Program name Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biotechnology
Department of nature and life sciences
Program name: Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biotechnology
- Level: Master
- Domain: Biology
- Field: Biotechnology
- Specialty: Plant Biotechnology
- Program Description:
The adaptation and evolution of living organisms are underpinned by changes in the structure of their genome in relation to environmental variations. The precise mechanisms that govern these modifications are now analyzed at the molecular level. Their understanding has changed our vision of genome organization and function. It has led to new applications in the fields of life management in agronomy, ecology, medicine, bioindustries…
This course is mainly aimed at students who wish to move towards the application of biotechnologies in plant sciences. It leads them to acquire an experimental approach using the new molecular tools in the fields of applications in fundamental and applied research: Biodiversity analysis, improvement, phytogenetic resources, pharmacology
The time devoted to theoretical knowledge will be equivalent to that devoted to experiments. These courses are designed to enable students to work in a public research organization or in higher education, as well as to integrate a research and development laboratory of an industry in biology.
It also takes into account the rapid evolution of concepts and techniques in today’s world. It will seek to help them acquire both rigor in scientific reasoning and flexibility in the analysis of biological phenomena.
It is dedicated to the study of plant diversity at different levels: from genes to proteins, from cell structure to adaptation and evolution of species, in their fundamental aspects as well as in the perspectives of biotechnological applications that they allow to consider in the fields of biodiversity, plant genetic resources and agribusiness.
This training will enable the students to adapt to the rapidly evolving fields where major developments can be anticipated in the coming decades, such as genomics, post-genomics and bioinformatics.
- Entry Requirements
The programme aims to provide candidates with advanced and in-depth knowledge and transferable skills in biotechnology to contribute to the development of processes, products, technologies and services. This programme would also enable candidates to pursue lifelong learning and adapt effectively, professionally and ethically in an increasingly challenging and continually changing global bioindustry environment. In addition, candidates should be able to work independently and systematically to comprehend a project, design and conduct research as well as analyse and communicate the outcomes effectively. Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership qualities through effective collaboration with peers and stakeholders, thus contributing to the body of knowledge relevant to the current needs and future developments in the industry and research environment.
- Program Units and modules
Semester 1
Fundamental Teaching Unit 1
Matter 1 Applied Biochemistry
Matter2 Plant Biotechnology
Fundamental Teaching Unit 2
Matter 1 Plant Genetics
Matter 2 Molecular biology
Methodology Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Bioinformatics
Matter 2 Strategies experiments in biology
Discovery Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Analysis bibliographic
Transversal Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Communication
Semester 2
Fundamental Teaching Unit 1
Matter 1 Biodiversity and plant improvement
Matter2 Biotechnology of the environment
Fundamental Teaching Unit 2
Matter 1Angiosperms to medicinal interest
Matter2 Molecules of interest pharmacological
Methodology Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Methods and Analysis Techniques
Matter 2 Hygiene and safety in laboratory
Discovery Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Article Analysis
Transversal Teaching Unit
Semester 3
Fundamental Teaching Unit 1
Matter 1 Plant Breeding Methodology
Matter 2 Cell signaling and gene regulation
Fundamental Teaching Unit 2
Matter 1 Applied plant physiology and biochemistry
Matter 2 Techniques and applications of microbial fermentation
Methodology Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Industrial uses of crop production
Matter 2 Methodology of scientific research
Discovery Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Evaluation and management of genetic resources
Transversal Teaching Unit
Matter 1 Entrepreneurship
- Other
Examinations can take different forms, including reports of practical work, tutorials and oral presentations.
The tests of the knowledge acquired are by:
– Written tests of knowledge of all teaching units
– Reports of the results of practical work
– Tests of control of mastery of practical work
– Oral presentation of personal work
– End of study project that begins at the end of the third semester of the Master. He corresponds to an activity supervised by a teacher-researcher. Based on the subject assigned, the student must:
* search scientific literature (books, articles and information online)
* Analyze data acquired after experimental work
* Write a synthetic written document
* Prepare an oral defense on the subject before a jury