Level:  specialist academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Graduate engineer in agriculture – specialist

The study programme of specialised academic studies – Zootechnics lasts for one year that is two semesters. The programme is comprised of a total of 23 (+1 – specialist's thesis) courses, namely: 1 obligatory and 22 elective courses. The programmes of all courses are defined in a way they describe modern scientific, technical and practical achievements of the given area, but in a way they are acceptable and applicable to this level of a higher education. Teaching in the study programme is organised through: lectures, sessions, field practices, seminar papers and interactive teaching. Methods of interactive teaching in the study programme include individual, group and cooperative methods of active learning. Interactive methods are used in the classroom and out of it (in the equipped library and computer centre, at home) within individual or group work. Within each course of specialised academic study programme, a continuous monitoring of acquiring knowledge and skills of students is envisaged during the semester by using tests and knowledge tests and a final exam at the end of the semester.

The main goal of the study programme of specialised academic studies – Zootechnics is to enable students to acquire the latest scientific and specific technical knowledge and skills, knowledge of methodology of research in zootechnics, knowledge of independent solving of practical and theoretical in the field of zootechnics, following modern trends and biotechnological achievements in zootehnics in the world, application of adequate methodology of processing and analysis of data in zootehnics, as well as to organise and implement development research in the field of livestock production. The second important goal is continuous and comprehensive development of all aspects of animal husbandry profession based on modern principles and standards. The study programme offers possibilities for acquisition of various technical and practical knowledge of all branches and areas of livestock production, such as breeding farm animals, fish and wildlife, production of meat, milk, eggs and other animal products. The study programme is aimed at directing studies towards the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for profitable livestock production by taking advantage of renewable natural resources, along with environmental protection, conservation of the resources of rural areas and cultural heritage.

A student of specialised academic studies, having acquired knowledge, is provided with expertise and competence to work in: • Agricultural work organisations, such as agricultural combines, cooperatives, specialised livestock farms and horse farm, hatcheries, associations, clubs, feed mills, companies for manufacturing and trading of equipment and other products for livestock production, veterinary institutes, professional and raw materials division in slaughterhouses and dairies, business organizations of special purpose (racecourse, centers for training of some species of domestic animals, etc..), and other organisations included in production and processing of livestock products. • Entrepreneurial organisations and individual farms, which are involved in the production of domestic and raised animals. • Hunting areas and production centers of wildlife, fisheries. • Advisory and technical services. • Scientific and research institutions . • Banks and insurance companies. • Secondary education, etc.

The candidate who completed master academic studies is eligible to enrol in the first year of specialised academic studies.

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