Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy - Specialization in Biotechnology. Department of Biotechnology. Faculty of Food, Biotechnology and Development. Agricultural University of Athens.

Description

Knowledge: The learner is taught the principles, methods, techniques and systems comprising the background of the various agronomy cognitive subjects and delves into the development, promotion, and application of the fields of knowledge, knowhow and skills related to biotechnological processes, including the design and application of biosystems.
Skills: Copes with the requirements of modern biotechnology.
Competences: Designs, implement and manages biosystems.

Further Information

Purpose and objectives: Development, advancement, and application of the fields of knowledge, knowhow, and skills related to biotechnological processes, the study and application of biosystems. Representative segments of subjects taught: Analysis of Biomolecules, Biosystematics of Plants & Animals, Biophysics, Genetics, Enzymatic Technology, Functional Genomics, Molecular Biology, Cell-Tissue cultures, Biosensors, Ohmic Technologies & Applications.

Relation To Employment

The title of studies is necessary to work as an Agronomist. The agronomists are registered in the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) and exercise their professional rights within the context of their specialisation cycle, as per the provisions of Presidential Decree 344/2000 "Exercise of the agronomist profession", article 8, 9 and the specific legal and regulatory clauses that are in effect.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.