The course will allow for a gradual and integrated progress in the acquisition of expertise within the different fields of biology, considering as well interface areas such as management, chemistry and quantitative methods. The core disciplines aim to ensure the development of general skills, framed within the profile of a biologist as defined by the Order of Biologists. In the area of biodiversity, emphasis is placed in acquiring skills for the classification and systematics of living organisms, analysis of micro and macro-evolutionary processes, study of genetic resources and population genetics, analytical tools used in conservation biology and environmental management, as well as basic training in ecological modelling. In the field of biotechnology, emphasis is placed on acquiring skills on the molecular processes involved in biotechnological applications and use of biological resources, such as marine and auxiliary species, for an integrated protection of biotic resources.
a) Provide students with a solid theoretical background and technical-scientific skills in Biology, with a particular focus in the scientific fields of Ecology, Evolution and Biotechnology; b) Contribute for the training of highly qualified human resources, with a solid awareness of the critical importance of biological resources in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, aiming for the conservation of these resources and/or their enhancement through biotechnology; c) Develop the ability to design and execute quality research projects in Biodiversity and Biotechnology; d) Develop skills for teamwork in interdisciplinary environments, aiming to identify relevant scientific problems and the potential of biological resources for biotechnology-based production and commerce, as well as fostering self-employment; e) Develop the ability to undertake quality research with international recognition.
Those who meet the following conditions may apply to the cycle of studies that leads to the mestre degree: a) Holders of an undergraduate degree or legally equivalent qualification in Biology, Biology/Geology, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology and related areas or legally equivalent qualification; b) Holders of academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized by the Scientific Council as attesting the capacity to carry out the master degree.
Performance of functions in areas related to Biodiversity and Biotechnology, whether in companies or in public administration; Self-employment through entrepreneurship in identifying the potential of biological resources for production and commercialization on a biotechnological basis; Researcher in the areas of Biodiversity and Biotechnology.
Ponta Delgada
M815
120
2 Years
Full-time attendance, presence required in after-work schedule
Code | Name | Year | Semester |
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0201422 | Biological Resources | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201427 | Foundations in Biotecnology | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201428 | From Idea to Business Plan | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201414 | Natural Products Chemistry | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201425 | Reseach in Biology | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201412 | Statistical Methods in Biology | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201421 | Conservation of Species and Habitats | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201420 | Ecological Modelling | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201417 | Evolution Biology | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201418 | Methods in Systematics | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201415 | Population Genetics | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201424 | Dissertation / Project / Internship | 2nd year | Yearly |
Code | Name | Year | Semester |
---|---|---|---|
0201422 | Biological Resources | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201427 | Foundations in Biotecnology | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201428 | From Idea to Business Plan | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201414 | Natural Products Chemistry | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201425 | Reseach in Biology | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201412 | Statistical Methods in Biology | 1st year | 1st semester |
0201426 | Biological Control | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201423 | Biotechnology in Biological Control | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201416 | Biotechnology of Marine Organisms | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201413 | Conservation Biotechnology | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201419 | Recombination Technologies | 1st year | 2nd semester |
0201424 | Dissertation / Project / Internship | 2nd year | Yearly |