Content Official Master's Degree in Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology
Knowledge
- Critically identify public and scientific information related to Plant Physiology, Genomics and Biotechnology in relation to the scientific and business environment.
- Describe the functional mechanisms of plants at different organisational levels and characterise processes of growth and development.
- Identify and evaluate sex/gender inequalities in the field of plant biology.
- Recognise the most appropriate processes to obtain genetically modified plants or to evaluate plant germplasm and its use.
- Select study methodologies and examples of practical cases in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Identify the results of research into obtaining new products or viable biotechnological processes at industrial and commercial levels to transfer to society.
Skills
- Manage bibliographic information and computer resources in the fields of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Communicate the results of research in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology in English orally and in writing using appropriate scientific terminology.
- Critically discuss different alternatives in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Apply knowledge of plant physiology, genomics and biotechnology to different scientific and industrial fields.
- Interpret and discover patterns in experimental data using appropriate knowledge of biostatistics.
- Apply mathematical methods of analysis and predictive modelling in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Select and apply plant models in the field of plant physiology.
- Apply the most appropriate techniques and methods, as well as the most common research tools from the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Develop feasible research projects in the internship company or institution’s real environment, based on an overarching perspective of knowledge acquired in the area of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Apply bioinformatic tools to the Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology fields of study and interpret the results obtained from the experiments carried out.
- Distinguish the planning stages of R&D&I projects in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
Competences
- Apply scientific terminology to argue research results and communicate them orally and in writing in an international environment.
- Recognise the ethical and social responsibility and legal considerations related to the use of genetically modified plants, valuing respect for human and fundamental rights and the economic and environmental impact to apply them to the scientific and professional environment, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Develop a scientific, technical or industrial project in Biology, Genomics and Plant and Fungal Biotechnology with respect for human and fundamental rights, diversity and democratic values, as well as the principles of universal accessibility and design for all.
- Write a written report and orally defend the results and conclusions of a research project in Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology for both a specialised and a non-specialised audience.
- Apply the knowledge acquired in Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology, in universal accessibility environments, within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to your area of study or based on the needs and demands of society.
- Use new bioinformatic tools to describe predictive models of experimental omics data in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team while respecting universal accessibility for all people in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- Possess the learning skills that will enable you to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.