List of Information Sheets for Bachelor’s Study Programme in Biotechnology

Compulsory subjects

1.	Analytical Chemistry I
2.	Analytical Chemistry II
3.	Analytical Methods in Biotechnologies (state examination)
4.	Animal Biotechnology
5.	Bachelor Project I
6.	Bachelor Project II
7.	Bachelor Thesis Defence
8.	Basic Chemical Calculations
9.	Biochemistry I
10.	Bioinformatics
11.	Biology I
12.	Biology II
13.	Biotechnological Processes and Equipment
14.	Biotechnologies I (state examination)
15.	Biotechnology Information
16.	English for Natural Sciences I
17.	English for Natural Sciences II
18.	English for Natural Sciences III
19.	English for Natural Sciences IV
20.	Enzymology
21.	Enzyme Biotechnologies
22.	Fundamentals of Genetics
23.	Gene Manipulations
24.	General Chemistry
25.	Chemistry of Biological Systems (state examination)
26.	Inorganic Chemistry
27.	Introduction to Biotechnologies
28.	Laboratory Practice in Biochemistry I
29.	Laboratory Practice in Biology I
30.	Laboratory Practice in Biology II
31.	Laboratory Practice in Biotechnologies I
32.	Laboratory Practice in Biotechnologies II
33.	Laboratory Practice in Microbiology
34.	Laboratory Exercises in Analytical Chemistry I
35.	Laboratory Exercises in Analytical Chemistry II
36.	Laboratory Exercises in Inorganic Chemistry
37.	Laboratory Exercises in Organic and in Physical Chemistry
38.	Laboratory Exercises in General Chemistry
39.	Mathematics I
40.	Mathematics II
41.	Microbial Biotechnologies
42.	Microbiology
43.	Molecular Biology
44.	Molecular Biological Techniques (state examination)
45.	Organic Chemistry I
46.	Organic Chemistry II
47.	Physics
48.	Physical Chemistry I
49.	Physical Chemistry II
50.	Plant Biotechnologies

Compulsory Elective subjects
1.	Biophysics
2.	Ecology
3.	Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
4.	Evaluation of Experimental Data
5.	Food Quality and Nutrition
6.	Material and Energy Balances
7.	Molecular Biology Databases
8.	Renewable Sources of Energy
9.	Biotechnological Entrepreneurship
10.	Toxicology
11.	Fundamentals of Environmental Science
12.	Fundamentals of Marketing
13.	Fundamentals of Virology

Selective subjects
1.	Bioethics
2.	Professional Communication in English Language I
3.	Professional Communication in English Language I
4.	Perspectives of Chemistry and Chemical Legislation
5.	Sports Activities I
6.	Sports Activities II
7.	Sports Activities III
8.	Sports Activities IV
9.	Sports Activities V
10.	Sports Activities VI
11.	Seminar in Physical Chemistry  Calculations I
12.	Seminar in Physical Chemistry  Calculations  II
13.	Seminar in Mathematics  Calculations I
14.	Seminar in Mathematics  Calculations II
15.	Fundamentals of Management 

Compulsory Subjects

University 
University of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Faculty
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Course unit title: Animal biotechnology

Course unit code

Type: obligatory 

Cycle: 2 hours per week

Year of study: 3 

Semester/trimester: 6th semester 

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3

Learning outcomes: After successful completion of subject study, students are able: to understand basic specification of subject, to describe and define theoretical principles of genomic knowledge using in farm animals (SNPs, markers, MAS, QTL), to know basic biotechnology procedures in controlled animal reproduction (stimulation, detection and synchronization of estrus, taking, evaluation and cryopreservation of gametes, artificial insemination, evaluation of quality and transfer early embryos, to state crucial methodical procedures for animal transgenesis and cloning. To orientate in benefits and potential risks of genome manipulation in animal embryos with reference to ethical aspects of applications of these procedures in human biology. Students are able come through economic, environmental a social benefits of biotechnology applications in the field of animal nutrition, veterinary medicine and protection of animal genetic resources.

Prerequisites and co-requisites: genetics

Course content: Genomics, genetic variability of DNA, SNPs, markers, transgenesis and cloning of animals, benefits and potential risks of animal genome manipulations, setting methods of transgenic animals, present and prospective applications of biotechnology methods in the field of nutrition, diseases and genetic resource protection of farm animals.  Legislative and ethical aspects of animal genome manipulation

Recommended or required reading: F. A. Khan: Biotechnology in Medical Sciences, CRC Press, 2014, Taylor &Francis Group, 
P. Chrenek et al.: Biotechnology and Animal Food Quality, SPU Nitra, 2011, ISBN: 978-80-552-0707-0
Mode of delivery: daily
Planned learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures, documentary movies,  power point presentation, visitation in biotechnology laboratory

Assessment methods and criteria: In the course of semester will be realize 2 written check up at 20 points each and closing (examinational) test.  Rating A is determined by 90 points at least; rating B means 80 points minimum, C = 70 points min., D = 60 points min.  and E = at least 50 points. Students with 49 or less points will be rated Fx (without credits)

Language of instruction: english

Name of lecturer: Ján Rafay

Supervisor: Ing. Tibor Maliar, PhD.

Last modification: Jan. 30th 2017

University 
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Fakulty
Faculty of Arts
Course unit tytle
Laboratory practice in biology I
Course unit code
KBT/bd005/15
Type 
Laboratory practice
Cycle
I. cycle, Bc.
Year of study 
I. year
Semester/trimester 
Winter
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
By completing the course, student will obtain an overview of the basic methods used in biological laboratory, a basic laboratory skill in working with living organisms and their manipulation and will learn the handling of basic biological laboratory instrumentation.
Mode of delivery 
Work in biological laboratory 
Prerequisites and co-requisites
-
Course content
Safety at work in biological laboratory. The basics of using a microscope: microscopes - types, construction and maintenance, and the principle of proper microscope light microscope; observation of permanent preparations, preparation and observation of native preparations. The chemical composition of living matter: tests for the detection of various biogenic elements and organic compounds in plant cells such as lipids, proteins and others. Plant phytochemicals: extraction, separation by paper chromatography and their functions in plant organism. Cell: osmotic phenomena in cells measuring the size and determination of viability and cell number, cell division. Plant tissues: preparation of thin sections and observation of plant tissues in a light microscope.
Recommended or required reading 
Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B.: Biologie, Computer Press, 2006; Gojdičová, E. a kol.: Botany - Vascular Plants, ÚVB ŽU Tatranská Javorina, 2010; Hindák, F. a kol.: Botany - Lower plants, ÚVB ŽU Tatranská Javorina, 2009
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory work, simple laboratory exercises solving
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation on laboratory exercises, elaboration of laboratory protocols, continuous testing the preparedness in the form of written tests
Language of instruction
English
Name of lecturer(s)
RNDr. Michaela Havrlentová, PhD. 
Supervisor
Doc. Ing. Stanislav Šilhár, CSc. 
Last modification
13/01/2017

University 
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Fakulty
Faculty of Arts
Course unit tytle
Laboratory practice in biology II
Course unit code
KBT/bd006/15
Type 
Laboratory practice, exercises
Cycle
I. cycle, Bc. 
Year of study 
I. year
Semester/trimester 
Summer 
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
By completing the course, student will expand knowledge about the basic methods used in biological laboratories, will provide laboratory skills by working with living organisms and their parts. Student will also obtaine right working habits in the use of advanced instrumentation in the biological laboratory.
Mode of delivery 
Work in biological laboratory 
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Successful completing the Laboratory practice in biology I 
Course content
Safety at work in biological laboratory. Working with a solution: verify the accuracy of dispensed volume of solution. The chemical composition of living systems: the distribution of amino acids isolated from plant material, extraction of free carbohydrates in biological samples, determination of the protein content in the plant material, the quantitative analysis of polyphenols in biological samples, determination of the water, dry matter, ash, and evidence of some components in plants, the dry distillation of plant material. The study of physiological processes in the living systems: Test of seeds germination, determination of the effect of temperature and light on seed germination, the effect of light on photosynthesis, respiration intensity determination in plant material, hydroponic plant cultures.
Recommended or required reading 
Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B.: Biologie, Computer Press, 2006; Gojdičová, E. a kol.: Botany - Vascular Plants, ÚVB ŽU Tatranská Javorina, 2010; Hindák, F. a kol.: Botany - Lower plants, ÚVB ŽU Tatranská Javorina, 2009
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory work, simple laboratory exercises solving
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation on laboratory exercises, elaboration of laboratory protocols, continuous testing the preparedness in the form of written tests
Language of instruction
English
Name of lecturer(s)
RNDr. Michaela Havrlentová, PhD. 
Supervisor
Doc. Ing. Stanislav Šilhár, CSc. 
Last modification
13/01/2017

University 
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Fakulty
Faculty of Arts
Course unit tytle
Laboratory practice in biotechnology I
Course unit code
KBT/bd009/15
Type 
Laboratory practice, exercise
Cycle
I. cycle, Bc.
Year of study 
III. year
Semester/trimester 
Winter 
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will obtain basic experience of working with different biological materials. Student after successful completion of the process of education should be able to handle the methodology for the isolation and determination of mono- and polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and important biomacromolecules and evaluation of their content in the matrix as well as selected biological activity.
Mode of delivery 
Work ion biotechnological laboratory 
Prerequisites and co-requisites
-
Course content
Determination and identification of monosaccharides and polysaccharides. Determination and identification of proteins. The isolation and determination of selected enzyme activity. The isolation and examination of lipid parameters and quality of oil and fatty acids. The isolation and determination of secondary metabolites in plants and determination of their biological activity.
Recommended or required reading 
Ondrejovič M.; Chmelová D.; Michalcová E.: Návody na laboratórne cvičenia, Izolačné a purifikačné metódy, UCM Trnava 2013; Ondrejovič M.; Chmelová D.; Michalcová E.: Teoretická časť k návodom na laboratórne cvičenia, Izolačné a purifikačné metódy, UCM Trnava 2013
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Indipendent laboratory work under the supervision of the teacher, advanced laboratory exercises solving
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation on laboratory exercises, elaboration of laboratory protocols, continuous testing the preparedness in the form of written tests
Language of instruction
English, Slovak 
Name of lecturer(s)
RNDr. Michaela Havrlentová, PhD. 
Supervisor
Doc. Ing. Stanislav Šilhár, CSc. 
Last modification
13/01/2017

University 
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Fakulty
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Course unit title
Plant biotechnology
Course unit code
Type 
Full-time, attendance form.
Cycle
Year of study 
Semester/trimester 
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course the student will provide updated information on the nature, development and application of plant biotechnology. Student gains insight into the types characteristics of plant biotechnology, detailed characterization of in vitro culture systems, knowledges on applications of molecular markers in the production plant and the production of genetically modified plants.
Mode of delivery 
Prerequisites and co-requisites
KBIO/bd509/12; KBIO/bd515/12
Course content
Plant Biotechnology: history, types, classification and characterization of plant biotechnology.  Crop production: the domestication and breeding of plants, agriculture, food production, plant biomass and phytochemicals production related to plant biotechnology. In vitro culture systems: morphogenetic processes in vitro culture, plant tissue techniques and their application. Genetic Engineering: genetic transformation of plants, methods, applications of GM crops. Molecular techniques in plant breeding: protein and DNA markers, marker assisted breeding, molecular fingerprinting, genome mapping.
Recommended or required reading 
Robert N. Trigiano, Dennis J. Gray: Plant Tissue Culture, Development, and Biotechnology, 2010, 608 pp., CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1420083262.
Chawla, H.S.: Introduction to Plant Biotechnology, Second Edition, 2002, 562 pp., ISBN: 978-1-57808-228-5.
Aluízio Borém, Roberto Fritsche-Neto: Biotechnology and Plant Breeding: Applications and Approaches for Developing Improved Cultivars, 2014, 270 pp., Academic Press, ISBN: 978-0124186729.
 
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Regular lectures with discussion.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination resulted to assessment within the range A (excelent results with only minimal inaccuracy) – Fx (graduation of course require a significant effort and amount of work of students.
Language of instruction
English.
Name of lecturer(s)
prof. RNDr. Ján Kraic, PhD.
Supervisor 
Last modification
Jan 30, 2017