possibility of applying for doctoral school, possibility of applying for non-degree postgraduate studies
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Professional status (if applicable): the right to apply for professional (specialist) qualifications
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possess university diploma (first or second degree studies), positive result of the enrolment procedure
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Resolution No. 646/XXXIX/XIV/2016 of the Senate of the Bialystok University of Technology of June 23, 2016 on determining the learning outcomes for general academic studies conducted at the Bialystok University of Technology in the field of biotechnology (2nd degree)
symbol – field learning outcomes – reference to the learning outcomes of the field
KNOWLEDGE A graduate: K_W01 – has a comprehensive and deep knowledge of concepts related to chemistry, biology, food technology, IT and related scientific areas necessary to describe chemical and biochemical processes, and to solve engineering problems in the field of biotechnology - T2A_W01, T2A_W04 K_W02 – has a structured and extensive knowledge of simple and complex operations using biotechnological processes; knows how to appropriately select materials and devices for implementation and control of these processes - T2A_W02, T2A_W03, T2A_W04, T2A_W06 K_W03 – has an expanded knowledge of environmental protection; understands the processes generated in biotechnological activities in relation to the environment; knows the principles of its protection in relation to food production, chemical and biotechnological production - T2A_W02 K_W04 – has a theoretically grounded detailed knowledge of the chemical, biological and physical aspects of processes related to biotechnology and food production - T2A_W03 K_W05 – has a theoretically grounded detailed knowledge of renewable energy sources, biomaterials and food raw materials; knows the techniques and methods for identifying active ingredients in natural products, and chemical and biochemical preparations - T2A_W04 K_W06 – has an expanded knowledge related to the possibilities of biotechnological use of various groups of organisms (bacteria, fungi) and the threat from microorganisms to humans and food production processes - T2A_W04 K_W07 – has knowledge of the current state and the latest development trends in biotechnology in the country and in the world; has a detailed knowledge of development trends in laboratory and analytical techniques in the field of biotechnology - T2A_W02, T2A_W05 K_W08 – has a theoretically grounded and detailed knowledge of the life cycle of products, devices, installations and technical systems - T2A_W06 K_W09 – has an expanded knowledge necessary to understand social, economic, legal and other non-technical conditions of engineering activities (including problems of environmental protection related to the implementation of industrial biochemical processes); has a well-established knowledge of handling chemicals safely as well as selecting and disposing of hazardous waste (e.g. microorganisms); has knowledge of occupational health and safety - T2A_W07, T2A_W08 K_W10 – knows advanced programming environments that can be used to analyse DNA and RNA sequences, and to compile and process biological data - T2A_W01, T2A_W02, T2A_W07 K_W11 – has an advanced knowledge of the possibilities of applying advanced biotechnological techniques with the use of living organisms in the production of, for example, food or biofuels - T2A_W07 K_W12 – has a structured and theoretically grounded knowledge of the principles of production organization and management (including quality management, conducting business activities and technology transfer in the field of biotechnology) - T2A_W09, T2A_W11 K_W13 – has an expanded knowledge of intellectual property protection as well as copyright and patent law - T2A_W10
SKILLS A graduate: K_U01 – can obtain information from literature, databases and other sources (also in a foreign language); can integrate the obtained information, interpret it as well as draw conclusions, and formulate and justify opinions; can use catalogue cards to select appropriate devices for a biotechnological process or agri-food processing line - T2A_U01, T2A_U16 K_U02 – can use a foreign language to read scientific literature, catalogue cards, application notes, instruction manuals for IT devices and tools, and similar documents related to chemical and biological sciences, food sciences and biotechnology - T2A_U01, T2A_U06 K_U03 – can convey information using various techniques (also in a foreign language) in the specialist and non-specialist environment; knows terminology used in biotechnology and related sciences; can use information and communication techniques appropriate to carry out engineering tasks - T2A_U02 K_U04 – can prepare and give a presentation on research results in the field of biotechnology - T2A_U03, T2A_U04 K_U05 – can develop detailed documentation related to the results of an advanced experiment, a project or research task; can prepare a specialist report including the discussion of these results - T2A_U04 K_U06 – can independently determine the directions of further learning and implement the process of self-education - T2A_U05 K_U07 – can use advanced experimental methods, mathematical models and advanced programming environments to analyse operations, and model systems and technologies used in biotechnology - T2A_U08, T2A_U09 K_U08 – can assess the suitability and applicability of modern research techniques and theoretical methods, and can apply them to solve complex engineering tasks and research problems in the field of biotechnology - T2A_U09, T2A_U12 K_U09 – can plan and conduct multi-stage biotechnological experiments, interpret obtained results and draw correct conclusions; can compare design solutions of complex systems and technologies used in biotechnology in relation to utility and economic criteria - T2A_U08, T2A_U09 K_U10 – can properly use selected advanced programming environments with simulators and tools for computer-aided design, simulation and verification of advanced systems applied in various fields of biotechnology - T2A_U07, T2A_U08, T2A_U09 K_U11 – can properly use selected methods and devices to measure the quantities typical of advanced systems and technologies applied in biotechnology - T2A_U08, T2A_U09 K_U12 – can apply advanced analytical techniques in the field of chemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering - T2A-U09 K_U13 – can see systemic and non-technical aspects when formulating and solving complex engineering tasks; can formulate correct hypotheses related to engineering problems and complex research problems - T2A_U10, T2A_U11 K_U14 – can assess unusual risks related to the use of microbiological, chemical, biochemical and biotechnological processes and products - T2A_U11 K_U15 – has skills necessary to work in an industrial environment and research teams; observes safety principles related to professional duties; can work with hazardous materials including biological material; knows safety regulations and preventive measures associated with such experiments - T2A_U13 K_U16 – can design and carry out the process of isolating and obtaining biotechnological raw materials from materials of natural origin - T2A_U14 K_U17 – can critically assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools for solving complex engineering tasks, typical of systems and technologies used in biotechnology; can choose and apply appropriate methods and tools - T2A_U15 K_U18 – can use advanced laboratory techniques for analysis, synthesis, isolation, purification and characterization of biologically active compounds and biotechnological preparations - T2A_U15 K_U19 – can assess the technological suitability of raw materials in relation to product quality requirements; can critically assess technological processes in terms of obtaining the most favourable economic indicators and being burdensome for the environment - T2A_U15 K_U20 – can propose improvements to existing technical solutions, systems or processes typical of biotechnology by adopting suitable methods, techniques and design tools - T2A_U16 K_U21 – can identify and specify complex engineering tasks of a practical nature in the field of biotechnology - T2A_U17 K_U22 – can adapt knowledge in the field of biotechnology and related fields to solve biotechnological problems and plan industrial processes, in particular in the agri-food industry - T2A_U18, T2A_U19
SOCIAL COMPETENCES A graduate: K_K01 – understands the need to improve professional competences and get acquainted with the progress of knowledge and scientific discoveries in the field of biotechnology and related sciences - T2A_K01 K_K02 – is aware of the importance and understands the non-technical aspects and effects of the engineer's advanced activities (including their impact on the environment) and the responsibility for the decisions taken - T2A_K02 K_K03 – is aware of the importance of professional behaviour, compliance with professional ethics and respect for the diversity of views and cultures; correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas related to the professional duties of a biotechnologist - T2A_K05 K_K04 – is aware of the responsibility for specialist individual work and readiness to comply with the rigorous rules of teamwork as well as responsibility for jointly performed tasks - T2A_K03, T2A_K04 K_K05 - can think and act in an entrepreneurial manner - T2A_K06 K_K06 – is aware of the social role a technical university graduate takes; in particular, understands the need to formulate and provide the public with objective information and opinions on the achievements of biotechnology (including food technology) and other aspects of a professional life of the biotechnologist; takes steps to convey information and opinions in a generally understandable way - T2A_K07
Key to the symbols: K – field learning outcomes, W – knowledge, U – skills, T2A – learning outcomes for technical sciences (2nd degree)
Resolution No. 462/XXVI/XV/2019 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 27 June 2019 on determining the curricula for fields of study starting from the academic year 2019/2020 taught at Bialystok University of Technology
Learning outcomes for the second-cycle studies in the field of Biotechnology, general academic orientation
Symbol - Learning outcomes for the field of Biotechnology After having completed the second-cycle course in the field of Biotechnology, graduates - Reference to the first stage universal descriptors defined in the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System and the second stage descriptors stipulated by the regulations issued on the basis of Article 7(3) of the Act on the Polish Qualifications Framework – level 7 - Reference to the engineering competence included in the second stage descriptors defined in the regulations issued by virtue of Article 7(3) of the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System PQF – level 7 - Reference to the learning outcomes according to KRK
KNOWLEDGE K_W01 - have an extended and in-depth knowledge of chemistry, biology, food technology, computer science and other related areas of science necessary to describe chemical and biochemical processes and calculations required to solve complex engineering tasks in the field of study - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W01, T2A_W04, InzA_W02 K_W02 - have a systematised and extended knowledge of elementary and complex operations utilising biotechnological processes, including the appropriate selection of materials and equipment for the implementation and control of these operations - P7S_WG, P7S_WG, T2A_W02, T2A_W03, T2A_W04, T2A_W06 K_W03 - have an extended knowledge of environmental protection and understand the processes generated in connection with biotechnological activities within the environment as well as know the principles of its protection including chemical, biotechnological and food production - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W02, InzA_W05 K_W04 - have a theoretically-based and in-depth knowledge of chemical, biological and physical aspects of processes related to biotechnology and food production - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W03, InzA_W05 K_W05 - have a theoretically-based knowledge and in-depth knowledge of renewable energy sources, biomaterials and food commodities as well as know techniques and methods for identifying active ingredients in natural products, chemical and biochemical substances and solutions - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W04, InzA_W02 K_W06 - have an extended knowledge of the potential biotechnological application of different groups of organisms (bacteria, fungi) and the threat that the microorganisms pose to humans and food production processes - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W04 K_W07 - have the knowledge of the current state of biotechnology and the latest development trends in that field in the country and in the world as well as development trends concerning analytical and laboratory techniques in biotechnology - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W02, T2A_W05, InzA_W05 K_W08 - have a theoretically-based and in-depth knowledge of the life cycle of products, devices as well as technical installations and systems - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W06, InzA_W01 K_W09 - have extended knowledge necessary to understand social, economic, legal and other non-technical conditions of engineering activities, including environmental protection problems related to the implementation of industrial biochemical processes as well as a well-grounded knowledge of safe chemical handling, and selection and disposal of hazardous waste (including microorganisms) and the knowledge of occupational health and safety - P7S_WK -_ - T2A_W07, T2A_W08, InzA_W03 K_W10 - are familiar with advanced programming environments used to analyse DNA and RNA sequences as well as compile and process data on biological structures - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W01, T2A_W02, T2A_W07 K_W11 - have an advanced knowledge of the possible use of sophisticated biotechnological techniques utilising living organisms in food and biofuel production - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W07 K_W12 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of the principles of organising production, management, including quality management, conducting the economic activity and transfer of technology in the field of biotechnology - P7S_WG - P7S_WG - T2A_W09, T2A_W11, InzA_W04 K_W13 - have an in-depth knowledge of intellectual property protection as well as copyright and patent law - P7S_WG - _ - T2A_W10
SKILLS: are able to K_U01 - obtain information from literature, databases and other sources, also in a foreign language as well as integrate and interpret obtained information, draw conclusions, formulate and justify their opinions, and use specification sheets to select appropriate equipment for biotechnological processes or agri-food processing lines - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U01, T2A_U16, InzA_U01 K_U02 - demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language using scientific literature, specification sheets, application notes, equipment manuals, computer tools and similar documents related to chemical, biological and food sciences as well as biotechnology - P7S_UK - _ - T2A_U01, T2A_U06 K_U03 - communicate using various techniques, also in a foreign language, in and outside of their professional environment, employing specialised terminology from the field of biotechnology and related sciences, as well as use information and communication techniques appropriate in the implementation of engineering tasks - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U02, T2A_U07 K_U04 - prepare and give presentations on the results of research conducted in the field of biotechnology - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U03, T2A_U04 K_U05 - develop detailed documentation of the results of complex experiment, design or research tasks as well as prepare specialised overviews of these results - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U04, InzA_U02 K_U06 - independently determine the direction of their further education and implement the self-education process - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U05 K_U07 - use advanced experimental methods, mathematical models and sophisticated software environments to analyse the functioning and modeling of systems and technologies used in biotechnology - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U08, T2A_U09 K_U08 - evaluate the relevance and applicability as well as apply modern research techniques and theoretical methods to solve complex engineering tasks and research problems in the field of biotechnology - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U09, T2A_U12, InzA_U07 K_U09 - plan and conduct multistage experiments in biotechnology, interpret the obtained results and draw correct conclusions, as well as compare design solutions of complex systems and technologies used in biotechnology with respect to given functional and economic criteria - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U08, T2A_U09, InzA_U02 K_U10 - use properly selected advanced programming environments with simulators and tools for computer-aided design, simulation, and verification of sophisticated systems used in various areas within the field of biotechnology - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U07, T2A_U08, T2A_U09 K_U11 - employ properly selected methods and equipment enabling the measurement of quantities characteristic of advanced systems and technologies used in biotechnology - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U08, T2A_U09 K_U12 - apply advanced analytical techniques in chemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering - P7S_UW - P7S_UW-T2A-U09 K_U13 - recognise the systemic and non-technical aspects of complex engineering tasks in the process of formulating and solving these tasks, as well as propose correct hypotheses related to engineering problems and complex research issues - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U10, T2A_U11, InzA_U03 K_U14 - assess the unusual risks associated with the use of microbiological, chemical, biochemical and biotechnological processes and products - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U11 K_U15 - utilise the skills necessary to work in an industrial environment and research teams, and observe safety rules associated with their profession, as well as work with hazardous materials, including biological material, and know safety and prevention rules incident to these experiments - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U13 K_U16 - design and execute a process of dissecting and extracting biotechnological raw materials from naturally derived materials - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U14 K_U17 - critically assess the suitability of routine methods and tools for solving complex engineering tasks typical of systems and technologies used in biotechnology, as well as select and apply appropriate methods and tools - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U15, InzA_U05 K_U18 - apply advanced laboratory techniques to analyse, synthesise, separate, depurate and characterise biologically active compounds and biotechnological preparations - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U15 K_U19 - assess the technological suitability of raw materials in relation to product quality requirements as well as critically evaluate technological processes in respect of obtaining the most beneficial economic indicators and in terms of their negative effects on the environment - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U15, InzA_U04 K_U20 - suggest improvements to existing technical solutions, systems or processes typical of biotechnology, using appropriate methods, techniques and design tools - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U16, InzA_U08 K_U21 - identify and prepare a specification of complex practical engineering tasks in the field of biotechnology - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U17, InzA_U06 K_U22 - adapt knowledge of biotechnology and related fields to solve biotechnological problems and plan industrial processes, especially in the agricultural and food industry - P7S_UW - P7S_UW - T2A_U18, T2A_U19, InzA_U08
SOCIAL COMPETENCE: *K_K01 - understand the need to improve professional competence and to systematically acquaint with the advancement of knowledge and scientific discoveries in the field of biotechnology and related sciences - P7S_UU - T2A_K01 K_K02 - understand and realise the importance of non-technical aspects and consequences of advanced engineering activities, including their influence on the environment, and the responsibility for decisions pertaining to these activities - P7S_KR - T2A_K02 K_K03 - realise the importance of behaving professionally, adhering to the principles of professional ethics, and respecting the diversity of opinions and cultures, as well as identify and solve dilemmas connected to the biotechnologist profession - P7S_KR - T2A_K05 K_K04 - are aware of the responsibility for their specialised work and are prepared to follow strict rules of teamwork and take responsibility for tasks performed together with other people - P7S_KO - _ - T2A_K03, T2A_K04 *K_K05 - can think and act in a resourceful way - P7S_UO - T2A_K06 K_K06 - are aware of the social role of graduates of technical universities, understand the need to formulate and communicate objective information and opinions on the achievements of biotechnology to the society, including advances in food technology and other aspects of the activity of a biotechnology engineer, as well as make efforts to communicate such information and opinions in a universally understood way - P7S_KK - _ - T2A_K07
Meaning of the symbols: *K - learning effects inserted into the section of the table concerning SOCIAL COMPETENCES, but referring to SKILLS; during the next curriculum modernisation (planned for 2021), these learning effects will be prepared and enclosed in the table in accordance with the PQF requirements
K – learning outcomes for the field of Biotechnology 01, 02, 03, ... - number of the learning outcome W – category of knowledge U – category of skills K – category of social competence
Meaning of symbols in compliance with the Polish Qualifications Framework (Regulation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of 14 November 2018, Dz. U. [Journal of Laws], item 2218): P - PQF level U - universal descriptor P7S_ – first and second stage descriptors for level 7 PQF qualifications (for second-cycle studies) including engineering competence for the general academic orientation
Resolution No. 130/XIV/XVI/2021 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of October 28, 2021 on introducing changes to the programme of full-time second-cycle studies in general academic orientation in the field of Biotechnology starting from the academic year 2021/2022 at Bialystok University of Technology Table of learning outcomes for the field of study Biotechnology, second-cycle studies, general academic orientation Outcomes symbols: - Description of learning outcomes for second-cycle studies in the field of Biotechnology - Reference to qualifications obtained at level 7 in accordance with the descriptors of the first and second level of the PQF - Reference to engineering competence - (Regulation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of 28 November 2018 (Journal of Laws item 2218) and the Act of 22 December 2015 and 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System (Journal Laws of 2018, item 2153) KNOWLEDGE: the graduate knows and understands BT2_W01 - in-depth issues in the field of chemistry, biology, food technology, computer science and other related areas of science necessary to describe chemical and biochemical processes and calculations needed to solve complex engineering tasks in the field of study - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W02 - in-depth principles of operation of IT tools applicable in biotechnology - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W03 - at the extended level, chemical, biochemical, biological and physical aspects of processes related to biotechnology and food production, including the appropriate selection of materials and devices for their implementation and the control of these operations - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W04 - to the advanced level, issues in the field of renewable energy sources, biomaterials and food raw materials, knows the techniques and methods of identifying active ingredients in natural products, chemical and biochemical preparations - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W05 - in-depth issues concerning the possibility of biotechnological application of various groups of organisms (bacteria, fungi) and knows the threats of microorganisms for humans and processes related to food production - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W06 - the functioning of the ecosystem and the role of biotechnology in supporting environmental protection activities - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W07 - social, economic, legal, ethical and other non-technical aspects of engineering activities, including environmental protection issues related to the implementation of industrial biochemical processes - P7S_W, P7S_WK BT2_W08 - advanced programming environments that are used to analyze DNA and RNA sequences and to compile and develop biological structures - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W09 - at the in-depth level, the possibility of using advanced biotechnological techniques with the use of living organisms to produce, for example food - P7S_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG BT2_W10 - principles of establishing and developing various forms of entrepreneurship, including quality management, running a business and technology transfer in the field of biotechnology - P7S_W, P7S_WK - P7S_WK BT2_W11 - principles of intellectual property protection as well as copyright and patent law - P7S_W, P7S_WK SKILLS: the graduate can BT2_U01 - search for and creatively use information from literature, databases and other sources and make a critical analysis of them, as well as draw conclusions and formulate and justify opinions - P7S_U, P7S_UW BT2_U02 - use a foreign language at the B2+ level and use specialist terminology related to chemical and biological sciences, food technology and biotechnology - P7S_U, P7S_UK BT2_U03 - communicate using various information and communication techniques (also in a foreign language) in the professional environment and beyond, using terminology in the field of biotechnology and related sciences - P7S_U, P7S_UK BT2_U04 - use knowledge from various fields of science to develop detailed documentation on the results of an advanced experiment, design or research task and to prepare a specialized study containing a discussion of these results - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW BT2_U05 - independently determine the directions of further learning and implement the self-education process and direct others in this area - P7S_U, P7S_UU BT2_U06 - independently plan, carry out and evaluate the suitability and possibility of using modern research techniques and theoretical methods to solve complex engineering tasks, manage their course and optimise biotechnological processes, perceive their systemic and non-technical aspects, including ethical ones - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW BT2_U07 - plan and carry out multi-stage research experiments in the field of biotechnology, interpret the results obtained and draw correct conclusions, formulate and test hypotheses and compare design solutions of complex systems and technologies used in biotechnology due to utility and economic criteria - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW BT2_U08 - apply their knowledge to use properly selected advanced mathematical models and programming environments for analysis, computer-aided design and modeling of systems and technologies used in various fields of biotechnology - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW BT2_U09 - lead a team in formulating and solving complex engineering tasks, perceive their systemic and non-technical aspects, cooperate in teamwork and take a leading role - P7S_U, P7S_UO BT2_U10 - assess the non-typical nature of the risks associated with the use of microbiological, chemical, biochemical and biotechnological processes and products - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW BT2_U11 - organise work with hazardous materials, including biological material; applying the rules of safety and prevention related to this type of experiments - P7S_U, P7S_UO BT2_U12 - apply advanced laboratory techniques for the analysis, synthesis, isolation, purification and characterization of biologically active compounds and biotechnological preparations in the field of chemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW BT2_U13 - independently plan and carry out an experiment, using appropriate methods, techniques and design tools, is able to propose improvements to existing technical solutions, systems or processes typical for biotechnology - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW BT2_U14 - use knowledge in the field of biotechnology and related fields to solve biotechnological problems and to plan industrial processes - P7S_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW SOCIAL COMPETENCES: the graduate is ready to BT2_K01 - critically assess knowledge and seek expert opinion in case of difficulties in solving a problem on his/ her own - P7S_K, P7S_KO BT2_K02 - fulfil social obligations, initiate and take actions aimed at reducing the risk and anticipating the effects of negative activities in the field of the natural environment - P7S_K, P7S_KK BT2_K03 - behave in a professional manner, observe and develop the principles of professional ethics and act to comply with them, develop the achievements of the profession and maintain its ethos - P7S_K, P7S_KR BT2_K04 - entrepreneurial action and thinking - P7S_K, P7S_KO BT2_K05 - formulate and provide the public with objective information and opinions on the achievements of biotechnology, including in food technology and other aspects of the biotechnology engineer's activity - P7S_K, P7S_KO Explanation of symbols in the table: BT2 - learning outcomes in the field of study of biotechnology, second-cycle studies P7 – PQF level 7 (Polish Qualifications Framework) S – descriptors of higher education qualifications W = category of knowledge G= depth and range K= context U = category of skills W = use of knowledge K = communicating O = work organization U = learning K = social competence K = critical evaluation O = responsibility R = professional role 01, 02, 03 and subsequent – learning outcome number Explanation 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 - PQR level U = universal descriptor P7U_W - PQF level 7, universal descriptors, knowledge P7U_U - PQF level 7, universal descriptors, skills P7U_K - PQF level 7, universal descriptors, social competences P7S - learning outcomes for second-cycle studies according to the Polish Qualifications Framework - qualifications obtained within the system of higher education and science (second-cycle descriptors) - LEVEL 7, general academic profile; W - knowledge (the graduate knows and understands): P7S_WG - scope and depth/ completeness of the cognitive perspective and relationships, P7S_WK - context/ conditions, effects; U - skills (graduates can): P7S_UW - use of knowledge/ solved problems and performed tasks; P7S_UK - communicating/ receiving and creating statements, disseminating knowledge in the scientific community and using a foreign language; P7S_UO - work organization/ planning and teamwork; P7S_UU – learning/ planning one's own development and the development of others; K - social competences (the graduate is ready for): P7S_KK - assessment/ critical approach, P7S_KO - responsibility/ fulfilling social obligations and acting for the public interest, P7S_KR - professional role/ independence and ethos development.