Biotechnology (BTDZ)

possess maturity certificate, positive result of the enrolment procedure

educational standards in accordance with the directive of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, dated July 12, 2007 concerning the description of educational standards for particular study courses and education levels as well as procedures for establishment and the condiontions to be met by the university to conduct both interdisciplinary and conbined studies courses (Dz. U. No 164, item. 1166 incl. later amendments). The standards define general course requirements including the number of teaching hours, graduate`s profile, curricula for individual courses including subjects of general, core and specialist education as well as requirements and recommendations concerning internship.

Resolution No. 139 / XI / XIV / 2013 of 29 May 2013 passed by the Senate of the University of Bialystok on determining the effects of education adopted for conducting an education program at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Technology in Bialystok for full-time and part-time first degree in biotechnology

course: biotechnology
level: first degree
profile: general academic

symbols:
K – course education outcomes,
W – knowledge,
U – skills,
T1A – education outcomes in the field of technical sciences for the first degree studies

symbol - course education outcomes – reference to education outcomes in a given field

KNOWLEDGE
the student

K_W01 - has knowledge of mathematics sufficient enough to use the mathematical methods to describe chemical and biochemical processes and calculations required in engineering practice - T1A_W01, T1A_W07
K_W02 - has knowledge of physics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics and solid state physics, biophysics - including the knowledge necessary to understand quantitative description of processes and phenomena occurring in living organisms and the use of natural laws in biotechnology in the field of chosen specialties - T1A_W01
K_W03 - has basic knowledge in the field of environmental protection, understands the processes occurring in the environment or processes generated in connection with the activities of biotechnology in the field of the environment, knows the rules of the protection associated with chemical and biochemical production - T1A_W02
K_W04 - has ordered, theoretically founded general knowledge covering key issues in the field of biotechnology, including chemistry, biology, biochemistry and genetics - T1A_W03
K_W05 - is familiar with the basic micro-organisms and formulated products for industrial and technological applications and methods of their use for the implementation of biotechnological processes - T1A_W03
K_W06 - has ordered knowledge of techniques and methods used to identify and characterize chemical and biochemical preparations - T1A_W03
K_W07 - knows technologies in the field of bio-engineering, biotechnology processes and knows the rules of construction and the selection of reactors and systems used in industrial biotechnology, water treatment, wastewater treatment, air and disposal of sewage sludge - T1A_W03
K_W08 - has detailed knowledge of biotechnology, and in particular knowledge related to selected issues of enzymatic processes, separation processes of biotechnology products and waste management biotechnology - T1A_W04
K_W09 - has detailed knowledge of raw materials and biotechnological processes and biomaterials in terms of chosen specialty - T1A_W04
K_W10 - has basic knowledge related to the current situation and the latest development trends in biotechnology in the country and the world - T1A_W05
K_W11 - has basic knowledge about the life cycle of products, equipment and installations used in industrial biotechnology and biotechnology in environmental engineering - T1A_W06
K_W12 - knows the basic methods, techniques, tools and materials used in solving simple engineering tasks in industrial biotechnology, biotechnology and environmental engineering related to water treatment, waste water treatment, air and disposal of sewage sludge and waste - T1A_W07
K_W13 - knows the applicable standards, guidelines and principles for the design of systems, facilities and their components used in industrial biotechnology and biotechnology in environmental engineering - T1A_W03, T1A_W07, 1A_W08
K_W14 - knows selected computer tools to support the calculation and design of systems and biotechnological facilities - T1A_W01, T1A_W02, T1A_W05, T1A_W07
K_W15 - knows the possibilities of using bioreactors in biotechnology and biotechnology techniques using living organisms - T1A-W07
K_W16 - has basic knowledge, knows the terminology and the basic theories and concepts in the subjects carried out in the framework of legal, social and economic sciencies and humanities - T1A_W08
K_W17 - has basic knowledge of management, including quality management, business and technology transfer - T1A_W09
K_W18 - has elementary knowledge in the field of protection of intellectual property and copyright and patent laws - T1A_W10
K_W19 - knows the general principles for the creation and development of forms of individual entrepreneurship - T1A_W11

SKILLS
the student
K_U01 - can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources; is able to integrate the information obtained, to interprete it, as well as draw conclusions and formulate and justify opinions - T1A_U01
K_U02 - is able to speak a foreign language sufficiently to communicate, as well as read datasheets with comprehension, application notes, manuals, equipment and tools and similar documents related to chemical, biological, biochemical and biotechnological sciences - T1A_U01, T1A_U06
K_U03 - is able to work individually and in a team; knows how to estimate the time needed for the commissioned work; is able to develop and implement a work schedule that ensures deadlines - T1A_U02
K_U04 - is able to prepare the documentation on the implementation of engineering tasks and prepare the text that discusses the results of this task - T1A_U03
K_U05 - is able to prepare and present a short presentation of the results of the engineering tasks carried out in the field of industrial biotechnology or biotechnology in environmental engineering - T1A_U03, T1A_U04
K_U06 - has the ability to self-educate in order to, e.g. improve professional skills - T1A_U05
K_U07 - has mastered the ability to communicate in a foreign language, together with knowledge of the elements of the technical language of chemistry, biology, biochemistry and biotechnology, as well as engineering and environmental protection - T1A_U06
K_U08 - can apply analytical methods, experimental and mathematical models and computer simulations to analyze and evaluate the performance of systems and technologies used in biotechnology - T1A_U08, T1A_U09
K_U09 - is able to plan and carry out experiments in the field of biotechnology, interpret the results and draw correct conclusions and compare design solutions of systems and technologies used in biotechnology due to the preset performance criteria and economic criteria - T1A_U08, T1A_U09,
T1A_U12
K_U10 - can use a properly chosen program environments, simulators and computer-aided design tools for simulation, design, and verification of systems and technologies used in biotechnology - T1A_U07, T1A_U08, T1A_U09
K_U11 - can use a properly chosen methods and devices enabling measurement of the basic values characterizing the systems and technologies used in biotechnology - T1A_U08,
T1A_U09
K_U12 - is able to apply the basic techniques of analytical chemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering - T1A-U09
K_U13 - can notice non-technical aspects of the system in formulating and solving engineering tasks - T1A_U10
K_U14 - apply basic legal regulations and observe the safety rules in force in biotechnology - T1A_U11
K_U15 - is able to assess the risks associated with the use of processes and products of microbiological, chemical, biochemical and biotechnological products of - T1A_U11
K_U16 - is able to use the acquired knowledge for critical analysis and evaluation of the functioning of the existing technical solutions used in industrial biotechnology and biotechnology in environmental engineering - T1A_U13
K_U17 - is able to identify and formulate the specification of simple engineering tasks of a practical nature, characteristic of biotechnology - T1A_U14
K_U18 - can represent physical and chemical properties of chemicals and materials used in biotechnology to predict reactivity of chemical compounds on the basis of their structure and to estimate the thermal effects of chemical and biochemical processes - T1A_U14
K_U19 - is able to carry out the synthesis of simple chemical compounds on a laboratory scale, and isolate and acquire basic raw materials or biotechnology products from natural raw materials - T1A_U14
K_U20 - is able to assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools to solve simple engineering tasks typical of the systems and technologies used in biotechnology and choose and use appropriate methods and tools - T1A_U15
K_U21 - can use basic laboratory techniques for the analysis, synthesis, separation and purification of biotechnological preparations - T1A_U15
K_U22 - can use the principle of economy of raw materials and energy in order to obtain favorable economic indicators and reduce the burden on the environment - T1A_U15
K_U23 - can, according to preset specifications, design a simple device, facility, system or process, typical of the biotechnology industry or biotechnology, environmental engineering, using appropriate methods, techniques and design tools - T1A_U16
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
the student
K_K01 - understands the need of, and knows the possibilities of continuous training (study the second and third degree, postgraduate courses) - and improving professional, personal and social skills - T1A_K01
K_K02 - is aware of the importance of, and understands the non-technical aspects and effects of the activities of engineering, including its impact on the environment, and the related responsibility for decisions taken - T1A_K02
K_K03 - is aware of the validity of behavior in a professional manner, complies with professional ethics and respects diversity of views and cultures - T1A_K05
K_K04 - is aware of the responsibility for own work and a willingness to comply with the principles of teamwork and responsibility for jointly implemented tasks - T1A_K03, T1A_K04
K_K05 - is able to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner - T1A_K06
K_K06 - is aware of the social role of technical college graduate, and especially understands the need to formulate and to inform the public - including through the mass media - on the achievements of environmental engineering and other aspects of engineering; shall endeavor to provide such information and opinions in a universally understandable way - T1A_K07

Resolution No. 444/XXV/XV/2019 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 23 May 2019 on determining learning outcomes for the studies commencing in the academic year 2019/2020 at Bialystok University of Technology

Learning outcomes for the first-cycle studies in field of study: Biotechnology, general academic profile

Symbol - Learning outcomes for the studies in the field of study Biotechnology - reference to the general, first stage level descriptors specified in the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Polish Qualifications Framework and second stage descriptors specified in provisions issued pursuant to art. 7 (3) of the Act on PQF - level 6 - Reference to engineering competences included in the second stage level descriptors specified in the regulations issued pursuant to art. 7 (3) of the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System PQF - level 6

KNOWLEDGE: THE GRADUATE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS
BT1_W01 - at an advanced level - selected issues in mathematics and physics useful for formulating and solving complex tasks in the field of biotechnological processes and calculations needed in engineering practice - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W02 - at an advanced level, the issues of chemistry, biology, biochemistry and genetics necessary to understand and quantitatively describe processes and phenomena; to use the laws of nature in biotechnology - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W03 - at an advanced level, the phenomena of techniques and methods of separation, purification and identification of chemical and biochemical preparations - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W04 - at an advanced level, selected facts about microorganisms and preparations of industrial and technological importance, as well as methods of their use to carry out biotechnological processes - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W05 - at an advanced level, issues in the field of environmental protection, understands processes occurring in the environment or processes generated in connection with biotechnological activities in the environmental field, knows the principles of its protection related to chemical and biotechnological production - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W06 - the possibility of using bioreactors in biotechnology and biotechnological techniques using living organisms - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W07 - at an advanced level, issues related to modelling and simulation of chemical and biochemical reactions occurring in biotechnological processes using computer techniques - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W08 - in-depth issues related to the life cycle of products, equipment and installations used in industrial and food biotechnology - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W09 - issues related to the current state and the latest development trends in biotechnology in the country and the world - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W10 - knows current standards, guidelines and principles for the design of systems, facilities and their components used in environmental engineering biotechnology - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W11 - selected computer tools supporting the calculation and design of biotechnological systems and facilities - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
BT1_W12 - economic, legal, social and cultural issues in biotechnology - P6U_W, P6S_WK - P6S_WK
BT1_W13 - concepts of industrial property protection and copyright, issues of management of intellectual property resources, occupational health and safety principles and ergonomics - P6U_W, P6S_WK - P6S_WK
BT1_W14 - rules for the creation and development of forms of individual entrepreneurship in the field relevant to biotechnology - P6U_W, P6S_WK - P6S_WK

SKILLS: THE GRADUATE IS ABLE TO
BT1_U01 - obtain information from literature, databases and other sources; is able to integrate obtained information, interpret it, draw conclusions and formulate and justify opinions - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U02 - prepare documentation concerning completion of an engineering task and prepare a text containing discussion of the results of this task - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U03 - use known analytical and experimental methods and mathematical models as well as computer simulations to analyse and evaluate the operation of systems and technologies used in biotechnology - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U04 - plan and carry out experiments in biotechnology, select measurement methods and devices, interpret obtained results and draw correct conclusions and compare design solutions of systems and technologies used in biotechnology with respect to given performance and economic criteria - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U05 - use appropriately selected programming environments, simulators and computer-aided design tools for simulation, design and verification of systems and technologies applied in biotechnology - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U06 - apply basic analytical techniques in chemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U07 - use the acquired knowledge to critically analyse and evaluate the functioning of existing technical solutions and microbiological, chemical, biochemical and biotechnological products used in biotechnology - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U08 - perform syntheses of simple chemical compounds on laboratory scale and isolate and obtain simple raw materials or biotechnological products from natural resources - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U09 - apply the principles of saving raw materials and energy in order to achieve favourable economic indicators and reduce the burden on the environment - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U10 - according to given specification, design a simple device, object, system or process, typical for biotechnology, using proper methods, techniques and design tools - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
BT1_U11 - communicate in a foreign language at least at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, including knowledge of elements of technical language in the field of chemistry, biology, biochemistry and biotechnology - P6U_U, P6S_UK
BT1_U12 - prepare and deliver a short presentation on the results of an engineering task carried out in the field of biotechnology, participate in discussion, present and evaluate various opinions - P6U_U, P6S_UK - P6S_UW
BT1_U13 - use the acquired knowledge of a foreign language to communicate as well as to read with understanding data sheets, application notes, instructions for use of IT equipment and tools and similar documents related to chemical, biological, biochemical sciences and biotechnology - P6U_U, P6S_UK
BT1_U14 - work individually and in a team; can estimate the time needed to complete the commissioned task; can develop and implement a work schedule to meet deadlines - P6U_U, P6S_UO - P6S_UW
BT1_U15 - determine directions of further learning, implement the process of self-learning in the field of biotechnology, as well as direct others in this field - P6U_U, P6S_UU

SOCIAL COMPETENCE: THE GRADUATE IS READY TO
BT1_K01 - analyse received contents and critically evaluate them - P6U_K, P6S_KK
BT1_K02 - recognize the importance of knowledge in the field of engineering and humanities and social sciences necessary to solve cognitive and practical problems - P6U_K, P6S_KK
BT1_K03 - inspire and organise activities for the social environment and fulfill social obligations - P6U_K, P6S_KO
BT1_K04 - think in an entrepreneurial way, act responsibly for the public interest - P6U_K, P6S_KO
BT1_K05 - perform professional duties responsibly, follow the rules of professional ethics and respect the diversity of views and cultures - P6U_K, P6S_KR

Meaning of symbols in the table:
BT1 - learning outcomes for the field of study Biotechnology
01, 02, 03, etc. learning outcome number
W – category of knowledge
U – category of skills
K – category of social competence

Description of symbols according to the Polish Qualifications Framework (Regulation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of 14 November 2018, Journal of Laws, item 2218):
P - PQF level
U - universal level descriptor
P6S - first and second level descriptors at level 6 of the Polish Qualifications Framework (first-cycle studies) including engineering competences of the general academic profile