metabolism, to use biochemical methods to monitor the condition of animals, to apply biochemical markers in scientific research and animal husbandry, to develop methods for optimizing the biochemical processes of animals. The discipline studies biochemical processes, structure, functions of biomolecules, biochemical pathways of metabolism, hormonal regulation.

Basics of agroecology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the principles of agroecology, interpret environmental factors affecting the sustainability of agroecosystems, identify and solve environmental problems in agroecosystems, develop sustainable agricultural practices that preserve natural resources, make recommendations for environmentally unfavorable regions. The discipline studies modern problems of agronomy, methods for assessing the state of agrophytocenoses, techniques for correcting crop cultivation technology.

Basics of crop production
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form an ability to critically analyze the physiological processes of plants, apply methods to improve soil fertility, develop, apply plant protection measures, evaluate, predict yields, develop advanced cultivation methods to increase yields and product quality. The discipline studies biological, botanical features, the economic importance of field crops, the basics of creating highly productive agrocenoses, modern technologies for cultivating field crops.

Biochemistry of phytoproductivity
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze and interpret biochemical processes, metabolic pathways, and their regulation, to conduct screening by biochemical parameters to assess plant productivity, to conduct research using biochemical markers to create highly productive plant forms. The discipline studies key biochemical processes: Calvin cycles, Hatch-Slack cycles, glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway, nitrogen assimilation pathways that determine plant productivity.

Bioethics in animal biotechnology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to analyze the principles of bioethics, regulatory legal acts, critically evaluate the ethical aspects of scientific research in animal biotechnology, develop and apply ethically reasonable research protocols. The discipline studies the basic principles of bioethics, ethical issues in animal biotechnology related to the regulation and control of the use of biotechnologies in the field of animal husbandry and scientific research.

Bioremediation technologies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the principles and mechanisms of bioremediation, evaluate modern bioremediation technologies, interpret data on the effectiveness of bioremediation, select plants- hyperaccumulators for a specific contaminated area, identify and solve environmental problems, develop regulations for environmentally safe bioremediation technologies. The discipline is aimed at studying the types of bioremediation, types of xenobiotics, metabolic pathways, hyperaccumulative plants, mechanisms of hypertolerance and hyperaccumulation.

Biotechnology of feed products
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the principles of feed production, biotechnological methods used in the production of feed preparations, the ability to develop feed additives for animals, apply analytical methods to assess the quality, safety, and effectiveness of feed preparations. The discipline studies the composition, nutritional value of feed components, technologies for the development and production of feed additives, methods for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of feed preparations for animal health.

Biotechnology of immunogens and vaccines
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the mechanisms of the immune response, biotechnological methods in the development of immunogens, vaccines, to develop various types of vaccines, vaccination strategies and introduce them into veterinary and medical practice. The discipline studies the principles, mechanisms of the animal immune system, types of vaccines, methods of vaccine development and production, technologies to improve the immunogenicity of vaccines, and methods of vaccine application.

Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology of Animals
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form an ability to analyze the mechanisms of genetic regulation, gene expression, apply methods of genetic engineering, genomic editing, and cell culture in conducting innovative research to improve economically valuable qualities in animals. The discipline is aimed at studying methods of animal cell culture, genetic engineering, cloning, ways of using stem cells in animal husbandry, medicine, and scientific research.

Comprehensive plant protection
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the biology of major pests, diagnose, apply integrated plant protection methods, evaluate their effectiveness, adjust protection programs based on the results of monitoring and analysis. The discipline studies types of pests, principles of biological plant protection, mechanisms of biological control, relationships between organisms in the biocenosis to create new biological preparations.

Environmental factors of plant productivity
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form an ability to assess the importance of environmental factors, interpret environmental research data, the ability to identify problems associated with adverse conditions, develop adaptive strategies to increase plant resistance. The discipline is aimed at studying the basics of the concept of sustainable rural development, management of this process, the role of environmental safety, environmental problems in intensive agricultural production.

Genetic markers in animal biotechnology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to evaluate various types of genetic markers for animal genotyping, improve economically useful traits, apply genetic markers to assess genetic diversity, develop cost-effective breeding strategies. The discipline studies various types of genetic markers, their role in genetic research, application in breeding, breeding, methods for identification and analysis of genetic markers.

Physical-chemical methods of research in biotechnology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze basic physico-chemical methods, analyze biological samples, interpret analytical data, experimental results, conduct scientific research using physico-chemical methods for the obtaining of biotechnological products. The discipline studies the basic principles of modern physico-chemical methods (spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, etc.), principles of operation of modern devices, principles of calculation and interpretation of data.

Physiological foundations of agrobiotechnology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze, interpret the physiological processes determining economically valuable signs, to apply physiological methods to conduct original research to solve physiological problems such as stress conditions of plants, nutrient deficiency, low yield and productivity. The discipline is aimed at studying physiological processes: photo productivity of plants, nitrogen metabolism, respiration, mineral nutrition, the role of phytohormones in applied aspects of agrobiotechnology.

Plant growth regulators and stimulants
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to estimate the mechanisms of action, critical analyze the results of growth-regulators application, develop strategies for their application, apply to optimize conditions for obtaining phytoproducts, solve problems of increasing productivity and plant tolerance. The discipline studies the basics of growth regulation processes, hormonal regulation mechanisms, chemical nature, physiological effects on plant growth, development and tolerance.

Plant productivity
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to assess the state of physiological and biochemical processes, productivity at different stages of development, analyze and interpret research data on plant productivity, develop innovative technologies to find ways to increase plant productivity, optimize yields. The discipline studies the physiological and biochemical aspects of photosynthesis processes, the ways of nitrogen assimilation, the effect of photorespiration, macro/microelements, phytohormones on productivity, the relationship of respiration with productivity.

Principles of phytopathology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to analyze the principles of phytopathology, nature, classification of plant diseases, characteristics of phytopathogens, recognize symptoms of diseases, apply modern methods of diagnosing phytopathogens, develop monitoring systems to assess the prevalence, intensity and prognosis of plant diseases. The discipline studies the principles and types of plant immunity, methods for assessing disease resistance, diagnostic techniques for determining diseases of crops.

Secondary metabolites of plants
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: The ability to analyze the pathways of biosynthesis, structure, functions of secondary plant metabolites, classification, biological role, possess methods of analysis of secondary metabolites, the ability to develop scientific projects to create biotechnological products with superproduction of secondary metabolites for solving practical problems. The discipline studies the main groups of secondary metabolites, principles of classification, structure, functions, scientific and methodological approaches to their research.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice is to develop the ability to plan and conduct research work. The practice develops academic skills, including the preparation and conduct of research work, both individually and as part of research teams and structural units of scientific institutions. The research practice aims to collect and process large amounts of data (factual material) using modern information and communication technologies to carry out the research work. During the course of research practice students should be competent in: - plan research and development work; - to work with scientific literature independently: to annotate scientific sources, to make abstracts and reviews; - independently conduct scientific research in the field of language system and basic laws of literature development; - use modern information resources to solve research problems; - collect, process, analyze and systematize scientific information; - use innovative methods of domestic and foreign philological schools; - argumentatively present the results of scientific research; - prepare and edit scientific publications: theses, articles. During the course of research practice students will learn following aspects: Theoretical foundations of research work. Modern methods and techniques in philological research. Independent development of scientific and applied projects in the field of linguistics and literary criticism. Rule of formation of educational and methodical literature. Interpretation of the results of scientific research.

Data for 2021-2024 years