University of Ljubljana Biotechnical Faculty

The basic aim of the study programme is to deepen knowledge and methods from the area of the natural foundations and technological procedures of crop production, inseparably linked with integral management of the agricultural space and environmental conservation. Graduates obtain in depth knowledge of natural sciences, which is the basis of modern technologies of agricultural production and environmental conservation, professional competences in the sphere of field and forage crops, and professional and methodological knowledge for managing the agricultural space and protection of the environment.
 

The basic aim of the study programme is to deepen and expand knowledge in zootechnics, which is necessary for efficient and sustainable regulation of production systems for animal production due to food production and other benefits from environmental, natural and social aspects. The graduate is qualified to understand the general natural and scientific aspects of zootechnics and the most demanding professional tasks. The study program enables the development of specific knowledge and skills for employment in positions of responsibility in livestock production and processing, in other fields related to agriculture and education.

The basic aim of the study programme is designed to educate a biologically and pedagogically highly qualified and motivated teacher of biology, who meets the challenges of time in teaching biological content in high schools as well as in secondary technical and vocational schools, and in the higher years of elementary schools. The study program provides education for basic employment opportunitiesin teaching jobs at schools, in the Centres for Curricular and Extracurricular Activities, in museums and in other similar establishments that require a high level of biological knowledge as well as pedagogical skills. The components of biological and pedagogical education enable graduates of the programme to take jobs in publishing companies (publishing textbooks, manuals, popular science magazines and other academic literature), as well as with other providers of teaching and learning material.

The basic aim of the study programme is to educate the graduate for interdisciplinary understanding of biotechnologies in the processes of obtaining bio raw materials, active ingredients, improved varieties of agricultural plants and animal breeds, and in environmental protection. The study enables the graduate to become thoroughly acquainted with the specifics of individual biotechnologies, their development possibilities in the field of high technologies and the importance of the added value of high-tech products. He also gets acquainted with the applications of biotechnologies that provide an environmental approach and the restoration of natural resources. Of particular importance is the development of a sense for the rational integration of classical production technologies with new technologies, which are mainly based on changing the genomes of working organisms.

The basic aim of the study programme is to educate graduates with fundamental knowledge of ecological science, which is the basis for recognising the role of organisms on various levels of an ecosystem, for understanding processes and recognising changes in nature and in our immediate environment. Within the framework of the program, graduates get acquainted with different environments, organisms as carriers of energy flow and the circulation of matter, and with the laws that have developed there. They learn about abiotic and biotic factors (including human influence), which the appearance or disappearance of species and populations depends on, and set the limits of their spread. They also learn about the possibilities of preventing and mitigating changes in natural systems. The program provides critical knowledge needed to achieve the objectives of international conventions on nature protection.

The basic aim of the study programme is to provide general and specific economic knowledge in the wide field of managing natural resources. Graduates are qualified for understanding the economic and legal-political aspects on the level of farms, companies, non-governmental groups and state administration. The study is planned to be multidisciplinary, project based and builds new development profiles of graduates who take key responsible positions in the bussines and state administration in the sphere of management of natural resources.

The basic aim of the study programme is to provide in-depth theoretical knowledge of basic natural sciences, food science and food analysis, food safety, food engineering and methods of development and research. Graduates are trained for the most demanding and responsible work in planning, organizing, controlling and managing food production, for quality management with a focus on food hygiene and safety, for creating and developing new technological processes and new products, for work in control and analytical laboratories and inspection services, and for research work.

The basic aim of the study programme for graduates is to acquire appropriate and comprehensive knowledge about forests and management, which is in line with the three modern principles of forest management - the principles of sustainability, multipurpose and sustainability. The study program enables graduates to deepen their basic knowledge about forests and their management and, depending on their interest and employment interests, to acquire broader knowledge from special or marginal areas of forestry and forest ecosystem management.

The basic aim of the study programme is to enable graduates to grow horticultural plants by combining various knowledge from natural sciences and technology, while at the same time taking into account the sustainable development of agricultural space. The acquired knowledge enables graduates to have an interdisciplinary understanding of the production and use of quality horticultural plants for the needs of safe food as well as the preservation of the cultural landscape or the human living environment.

The basic aim of the study programme is to train graduates for the most demanding planning and design work in the landscape, for applied research work in the development and protection of cultural and natural landscapes, for environmental (protection) planning when intervening in space and protected areas, and for designing urban and suburban landscapes. The acquired knowledge of graduates includes selected environmental topics and spatial development planning-oriented subjects, especially tourism and recreation, rural areas, green systems in urban and urban areas and protected areas, renovation of historic parks and gardens.

The basic aim of the study programme is to educate experts who have in-depth knowledge of the impact and action of microorganisms on the environment, biotechnological production and humans. As part of their studies, graduates acquire knowledge and skills of working with microbes and master all the elements of safe work in a microbiological laboratory. They also acquire appropriate skills of written and oral reporting on the results of their work and obtaining information with the help of modern information sources.

The basic aim of the study programme is to provide a broad spectrum of biological knowledge with great aplicability in the business sector. Aquired competences in biochemistry, molecular genetics, immunology and physiology enable employment in various branches. Some special courses (Biomolecules in industry) are included in the programme because this knowledge is required in industry (Biotechnology) and will play an important role in near future. A high portion of practical training in form of laboratory practicals, seminars and in course of master thesis prepares graduates for autonomous and responsible work.

The basic aim of the study programme is to communicate in-depth theoretical knowledge from basic natural science, food science and analysis of food, food safety, nutritional engineering and methods of development and research. Graduates are qualified for the most demanding and most responsible work in planning, organising, control and leading the production of food, for creating and developing new technological processes and new products, for work in control and analytical laboratories and inspection services, and for research work.

The basic aim of the study programme is to educate experts who can cover the ever greater demand for a developmental approach by companies, which is increasing the need for top professionals from the field of wood science and technology. In-depth knowledge of the specific properties of wood and wood based materials, processing technologies and the organisational and economic characteristics of the operation of a company are crucial for the overall development of the branch and/or individual wood companies. Graduates are trained independently to provide overall solutions to complex professional problems, especially by seeking new sources of knowledge, and to work interdisciplinarily and to use scientific methods. They are trained in the creative use of modern information technologies and the organisation and management of groups and/or companies.