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LATVIA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

ACADEMIC MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

SELF–ASSESSMENT REPORT

IKK 45526

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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................................31 THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME....................................................32 THE ORGANIZATION AND THE INTERNAL QUALITY MECHANISM OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME...............................................................................................................................................................53 THE DESCRIPTION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME......................................................................64 EVALUATION SYSTEM...........................................................................................................................................75 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME............................................................8

5.1 The changes in the study programme..................................................................................................................95.2 The research performed by the academic staff..................................................................................................105.3 The involvement of students in the research activities.......................................................................................10

6 THE PERSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME.........................................126.1 The conformity with the State Standard of Academic Education.......................................................................126.2. The survey of employers....................................................................................................................................13

7 STUDENTS...............................................................................................................................................................147.1 The number of students in the master’s study programme.................................................................................147.2 The number of the 1st year matriculated master students..................................................................................147.3 The number of graduates.....................................................................................................................................157.4 The survey of students and its analysis...............................................................................................................157.5 The assessment of the study programme from the graduates’ point of view......................................................167.6 Participation of students in the improvement of the study process.....................................................................16

8 THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF INVOLVED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME..........................................................................................................................17

8.1 The number of academic staff.............................................................................................................................178.2 The conformity of the academic staff’s qualification.........................................................................................198.3 Master’s study programme doctors and professors of IT field..........................................................................208.4 Selection, renewal, education and development policy for the next six years of the academic staff implementing the master’s study programme...........................................................................................................21

9 SOURCES OF FINANCING AND PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE..........................................................2110 EXTERNAL RELATIONS.....................................................................................................................................22

10.1 Co-operation with employers............................................................................................................................2210.2 Collaboration with the higher educational establishments of Latvia and other countries................................23

11 ACTIONS IN CASE OF THE LIQUIDATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME..............................................2312 DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME.....................................................................2413 COMPARISON WITH THE SIMILAR STUDY PROGRAMMES IN THE EU MEMBER STATES................2714 COMPARISON WITH THE SIMILAR STUDY PROGRAMMES IN LATVIA.................................................28APPENDICES..............................................................................................................................................................30

Appendix 1. Licence of the academic master’s study programme "Information Technologies".............................31Appendix 2. Accreditation statement of academic master’s study programme "Information Technologies"..........32Appendix 3. The descriptions of the study courses of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”...................................................................................................................................................................................33Appendix 4. The study plan of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”..................................61Appendix 5.The report of MEC on the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, 2006.................72Appendix 6. The comparison of the academic master’s study programme, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies, to the academic master’s study programme “Computer Systems” of Riga Technical University..................................................................................................................................................................78Appendix 7. Information on the research performed by the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies.............................................................................................................................................................80Appendix 8. Information on the involvement of students in the research activities.................................................97Appendix 9. The provision of the study programme infrastructure........................................................................100Appendix 10. Agreement on co-operation with Riga Technical University...........................................................102Appendix 11. The CV of the academic teaching staff............................................................................................104Appendix 12. The summary of the academic staff.................................................................................................177Appendix 13. The sample of the master’s study programme diploma and its supplement....................................179Appendix 14. Decision of the Senate of the Latvia University of Agriculture on the self-assessment report of master’s study programme......................................................................................................................................188Appendix 15. The list of documents, which are not added.....................................................................................189

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INTRODUCTION

The higher education master’s academic study programme “Information Technnologies” ensures the obtaining of the master’s academic degree qualification in the trends of information technologies “Computerized production control systems”, “Systems analysis” and “Information Technologies in Biosystems” in compliance with the State Standard of Academic Education.

By the decision No. 365, made by Licencing Committee of Higher Education Study Programmes, the academic master’s study programme "Information Technologies" is licenced (Licence No. 04056-15) till February 13, 2007 (Appendix 1).

By the decision No. 923, made by the Accreditation Committee on October 5, 2005, the academic master’s study programme "Information Technologies" is accredited (Accreditation Statement No. 026-883) till December 31, 2007 (Appendix 2).

The development of master’s programme at the Latvia University of Latvia is based on the bachelor’s study programmes, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies: academic bachelor’s study programme in computer control and computer sciences; professional bachelor’s study programme in programming,and their provision with technical basis and teaching staff. If the Bachelor’s programme had been completed at the Latvia University of Agriculture Faculty of Information Technologies, the courses of transition are not to be taken. If the applicant has graduated another higher educational establishment or a programme of different speciality, then during the study period he/she must take the courses to cover the difference between the previously acquired programme and this programme. The number and content of the courses is provided by the Study-Methodological Committee of the Faculty of Information Technologies at the Latvia University of Agriculture.

In 2006 the first Master’s Theses were successfully defended by the students of this study programme, and on June 16, 2006, first 13 graduates of this programme received the diplomas of Master’s of engineering.

1 THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

The aim of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” is to prepare the students for the independent research in the field of information technologies (IT), as well as for the designing and development of software and hardware, and for the use of these technologies.

Master’s study programme is oriented towards the following use of IT in the interdisciplinary trends:

computerized production control systems, systems analysis, information technologies in biosystems.

Nowadays the development of all sectors of economic and scientific activities is closely related to the application of information technologies — this sets additional requirements to those employed in these sectors. Besides the basic skills how to apply the software there emerges the urgent necessity to perform complicated study and modelling activities of business process, to solve the problems of systems analysis, as well as to develop the unconventional types of information technologies application. These tasks demand more and more well–prepared speciālists, whose educational level would correspond to the master’s degree. In order to preparē the specialits of the necessary qualification, the trends of the master’s study programme ”Information Technologies” envisage to ensure both universal preparedness (within the trend “systems analysis”) and to provide the specialized knowledge within the trend “computerized production control systems” and within the trend “information technologies in biosystems”, which

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is characterized by particularly intensive development at present.The aim of the trend “Computerized production control systems” of the master’s study programme is to prepare the specialists for the analysis of production systems and the development and maintaining of control systems by using the specificity of hardware.The objectives of the trend “Computerized production control systems” are to

provide profound knowledge on the methods of obtaining production data, teach regarding the analysis of production process according to different criteria or

their groups, provide knowledge on the methods of the optimization of production processes, provide the skills of scientific research and develop the students’ abilities to

perform the studies concerning the chosen themes.The aim of the trend “Systems analysis” of the master’s study programme is to prepare the specialists, who would have good theoretical preparedness, knowledge of software engineering and practical skills to solve the problems related to the designing, maintaining and application of software systems.The objectives of the trend “Systems analysis” are to

provide profound knowledge on the organization and implementation of the full life cycle of software and hardware design,

provide knowledge on the contemporary developmental trends of the theory of information technologies,

acquire the modern designing methods, acquire the skills in order to apply theoretical knowledge for the requirements of a

particular software and/or hardware designing and the use of software, prepare employees, who could take the responsibilities of leading specialists at all the

stages of software life cycle, provide the skills of scientific research and develop the students’ abilities to perform

the studies concerning the chosen themes.The aim of the trend „IT in biosystems” of the master’s study programme is to prepare qualified and creative specialists, who would be able to apply new solutions of information technologies for storing and analyzing biological data.The objectives of the trend ”IT in biosystems” are to

acquaint the students with the scientific problems regarding the research of biological objects,

teach the basics of biology in order the students would be able to apply IT at the necessary amount,

teach the basics of bioinformatics by including the tasks related to the specific software products and data sources,

teach the dynamic modeling methods of biological processes at different levels of detailed elaboration and thus implementing the systems biological approach,

deepen the students’ insight into the necessity of bioinformatics for the biological research and acquaint students with the studies performed in this field,

acquaint students with the existing database in bioinformatics and, due to the significant amount and variety of research data, find the possibility to develop the new database within the framework of research projects,

acquire and use the existing algorithms for the studies of biological objects and to develop new ones,

provide the skills of scientific research and develop the students’ abilities to perform the studies concerning the chosen themes.

Master students, who choose specialization “Information technologies in biosystems”, have wider career opportunities, because due to the accession of Latvia to the European Union there emerged issues related to the agriculture, which should be solved in the nearest future by means of information technologies. ”Information technologies in biosystems” is an

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interdisciplinary sector, which comprises the application of computer sciences for the analysis and processing of biological, agricultural and molecular genetics data. The development of modern biological, gene technologies, as well as agricultural technologies and the research in these fields is related to the obtaining, storage and processing of a great amount of data and information, therefore the specialists are needed, who could deal with the issues regarding these fields.

2 THE ORGANIZATION AND THE INTERNAL QUALITY MECHANISM OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

The academic master’s study programme determines the study duration, amount, content, structure and matriculation conventions. The academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies” is developed and approved in compliance with the Latvia University of Agriculture Senate decision No. 4-219 of December 10, 2003, on the development of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” and the Latvia University of Agriculture Senate decision No. 4-106 of June 16, 2002, on the master course standard.

The amount of the study programme is calculated in credits (CP). One credit corresponds to 16 lectures. The amount of academic lectures forms 40% of studies. The total amount of study programmes is 80 CP, the duration of studies - 2 years for full-time studies and 3 years for part-time studies. Annual average of load comprises 40 CP for the full-time studies and 27 CP for the part-time studies.

The programme is developed in compliance with the Regulations No. 2 on the state standard of academic education concerning the compulsory content of master’s study programmes, issued by the Cabinet of Ministers on January 3, 2002. After the obtaining of master’s degree the graduates have an opportunity to continue their studies in the doctoral study programme in compliance with the enrolment provisions of a particular doctoral programme.

The academic master’s study programme has been coordinated and developed so that the graduates of Bachelor’s academic study programme “Computer Control and Computer Science” and Professional Bachelor’s study programme “Programming” or those who have obtained similar education would have an opportunity to obtain the Master’s degree of engineering in the information technologies and to continue their education at the level of doctoral study programme.

The quality assurance of study process is the priority of the faculty and the integral part of the Latvia University of Agriculture quality system. The administration, teaching staff and students are involved in the stages of the study process planning and implementation. The quality assurance system of faculty is monitored by the executives of the Internal Audit Department at the Latvia University of Agriculture.

At the stage of study process planning the dean of faculty monitors the conformity of the methodical plan and other methodological documentation with the approved courses of study programme. For the monitoring of study process and raising its efficiency at the beginning of each term the students are provided with the information concerning lectures and individual works. The control of the study process quality and the study programme realization is implemented by monitoring the attendance of lectures, the progress at studies and the eliminating of academic debts. For this purpose there is a system of tutors organized at the Faculty of Information Technologies, when the students of every study year have a tutor – the lecturer from the department that was responsible for the enrolment of students in the respective study year. Starting from 2005 there is a new position introduced at the Latvia University of Agriculture – pro-dean in study matters, who is responsible for the qualitative implementation of study process within the scope of his duties. There is a monitor in every group and also in every study year. There is a meeting organized every week with the students-monitors of study years, lecturers-tutors, pro-dean and dean present concerning the organizational issues of study process.

Every year the self-assessment report of the study programme is prepared 5

(http://www.llu.lv/?pid=menu&iid=374) (Appendix 15), which is approved by the Senate of the Latvia University of Agriculture (Appendix 14). On the basis of this analysis there is a particular plan of measures developed for the next study-year and further perspective, which is reflected in the developmental strategy of the Faculty of Information Technologies for 2006-2013 (Appendix 15).

3 THE DESCRIPTION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

The classification code of education 45526Preliminary education requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer sciences, mathematics or physics. Higher education, obtained up to 1995, in engineering, computer sciences, mathematics

or physics. Higher professional education, eligible to study at the master’s study programme in

engineering or computer sciences.The description of the programmeDuration of studies: 2 years (full–time studies) or 3 years (part–time studies)Amount of studies: 80 CPDegree to obtain: Master’s degree of engineering science in the

information technologies Requirements to obtain the degree Successful acquisition of study programme,

developed and defended master’s paperThe implementation of the study programmeFull-time studies and part-time studiesThe place of programme implementation Faculty of Information Technologies at the Latvia

University of Agriculture

Director of study programme: Dr.sc.ing., Professor Irina ArhipovaDirectors of the study programme trends:

Computerized production control systems Dr.habil.ing., Professor Peteris RivzaSystems analysis Dr.sc.comp., Associate professor R. CevereInformation technologies in biosystems Dr.agr., Associate professor Liga Paura

The division of the academic master’s study programme into the compulsory and optional study courses according to the groups of study courses is shown in Table 1.

Table 1. The amount percentage of the groups of study courses

The division of studies according to the study courses

The amount of credits

provided by the Latvia


(CP)

Compulsory study

courses (CP)

The study courses of

compulsory option (CP)

The study courses of

free option (CP

The general study courses of IT speciality 22 16 (20.0%) 6 (7.5%)

The specialization study courses of IT 26 18 (22.5%) 6 (7.5%) 2 (2.5%)Research Practice 4 4 (5.0%)The study courses of pedagogy, psychology, economics and management 8 4 (5.0%) 4 (5.0%)

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Master’s Thesis 20 20 (25.0%)Total 80 54 (67.5%) 20 (25.0%) 6 (7.5%)

The descriptions of the study courses of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” are presented in Appendix 3.

The division of the study courses of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” according to the study years and terms for both full-time studies and part-time studies is shown in Appendix 4.

4 EVALUATION SYSTEMThe students’ knowledge and skills are assessed at the Latvia University of Agriculture

according to two indicators: qualitative and quantitative: for the qualitative assessment are used the criteria of 10-point scale, approved by the

decision No. 4-106, made at the meeting of the Latvia University of Agriculture Senate on June 12, 2002;

the quantitative indicator is the amount of the study course in credits (CP).The basic principles of the assessment of the study programme acquisition are the following:

for the evaluation the student should achieve the positive assessment on the acquisition of the programme content;

to assess the acquisition of the programme there are different types of control used (the basic forms of control – test, examination);in their tests the students have an opportunity to show their analytical, creative and

research skills and abilities, the skills to apply the acquired knowledge and scientific cognitions (Table 2).

Table 2. The types of the study course acquisition and the controlThe division of studies and the study

courses Types of studies Type of control

1. Compulsory study courses (Part A)1.1. The general courses of

speciality, including the more profound course of Research Methodology in amount of at least 2 CP

Stream Examination, test

1.2. Special course (the list of courses to be acquired and their time-table are determined for every student individually by the department, where the student specializes)

Individually Exam, commission

2. Part of compulsory option study courses (Part B)

2.1. Compulsory part, including: Philosophy of Sciences Foreign Language The Special Subject of

Mathematical Methods Using Research Practice

StreamStreamStream

Stream

Exam, commissionExam, commission

Examination

Test

2.2. Optional part (determined separately for each study

Stream or individually Examination, test

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programme)3. Free option (Part C) Stream Examination, test4. Development and defence of

Master’s Thesis Individually Master’s Examination Commission

The examinations and term are assessed with a grade. Tests and practice envisaged by the master’s study programme are evaluated with a non-graduated assessment — “tested” or “not tested”. The average grade is calculated as the average weighted for every term and the study period on the whole, taking into consideration the assessments of examinations, tests, term papers and projects and their amount in credits (1 CP = 1.5 ECTS). The average weighted grade is evaluated, when determining the amount of scholarship for the next term, when the students of master’s programme, who are paying their tuition fee apply for the entering in the list of students’ group, financed from the budget, as well as when the students participate in the competition, where one of the selection criteria is the students’ success. The Master’s Thesis is also assessed with a grade. The evaluation provided by MEC (Master’s Examination Commission) is based on the amount, complexity and quality of Master’s Thesis, the presentation of Master’s Thesis, its layout, as well as author’s skill to participate in the discussion on the Master’s Thesis. Every Master’s Thesis is reviewed by two reviewers.

The quantity of the fulfilled tasks is assessed every term and study year to see whether the amount of students’ fulfilled tasks meets the requirements of study plan (Appendix 4). During the term the teaching staff in the respective study courses regularly controls the students’ knowledge and skills by means of the types of control, envisaged by the programme of study course (tests, home assignments, calculations, graphic tasks, reports, oral exams, laboratory works etc.).

5 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

The master’s study programme “Information Technologies” is mainly implemented by the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies, as well as the teaching staff of the Faculty of Engineering of the Latvia University of Agriculture. The structure of the Faculty of Information Technologies consists of:

Department of Computer Systems (the head of the department — Assoc. Prof. R.Cevere). Department of Mathematics (the head of the department — Prof. A.Aboltins). Department of Physics (the head of the department — Prof. U. Iljins). Department of Control Systems (the head of the department — Assoc.prof. L. Paura).

The studies are organized in a form of lectures, practical sessions, laboratory works and individual tasks. The study programme envisages the general courses of speciality, the part of compulsory option (including Philosophy of Sciences, Foreign Language, The Special Subject of Mathematical Methods Using, Research Practice in amount of 4 CP), special courses determined by the department, where the student specializes, the part of free option and the development and defence of Master’s Thesis in amount of 20 CP. In the part of free option the student can choose study courses that ensure specialization opportunities according to the demand of a particular company or perfect his/her knowledge in other scientific discipline.

The research practice is envisaged for the reinforcement of theoretical knowledge and acquisition of practical skills in the speciality branch of information technologies (IT), where the research is related to the applied aspects of informatics and computer systems. The research object of of the IT sector is the obtaining of information, its processing and application in physical systems with the purpose of their classification, description, analysis, designing, production, maintaining and management. The research practice is related to the development of Master’s Thesis and during the practice the skills, necessary for working in the lecture-rooms, scientific research and practical work, are acquired. The aim of the research practice is to

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develop the skills to apply the acquired theoretical cognitions in practical scientific and pedagogical activities to use them successfully for the development of Master’s Thesis in the field of information technologies.

The Master’s Thesis is the research in the information technologies in which the student of master’s study programme has drawn independent scientific conclusions and presented the original creativity. The amount of Master’s Thesis in credits is 20 CP. The methodical provisions of Master’s Thesis development are approved on February 7, 2007, at the meeting of the Faculty of Information Technologies Board (http://www.llu.lv/llu_faili/dat_98_ITF_MD_Noteikumi_2007.pdf).

The master’s degree eligibles to continue the studies at the doctoral programmes of the higher educational establishments of Latvia. There is the Master’s Examination Commission (MEC) formed on the occasion of the defence of Master’s Thesis. The procedure of Master’s Thesis defence is regulated by “The Regulations of Obtaining and Awarding Master’s Degree at the Latvia University of Agriculture” on the basis of the normative documentation of the Republic of Latvia, Constitution of the Latvia University of Agriculture, decisions of the Senate and the Study Regulations of the Latvia University of Agriculture. The report of MEC of 2006 is presented in Appendix 5.

All the teaching aids are available in the e-study system ELS of the Faculty of Information Technologies (http://els.itf.llu.lv).

5.1 The changes in the study programme

At the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture there is implemented the project “The Modernization of the Information Technology Study Programs at the Latvia University of Agriculture” (VPD1/ESF/PIAA/04/APK/3.2.3.2./0004/0067) within the framework of the ESF activity No. 3.2.3.2. “The Implementation of Study Programs and the Improvement of the Quality of Study Process in the Natural Sciences and Technologies Consuming Sectors”. The project was started in October 2005 and will be continued till September 2008 in cooperation with the project partners — JSC “Datorzinibu centrs” and Jelgava City Council. It is administrated by the State Agency “Vocational Education Development Agency”. In conformity with the recommendations of accreditation commission and the experts involved in the European Social Fund (ESF) project there were prepared the following proposals for the improvement of the study programme: To change the title of the study course “Systems Analysis and Modeling”, 4 CP to “Systems

Theory and Control”, 4 CP (Section 1.1). To transfer the study course “Research Methodology”, 2 CP (Section 1.1) from the 2nd term

to the 1st term. To change the title of the study course “Design and Programming in ORACLE

Environment”, 4 CP to “Technologies of Database Design”, 4 CP and transfer it from Section 1.2 of specialization study course “Systems analysis” to Section 1.1 “General study courses of speciality”.

To transfer the study course “Information Security and Security policy”, 2 CP from Section 1.2 of specialization study course “Systems analysis” to Section 1.1 “General study courses of speciality”.

To change the title and amount of the study course “System Design Methods and Tools (UML)”, 4 CP to “Object-Oriented Design”, 2 CP and “Systems Analysis”, 2CP and to transfer from Section 1.1 “General study courses of speciality” to Section 1.2 of specialization study course “Systems analysis”.

To divide the study course “User-Centered Design (UCD) and Business Process Reengineering”, 4 CP of Section 1.2 into two parts “Software System Development Models”, 2 CP and “Process Oriented System Design”, 2 CP.

To divide the study course “E-Business Systems Project”, 4 CP of Section 1.2 into two parts “E-Business and E-Government Systems”, 2 CP and “WEB Systems Development”, 2 CP.

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To transfer the study course “Laws and Standards of IT Field”, 2 CP from Section 1.1 “General study courses of speciality” to Section 1.2 of specialization study course “Systems analysis”.

To change the amount of the study course “Introduction to Bioinformatics” of Section 1.2 from 6 CP to 2 CP.

To change the title of the study courses “Bioinformatics I, II”, 6 CP of Section 1.2 to “Data Structures and Algorithms in Bioinformatics I, II” , 6 CP.

To change the study course “Databases in Bioinformatics and Agriculture”, 3 CP of Section 1.2 to ”Modelling of Biosystems”, 3 CP.

To introduce a new study course “Analysis of Control in Cellular Processes”, 3 CP in Section 1.2.

To change the study course “Psychology”, 2 CP of Section 2.2 to “Applied Psychology”, 2 CP.

To change the study course “International Economic Relations”, 2 CP of Section 2.2 to “International Economic”, 2 CP.

To change the study course “Basics of Labour Protection”, 2 CP of Section 3 to “Labour Environment”, 2 CP.

To introduce a new study course “Multiagent Systems and Their Application”, 2 CP in Section 3.

As a result, the existing plan of the study programme and the plan of the part-time studies were improved in conformity with the experts’ recommendations (Appendix 4).

In conformity with the recommendations of the accreditation commission the master’s study programme implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies is being gradually equated with the academic master’s study programme “Computer Systems” implemented at Riga Technicala University for obtaining the Master’s degree of Engineering in Computer Systems (Appendix 6).

5.2 The research performed by the academic staff

The research work of the academic staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies for the years 2005-2007 had been reflected in publications and the implementation of projects (Appendix 7). The summary on the research activities performed by the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies is shown in Table 3.

5.3 The involvement of students in the research activities

The students of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” are involved in the research projects, the results of which they present at the annual master students’ scientic conference of the Faculty of Information Technologies, as well as at the local and international conferences.

The master students Salvis Dagis, Janis Oss, Inita Sile, Vitalijs Osadcuks and Ingus Smits took part in the following projects: in 2005 — the research project of the Ministry of Education and Science “The Analysis and Modelling of the Object-Oriented System of Forest Management Planning Process” implemented by the Latvia University of Agriculture, in the study-year 2006 — the project “The Model of the Information System Objects of Forest Management Planning” (the leader — Prof. Irina Arhipova).

In 2006 the 2nd year master student Ingus Smits took part in the implementation of the project of attracted private sector on the development of scientific-technical products with FMS Ltd. on the development of time accounting IS (the leader of the project I. Arhipova).

The master students took an active part in the international conference “Information Technologies for Rural development” organized by the Faculty of Information Technologies on October 19 – 20, 2006.

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In 2007 the master students participated in the RTU 48 th students’ scientific and technical conference organized by Institute of Applied Computer Systems of the Faculty Computer Science and Information Technology at Riga Technical Univerity (Appendix 8).

The 2nd year master students, during their research practice, prepare the scientific materials for delivering classes, develop the summaries of classes and deliver them under the supervision of a responsible university lecturer.

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Table 3. The summary on the research activities of the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies(*) – including IT field

Surname, NamePublications in the

internationally reviewed scientific publications (*)

Publications in the scientific publications, published in Latvia (*)

Project management (*)

Participation in projects (*)

Number of doctoral

students (*)Year 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 2005-2007

Arhipova Irina 4 (1) 7 (3) 2 8 2 (1) 3 5 (5) 7 (6) 6 (5) 2 (2) 3 (2) 4 (2)Rivza Peteris 1 3 (1) 2 (1) 2 (1) 2 (1) 3 (1) 1 (1) 9 (1)Aboltins Aivars 5 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 5 5Iljins Uldis 3 3 5 2 1 1 1 1Sniders Andris 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 5Ozolins Rudolfs 1 1 2 (1)Cevere Rudite 2 (2) 1 (1) 1 (1)Paura Liga 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 (2) 5 (2) 4 (2) 1Eiduks Janis 1 (1)Ermuiza Andrejs 1 2 (2) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1)Gailums Aleksandrs 1 2 (1) 2 (1) 2 (1)Kakitis Aivars 1 3 3 2 1 1 4 (1) 5 (1) 4 (1)Galins Ainars 2 1 1 1 2 (1) 3 (1) 2 (1) 2Arhipovs Sergejs 3 (2) 8 (8) 2 (1) 4 (2) 3 (2) 1 4 (4) 4 (3) 3 (2)Stalidzans Egils 2 (2) 1 (1) 7 (7) 2 (2) 1 (1) 1 (1) 3 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2)Vinogradova Viktorija 2 (1) 1 (1) 1Varslavs ArnisBerzina Laima 1 1 (1) 2 (1)Rudusa Ilva 1 1 3Dumpe Daiga 1 2 (1)

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6 THE PERSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

The sector of information technologies develops in several directions in Latvia: development of software products for the foreign and domestic customers, the ready-made software adjustment and integration into other software products used by customers, the support to the use of software products in the national economy, education, state administration, consultations on general and specific information technology issues etc. Computerized production control systems have a very significant role in the enterprises of engineering, wood-processing, food, garment industries. The computerized control systems spread very rapidly within the transport system and transit services: in transmission of electricity, management of gas-pipes, management of pipelines and reservoirs, etc. The computerized control systems spread also in such unconventional spheres as the microclimate control of large rooms, control of medical equipment, the control of agricultural technical provision systems. Like in other advanced countries, information technologies are more and more important also in economical processes of Latvia and information technologies have become the sphere, the significance of which is recognized at the state level. The trend “Systems analysis” of the master’s study programme prepares the specialists, who would have good theoretical preparedness, knowledge of software engineering and practical skills to solve the problems related to the designing, maintaining and application of software systems. The trend „IT in biosystems” of the master’s study programme prepares specialists, who would be able to apply new solutions of information technologies for storing and analyzing biological data.

Alongside with the increase of demand for the information technologies and the services related to them, there is possible to observe the shortage of educated and experienced specialists. Many employers, like JSC “DATI Exigen Group”, “Baltijas Datoru akademija” Ltd., JSC “Datorzinibu centrs”, “Data Pro” Ltd., JSC “Latvijas Valsts Mezi”, Jelgava City Council, RITI and Latvian Biotechnology Association have expressed their support to the development of such master’s study programme (Appendix 15).The higher education master’s academic study programme “Information Technnologies”, implemented at the Latvia University of Agriculture, is developed according to the demand in the labour market of Latvia, on the basis of the experience of Latvian and foreign higher educational establishments – their developed and time-tested study programmes.

6.1 The conformity with the State Standard of Academic Education

The comparison of the conformity of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” with the Regulations No. 2, issued by the Cabinet of Ministers on January 3, 2002 is shown in Table 4. We can see that the provisions of the Standard had been met. The academic master’s study programmme “Information Technologies” comprises the state standard of academic education on the compulsory part of the master’s study programme, which includes the studies of the theoretical cognitions of information technologies sub-branch (30 CP), the approbation of theoretical cognitions within the aspect of topical problems of information technologies (24 CP) and the study courses of free option (6 CP). The amount of the Master’s Thesis in credits is 20 CP.

Besides, the data presented in Table 4 are compared also with the decision No. 5-169 “The Regulations of Obtaining and Awarding Master’s Degree at the Latvia University of Agriculture”, made by the Senate of the Latvia University of Agriculture on March 8, 2006. The decision provides that the total amount of the master’s study programme in credits is at least 80 CP, out of which at least 20 CP comprise the development and defence of Master’s Thesis. The total amount the study courses of the master’s study programme in credits is 55-60 CP. It includes the theoretical part of the study part programme and research practice. The comparison shows that the provisions of the above mentioned decision are met.

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Table 4. The division of the programme in the parts and its comparison with the State Standard

The division of studies according to the study courses

The amount of credits

provided by the Latvia


(CP)

Percentage

The State Standard of Academic Education

(CP)

1. The studies of the theoretical cognitions of information technologies sub-branch

30 37.5% At least 30

1.1. The general courses of speciality (Part A),including the more profound course of Research Methodology in amount of at least 2 CP

16 20.0%

2.1. Part of compulsory option, including (Part B):

Philosophy of Sciences Foreign Language The Special Subject of Mathematical

Methods Using Research Practice

226

4

2.5%2.5%7.5%

5.0%

2. The approbation of theoretical cognitions within the aspect of topical problems of information technologies

24 30.0% At least 15

1.2. Special course (Part A) (the list of courses to be acquired and their time-table are determined for every student individually by the department, where the student specializes)

18 22.5%

2.2. Optional part (Part B)(is determined for each study programme separately)

6 7.5%

3. Free option (Part C) 6 7.5%4. Development and defence of Master’s

Thesis 20 25.0% At least 20

Total 80 100% 80

6.2. The survey of employers

Alongside with the increase of demand for the information technologies and the services related to them, there is possible to observe the shortage of educated and experienced specialists. Many employers, like JSC “DATI Exigen Group”, “Baltijas Datoru akademija” Ltd., JSC “Datorzinibu centrs”, “Data Pro” Ltd., JSC “Latvijas Valsts Mezi”, Jelgava City Council, RITI and Latvian Biotechnology Association have expressed their support to the development of such master’s study programme (Appendix 15).

The analysis of employers’ survey proves that nowadays we can observe the increase regarding the demand for the employees involved in the software development projects, who would be able to perform the duties of at least the project middle management, as well as to carry out the complicated tasks of systems analysis. The knowledge acquired at the level of Bachelor’s

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study programme is not enough to perform such activities, therefore the development of master’s study programmes becomes important for the preparation of IT specialists. It was pointed out that the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, implemented by the Latvia University of Agriculture, is envirsaged for the education of suh category specialists. The content of the programme corresponds to the developmental level of IT and the best practice of software systems designing nowadays, and it can provide significant contribution to satisfy the employers’ needs for the qualified employees. The significant role within the programme is attributed to the preparation of students for the independent scientific research that would be useful also both for the further scientific activities of specialists in IT field and within the implementation of the practical projects of information systems development, where it is necessary to fulfil the significant tasks of functional research, systems analysis and risk assessment.

It was emphasized that the employers in ICT sector are short of the higher qualification professional employees, therefore they support the developmental strategy of the Latvia University of Agriculture and the education of such specialists, especially — in the specialization trends characteristic to the Latvia University of Agriculture. At the same time it was pointed out that the study programme should also envisage the practical training.

The results show that there is a significant demand for the graduates of this master’s study programme in the companies of IT sector, the institutions of state administration, as well as forestry, biotechnological and other enterprises.

7 STUDENTS

7.1 The number of students in the master’s study programme

The academic study programmes (Bachelor’s study programme “Computer Control and Computer Sciences”, master’s study programme “Information Technologies” and doctoral study programme “Information Technologies”) are envisaged for at least 250 full-time students (Appendix 15). The number of students according to the study-years (as of October 1, 2006) is shown in Table 5.

Table 5. Number of students (as of October 1, 2006)Study year Study year 1 Study year 2 Total Graduates 2004/2005 25 - 252005/2006 14 17 31 132006/2007 17 9 25

In the study year of 2006/2007 the division of the 1 st and the 2nd year master students according to the trends of the programme was as follows:

Study year 2“Computerized production control systems” – 4 students”Systems analysis” – 5 studentsStudy year 1“Computerized production control systems” – 1 student“Systems analysis” – 14 students“IT in biosystems” – 2 students

7.2 The number of the 1st year matriculated master students

The number of the students enrolled in the academic master’s study programmē „Information Technologies” according to the study-years, starting from the study-year 2004/2005 till the study-year 2006/2007, is shown in Table 6.

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Table 6. The number of matriculated students

Study programme 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007

Academic master’s study programme 25 14 16government funding 22 14 14

partial government funding, including students of part–time studies 3 0 2

7.3 The number of graduates

In 2006 there were 13 Master’s Theses in engineering submitted to the Master’s Examination Commission and defended to obtain the Master’s degree of engineering in the information technologies by the students, studying in the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, which is implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia Univerity of Agriculture. The division according to the trends:

“Computerized production control systems” – 5 Master’s Theses“Systems analysis” – 8 Master’s Theses.All the above mentioned Master’s Theses of the students, studying in the master’s study

programme “Information Technologies”, were defended successfully (Appendix 5). The average grade was 8.0 points. On the whole the results are to be evaluated as very good, because the assessment obtained by 8 students (or 62%) was equal to or higher than 7.

7.4 The survey of students and its analysis

The surveys of the students are organized on regular basis. The surveys are carried out regarding both study courses and study programme. The summary of the average results of the survey of students concerning the teaching staff’s professionality and the study courses they are delivering is given below. The assessment was carried out according to 5 point-system (5 points — the most positive assessment):

Compulsory special study courses: has a good knowledge of the study course: 5 (64% ), 4 (28%), 3 (8%); provides very good explanation of the material: 5 (32% ), 4 (32%), 3 (16%); 2 (12%), 1

(8%); the study course is well-structured and it has well-considered amount: 5 (40% ), 4 (28%), 3

(16%); 2 (12%), n/a (4%); the teaching methodology helps to acquire the study course: 5 (24% ), 4 (32%), 3 (20%); 2

(16%), 1 (8%); theory and practice supplements each other: 5 (40% ), 4 (20%), 3 (20%); 2 (4%),

1 (12%), n/a (4%).Compulsory general study courses of speciality: has a good knowledge of the study course: 5 (60% ), 4 (33%), 3 (7%); provides very good explanation of the material: 5 (53% ), 4 (27%), 3 (20%); the study course is well-structured and it has well-considered amount: 5 (27% ), 4 (46%), 3

(20%), 1 (7%); the teaching methodology helps to acquire the study course: 5 (33% ), 4 (53%), 3 (7%); 2

(7%); theory and practice supplements each other: 5 (33% ), 4 (13%), 3 (27%); 2 (7%),

n/a (20%).There were the best features pointed out: the complicated material is explained very well,

the narration and examples given are good. There was a proposal expressed: theory should be more linked to the practice and there should be more lectures.

In order to find out the students’ opinion about the master’s study programme on the whole there was a survey carried out, the results of which are presented below in a form of a summary:

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how do you evaluate the part of the compulsory study courses (Sections 1.1 and 1.2 in the study plan): satisfied (57%), partially satisfied (43%);

how do you evaluate the part of the compulsory option study courses (Sections 2.1 and 2.2 in the study plan): satisfied (57%), partially satisfied (43%);

how do you evaluate the part of free option study courses (Section 3 in the study plan): satisfied (86%), partially satisfied (14%);

are you satisfied with the balance of the study programme practical sessions and lectures: satisfied (72%), increase the number of practical sessions (28%);

are you satisfied with the study programme on the whole: satisfied (72%), partially satisfied (28%);

how do you evaluate the necessity for the system of e-studies within the study process: it is necessary (72%), it is difficult to provide an answer (28%).

On the whole the assessment given by the students is positive (Appendix 15).

7.5 The assessment of the study programme from the graduates’ point of view

On the whole the graduates evaluate the academic master’s study programme positively. There were 7 graduates of the programme involved in the survey as the respondents. The summary of the average results of the survey (Appendix 15) is given below:Teaching staff’s knowledge: 7.3 (good). The skills acquired for the practical application: 7.3 (good).The competitiveness of the obtained education in the labour market: 7.5 (good).The graduates’ knowledge in comparison to the knowledge of the graduates, who have completed similar study programmes at other higher educational establishments: 8 (very good). To the question ”Was there any knowledge you considered to be necessary, but it was not provided within the study programme?” all the graduates answered – “no”.To the question ”Are you satisfied with the quality of studies on the whole?” 6 graduates answered – ”satisfied” and 1 graduate – “fully satisfied”.The graduates’ suggestions for the improvement of the quality of study programme: it is advisable to divide proportionally the complicated study courses among the terms. There should be more practical study courses included in the study programme, but not so many theoretical study courses.

All the respondents are employed in IT sector as programmers, administrators of computer systems and networks, system analysts, university lecturers, as well as involved in the testing of computer systems.

7.6 Participation of students in the improvement of the study process

There is a very active Student Union at the Faculty of Information Technologies, which asserts and represents students’ interests concerning the academical, material and cultural issues. The students take an active part in the scheduling of examinations and tests and solving other matters. The analysis and making of decisions concerning study process are based on the results of teaching staff’s certification, analysis of students’ anonymous inquiry (in the form of questionnaires) on the content and quality of teaching, planning and organization of teaching-learning process (Appendix 15). The students can directly participate in the improvement of the study process by expressing theirs views and suggestions to the lecturers, heads of the structural units and directors of study programmes. The students can also express their suggestions to the Student Union by help of which the information is made known to the members of Board and through it – to the structural units.

8 THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF INVOLVED IN THE

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

8.1 The number of academic staff

The study process within the study programme “Information Technologies” is implemented by the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies structural units and the teaching staff of the Faculty of Engineering (Table 7). 18 (64%) members of the teaching staff out of 30 members are elected at the Latvia University of Agriculture — 15 of them (83%) have a doctor’s scientific degree.

Table 7. The academic staff involved in the implementation of the master’s study programme

Study courses Teaching staffPosition,

scienitific and academic degree

Elected at

1 Compulsory study courses, 34 CP1.1 The general study courses of speciality, 16 CP

Fundamental Algorithms and Datastructures, 4CP

S. Arhipovs Guest-lecturer – Assist. Prof., higher education obtained till 1995, the 3rd year doctoral student

-

System Theory and Control, 4CP P. Rivza Prof., Dr.hab.sc.ing. LLU

Technologies of Database Design, 4CPJ. Eiduks Guest-lecturer -

Assoc.Prof., Dr.sc.ing.RTU

Research Methodology, 2 CP I. Arhipova Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Information Security and Security Policy, 2 CPA. Varslavs Guest-lecturer –

lecturer, Mag.comp.-

1.2 The specialization study courses Computerized production control systems

Computerized Production Control Systems I, 2CP A. Sniders Prof., Dr.hab.sc.ing. LLUComputerized Production Control Systems II, 2CP E. Stalidzans Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLUParallel and Distributed Real-Time Systems, 3CP P. Rivza Prof., Dr.hab.sc.ing. LLU

Computer Network and System Architecture, 4CPA. Ermuiza Guest-lecturer –

Assist.Prof. Dr.sc.comp.-

Mechatronics, 3CP A. Kakitis Assoc.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLUComputer-Aided Measuring Systems, 2CP A. Kakitis Assoc.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLUDesign of Microcontroller Systems, 2CP A. Galins Assoc.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Systems analysisSoftware System Development Models, 2CP E. Stalidzans Doc., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Process-Oriented System Design, 2CP


-

Systems Analysis, 2 CP P. Rivza Prof., Dr.hab.sc.ing. LLU

Object-Oriented System Design, 2CP


-

Software Product Quality Assurance, 4CPR. Cevere Assoc.Prof.,

Dr.sc.comp.LLU

Laws and Standards of IT Field, 2CP P. Rivza Prof., Dr.hab.sc.ing. LLU

E-Business and E-Government Systems, 2CPV. Vinogradova Guest-lecturer -

lecturer, Mg.sc.comp.RTU

Web Systems Development, 2CPV. Vinogradova Guest-lecturer -

lecturer, Mg.sc.comp.RTU

Information technologies in biosystemsIntroduction to Bioinformatics, 3CP L. Paura Assoc.Prof., Dr.agr. LLU

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Elected at

Data Structures and Algorithms in Bioinformatics I, 4CP

L. Paura Assoc.Prof., Dr.agr. LLU

Modelling of Biosystems, 3CP E. Stalidzans Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Analysis of Control in Cellular Processes, 2CP E. Stalidzans Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLUData Structures and Algorithms in Bioinformatics II, 3CP


Multivariate Biodata Analysis, 3CP I. Arhipova Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU2 The study courses of compulsory option2.1 Compulsory partPhilosophy of Sciences, 2CP K.Lusis Assoc.Prof., Dr.phil. LLU

Foreign Language, 2CP

L. Turuseva

S.Bremze

Guest-lecturer – Assist.Prof., Mg.paed.Assoc.Prof., Dr.paed.

-

LLUThe Special Subject of Mathematical Methods Using, 6CP, including

Physical Fundaments of Function of Biological Objects, 2CP

U. Iljins Prof.habil., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Mathematical Modelling of Forest Stands, 2CP R. Ozolins Prof., Dr.habil.silv. LLU Emeritus

Mathematical Modelling of Biological and Physical Processes, 2CP A. Aboltins Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Research Practice, 4CP I. Arhipova Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU2.2 Optional part Information Systems of Precision Agriculture, 2CP A. Gailums Assoc.Prof., Dr.oec. LLU

Artificial Intelligent in Agriculture, 2CP S. Arhipovs

Guest-lecturer – Assist. Prof., higher education obtained till 1995, the 3rd year doctoral student

-

Geoinformation Systems (GIS) in Agriculture, 2CP L. Berzina Lecturer, Mg.sc.soc, Mg. of Natural Sciences LLU

Technical Writing and Professional Communication, 2CP D. Dumpe Guest-lecturer - assist.,

Mg.sc.ing. -

Collaboration and Professional Ethics, 2CP L. Leikums Assist.prof., Dr.phil. LLUAgricultural Information Systems of the European Union, 2CP A. Gailums Assoc.Prof., Dr.oec LLU

Statistics in Genetics, 3CP L. Paura Assoc.Prof., Dr.agr. LLUPopulation Genetics, 2CP L. Paura Assoc.Prof., Dr.agr. LLURisk Analysis in Agriculture, 2CP I. Arhipova Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLUNeural Networks and Control Systems, 2CP P. Rivza Prof., Dr.hab.sc.ing. LLUIntroduction to Bioinformatics, 3CP L. Paura Assoc.Prof., Dr.agr. LLUData Structures and Algorithms in Bioinformatics I, 4CP


Modelling of Biosystems, 3CP E. Stalidzans Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Analysis of Control In Cellular Processes, 2CP E. Stalidzans Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLUData Structures and Algorithms in Bioinformatics II, 3CP


3 Free option Applied Psychology, 2CP A. Vecgrave Assist.Prof., Dr.psych. LLU

Sociological Research, 2CP B. Dumina Guest-lecturer - assist, Mg.sc.pol. -

Rhetoric, 2CP E.Apsite Lecturer, Mg. phil. LLUManagement, 2CP I. Zalane Lecturer, Mg.soc. LLU

International Economy, 2CPS. Ancans Guest-lecturer -

lecturer, Mg. oec.-

Economic Basics of Information Systems, 2CP A. Gailums Assoc.Prof., Dr.oec LLU

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Elected at

Preparation of Scientific Papers, 2CP I. Arhipova Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, 2CP I. Rudusa Guest-lecturer - lecturer, Mg.oec.

-

Labour Environment, 2CP D. Kanaska Guest-lecturer – Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. -

Multiagent Systems and Their Application, 2CPA.Ermuiza

Guest-lecturer – Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.comp.

-

4 The development of Master’s Thesis, 20CP I. Arhipova Prof., Dr.sc.ing. LLU

The summary of the academic staff is shown in Table 8.

Table 8. The summary of the academic staff

Scientific and academic degreesTotal including those elected at

LLUNumber Percentage Number Percentage

Doctors 19 63 % 15 83 %Masters 10 33 % 3 17 %

Higher education obtained till 1995 1 4 % - -Total 30 100% 18 100%

The groups of academic staffTotal including those elected

at LLU Number Percentage Number Percentage

Professors 6 20 % 5 28 %Associate professors 8 27 % 7 40 %Assistant Professors 7 23 % 3 16 %

Lecturers 7 23 % 3 16 %Assistants 2 7 % - -

Total 30 100 % 18 100 %

8.2 The conformity of the academic staff’s qualification

The academic staff’s qualification corresponds to the requirements set for the implementation of the study programme. Prof. P.Rivza is the member of the Commission of Agricultural Experts at the Latvian Council of Science, the member of the Faculty of Economics Doctorate Council at the Latvia University of Agriculture, the expert of the Higher Education Quality Assessment commission of the Republic of Latvia, the member of the editorial board of Riga Technical University Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technologies scientific publications, the member of the Ministry of Agriculture competition “Sējējs” (“Sower”) assessment commission. Prof. I. Arhipova is the member of the Latvian Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Assoc.Prof. L.Paura – the member of the Doctorate Council of Agricultural sector Cattle-breeding sub-branch at the Latvia University of Agriculture. Prof. A.Aboltins is the member of New-York City Academy of Sciences, the chairman of the Latvian Scientists Society Board, the member of the Latvian Mathematicians Society Board. Prof. R. Ozolins is the member of the Latvian Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences. Prof. U.Iljins is the member of the Food Sciences Doctorate Council, the member of the Environmental Sciences Doctorate Council, the chairman of the Agricultural Engineering Professors Council at the Latvia University of Agriculture.

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The academic staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies actively performs research, publishes the results of research and participates in the international conferences and seminars. (Appendix 7).

There is a scientific conference for the undergraduate and master students organized by the Faculty of Information Technologies every year. In 2006 there was the international scientific conference “Information Technologies for Rural development” organized on October 19-20.

There are 19 members of the teaching staff involved in the implementation of the master’s study programme, except the optional part of the higher education programme, practice, final examinations and state examination. 12 out of 19 members of teaching staff are elected at the Latvia University of Agriculture (Table 9).

Table 9. The summary of the academic staff according to the groups of study courses

Study courses

The number of teaching

staff

Including the number (%) of teaching staff,

elected at LLU1 Compulsory study courses, including 13 81.1 The general study courses of speciality1.2 The specialization study courses

Computerized production control systemsSystems analysis

Information technologies in biosystems2 The study courses of compulsory option 6 4

Philosophy of Sciences Foreign Language The Special Subject of Mathematical Methods

Using Research Practice

Total 19 (100%) 12 (63%)

8.3 Master’s study programme doctors and professors of IT field

In compliance with the “Procedure of the Accreditation of Higher Education Establishments, Colleges and the Programmes of Higher Education” No. 821, there are at the higher educational establishments and universities at least two Doctors of sciences or Professors in the scientific discipline or disciplines, where the programme of higher education is implemented. There are 10 members of teaching staff with the Doctor’s degree of engineering or who are Professors of information technologies are involved in the implementation of the master’s study programme at the Faculty of Information Technologies (Table 10).

Table 10. The list of academic staff according to the scientific degree or position in IT field

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#. Teaching staff

Scientific degree

Academic position

Scientific discipline

1 P. Rivza Dr.hab.sc.ing. Prof. Econometrics2 A. Sniders Dr.hab.sc.ing. Prof. Agricultural engineering3 U. Iljins Dr.hab.sc.ing. Prof. Agricultural engineering4 I. Arhipova Dr.sc.ing. Prof. Econometrics5 A. Aboltins Dr.sc.ing. Prof. Mathemathical modelling6 R. Cevere Dr. comp. Assoc.Prof. Systems analysis and modelling7 A. Gailums Dr.oec. Assoc.Prof. Computer control8 A. Kakitis Dr.sc.ing. Assoc.Prof. Agricultural engineering9 A. Galins Dr.sc.ing. Assoc.Prof. Agricultural engineering10 L. Paura Dr.sc.agr. Assoc.Prof. Biometrics and bioinformatics

8.4 Selection, renewal, education and development policy for the next six years of the academic staff implementing the master’s study programme

The academic staff is professional, actively performs research, publishes the results of research and participates in the international conferences and seminars. The academic staff improves its professional skills on a regular basis, takes part in the projects of the improvement of professional skills. The selection of the new generation teaching staff members is carried out at the level of doctoral study programme. At present there are 6 doctoral students studying at the doctoral study programme “Information Technologies”, who are involved in the implementation of study process as assistants and the reviewers of Bachelor’s Papers. The age structure of the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies as of March, 2007, which is shown in Table 11, enables to draw a conclusion that the problem of ageing for the teaching staff, working at the Faculty of Information Technologies, is less topical than for other faculties of the Latvia University of Agriculture and other higher educational establishments.

Table 11. The age structure of the teaching staff

Position/Age <30 30 - 40 40-50 50-60 >60 Total

Professors - - 1 3 2 6Associate Professors - 1 1 2 4 8Assistant Professors - 1 2 3 1 7Lecturers 1 5 1 - - 7Assistants 2 - - - - 2

Total 3 7 5 8 7 30

9 SOURCES OF FINANCING AND PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE

The educational costs of master’s study programme: Educational costs per one student in 2007 – 3793.29 LVL/year.

((standard costs per one student * specialization coefficient * study level coefficient) + + social maintenance of a study place) * number of students

((1057.33 * 2.30 * 1.5) + 145.50) = 3793.29 LVL/year. The tuition fee for the students, who are not financed from the state budget, in the study-

year 2007/2008 is: for the 1st year full-time students — 900 LVL, for the 1st year part-time students — 700 LVL, for the 2nd year full-time students — 650 LVL, for the 2nd year part-time students — 450 LVL (the decision No. 5-244, made by the Senate of the Latvia University of Agriculture on February 14, 2007).

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The master’s study programme is indirectly financed also from the funds of scientific grants and projects.

The master students have an opportunity to take part in different scholarship programmes (the 2nd year master student Vitalijs Osadchuks is the Senate scholarship holder, but Martins Bruklis receives the scholarship in computer sciences and informatics from the Faculty of Rural Engineering special purpose programme ”For the Education, Science and Culture”).

The Faculty of Information Technologies is situated at Liela Str. 2 – in the premises of Jelgava castle. The total area of the Department of Computer Systems premises is ir 410 m 2, the total area of the Department of Control Systems premises is 210 m2, the total area of the Department of Mathematics premises is 350 m2, the total area of the Department of Physics and the Division of Distance Education is 985 m2.

The system of E-studies has been developed at the faculty. It is used when the staff works with both full-time students and part-time students. The Faculty of Information Technologies regularly purchases the textbooks and scientific literature according to the teaching staff’s demand. The information on this literature is available at the Information System of the Electronic Library of Faculties (http://febis.itf.llu.lv), which has been formed at the Faculty of Information Technologies. The Fundamental Library of the Latvia University of Agriculture is situated in Jelgava castle, where you can obtain single reader’s card that eligibles to use the resources of other libraries – members of the Latvian Academic Library Association. The Fundamental Library of the Latvia University of Agriculture offers the full-text data bases in computer control and computer sciences, and information technologies.

There are 8 computer rooms with the total number of 167 computers with different technical specifications are used for the provision of study programmes. There has been installed the local network Ethernet 10/100Base-TX with the connection to Internet in all the computer rooms of the Faculty of Information Technologies (Appendix 9).

The Faculty of Information Technologies participates in ITF piedalās MSDN Academic Alliance programme. Within the framework of MSDN programme the Faculty of Information Technologies can install Microsoft software in all the computers of computer rooms and laboratories, as well as teaching staff and students’ computers.

10 EXTERNAL RELATIONS

10.1 Co-operation with employers

The members of the teaching staff from Latvian leading higher educational establishments in the field of information technologies and the members of the teaching staff employed at the commercial training centres of Latvia are involved in the improvement of the study courses of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”. The certified educational centres “Baltijas Datoru Akademija” Ltd. and JSC “Datorzinibu centrs” take part in the improvement of the teaching staff’s professional qualification.

Within the framework of the European Social Fund (ESF) project “The Modernization of the Information Technology Study Programs at the Latvia University of Agriculture” (VPD1/ESF/PIAA/04/APK/3.2.3.2./0004/0067) the activity “The Development of the Research Part of the Students’ Master Theses at the Municipal Enterprises” envisages the development of the research part of the students’ Master Theses at the municipal enterprises in the following fields: Modelling and analysis of the processes of municipality, Risk analysis and documenting of municipality IT system, Case study and participation in the system design within IT projects at the municipal enterprises and institutions.

There is a well-established co-operation between the faculty and JSC “DATI Exigen Group”, “Baltijas Datoru Akademija” Ltd., JSC “Datorzinibu centrs”, “Data Pro” Ltd., JSC “Latvijas Valsts Mezi”, Jelgava City Council, RITI and Latvian Biotechnology Association. The representatives of Microsoft regularly present the latest products of Microsoft. The Latvia

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http://febis.itf.llu.lv/

University of Agriculture is a member of the Latvian Information Technology and Telecommunications Association (LIKTA), bet the members of the teaching staff employed at the Faculty of Information Technologies take part in the activities of LIKTA.

Juris Borzovs — Professor of the University of Latvia, the chairman of RITI board, the deputy of the president of JSC “DATI Exigen Group” regarding quality issues — participates in the work of Convention Conselors of the Latvia University of Agriculture as a representative of the Faculty of Information Technology.

The Faculty of Information Technologies popularizes its study programmes at the exhibitions “Skola **” (School **) and “Baltic IT&T”. The information about the programmes is published in “Izglītības ceļvedis” and “Augstākā izglītība Latvijā un ārzemēs”, as well as in various informative brochures (Appendix 15).

10.2 Collaboration with the higher educational establishments of Latvia and other countries

The members of the teaching staff from Latvian leading higher educational establishments in the field of information technologies and the members of the teaching staff employed at the commercial training centres of Latvia are involved in the improvement of the study courses of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”.

In collaboration with Norwegian University of Life Science, University of Copenhagen (The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University), University of Tartu, Lithuanian University of Agriculture and Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University the Faculty of Information Technologies participates in Bioinformatics network, within the framework of which there is the project “Nordic-Baltic-Russian Academic Network in Bioinformatics” had been developed for the the financing of Nordplus Neighbour programme. Within the framework of the project there are organized the international courses for the master students with the participation of foreign guest-lecturers from University of Copenhagen, Norwegian University of Life Science, University of Tartu and other higher educational establishments: Study course in Biology, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, May 22, 2006 – May 26,

2006 (chosen and passed by 2 master students of the Faculty of Information Technologies). Introduction to Bioinformatics, Latvia University of Agriculture, October 24, 2006 –

November 21, 2006 (chosen by 14 students of the Faculty of Information Technologies, including three 1st year master students and four 2nd year master students).

The Analysis of Biological Data, University of Tartu, January 29, 2007 – February 3, 2007 (chosen by three 1st year master students, four 2nd year master students and four doctoral students of the Faculty of Information Technologies).

Bioinformatics, Latvia University of Agriculture, May 7, 2007 – May 12, 2007 (chosen by two 1st year master students, one 2nd year master student and three doctoral students of the Faculty of Information Technologies).

11 ACTIONS IN CASE OF THE LIQUIDATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

According to the collaboration agreement, if the implementation of the master’s study programme is ceased, the students will have an opportunity, to continue their studies at the master’s study programme “Computer Systems” that is carried out at Riga Technical University (Appendix 10). The content and amount of the study courses are harmonized with the decision of RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (Appendix 6) made on February 19, 2007 (Minutes No. 493).

12 DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME

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The summary of the results of the self-assessment of the programme is shown in Table 12. To improve the situation with the highly skilled academic teaching staff it is planned to:

facilitate the development and defence of dissertations in the field of IT; promote the entrance of the new lecturers in the doctoral programmes of Riga Technical

University, the University of Latvia and the Latvia University of Agriculture; invite the guest-lecturers from the higher educational establishments of Latvia, Europe

and the Baltic States; the popularization of the crediting system of studies and the active use of it; the involvement of students in the accomplishment of scientific contracts; the provision of students with detailed information on opportunities to apply for the

scholarship to study at the higher educational establishments abroad; the teaching staff should develop the necessary teaching aids and enable the students to

access to them by means of distance learning system; introduce the operative changes in the structured lists of courses and programmes of

study courses in order the students could compete in the labour market successfully; carry out consultations and surveys of students and employers on regular basis with the

aim to aggregate the information on topical problems in the study process and to perform operative corrections in the study programme according to the latest scientific and technical achievements in the field of information technologies;

organize the seminars on the problems and prospects of the education of specialists with the leading specialists of manufacturing participating.

Table 12. SWOT analysis of the master’s study programmeStrengths Weaknesses

There is an emphasis on the studies of the courses, related to the computerized production control systems, system analysis and information technologies in biosystems.

The provision with modern computers, communications, software products and technical supply of lecture-rooms.

Close co-operation with the employers and the teaching staff of leading higher educational establishments in IT field.

The order of IT tasks from the employers in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine, forestry, food industry that proves the necessity for the development of interdisciplinary programme in the field of IT biosystems.

Active participation in the implementation of the EU projects.

There is a licenced doctoral study programme.

The system of the improvement of the teaching staff’s scientific and pedagogical qualification is not sufficient for the necessary level of programme implementation.

The insufficient financing of research that encumbers the involvement of the master’s programme students in real research activities.

The way of the study programme implementation does not permit for the full-time master’s programme students to work in industry that encumbers both the master study programme students’ financial conditions and their involvement in the fulfillment of real production objectives.

Insufficient international co-operation on the exchange of master students.

Insufficient supply of the field periodicals.

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Opportunities Threats The involvement of doctoral students in

the research and implementation of study process.

To implement the international exchange of students.

To involve the leading companies of employers in the educational process.

Positive references from master students and employers on the quality of studies.

Good career perspectives for the graduates.

The possibility to uptake the structural funding of the EU projects.

There is a difficulty to involve the qualified university lecturers (with the doctor’s degree of engineering) in the implementation of the study process.

The demographic crisis will reduce the number of applicants.

Due to the level of applicants’ knowledge there is a high level of exmatriculation.

The plan of measures to be taken and their execution time are presented in Table 13.

Table 13. The measures for the improvement of the quality of the master’s study programme

# Measure Execution time

1 Assurance of study quality and efficiency1.1 Accreditation of programme 2007 and forward every 6

years 1.2 Annual self-assessment report on the accredited study programme 2007 and forward every

year1.3 Participation in ERASMUS programmes Permanently 1.4 Inviting of leading scientists and specialists from other higher educational

establishments and organizations, including guest-lecturers from abroad Permanently

1.5 The organization of scientific conference for the master’s study programme students

Starting from the year 2007 and forward every year

2 Improvement of the study courses and methodological provision 2.1 Co-operation with employers Permanently2.2 Collaboration with the directors of similar study programmes at Riga

Technical University, the University of Latvia, Transport and Telecommunication Institute, as well as at the higher educational establishments abroad

Permanently

2.3 The improvement of the specialization option system Permanently2.4 The improvement of the E-system of the Faculty of Information

Technologies, the package development of methodical guidelines Permanently

2.5 Improvement of the Electronic library of the Faculty of Information Technologies

Permanently

2.6 Organization of distance education 20072.7 Development of interdisciplinary study courses Permanently3 Improvement of computer programme and equipment tools 3.1 Modernization of personal computers Permanently3.2 Development of the computer network of the Faculty of Information

Technologies Permanently

3.3 Purchase of licensable programme systems, programme tools Permanently4 Improvement of professional skills 4.1 In-service training of teaching staff Once in 6 years 4.2 Participation of teaching staff in scientific conferences and seminars Permanently4.3 Education, training and certification of the teaching staff of the Faculty of

Information Technologies Permanently

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# Measure Execution time

4.4 Participation of teaching staff in the educational and research projects Permanently

From 2005 till 2007 there were the following measures taken to implement the recommendation of the accreditation commission. The accredatitation experts Professors Janis Bubenko, Jüri Kiho and Janis Grundspenkis, who performed the accreditation of the master’s study programme in 2005, recommended to take the measures to achieve the improvement of the study process and the programme regarding the following issues:

There are no aims and objectives identified for each trend.There was performed detailed analysis of the specialization trends of the programme. As a result, there were aims and objectives formulated for the trends of the master’s study programme: Computerized production control systems, Systems analysis and IT in biosystems.

The content of the programme seems to be fragmentized in relation to 3 trends; the general conception is not clearly stated.

There were improved the compulsory part and the part of compulsory specialization of the programmes in conformity with the recommendations of the experts involved in the ESF project. As a result, there had been developed the improved plan of the study programme.

The academic staff and master students are not active enough concerning the research performing; at present there is an insignificant connection between the research papers published and the study courses delivered; the number of publications in IT field is insufficient.

The teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies became more active in performing research in IT field; there were several research project implemented The master students studying at the faculty were also involved in the implementation of these projects.

There is no uniform systems for the organization of surveys and the evaluation and use of their results.

The students take part in the development of the study programmes directly – by participating in the meeting of the Board of the faculty, where all the changes regarding the programmes are considered, as well as indirectly – by assessing the programmes and the teaching staff’s performance through surveys. There was developed the annual centralized survey of students regarding each member of the teaching staff and the study course delivered. This survey is to be carried out at the Latvia University of Agriculture. The results of the survey were used to improve the study programme.

There is an agreement concluded between the Latvia University of Agriculture and Riga Technical University, however, it is not clear, in which master’s study programme the students of the particular trend could continue their studies.

In conformity with the collaboration agreement, the master students will have an opportunity to continue their studies in the master’s study programme “Computer Systems”, implemented at Riga Technical University. The content and amount of the study courses are harmonized with the decision of RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology made on February 19, 2007 (Minutes No. 493).

The higher education master’s academic study programme “Information Technnologies”, implemented at the Latvia University of Agriculture, is developed according to the demand in the labour market of Latvia, on the basis of the experience of Latvian and foreign higher educational establishments – their developed and time-tested study programmes. The plans and process of study programme are organized in compliance with the Constitution of the Latvia University of Agriculture, the decisions of the Senate of the Latvia University of Agriculture and the Study Council, as well as other normative documentation.

13 COMPARISON WITH THE SIMILAR STUDY PROGRAMMES IN THE 27

EU MEMBER STATES

The data to compare the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” were obtained in the Internet. When comparing the programmes, the following criteria were taken into consideration: the total number of academic lectures or the amount of credits and the degree to be obtained. The duration of master studies at the universities considered is 2 years. It is equal to the duration of studies at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture in order to obtain the master’s degree. On the whole, at all the higher educational establishments considered there is a particular attention paid to the acquisition of specialization study courses. Therefore there are few academic lectures or credits left for the study courses of compulsory option or the study courses of free option. Mostly these are specialization study courses. More seldom they are the optional courses, which are not closely related to the specialization, for example, psychology, pedagogy, philosophy etc. (Figure 1).

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Figure 1. Comparison of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture,

with the similar study programmes in the European Union Member States

Tallinn Technical University (Estonia), in the study programme “Information Technologies” particular attention, according to the content and acquisition, is paid to the specialization. The master study programme corresponds to the majority of the programmes implemented at the higher educational establishments in the European Union Member States. The basis for the divison of the study programme according to the blocs – compulsory, specialization and optional – is formed only from the study courses, which are releted to the chosen specialization. In comparison – at the higher educational establishments of Latvia the study courses from other scientific disciplines are offered as the optional study courses, for example, philosophy, economics, psychology etc. The development of the Master’s Thesis is determined at the amount of 20 CP (30 ECTS) as it is in Latvia.

University of Tampere (Finland), there are 6 specializations offered within the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”: Communications Engineering, Computational Systems Biology, Digital and Computer Electronics, Mathematics, Multimedia, Signal Processing. The

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amount and divison of the study courses at the university of Tampere are similar to those at Tallinn Technical University, and all the study courses are basically related only to the specialization. There are common study courses in all six trends, except the optional course (20 CP or 30 ECTS) and the development of Master’s Thesis, which should also be acquired in close relation to the chosen specialization.

University of Turku (Finland), there are 5 specializations offered within the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”: Computing, Electronics and Communication Systems, Mathematics for Information Technology, Nanosystems, Work Informatics. Particular attention within the study programme is paid to the specialization. A great deal of time is provided to the various seminars, projects, practical training and the acquisition of skills. As at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture, there is also time envisaged for the studies of a foreign language. The supply of the optional study courses is based on the study courses, which are like the continuation of Bachelor’s study programme. Unlike at other universities, one third of the study period is envisaged for the development Master’s Thesis. It is approximately 26 CP.

University of Turku offers also the master’s study programme in bioinformatics. The study courses, included in the study programme, are similar to those provided for the bioinformatics trend of the master’s study programme implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture. There are such study courses included as Introduction to Bioinformatics, Data Processing and Analysis etc. University of Turku collaborates very closely with the University of Tampere regarding the acquisition of bioinformatics trend.

14 COMPARISON WITH THE SIMILAR STUDY PROGRAMMES IN LATVIA

The higher education master’s academic study programme “Information Technnologies”, implemented at the Latvia University of Agriculture, is developed and prepares specialists according to the demand in the labour market of Latvia, on the basis of the experience of Latvian and foreign higher educational establishments – their developed and time-tested study programmes.

When comparing the higher educational establishments in Latvia, where the students have an opportunity to acquire the master’s study programme in IT, there were chosen those educational establishments, which educate the higher proportion of such specialists. Like, when comparing the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture, with the similar study programmes carried out at foreign higher educational establishments, the following criteria were taken into consideration: the total number of academic lectures or the amount of credits and the degree to be obtained. The duration of master studies at the universities considered is 2 years. Both content and the amount of credits for all the universities compared are similar. There is a slight difference regarding the divison of study courses according to the blocs, but it is mainly related to the general divison of the master’s study programme according to the blocs at every separate university (Figure 2).

There were similar study programmes chosen for the comparative analysis from: Riga Technical University, from the programme "Computer Systems", Riga Technical University, from the programme "Information Technologies", University of Latvia, from the programme "Computer Sciences".

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Figure 2. Comparison of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture,

with the similar study programmes in Latvia

The sector of information technologies develops in several directions in Latvia: development of software products for the foreign and domestic customers, the ready-made software adjustment and integration into other software products used by customers, the support to the use of software products in the national economy, education, state administration, consultations on general and specific information technology issues etc. Computerized production control systems have a very significant role in the enterprises of engineering, wood-processing, food, garment industries. The computerized control systems spread very rapidly within the transport system and transit services: in transmission of electricity, management of gas-pipes, management of pipelines and reservoirs, etc. The computerized control systems spread also in such unconventional spheres as the microclimate control of large rooms, control of medical equipment, the control of agricultural technical provision systems. Like in other advanced countries, information technologies are more and more important also in economical processes of Latvia and information technologies have become the sphere, the significance of which is recognized at the state level. Alongside with the increase of demand for the information technologies and the services related to them, there is possible to observe the shortage of educated and experienced specialists.

The self-assessment report was approved on April 2, 2007, at the meeting of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technologies.

Director of the academic master’s study programme "Information Technologies" Prof. Irina Arhipova

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APPENDICES

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Appendix 1. Licence of the academic master’s study programme "Information Technologies"

National Emlem of the Republic of Latvia

Republic of LatviaMinistry of Education and Science

Valnu Street 2, Riga, LV 1050, Latvia Telephone 7222415 Fax 7213992

LICENCE

Issued to the Latvia University of Agriculture

on the right to implement

the academic higher education study programme “Information Technologies” (465252)for the obtaining of master’s degree of engineering science in the information technologies

The licence is valid till February 13, 2007

The date of licence issue February 13, 2004

The place of licence issue Riga, Republic of Latvia

The licence No. 04056-15

The minister of education and science of the Republic of Latvia (Signature) K.Sadurskis

(Seal: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia)

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Appendix 2. Accreditation statement of academic master’s study programme "Information Technologies"

National Emlem of the Republic of Latvia

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

STUDY PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Riga

No. 026-883

The Latvia University of Agricultureis entitled to implement

the accredited master’s study programme“Information Technologies” (4552600)

and to awardMaster’s academic degree of engineering science in the information technologies.

Substantiation: the decision No. 923, made by the Accreditation Committee on October 5, 2005.Master’s study programme“Information Technologies”is accredited till December 31, 2007.

Minister (Signature) I.Druviete

(Seal: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia)

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Appendix 3. The descriptions of the study courses of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”

1 Compulsory study courses1.1 General study courses of speciality

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FUNDAMENTHAL ALGORITHMS AND DATA STRUCTURES

Faculty of Information Technology. Department of Computer Systems.

DASI

Fundamenthal algorithms and data structures. Responsible lecturer: guest lecturer – assist. prof.. S.Arhipovs, developed by expert: assist.prof. G.Matisons, 4 CP (64 h) : lect. 32 h, practical duties 32 h, exam. Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 1.semester(full-time studies)I c. 1. semester(part-time studies)

Course of study anotation

Mathematical fundamentāls of algoritms analysis and metrix concept. Development of data structures and its stages: specification, design and implementation. Data structure representation models and methods. Abstract data structures: strings, arrays, records, tables and linked lists, stacks, queues, priority queues, deques, trees, heaps. Ordered lists. Search algoritms: linear search, binary search, interpolative search. Sorting algorithms: INSERT, SELECT, BUBBLE, SHELL sorting, QUICK, HEAP sorting. Estimation of sorting algorithms. Comparision of DNA strings: Boyer-Moore algorithm, Knuth-Morris-Pratt algorithm, Shift-And method, ”dactylic”method. Binary trees, binary search trees, balanced trees, B-trees. Heaps and its application.

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SYSTEM THEORY AND CONTROL

Faculty of Information technologies, Department of Computer Systems

DASI

System theory and control. Responsible lecturer: prof. P.Rivza, developed by expert: prof. J. Grundspenkis,4CP (64 h): lect. 48h, practical duties 16 h., exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 1. semester(full-time studies) I c. 1. semester(part-time studies)

Course of study annotation

The course covers the following topics: systems science and specific approaches, foundations of system theory, concepts of system definitions, system thinking, system diagram, system environment, boundary and principles of its definition, system classification, hierarchy of systems, system structure and its mathematical models, cybernetic approach to systems thinking, system control and management, open-loop and closed-loop systems, block diagramm, feedback and its types, basic elements of control systems, stability and instability of control object, systems complexity, probsbilism and self-regulation, and means of their analysis, system laws and principles, basics of system modelling, model classification, analytic, statistical and simulation models, life cycles of technical and software systems, life cycle models of systems engineering, fundamental steps of systems engineering - problem formulation, analysis and interpretation of results.

TECHNOLOGIES OF DATABASE DESIGN


DASI

Technologies of database design. Guest lecturer - assoc.prof. J. Eiduks,4CP (64 h): lect. 32h, practical duties 32 h., exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


The course of lectures discuss and analize ideas, notions and methods, which are used to structuring and automate analysis and design of information systems. A system life cicle is analysed in detail. The classification of main analysis and design stages are offered. The centre of attention is turned to design of DB structure. The ideas, notions and methods, which are used in CASE (Computer Aided System /Software Engineerig) tools for structuring and automate of database and software design are discussed. Information system design are reviewed as an itterative process of multicriterial optimization, where decision maker must take into consideration many contradictory criteria. In this situation the analyse of subjective information is of great importance. Different information systems architectures are discussed.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Faculty of Information technologies, Department of System Control

VASI

Research methodology. Prof. I. Arhipova ,2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI.c. 1. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Types of research: applied research and fundamental research. The hallmarks of scientific research. The inductive – deductive methods. Researcher ethics code. Education and research system in Latvia. Research publishers in Latvia and abroad. Education and research documents. International research cooperation. Research report and project application development. The research process for applied and basic research: problem definition, preliminary data collection, hypotheses development, hypotheses testing. Experimental design. Risk analysis in IT projects.

INFORMATION SECURITY AND SECURITY POLICY


DASI

Information security and security policy. Guest lecturer - lect. A.Varslavs,2 CP (32 h) : lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 1. semester(full-time studies) I c. 2. semester(part-time studies)


The course covers the following topics: the general IT security principles, legal , regulatory and standart requirements, the goals and methods of resource classification and risk analysis, the resource logical defence methods (including general methods of cryptography, data archiving and copying), the problems connected to the data transportation defence (including Internet connected risks), the problems connected to the object autentification and authorisation, the general principles of resource secure administration and handling, the resource physical defence problematic, the different models of IS security governance, the IS incident handling and activities connected to the IS contingency.

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Appendix 3 (continued)1.2 The specialization study courses

Trend ”Computerized production control systems”


COMPUTERIZED PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEMS IINDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS

Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Agricultural Energetics

LENI

Computerized production control systems I: Industrial process control systems. Prof.A. Sniders, 2 CP (32 h): lect. 24 h, practical duties 8 h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI.c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)

Course of study annotationBasic processes of production and their control. Computerized industrial process control systems their tasks, structure and operation principles. Specialized computers for technological process control.Operation algorithms of industrial automatic control objects (ACO). Typical control algorithms and controllers. Mathematical models of industrial process automatic control systems(ACS), their composition. Adaptive control. Impact of perturbances. Cascade and invariant control systems.Main tasks of ACS mathematical modeling and simulation. Selection of optimal control algorithm for Steady- state objects with transport delay zone using Lerner’s diagram. Design of optimal controller using Ziegler-Nichol’s method. Parameters tuning criteria for industrial controllers. Computer program “Simulink” for simulation of the dynamic processes and systems. Composing of ACS model’s block diagram and performance optimisation . Main criteria and characteristics of the ACS operation quality.

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COMPUTERIZED PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEMS II


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Computerized production control systems II. Developed by experts: assist. prof. A.Ozols, prof. Z. Markovics, Responsible lecturer: assist. prof. E.Stalidzans, 2CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Overview and analysis of cyclograms. Basics in algorythmisation, graphical presentation of algorithms (AGS). AGS of separate devices. Analysis of performance fault. Algorythmic fault recognition and rectifying. Doubling devices. Coordination of multiautomats collabotration. Transfer from algorythm graph to programming language Ladder Logic. Components of the Automation System, Components of a SIMATIC Station, STEP 7, Configuring a SIMATIC Station, Addressing Modules, the Basic Programming Languages, SIMATIC NET Industrial Communication: Industrial Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Industrial Mobile Communication, Information Technology in SIMATIC S7: Sending Process Messages by E-Mail, IT-CP as Web Server, HTML Process Control, SIMATIC HMI Human Machine Interface: Puch Button Panels, Micro Panels, Panels, HMI Software.

PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED REAL-TIME SYSTEMS


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Parallel and distributed real-time systems. Responsible lecturer: prof. P.Rivza, developed by expert: prof. A. Baums, 3.0 CP (48 h): lect.32 h, practical duties 16 h., exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Introduction, background and classification of real-time systems. Time and the characteristics of real-time systems. Parallel computing. The real-time system development and design. Real-time languages. Modelling of real-time system and evaluation of system ability of meeting application constrains. Task partitioning and assignment Single and multiprocessor real-time scheduling. to meet application constraints. Real-Time operating systems. Hardware of real-time systems. Adaptability and reconfiguration. Communications: protocols and end-to-end delay guarantees. Fault-tolerance techniques for real-time systems: algorithms and architectures. Distributed clock synchronisation. Real-Time databases. Real-Time and artificial intelligence.

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COMPUTER NETWORK AND SISTEM ARCHITECTURE


DASI

Computer network and system architecture. Responsible lecturer: guest lecturer – assist. prof. A.Ermuiza, developed by expert: prof. V. Zagurskis,4CP (64 h): lect. 32h, practical duties 32 h., exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies) II c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


The course covers the following themes: introduction into computer networks and systems general direction of the development, the kinds of the network media and structures, high performance local network technologies, IP media routing, transport protocol TCP, real time transport protocol RTP, stec TCP/IP general services, client-server architectura, asinhronous transfer mode ATM) at the networks, network security and reliability, multi protocols (MPLS) switching architectura, broadband networks access technologies, netwok quolity of service (QoS) - integrated an differnciated services, protocol Frame Reay, sinhronous optics network (SONET) and its architecture, crosnetworks exchange base of design, crosnetworks model for identification and evaluation, high performance networks development at the base of multilevel switching, video dates transfer at the IP networks, wireless networks, wireless networks services architectura un structura, storage area networks (SAN) architecture, broadband and wireless technologies for sensor networks development and design, internet design and managenent, protocol analyzers, network management protocol (SNMP), several network operating systems comparision.

MECHATRONICS

Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Mechanics

MEHA

Mechatronics. Assoc. prof. A. Kakitis,3CP (48 h): lect. 24h, practical duties 24 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


The course covers the following themes: Mechatronics, basic concepts and definition of Terms. History. Mechanics. Kinematics and dynamics. Theory of mechanical oscillations. Friction. Mechanisms. Hydraulic power. Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. Actuators and pumps. Valves. Control valves. Electrohydraulic systems and elements. Pneumatics. Pneumatic actuators. Valves. Air distributors and control elements. Electropneumatic systems and elements.Electrical drive. Electrical motors. Dynamics of mechanical systems. Diagnostics of mechanical systems.

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COMPUTER-AIDED MEASURING SYSTEMS

Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Mechanics

MEHA

Computer-aided measuring systems. Assoc. prof. A. Kakitis,2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties 16 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


The objective of Course is to give students knowledge in experimental methods, measuring technique, data acquisition and computer based measuring systems. Students obtain theoretical principles of Performance characteristics of instruments, sensors, signal conditioning, virtual measurements and data evaluation software and programming tools. Students obtain function principles of proximity sensors.

DESIGN OF MICROCONTROLLER SYSTEMS

Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Agricultural Energetics

LEI

Design of microcontroller systems. Assoc.prof.A.Galins,2,0 CP (32h): lect 16h., practical duties 16h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Programmable microcontrollers. Peripherial Interface Controllers (PIC). Application of programmable microcontrollers for electronic equipment design and for technological process controll. Design of electronic circuits. Transducers, sensors, switches. Actuators, relays, electronic switches, power end devices. Input and output signals. Control algorithms. Programming, energizing and operating microcontrollers. Design, preparation, testing and runing programs for microcontroller based electronic units. Controller installation and preparing to work. Extension of control system.

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Trend “Systems analysis”


SOFTWARE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT MODELS


DASI

Software system development models. Responsible lecturer: assist.prof. E.Stalidzans, developed by expert: prof. L. Zaiceva,2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties 16 h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Software development paradigms and modern models. Rapid Application Development (RAD). Basic priciples of RAD. Primary processes. SWAT team. Dynamic system development method (DSDM). DSDM concepts and life cycle. CASE-tools. JRP and JAD technologies. Rapid prototyping. Rapid testing. Usage-centered and user-centered software engineering. User-centred design (UCD). User interface design models and methods. User-based testing. User documentation and online help. Agile Development - basic terms and definition. overview of agile methods.

PROCESS ORIENTED SYSTEM DESIGN


DASI

Process oriented system design. Responsible lecturer: guest lecturer - assist.prof. S.Arhipovs, developed by expert: assoc. prof. M. Kirikova,2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties 16 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(pilna laika un nepilna studijās)


Role of business processes in organisation. Business processes as a part of organisational architectures. Types of business processes and their interactions. Business process modelling approaches. Business processes and business rules. Relationship between business processes and human and informational resources. The most popular business process modelling tools. Business process modelling and analysis using GRADE tool.

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SYSTEMS ANALYSIS


DASI

Systems analysis. Responsible lecturer: guest lecturer – lect. V.Vinogradova, developed by expert: assoc.prof. M. Kirikova,2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties 16 h., test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate students I c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


The role and methods of systems analysis in information systems development. Enterprise modelling and knowledge acquisition methods. management of systems analysis process.

OBJECT-ORIENTED SYSTEM DESIGN


DASI

Object-oriented system design. Responsible lecturer: guest lecturer – assist.prof.S.Arhipovs, developed by expert: assoc.prof. O. Nikiforova,2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties16 h, examObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


The course covers the following themes: conception of objectoriented system modeling; structure modeling of systems: classes, relations, diagrams, classes diagrams, interfaces, packages, exemplars, diagrams of objects; fundamentals of systems behavior modeling: interactions of objects, use-cases, diagrams of use-cases, interaction diagrams, activity diagrams, state diagrams, modeling of apllication's architecture: components, deployment, collaboration, patterns, frameworks, systems and models examples.

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SOFTWARE PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE


DASI

Software product quality assurance. Assoc.prof. R.Cevere4CP (64 h): lect. 40h, practical duties 24 h, test, examObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semesterun II c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Software product quality model framework (ISO/IEC 9126-1:2001). Process quality. Internal, external and quality in use models. Process quality assurance. Software product quality characteristics: functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, portability. Software product evaluation methods (ISO/IEC 14598-5). Software product external metrics (ISO/IEC 9126-2:2003). Software product internal metrics (ISO/IEC 9126-3:2003). Software product quality in use metrics (ISO/IEC 9126-4:2004). Software product evaluation – process for developers, acquireres and evaluators (ISO/IEC 14598-3,4,5). Software measurement process (ISO/IEC 15939). Software metrics (ISO/IEC 9126-1:2001).

LAWS AND STANDARDS OF IT FIELD


DASI

Laws and standards of IT field. Prof. P.Rivza,2 CP (32 h) : lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies) II c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Introduction and history of IT legislation development. USA and EU experience of development of IT legislation and standard system. Overall description of Latvian IT legislation and standard system. Strategical development documents of IT branch in EU and Latvia.Intellectual property rights. Personal data protection. Electronic documents. Standards of software: hierarchy, overview, analyse, adjustment to specified situation. Standards of data communication: hierarchy, overview, analyse, usage. Internet legislation. Internet crimes and its abatement. Standards of information protection and security. Preparation of rules for information safety. Legislation and standards in cryptography. Legal base of purchases and orders.

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E-BUSINESS AND E-GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS


DASI

E-business and e-government systems. Guest lecturer – lect. V. Vinogradova,2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties16 h, testObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies)II c. 4.semester(part-time studies)


The course is dedicated to principles of electronic business and electronic government organization and design technologies. The master students will study modern technologies and software applications that are used at all stages of electronic commerce web-sites creation. The students will receive skills of successful companies - competitors and prototypes- research, practical experience on electronic commerce Internet project creation and implementation of technologies for visitors attraction by using both traditional visual and information design and a modern interactive design that is focused on the user.

WEB SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT


DASI

Web systems development. Guest lecturer – lect. V. Vinogradova,2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties16 h, examObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3.semester(full-time studies)II c. 4.semester(part-time studies)


Course is dedicated to web systems development methods and technologies. Within the course different web systems modeling and research methods an tools are discussed. Student acquire one of the development methodologies applicable for web systems - Object-oriented Hypermedia Design Methodology (OOHDM). Part of the course is devoted to the Web services and technologies supporting development of modern distributed Web system.

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Trend ”Information technologies in biosystems”


INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS

Faculty of Information technologies, Department of Control Systems

VASI

Introduction to bioinformatics. Responsible lecturer: assoc.prof. L.Paura, developed by expert: assist.prof. J. Viksna,3CP (48 h): ): lect. 24 h, practical duties 24 h., exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Student gets introduced in basics of bioinformatics, gets acquinted with important bioinformatics data bases and with methods of search and analysis of these date, as well with practical applications of bioinformatics. Course begins with a short introduction into molecular biology, necessary for the understanding for the subject. The basic part of the course is centered around the problems of analysis of biological sequences (protein, RNA and DNA) and the corresponding solutions for these problems, however a brief introduction to analysis of protein structures and phylogenetics is also given. The emphasis of the course is on the use of existing internet resources (databases and programs) and the interpretation of the obtained results, however the main algorithmic problems and their solutions is also briefly discussed.

DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS IN BIOINFORMATICS I


VASI

Data structures and algorithms in bioinformatics I. Responsible lecturer: assoc.prof. L.Paura, developed by expert: assist.prof. J. Viksna,4CP (64 h): lect. 24 h, practical duties 16 h., term paper 24 h., test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies)II c. 3. semester(part-time studies)


Student gets introduced in most important algorithmic methods used within the field. For the problems considered, algorithms for their solution are studied and analyzed, several of these algorithms students have to implement in a programming language of their choice. Course emphasizes bioinformatics problems that are most important with respect to practical applications - protein and nucleotide sequence and protein structure analysis, although a brief introduction in other subfields of bioinformatics is given. Course also gives a brief introduction in main bioinformatics databases, their dependencies and uses.

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MODELLING OF BIOSYSTEMS


DASI

Modelling of biosystems. Assist. prof. E.Stalidzans,3 CP (48 h): lect. 32h, practical duties16 h, examObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Living organisms in biosphere, medicine and industry. Common features of biological objects. Inheritance. Genome. Main classes of biomolecules and their functions: structural elements, transport systems, biocatalysers, transformers of energy, regulators, carriers of information. Steady states of biological systems. Different life cycles of biological and technical systems. Cybernetics. Basics of structural modelling. Topological modelling, cycles in topological model. Implementation of functional relationships into the model. Balance equations. Expert survey and their applications. Validation and tuning of model parameters. Modelling of ecosystems and biological processes in industry.

ANALYSIS OF CONTROL IN CELLULAR PROCESSES


DASI

Analysis of control in cellular processes. Assist. prof. E.Stalidzans,2 CP : lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h., testObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time studies)II c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Cell as a structural element of living organisms. Application of cellular control processes in different branches of biotechnology: medicine, veterinary medicine, food technology, ecology, bioenergetics. Basics of structural biology of cell. Signalisation and metabolic networks in space and time. Stability. Multistability. Control loops. Posistive and negative feedback. Iterative scientific approach: cycle of experiment and modelling. Phases of process modelling: structural model, functional model, validation. Data bases of cellular molecular processes. Systems Biology Markup Language (SBML) standard for modelling of bioprocesses. SBML compatible simulation software: COPASI, CellDesigner, MatLab and others. Methods of description and analysis of bioprocess control..

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DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS IN BIOINFORMATICS II


VASI

Data structures and algorithms in bioinformatics II. Responsible lecturer: assoc.prof. L.Paura, developed by expert: assist.prof. J. Viksna,3CP (48 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h., term paper 16 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Student gets introduced in comparatively more advanced problems of bioinformatics and in methods and algorithms for their solution. Emphasized are the areas of bioinformatics, which already now offers solutions that are useful in practice (phylogenetic trees, genomics, applications of machine learning and data mining in bioinformatics etc). Student learns about algorithms for the solution of these problems, and about available programs and databases. Several of the considred algorithms implements in one of the programming languages.

MULTIVARIATE BIODATA ANALYSIS

Faculty of Information technology, Department of Control systems

VASI

Multivariate biodata analysis. Prof. I. Arhipova, 3.0 CP (48): lect. 32 h., practical duties16 h., examObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


The aim of this course is to provide students with multivariate statistical methods, whereas most software in biology and agricultural science are based on statistical models. Statistical methods will be illustrated with biology and agriculture data examples. The course subjects are analytics methods of data classification, the fundamentals of data analysis, principal component analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis and multivariate analysis of variance.

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2 The study courses of compulsory option2.1 Compulsory part

PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCES

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy.

FILO

Philosophy of sciences. Assoc. prof., Dr. phil. K. Lusis, 2 CP (32 h): lect. 20 h, practical duties12 h, examObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 1. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Philosophy of science, it’s place in the system of philosophical knowledge. The main historical periods of development of science. The history of ideas on scientific epistemology and methodology. The main characteristics of the investigation. Scientific theory, its structure. Levels, forms and methods of scientific investigations. Contemporary problems of development of science: productivity, role of personality and team work, etnival problems of science, science and development of technical sphere.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Language.

VALO

Foreign language. Assoc.prof. S.Bremze, guest lecturer – assist. prof.. L.Turuseva,2.0 CP (32): lect.16 h., practical duties 16 h., exam. Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI.c. 1. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Aim of the programme is to develop professional communicative competence in accordance with the EU requirements for foreign language competence to acquire foreign language as a means of research and communication in the field studying authentic scientific literature and acquiring different ways of cognition.

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THE SPECIAL SUBJECT OF MATHEMATICAL METHODS USING

Faculty of Informatics Technology, Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics

PHYSICAL FUNDAMENTS OF FUNCTION OF BIOLOGICAL OBJECTS

FIZI

Physical fundaments of function of biological objects. Dr. habil. sc. ing., prof. U. Iljins,2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 1. semester(pilna laika studijās)I c. 2. semester(part-time studies)


Problems of mathematical physics. Classification of partial differential equations. Boundary and starting conditions of problems. Types of boundary conditions. Methods of problems solving.

MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF FOREST STANDS

MATE

Mathematical modeling of forest stands. prof. (Emeritus) R. Ozolins,2 CP (32 h): lect 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 1. semester(full-time studies)I c. 3. semester(part-time studies)


Mathematical modeling of forest stands, in fact, is applying extra ordinary methods of mathematical statistics for solving complicated tasks of forest inventory. The typical methods out of ordinary are hyperbolical interpolation, designing of empirical formula by linear transformation and the method of perturbation investigated values or using the photo robot method for elimination the lack of sufficient customary information. The named methods could be useful for solving different complicated tasks in diverse branches of informatics, although the examples are chosen from forest inventory.

MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL PROCESSES

MATE

Mathematical modelling of biological and physical processes. Prof. A.Aboltins, 2 CP (32 h): lect 16 h, practical duties 16 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies) II c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Models and research. Simple discreptive models ( dinamics of population, model of epidemic, interfield model), models of optimization. Base of physical process modelling. Heat-mass transfer process partial differential equations, Caushy problem. Initial-boundary problem for partial differential equations. Finite difference method. Approximation and numerical solving of partial differential equations. Use of models (matter drying process, matter cooling process, diffusion problem, diffusion with reaction, biological oscilators and etc.)

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RESEARCH PRACTICE


VASI

Research practice. Prof. I.Arhipova,4 CP (64 h): lect 32 h, practical duties 32 h, test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate students II c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


The research practice is necessary for the theoretical knowledge and practice skills acquisition in information technologies field, where the research is connected to informatics and computer systems applied aspects. The research purpose of the IT branch is information acquisition, processing and using in the physical systems for the following classification, description, analysis, project, production, service and management.The research practice is connected to Master thesis writing. The skills to work in auditorium, research and practical work are learning.

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2.2 Optional part

INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF PRECISION AGRICULTURE


DASI

Information systems of precision agriculture. Assoc. prof. A. Gailums,2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h, testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Theoretical viewpoint to the precision farming content. Definitions of the precision agriculture. Precisin agriculture objectives. Key elements of the precision agriculture: information, modern technologies, management. Precision livestock. Significant goals of the precision agriculture. Situation with precision agriculture in Europe and in Latvia. Trends in the precision agriculture. Problems for realization precision agriculture. Visions of the precision agriculture.

ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENT IN AGRICULTURE


DASI

Artificial inteligent in agriculture. Guest lecturer – assist.prof. S. Arhipovs,2 CP (32 h) : lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Introduction: what is artificial intelligence. Automated theorem proving. Problem solving by searching state spaces. Expert systems. Plausible reasoning. The Prolog language. The LISP language. Other knowledge representation methods.

GEOINFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) IN AGRICULTURE


VASI

Geoinformation systems (GIS) in agriculture, lect. L. Berzina,2 CP (32 h) : lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Powerful new technologies have emerged in resent years that greatly improve ability to collect, store, manage, analyze and utilize information regarding features of the Earth surface. These technologies include geographic information systems (GIS). The aim of the programme is to provide basic understanding of the operation of GIS and how these technologies may be used to manage agriculture production.

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TECHNICAL WRITING AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION


DASI

Technical writing and professional communication. Guest lecturer – assist. D.Dumpe,2 CP (16 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h, test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies) II c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Professional communication and preparation of various documents plays very important role in computer science practice. Communication with various specialists includes ability to show knowledge and competence according to target audience and event.Written document very often is a result of serious analysis and work done, for example report or proposal. A lot of conclusions can be made about document’s author and represented organization. Document’s quality is the combination of it’s content quality, visual design quality and author’s ability to choose best way to present information – technical writing skills.

COLLABORATION AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Faculty of Social Sciences. Department of Philosophy.

FILO

Collaboration and professional ethics. Assist. prof., Dr.phil.L.Leikums,2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h, testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Master students acquire knowledge which supplement bachelor studies of psychology and ethics, develop skills in research and regulation of communication process. The course focuses on the value system of information technology specialist, style of professional practice and codes of ethics.

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AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF THE EUROPE UNION


DASI

Agricultural information systems of the Europe Union, Assoc. prof. A.Gailums,2 CP (32 h) : lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies) III c. 5. semester(part-time studies)


The origins of Europe Union (EU). Structure and characteristic of the EU. Experience of EU in the agriculture informatization. Development of the agricultural information systems. The Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN). EU statistical office (EUROSTAT). EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Sectoral Production and Income Model for Agriculture (SPEL). Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS). ANIMO – coordination system of the Veterinary service.

STATISTICS IN GENETICS


VASI

Statistics in genetics. Assoc.prof. L.Paura,3 CP (48 h): lect. 32 h, practical duties16 h, test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


The basic notions of probability and statistical inference theory underlying the presented methods are introduced when considered vital for the understanding of the course material. Parametric linkage analysis is discussed, including definition of allele frequencies, penetrances, recombination fractions and lod score statistics. The treatment of nonparametric linkage analysis introduces affected relatives methods, the identical-by-descent (IBD) notion, inheritance vectors and nonparametric score statistics. Further, methods for mapping of loci governing the expression of quantitative traits are considered, including an introduction to quantitative genetics. Finally, we discuss several methods for association analysis, both in a case-control setting and using family based designs.

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POPULATION GENETICS


VASI

Population genetics. Assoc.prof. L.Paura,2 CP (32 h): lect. 20 h, practical duties12 h, test. Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 2. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Genetic constitution of a population. Possibilities to characterize the genetic structure of populations. A frequencies of genes and genotypes. Genetic equilibrium, forces which can bring a change in gene frequency. The systematic processes of populations: quantitative description of mutation, migration and selection. Genetic processes in the small populations. Means for description of the genetic process in a small populations in terms of gene frequency and inbreeding characteristics. Effective population size. The role of selection and other systematic factors in small populations. Check of descendents, its role in characteristic of real populations. The inbreeding and crossbreeding systems.

RISK ANALYSIS IN AGRICULTUREFaculty of Information technologies, Department of System Control

VASI

Risk analysis in agriculture. Prof. I. Arhipova, 2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h, testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) III c. 5. semester(part-time studies)


Introduction to risk management. Decision – making under the risk conditions. The risk management process. Risk identification. Risk analysis: hazard identification, probability analysis, consequence analysis, risk evaluation. The methods of risk analysis: decision trees, Monte Carlo simulation, diagramming method. Risk ranging matrix, risk map and risk profile. Quantitative risk evaluation mathematical models. Probability distributions in risk analysis. Risk control. Risk observation. Risk analysis standard tasks in agriculture: plant health risk evaluation, animals’ health risk evaluation, food safety risk analysis. Risk analysis in IT projects.

NEURAL NETWORKS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS


DASI

Neural networks and control systems. Prof. P.Rivza,2.0 CP (32 h): lect.16 h, practical duties 16 h., test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) III.c. 5. semester(part-time studies)


Introduction, background and characteristics of artificial neural networks. Architecture of artificial neural networks. Training of artificial neural networks: algorithms and methods. Neurocomputers. Neural networks and computer control systems. Neural networks and decision analysis. Neural networks approach to solve the problems of information technology and telecommunication.

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INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS


VASI

Introduction to bioinformatics. Responsible lecturer: assoc.prof. L.Paura, developed by expert: assist.prof. J. Viksna,3CP (48 h): ): lect. 24 h, practical duties 24 h., exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Student gets introduced in basics of bioinformatics, gets acquinted with important bioinformatics data bases and with methods of search and analysis of these date, as well with practical applications of bioinformatics. Course begins with a short introduction into molecular biology, necessary for the understanding for the subject. The basic part of the course is centered around the problems of analysis of biological sequences (protein, RNA and DNA) and the corresponding solutions for these problems, however a brief introduction to analysis of protein structures and phylogenetics is also given. The emphasis of the course is on the use of existing internet resources (databases and programs) and the interpretation of the obtained results, however the main algorithmic problems and their solutions is also briefly discussed.

DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS IN BIOINFORMATICS I


VASI

Data structures and algorithms in bioinformatics I. Responsible lecturer: assoc.prof. L.Paura, developed by expert: assist.prof. J. Viksna,4CP (64 h): lect. 24 h, practical duties 16 h., term paper 24 h., test Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time studies)II c. 3. semester(part-time studies)


Student gets introduced in most important algorithmic methods used within the field. For the problems considered, algorithms for their solution are studied and analyzed, several of these algorithms students have to implement in a programming language of their choice. Course emphasizes bioinformatics problems that are most important with respect to practical applications - protein and nucleotide sequence and protein structure analysis, although a brief introduction in other subfields of bioinformatics is given. Course also gives a brief introduction in main bioinformatics databases, their dependencies and uses.

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MODELLING OF BIOSYSTEMS


DASI

Modelling of biosystems. Assist. prof. E.Stalidzans,3 CP (48 h): lect. 32h, practical duties16 h, examObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsI c. 2. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Living organisms in biosphere, medicine and industry. Common features of biological objects. Inheritance. Genome. Main classes of biomolecules and their functions: structural elements, transport systems, biocatalysers, transformers of energy, regulators, carriers of information. Steady states of biological systems. Different life cycles of biological and technical systems. Cybernetics. Basics of structural modelling. Topological modelling, cycles in topological model. Implementation of functional relationships into the model. Balance equations. Expert survey and their applications. Validation and tuning of model parameters. Modelling of ecosystems and biological processes in industry.

ANALYSIS OF CONTROL IN CELLULAR PROCESSES


DASI

Analysis of control in cellular processes. Assist. prof. E.Stalidzans,2 CP : lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h., testObligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time studies)II c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Cell as a structural element of living organisms. Application of cellular control processes in different branches of biotechnology: medicine, veterinary medicine, food technology, ecology, bioenergetics. Basics of structural biology of cell. Signalisation and metabolic networks in space and time. Stability. Multistability. Control loops. Posistive and negative feedback. Iterative scientific approach: cycle of experiment and modelling. Phases of process modelling: structural model, functional model, validation. Data bases of cellular molecular processes. Systems Biology Markup Language (SBML) standard for modelling of bioprocesses. SBML compatible simulation software: COPASI, CellDesigner, MatLab and others. Methods of description and analysis of bioprocess control..

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DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS IN BIOINFORMATICS II


VASI

Data structures and algorithms in bioinformatics II. Responsible lecturer: assoc.prof. L.Paura, developed by expert: assist.prof. J. Viksna,3CP (48 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h., term paper 16 h, exam Obligatory study course for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time and part-time studies)


Student gets introduced in comparatively more advanced problems of bioinformatics and in methods and algorithms for their solution. Emphasized are the areas of bioinformatics, which already now offers solutions that are useful in practice (phylogenetic trees, genomics, applications of machine learning and data mining in bioinformatics etc). Student learns about algorithms for the solution of these problems, and about available programs and databases. Several of the considred algorithms implements in one of the programming languages.

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3 The study courses of free option

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

LUA, Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Education and Home Economics

IZMA

Applied psychology. Assist.prof., Dr. psych. A. Vecgrave,2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h, testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


The competences of Applied Psychology is necesary for creating, leading and activating team, corresponding to aim and tasks, for advisory work with a client, for solving personal problems and for cooperation with specialists. The Subject Applied Psychology includes the following parts:

1. Developmental Psychology,2. Analysis of Interactions3. Socionics, 4. Family Psychology

According to the agreement of the concrete group and the teacher the studies can be carried out in the frame of one or several parts of the subject.

SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Sociology

SOCI

Sociological research. Guest lecturer – assist. B.Dumina, 2CP (32 h): lect. 16h, practical duties16 h., testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Introduce students with empirical sociological research, with the skills that are necessary for data collection – quantitative and qualitative data obtaining techniques, how to summarise, process and analyse survey data. To instruct how to carry out the sociological survey programme, how to use research tools and prepare a survey report. In that way to create understanding of sociology as an applied science.

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RHETORICFaculty of Social Sciences. Department of Philosophy.

FILO

Rhetoric. Lect. E.Apsite,2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h, testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time studies) III c. 5. semester(part-time studies)


The objective of a course – to develop better verbal communication skills. The rhetoric course imparts knowledge about structure and functions of communication process, gives introduction in psychological (``soft``) side of communication and train appropriate skills, helps to accomplish presentation and argumentation technics by modeling practical situations. The main study method – learning from experience, apjroximately 70% time is devoted to practical exercises (case study, role playing e.t.c.).

MANAGEMENT

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Sociology

SOCI

Management. Lect. I.Zalane,2 CP (32 h) : lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time studies) III c. 5. semester(part-time studies)


Management and manager. Planning, problem solving and decision making. Strategical planning and leadership. Organization structure. Authority, authorization, centralized and decentralized organizations. Staff management. Changes in organizations. Motivation. Leadership style. Organizing Individual Work. Public Relation.

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC

Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics

EK

International economic. Guest lecturer - lect. S.Ancans,2 CP (32 h): lect. 24 h, practical duties8 h, test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


The study course is based on the knowledge gained during undergraduate studies dealing with international trade models explaining the causes of trade among countries, as well as trade barriers: tariffs, quotas, tariff rate quotas, non-tariff barriers, government subsidies promoting international trade. The effect of trade barriers on producers, consumers and the net social welfare. Foreign exchange market, its performance principles and development trends.

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ECONOMIC BASICS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Faculty of Information technology, Department of Computers systems

DASI

Economic basics of information systems. Assoc. prof. A.Gailums,2CP (32 h): lect.16 h, practical duties 16h., test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII c. 3. semester(full-time studies) III c. 5. semester(part-time studies)

Annotation:

Fundaqmentals of Information Systems (IS). Hardware evaluation factors. Software evaluation factors. Evaluation factors for IS services. Managing information resources and technologies. Acquisition of IT resources. Information technologies and rent. E-bussiness and E-commerce. Planning of budging and finances. Total cost of ownership. Virtual office. Risk analysis of IS.

PREPARATION OF SCIENTIFIC PAPER


VASI

Preparation of scientific paper. Prof. I. Arhipova,2 CP (32 h): lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h, testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Essential demands for scientific papers. The versions of the scientific papers. Content of separate arrangement. Description of methods of research. Designing of tables and figures. SI units. Drawing up of the list of references. Reviewing and getting manuscripts of Proceedings of LUA ready for the press. Scientific journals and conference proceedings different requirements of the scientific papers designing.

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS


VASI

Enterprise resource planning systems. Guest lecturer - lect. I.Rudusa,2 CP (32 h) : lect. 16 h, practical duties 16 h, test Courses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


ERP systems: Systems and technology background. Overview of ERP systems. ERP life cycle. ERP data input. Systemanalusis. Choosing an ERP System. Designing ERP Systems. Choosing Standard Models, Artifacts ans Processes. ERP data output. ERP Portals. Implementing ERP Systems. ERP risks. After going live. ERP and electronic commerce.

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LABOUR ENVIRONMENT

Forest Faculty of Forestry, Department of Labour Environment

DVID

Labour environment. Guest lecturer - Assist. prof. D.Kanaska,2.0 CP (32h): lect. 14 h., practical duties16 h., seminar 2.h., testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) II.c. 4. semester(part-time studies)


Purport of ergonomics in labour protection. Place of work for computer. Psychology in job. Bodily and mental overburner in work. Management and finanse of activities in labour protection. Fire secyrity, electricity security end ingvisistion misfortune accidents in work. Normative documents in radiation protection. Standardization in Latvia.

MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS


DASI

Multiagent systems and their applications. Guest lecturer – assist.prof. A. Ermuiza,2 CP: lect. 16 h, practical duties16 h., testCourses of free option for FIT graduate studentsII.c. 3. semester(full-time studies) III.c. 5. semester(part-time studies)


Software agents and multi-agent systems (MAS). History of discrete systems modelling development. Languages, communications and representations. Areas of MAS aplications. MAS aplications in modelling of biological processes. Reactive and proactive aģents. Ways of agents collaboration. Structures of multiagent organisations and their analysis. Actions and behaviours of agents. Knowledge and learning interpretation in multiagent models. Negotiation, cooperation and task agreement between agents. Coordination of actions by planning. Agents applications in computer networks. Agents applications in e-commercy. Software for MAS simulation and its classification. Software AgentSheets2.5 and its using in simulation.

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Appendix 4. The study plan of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”

The improved study plan of the academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, study-year 2007/2008Duration of studies: full-time studies - 2 years, amount 80 CP

Study coursesAmount of courses Type of

controlStudy year 1 Study year 2 Study year 1 Study year 2

CP Hours Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 41. Compulsory courses 34 544 12 14 8 0 1.1. General courses of speciality 16 256 12 4 0 0 Fundamental algorithms and data structures 4 64 Exam 4 Exam System theory and control 4 64 Exam 4 Exam Technologies of database design 4 64 Exam 4 Exam Research methodology 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Information security and security policy 2 32 Test 2 Test 1.2. Special course 18 288 0 10 8 0

Production computer control systems 18 288 0 0 10 8 0Computerized production control systems I, II 4 64 Test, Exam 2 2 Test Exam Parallel and distributed real-time systems 3 48 Exam 3 Exam Computer network and system architecture 4 64 Exam 4 Exam Mechatronics 3 48 Exam 3 Exam Computer-aided measuring systems 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Design of microcontroller systems 2 32 Test 2 Test

System analysis 18 288 0 0 10 8 0Software system development models 2 32 Test 2 Test Process oriented system design 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Systems analysis 2 32 Test 2 Test Object-oriented system design 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Software product quality assurance 4 64 Test, Exam 2 2 Test Exam Laws and standards of IT field 2 32 Test 2 Test E-business and e-government systems 2 32 Test 2 Test Web systems development 2 32 Exam 2 Exam

Information technologies in biological systems 18 288 0 0 10 8 0Introduction to bioinformatics 3 48 Exam 3 Exam Data structures and algorithms in bioinformatics I 4 64 Test 4 Test Modelling of biosystems 3 48 Exam 3 ExamAnalysis of control in cellular processes 2 32 Test 2 TestData structures and algorithms in bioinformatics II 3 48 Exam 3 Exam Multivariate biodata analysis 3 48 Exam 3 Exam

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CP Hours Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 42. Courses of compulsory option 20 320 8 6 6 0 2.1. Compulsory part 14 224 8 2 4 0 Philosophy of Sciences 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Foreign language 2 32 Exam 2 Exam

The special subject of mathematical methods using 6 96Test,Test,

Exam 4 2 Test, Test Exam Physical fundaments of function of biological objects 2 32

Mathematical modeling of forest stands 2 32 Mathematical modelling of biological and physical processes 2 32

Research practice 4 64 Test 4 Test 2.2. Optional part 6 96 0 4 2 Information systems of precision agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test Artificial inteligent in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test Geoinformation systems (GIS) in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test Technical writing and professional communication 2 32 Test 2 . TestCollaboration and professional ethics 2 32 Test 2 Test Agricultural information systems of the Europe Union 2 32 Test 2 Test Statistics in genetics 3 48 Test 3 Test Population genetics 2 32 Test 2 Test Risk analysis in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test Neural networks and control systems 2 32 Test 2 Test Introduction to bioinformatics 3 48 Exam 3 Exam Data structures and algorithms in bioinformatics I 4 64 Test 4 Test Modelling of biosystems 3 48 Exam 3 ExamAnalysis of control in cellular processes 2 32 Test 2 TestData structures and algorithms in bioinformatics II 3 48 Exam 3 Exam 3. Courses of free option 6 96 0 0 6 0 Applied psychology 2 32 Test 2 Test Sociological research 2 32 Test 2 Test Rhetoric 2 32 Test 2 Test Management 2 32 Test 2 Test International economic 2 32 Test 2 Test Economic basics of information systems 2 32 Test 2 Test Preparation of scientific paper 2 32 Test 2 Test Enterprise resource planning systems 2 32 Test 2 Test Labour environment 2 32 Test 2 Test

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CP Hours Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Multiagent systems and their applications 2 32 Test 2 Test4. Development and defence of master’s paper 20 320 0 0 0 20 DefenceTotal amount of CP included in programme: 80 1280 20 20 20 20

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The improved study plan of the academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, study-year 2007/2008Duration of studies: part-time studies - 3 years, amount 80 CP


control Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 3 Study year 1 Study year 2 Study

year 3CP CP Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5, 6

1. Compulsory courses 34 544 10 12 8 4 0 0 1.1. General courses of speciality 16 256 10 6 0 0 0 0 Fundamental algorithms and data structures 4 64 Exam 4 Exam System theory and control 4 64 Exam 4 Exam Technologies of database design 4 64 Exam 4 Exam Research methodology 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Information security and security policy 2 32 Test 2 Test 1.2. Special course 18 288 0 6 8 4

Production computer control systems 18 288 0 0 6 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Computerized production control systems I, II 4 64 Test, Exam 2 2 Test Exam Parallel and distributed real-time systems 3 48 Exam 3 Exam Computer network and system architecture 4 64 Exam 4 ExamMechatronics 3 48 Exam 3 Exam Computer-aided measuring systems 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Design of microcontroller systems 2 32 Test 2 Test

System analysis 18 288 0 0 6 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0Software system development models 2 32 Test 2 Test Process oriented system design 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Systems analysis 2 32 Test 2 Test Object-oriented system design 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Software product quality assurance 4 64 Test, Exam 2 2 Test Exam Laws and standards of IT field 2 32 Test 2 TestE-business and e-government systems 2 32 Test 2 TestWeb systems development 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Information technologies in biological systems 18 288 0 0 6 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0Introduction to bioinformatics 3 48 Exam 3 ExamData structures and algorithms in bioinformatics I 4 64 Test 4 TestModelling of biosystems 3 48 Exam 3 ExamAnalysis of control in cellular processes 2 32 Test 2 TestData structures and algorithms in bioinformatics II 3 48

Exam 3 Exam

Multivariate biodata analysis 3 48 Exam 3 Exam

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2. Courses of compulsory option 20 320 4 2 6 6 2 0 2.1. Compulsory part 14 224 4 2 6 2 0 0 Philosophy of Sciences 2 32 Exam 2 Exam Foreign language 2 32 Exam 2 Exam The special subject of mathematical methods using 6 96

Test,Test, Exam 2 2 2 Test Test Exam

Physical fundaments of function of biological objects 2 32

Mathematical modeling of forest stands 2 32 Mathematical modelling of biological and

physical processes 2 32 Research practice 4 64 Test 4 Test 2.2. Optional part 6 96 0 0 0 4 2 0 Information systems of precision agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Artificial inteligent in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Geoinformation systems (GIS) in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Technical writing and professional communication 2 32 Test 2 Test Collaboration and professional ethics 2 32 Test 2 Test Agricultural information systems of the Europe Union 2 32 Test 2 Test Statistics in genetics 3 48 Test 3 Test Population genetics 2 32 Test 2 Test Risk analysis in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 TestNeural networks and control systems 2 32 Test 2 TestIntroduction to bioinformatics 3 48 Exam 3 ExamData structures and algorithms in bioinformatics I 4 64 Test 4 Test Modelling of biosystems 3 48 Exam 3 ExamAnalysis of control in cellular processes 2 32 Test 2 TestData structures and algorithms in bioinformatics II 3 48 Exam 3 Exam3. Courses of free option 6 96 0 0 0 4 2 0 Applied psychology 2 32 Test 2 Test Sociological research 2 32 Test 2 Test Rhetoric 2 32 Test 2 TestManagement 2 32 Test 2 Test

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International economic 2 32 Test 2 Test Economic basics of information systems 2 32 Test 2 TestPreparation of scientific paper 2 32 Test 2 TestEnterprise resource planning systems 2 32 Test 2 TestLabour environment 2 32 Test 2 TestMultiagent systems and their applications 2 32 Test 2 Test4. Development and defence of master’s paper 20 320 0 0 0 0 8 12 DefenceTotal amount of CP included in programme: 80 1280 14 14 14 14 12 12

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The study plan of the academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, study-year 2006/2007Duration of studies: full-time studies - 2 years, amount 80 CP

# Study courses

Amount of courses Type of

control

Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 1 Study year 2

CP Hours Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 1 Term 2 Term

3Term

4 1. Compulsory courses 34 544 1.1. General courses of speciality 16 256 1 Fundamental algorithms and data structures 4 64 Exam 4 Exam 2 System analysis and modeling 4 64 Exam 4 Exam 3 System design methods and tools (UML) 4 64 Exam 4 Exam 4 Research methodology 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 5 Laws and Standards of IT field 2 32 Test 2 Test 1.2. Special course 18 288 Production computer control systems 18 288 6 Computerized production control systems 4 64 Exam 2 2 Test Exam 7 Parallel and Distributed Real-Time Systems 3 48 Exam 3 Exam 8 Computer network and systems arcitecture 4 64 Exam 2 2 Test Exam 9 Mechatronics systems 3 48 Exam 3 Exam 10 Virtual measuring systems 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 11 Design of microcontroller systems 2 32 Test 2 Exam System analysis 18 288

12 User-Centered design (UCD) and business process reengineering 4 64 Exam 4 Exam 13 Design and programming in ORACLE environmnet 4 64 Exam 4 Exam 14 Software product quality assurance 4 64 Exam 2 2 Test Exam 15 Information security and security policy 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 16 E - business systems project 4 64 Test 2 2 Test Test Information technologies in biological systems 18 288

17 Introduction to Bioinformatics 6 96 Exam 6 Exam 18 Bioinformatics I 3 48 Exam 3 Exam 19 Bioinformatics II 3 48 Exam 3 Exam 20 Multivariate biodata analysis 3 48 Exam 3 Exam 21 Data bases in bioinformatics and agricultures 3 48 Test 3 Test

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# Study courses Amount of courses

Type of control Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 1 Study year 2

2. Courses of compulsory option 20 320 2.1. Compulsory part 14 224

22 Philosophy of Sciences 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 23 Foreign language 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 24 The special subject of mathematical methods using 6 96 Exam 2 4 Test Exam

24.1. Mathematical modelling of biological and physical processes 2 32 24.2. Mathematical modeling of forest stands 2 32 24.3. Physical fundaments of function of biological objects 2 32 25 Research practice 4 64 Test 4 Test 2.2. Optional part 6 96

26 Information Systems of Precision Agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test 27 Artificial inteligence in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test 28 Geoinformation systems (GIS) in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test 29 Technical writing and professional communication 2 32 Test 2 Test 30 Collaboration and professional ethics 2 32 Test 2 Test 31 Agricultural information systems of the European Union 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 32 Statistics in genetics 3 48 Test 3 Test 33 Population genetics 2 32 Test 2 Test 34 Risk analysis in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test 35 Neural Networks and Control Systems 2 32 Test 2 Test 3. Courses of free option 6 96

36 Psychology 2 32 Test 2 Test 37 Sociological research 2 32 Test 2 Test 38 Rhetoric 2 32 Test 2 Test 39 Management 2 32 Test 2 Test 40 International Economic Relations 2 32 Test 2 Test 41 Economic basics of information systems 2 32 Test 2 Test 42 Preparation of scientific paper 2 32 Test 2 Test 43 Enterprise Resource Planning systems 2 32 Test 2 Test 44 Basic of labour protection 2 32 Test 2 Test

4. Development and defence of master’s paper 20 320 20 Defence

Total amount of CP included in programme: 80 1280 20 20 20 20

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The study plan of the academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, study-year 2006/2007Duration of studies: part-time studies - 3 years, amount 80 CP

# Study courses

Amount of courses Term

papers, CP

Type of control

Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 3 Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 3

CP Hours Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

1. Compulsory courses 34 544 1.1. General courses of speciality 16 256 1 Fundamental algorithms and data structures 4 64 Exam 2 2 Test Exam 2 System analysis and modeling 4 64 Exam 2 2 Test Exam 3 System design methods and tools (UML) 4 64 Exam 4 Exam 4 Research methodology 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 5 Laws and Standards of IT field 2 32 Test 2 Test 1.2. Special course 18 288 Production computerized control systems 18 288 6 Computerized production control systems 4 64 Exam 4 Exam

7 Parallel and Distributed Real-Time Systems 3 48 Exam 3 Exam

8 Computer network and systems arcitecture 4 64 Exam 4 Exam 9 Mechatronics systems 3 48 Exam 3 Exam

10 Virtual measuring systems 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 11 Design of microcontroller systems 2 32 Test 2 Test System analysis 18 288

12 User-Centered design (UCD) and business process reengineering 4 64 Exam 4 Exam

13 Design and programming in ORACLE environmnet Programmatūras produktu 4 64 Exam 4 Exam

14 Software product quality assurance 4 64 Exam 2 2 Test Exam 15 Information security and security policy 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 16 E - business systems project 4 64 Test 4 Test

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Term papers,

CP

Type of control Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 3 Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 3

Information technologies in biological systems 18 288

17 Introduction to Bioinformatics 6 96 Term 1 Exam 3 3 Test Exam 18 Bioinformatics I 3 48 Term 2 Exam 3 Exam 19 Bioinformatics II 3 48 Term 3 Exam 3 Exam 20 Multivariate biodata analysis 3 48 Term 3 Exam 3 Exam

21 Data bases in bioinformatics and agricultures 3 48 Term 2 Test 3 Test

2. Courses of compulsory option 20 320 2.1. Compulsory part 14 224

22 Philosophy of Sciences 2 32 Exam 2 Exam 23 Foreign language 2 32 Exam 1 1 Test Exam

24 The special subject of mathematical methods using 6 96 Exam 2 4 Test Exam

24.1. Mathematical modelling of biological and physical processes 2 32

24.2. Mathematical modeling of forest stands 2 32

24.3. Physical fundaments of function of biological objects 2 32

25 Research practice 4 64 Test 2 2 Test Test 2.2. Optional part 6 96

26 Information Systems of Precision Agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test

27 Artificial inteligent in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test

28 Geoinformation systems (GIS) in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test

29 Technical writing and professional communication 2 32 Test 2 Test

30 Collaboration and professional ethics 2 32 Test 2 Test

31 Agricultural information systems of the European Union 2 32 Exam 2 Exam

32 Statistics in genetics 3 48 Test 3 Test 33 Population genetics 2 32 Test 2 Test 34 Risk analysis in agriculture 2 32 Test 2 Test 35 Neural Networks and Control Systems 2 32 Test 2 Test

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Term papers,

CP

Type of control Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 3 Study year 1 Study year 2 Study year 3

3. Courses of free option 6 96 36 Psychology 2 32 Test 2 Test 37 Sociological research 2 32 Test 2 Test 38 Rhetoric 2 32 Test 2 Test 39 Management 2 32 Test 2 Test 40 International Economic Relations 2 32 Test 2 Test 41 Economic basics of information systems 2 32 Test 2 Test 42 Preparation of scientific paper 2 32 Test 2 Test 43 Enterprise Resource Planning systems 2 32 Test 2 Test 44 Basic of labour protection 2 32 Test 2 Test

4. Development and defence of master’s paper 20 320 Defence 8 12 Defence

Total amount of CP included in programme: 80 1280 15 15 13 13 12 12

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Appendix 5.The report of MEC on the master’s study programme “Information Technologies”, 2006

Faculty of Information Technologies at the Latvia University of AgricultureAcademic master’s study programme “Information Technologies”

Obtaining Master’s academic degree of Engineering

MEC report

June 5, 2006

Chairman of MECJanis Grundspenkis Dr.habil.sc.ing., Professor, the member of the Latvian Academy

of Sciences, dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology at Riga Technical University

Vice–chairperson of MECIrina Arhipova Dr.sc.ing., dean of the Faculty of Information Technologies at the

Latvia University of Agriculture, Associate Professor of the Department of Control Systems

Members of MECPeteris Rivza Dr.habil.sc.ing., LLMZA member, LLU vice-rector of science,

Professor of the Department of Computer Systems at the Faculty of Information Technologies

Rudīte Cevere Dr.sc.comp., Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Systems at the Faculty of Information Technologies, the leading quality manager at JSC ”DATI Exigen Group”

Andris Sniders Dr.habil.sc.ing., director of the Institute of Agricultural Energetics of the Faculty of Engineering at the Latvia University of Agriculture, Professor

Juris Rats Dr.sc.comp., manager of the project group at JSC ”DATI Exigen Group”.

MEC worked with the full-time master students of the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture on June 2, 2006. There were 13 Master’s Theses in engineering submitted to MEC in total. All the Master’s Thesis, developed by the students of the academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies” were defended successfully.Results:

Assessment Number Percentage“10” points (with distinction)

2 15

“9” points (excellent) 3 23“8” points (very good) 3 23“7” points (good) 3 23“6” points (almost good) 2 15Total: 13 100

The average grade of the Master’s Theses defended was 8.0 points. On the whole the results should be viewed as very good, because the assessment given to 8 master students (or 62%) was higher than 7 points.

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The development of Master’s Theses was supervised by 4 members of the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technology and 1 member of the teaching staff of the Faculty of Engineering. Professors and Associate Professors were the scientific advisors in case of 12 Master’s Theses or 92% out of the total number of Master’s Theses. The division according to the scientific advisors and reviewers regarding Master’s Theses (there were two reviewers appointed for one of the Master’s Theses) is shown in Tables 1 and 2. Master’s Theses developed by the master students of the study programme “Information Technologies” were reviewed by 19 members of the teaching staff of the leading higher educational establishments of Latvia and 7 representatives of leading IT companies.

Table 1Scientific advisors regarding Master’s Theses

Table 2Reviewers of Master’s Theses

Scientific advisor

Number of

Master’s Theses

Prof., Dr.habil.sc.ing. P. Rivza 4Assoc. Prof., Dr.sc.ing. I. Arhipova

4

Assoc. Prof., Dr.sc.comp. R.Cevere

3

Assoc. Prof., Dr.sc.ing. A.Galins 1Lect. Dr.sc.ing. E.Stalidzans 1

Total 13

Institution, reviewer

Number of

Master’s Theses

Latvia University of Agriculture

14

E.Stalidzans 4I. Arhipova 3

R.Cevere 3A. Kakitis 2

P. Rivza 1A.Aboltins 1

Riga Technical University 3J. Eiduks 1

A.Ermuiza 2University of Latvia 2

G.Karnitis 2RITI 3

M.Gills 2A.Vitins 1

JSC “DATI Exigen Group”

2

J.Rats 1J.Kronbergs 1

JSC “Exigen Latvia” 2A.Adamsone 2

Total 26MEC graded with distinction the following Master’s Theses:

1. Salvis Dagis “Forest Management Planning Information System Development”, scientific advisor Dr.sc.ing., Assoc. Prof. Irina Arhipova.

2. Martins Haze “Analysis of Wireless Network Specification Group Standards and Evaluation of the Standards Viable Utilization Requirements in the Setting of LLU Local Area Network”, scientific advisor Dr. hab. sc. ing., Prof. Peteris Rivza.

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MEC graded as excellent the following Master’s Theses:

1. Daiga Dumpe “Latvia University of Agriculture e-government Business Correspondence Flow Analysis of Documentation and Process Development”, scientific advisor Dr.sc.ing., Assoc. Prof. Irina Arhipova.

2. Girts Kazainis “E-study System Development of the Faculty of Information Technologies LLU”, scientific advisor Dr. hab. sc. ing., Prof. Peteris Rivza.

3. Inita Sile “Software Testing Process Development and Usage for Software Quality Metrics Acquirement”, scientific advisor Dr.sc.comp., Assoc.Prof. Rudite Cevere.

MEC, having evaluated the level of master students’ knowledge and heard the defence of Master’s Theses, points out the following:1. The defence of Master’s Theses showed that all master students have acquired the

elements of scientific research, can define the aims and objectives of the Master’s Thesis, apply the acquired methods of IT field, formulate conclusions and concrete proposals.

2. The level of all the master students’ knowledge demonstrated was sufficient and the Master’s academic degree of engineering in the information technologies was awarded to all full-time master students, who defended their Master’s Theses.

3. Since at the leading higher educational establishments of Latvia Master’s Theses are assessed with a grade, the Master’s Theses of master students studying at the Faculty of Information Technologies were assessed with grades, thus providing master students with better opportunities to apply for the studies in doctoral programmes.

4. The reviews on the Master’s Theses met the requirements and provided correct assessment of Master’s Theses; the reviewers chosen have a wide range of doctor’s degree.

5. MEC pointed out that the choice of interdisciplinary themes of Master’s Theses has been the positive and balanced factor, and MEC recommends to continue the research in this field.

6. MEC recommends to take the following measures to improve the procedure of Master’s Theses defence:o It is advisable to emphasize more the scientific research in the Master’s Thesis — to

identify the problem, to analyze it and to propose the solutions of the problem on the basis of theoretical cognitions.

o The following amendments should be introduced in the methodological conventions on the development of Master’s Thesis at the Faculty of Information Technologies:o The structure of an annotation should be changed — the content of the Master’s

Thesis should be characterized briefly, emphasizing the research performed by the author.

o The structure of introduction should be changed — there should be indicated the novelty of research, methods, the aim and objectives of the research, the summary of the Master’s Thesis, including the used terminology and abbreviations.

o The requirement regarding the obligatory participation of a reviwer in the meeting of MEC.

o The requirement should be changed regarding the necessity of the summary of Master’s Thesis.

Chairman of MEC (Signature) Dr.habil.sc.ing., Prof. J. Grundspenkis

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The study programme “Information Technologies”, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies:Themes of Master’s Thesis, authors of Master’s Thesis, scientific advisors, consultants and reviewers

No. Surname Name The theme of the Master’s Thesis Scientific advisor Consultant Reviewers

Trend: Computerized production control systems

1. Bekers Andris Comparison and Method of Choice of Programmable Logic Controllers Used in Computer Management Systems of Manufacture

Dr.sc.ing., Assoc. Prof. Ainars Galins

Chairman of the Board of “Kafeko Baltic” Ltd. Dr.sc.ing. Egils Stalidzans

LLU TF MI prof., Dr. sc.ing. Aivars Kakitis

2. Grunde-Zeiferts Uldis Building Project of Computer Network Managment System in the Latvia University of Agriculture

Dr.habil.sc.ing., Prof. Peteris Rivza

Mg.sc.comp. Aivars Niedritis

RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology assist. Prof. , Dr.sc.comp. Andrejs Ermuiza

RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology assoc. prof., Dr.sc.ing. Janis Eiduks

3. Haze Martins Analysis of Wireless Network Specification Group Standards and Evaluation of the Standards’ Viable Utilization Requirements in the Setting of LUA Local Area Network

Dr. hab. sc. ing., Prof. Peteris Rivza

Engineer-programmer Aldis

Berzins

RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology assist. Prof. , Dr.sc.comp. Andrejs Ermuiza

RITI study director, LU assoc.prof. Dr.sc.comp. Maris Vitins

4. Kazainis Girts

E-study System Development of the Faculty of Information Technologies LUA

Dr. hab. sc. ing., Prof. Peteris Rivza

LLU ITF assoc.prof. Dr.sc.comp. Rudite Cevere


5. Mozga Ivars Development of Transition Process Modelling Methodology for Biological Objects

Dr.sc.ing., lect. Egils Stalidzans

LLU ITF prof., Dr.sc.ing. Aivars Aboltins

LLU TF MI prof., Dr. sc. ing. Aivars Kakitis

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Trend: Systems analysis6. Busha Sandra Ergonomic Requirements for Software User

Interface DevelopmentDr.sc.comp., Assoc.prof.

Rudite CevereMg.sc.comp.,

Assoc.prof. Uldis Smilts

LLU ITF dean, assoc.prof., Dr.sc.ing. Irina Arhipova

RITI researcher, Dr.sc.comp., Martins Gills

7. Dagis Salvis Forest Management Planning Information System Development

Dr.sc.ing., Assoc. prof. Irina Arhipova

Assist. prof. Dagnis Dubrovskis, assist.

prof. Sergejs Arhipovs

LLU vice-rector of science Dr. hab. sc. ing., ITF prof. Peteris Rivza

DATI Exigen Group lead system analytics-programmer, Dr.sc. ing. Juris Kronbergs

8. Dumpe Daiga Latvia University of Agriculture e-government Business Correspondence Flow Analysis of Documentation and Process Development


LLU ITF assoc.prof. Dr.sc.comp., Rudite Cevere


9. Odzina Ilona Development of the Informational Technology Security Systems Documents at the Latvia University of Agriculture

Dr.habil.sc.ing., Prof. Peteris Rivza

Mg.sc.comp. Arnis Varslavs, engineer-programmer Aldis

Berzins


Exigen Latvija test manager , Dr. math. Anda Adamsone

10. Petrishina Diana Analysis and Development of the Quality Assurance Requirements for Software for People with Special Needs


Dr. sc. comp., Assoc. prof. Rudite

Cevere

Manager of the project group at JSC “DATI Exigen Group”, Dr.sc.comp. Juris Rats

LU FMF lecturer, Dr. sc.comp. Girts Karnitis

11. Pilipenko Oksana Risk Management Question Developing for Thermal Energy Consumption and Payment Calculation Software


Mg.sc.ing. Tatjana Miloserdova

LLU ITF assoc.prof. Dr.sc.comp. Rudite Cevere

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12. Sile Inita Software Testing Process Development and Usage for Software Quality Metrics Acquirement

Dr.sc.comp., Assoc. prof. Rudite Cevere


RITI researcher, Dr.sc.comp., Martins Gills

13. Zukova Tatjana Software Development Standard Life Cycle Model Selection, Documentation and Use in the Particular Project

Dr.sc.comp., Assoc.prof. Rudite Cevere

Mg.sc.comp., Assoc.prof. Uldis

Smilts

Exigen Latvija test manager , Dr. math. Anda Adamsone

LU FMF lecturer, Dr. sc.comp. Girts Karnitis

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Appendix 6. The comparison of the academic master’s study programme, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies, to the academic master’s study programme “Computer

Systems” of Riga Technical University

EXCERPTfrom the meeting of the Board of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information

Technologyon February 19, 2007 (minutes No. 493)

HEARD: the report on the equation of the academic master’s study programme, implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture, to the academic master’s study programme “Computer Systems” of Riga Technical University, presented by director of the Institute of Applied Computer Systems of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Professor J. Grundspenkis.

In conformity with the paragraph 10 and the paragraph 11 of Supplement 2 of the Regulations No.821 “Procedure of the Accreditation of Higher Education Establishments, Colleges and the Programmes of Higher Education”, issued by the Cabinet of Ministers on October 3, 2006, there are documents needed for the accreditation of LLU study programme “Information Technologies”, which would confirm that the higher educational establishment will provide the students with the opportunity to continue their studies in another higher education programme or higher educational establishment, if the implementation of the higher education programme is ceased.

CONCLUDED: To approve that the academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies” (for obtaining Master’s degree of engineering in the information technologies), implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture, is to be aligned and equated to the academic master’s study programme “Computer Systems” (for obtaining Master’s degree of engineering in the computer systems), implemented at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology of Riga Technical University (see Appendix).

Scientific secretary of the Board of the Faculty of Computer Science

and Information Technology (Signature) O. Nikiforova

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Appendix

The study courses of the academic master’s study programme “Information Technologies” implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Latvia University of Agriculture

The study courses of the academic master’s study programme “Computer Systems” implemented at the Faculty of Computer Science of Riga Technical University

1 Compulsory study courses1.1 The general study courses of specialityFundamental algorithms and data structuresSystem theory and control Theory of systems and processes

Technologies of database designLarge database, information systems and CASE tools

Research methodologyMethods and developmental tendencies of applied computer sciences

Information security and security policy Theory of software security1.2 Specialization study courses Systems analysis

Software system development models

Models of software metrology and planning.Seminar on the progressive software technologies.

Process–oriented system designRequirement engineering.Programming of processes.

Systems analysis Object–oriented systems analysis

Object–oriented system designObject–oriented systems analysis.Tools of systems object–oriented design.

Software product quality assurance Software quality

Laws and standarts of IT fieldSeminar on the progressive software technologies.

E–business and e–government systemsWeb systems development2 The study courses of compulsory option2.1 Compulsory partPhilosophy of sciences European classical philosophyForeign languageThe special subject of mathematical methods usingResearch practice 2.2 Optional part 3 Free option Applied psychology PsychologySociological research Business sociologyRhetoric Presentation skillsManagement Manamagement of small businessInternational economics Industrial relationsLabour environment Basics of labour protection4 Master’s Thesis Master’s Thesis

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Appendix 7. Information on the research performed by the teaching staff of the Faculty of Information Technologies

(*) in IT fieldProfessor Arhipova IrinaIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. (*) Arhipovs S., Dubrovskis D., Arhipova I. (2005) Object oriented analysis and modeling

of the forest management planning system. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005, pp. 107-115.

2. Paura L., Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Information Technology in Animal Breeding. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005, pp. 476-480.

3. Arhipova I., Rudusa I. The entrepreneurial networks and regional development in Latvia. International conference “Entrepreneurship and macroeconomic management”. University of Rijeka, Pula, Chroatia, 2005. pp. 8-20

4. Arhipova I., Balina S. Profession segregation decrease in the Latvia branch of Information technologies. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005. pp. 176-181

5. (*) Arhipova I. The Role of Statistical methods in Computer Science and Bioinformatics. Seventh International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS-7) “Working Cooperatively in Statistics Education”, Salvador, Brazil, July 2-7, 2006.

6. (*) Arhipova I., O. Pilipenko. Information technology risks in information system development. Proceedings of international scientific conference “Biometrics and information technologies in agriculture: Research and development”, Lithianian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, Lithiania, November 24-25, 2006.

7. (*) Arhipovs S., Arhipova I. The system modeling of Latvian forest management. International conference on Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology, Volos, Greece, ISBN 960-8029-43-0, September 20-23, 2006, pp.163.-170.

8. (*) Arhipovs S., Osadcuks V., Arhipova I. The problem of the geographical data control of territorial units in the forest inventory information system. International conference on Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology, Volos, Greece, ISBN 960-8029-43-0, September 20-23, 2006.

9. Arhipova I. The graphical analysis of the ANOVA and regression models parameters significance. International conference in computational statistics COMPSTAT 2006, Physica-Verlag, A Springer Company, Roma, Italy, August, 28 – September, 1, 2006, pp.1625-1632.

10. Paura L., Arhipova I. Experimental design of agricultural data. International conference on Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology, Volos, Greece, ISBN 960-8029-43-0, September 20-23, 2006.

11. Paura L., Arhipova I. The applied statistics course content in agricultural study program. International conference on Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology, Volos, Greece, ISBN 960-8029-43-0, September 20-23, 2006.

12. Frolova L., Arhipova I. Latvia labour market supply and demand statistical forecating model. International scientific conference “56th Session of the ISI (International Statistical Institute)”, Lisbon, Portugal, August 22-29, 2007. (submitted for publishing).

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13. Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. Application of ordinary least square method in nonlinear models. International scientific conference “56th Session of the ISI (International Statistical Institute)”, Lisbon, Portugal, August 22-29, 2007. (submitted for publishing).

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Chapter 2 “Risk management methodology” of monograph

“Risks in agriculture and private forest management” (in Latvian), Jelgava, LLU, RTU, pp. 64-98.

2. Karklina D., Skudra L., Arhipova I. Chapter 6.2 “Risk analysis in the food production” of monograph “Risks in agriculture and private forest management” (in Latvian), Jelgava, LLU, RTU, 2005. pp. 273-294.

3. Kaktins J., Arhipova I. Chapter 8.6 “Risks in private forest management: losses and management possibilities of monograph “Risks in agriculture and private forest management” (in Latvian). Jelgava, LLU, RTU, 2005. pp. 517-614.

4. Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Aspects of risk management terminology (in Latvian). LLU Proceedings No.15 (310), pp. 3-9.

5. Kaktins J., Arhipova I. Risks of farmers’ forest property renewal and their management (in Latvian). LLU Proceedings No.15 (310), 2005. pp. 22-29.

6. Kaktins J., Arhipova I. Determination of negative consequences of the enlargement and development risks of farmers’ forest stands (in Latvian). LLU Proceedings No.15 (310), 2005. pp. 30-39.

7. Arhipova I., Balina S., Rudusa I. Quantitative analysis of the developmental indicators of the regions of Latvia (in Latvian). LU Proceedings, Volume No. 690. Management Science, 2005. pp. 151-159.

8. Arhipova I., Rudusa I. Model of enterprise network in the development of regions (in Latvian). LU Proceedings, volume No. 690. Management Science, 2005. pp. 9-16.

9. Balina S., Arhipova I. The Analysis of Income and Expenditure of Latvian Households. International svientific conference “Economic science for rural development”, LLU, Jelgava, 2006, pp. 35-41.

10. (*) Pilipenko O., Arhipova I. Risks of information technologies in the development of information systems (in Latvian). Proceedings of the International scientific conference “Information technologies for rural development”, October 19-20, 2006, pp. 241.-249.

11. Kopeika E, Arhipova I. Statistical modeling and forecasting of the development of the labour market of Latvia. Quantitative analysis of the developmental indicators of the regions of Latvia (in Latvian). LU Proceedings, Volume XX. Management Science, Rīga, Latvija, 2007. (submitted for publishing).

12. Kaktins J., Arhipova I., Blija A. Development of risk management system technologies in private forest management. Monograph “Management of agricultural and food risks” (in Latvian), LLU, Jelgava, 2007. (submitted for publishing).

13. Arhipova I., Karklina D., Blija A., Galoburda R., Arhipovs S., Zacepins A., Dolgonenko V., Dumpe D. Application of risk analysis for the assessment of the security of the products of fruit and vegetable processing industry and the development of HACCP methodology in the designing of computerized quality system. Monograph “Management of agricultural and food risks” (in Latvian), LLU, Jelgava, 2007. (submitted for publishing)

Methodological literature1. Arhipova I., Paura L. Chapter 2.2.3 “Research methods in economy and business” in

“Mathematical methods in economics” (in Latvian), LLU, Jelgava, 2005, pp. 42 – 56. 2. Arhipova Irina, Signe Balina “Statistics in economics” (in Latvian), Teaching/study aid. 2nd

edition. Riga, Datorzinību centrs, pp. 2006 - 364.

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Professor Rivza PeterisIn the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Rivza P. Latvia agrarian research in European dimension. Proceedings of the International

Scientific Conference “Problems of Agrarian Research Development in Common European Space”, May 27-28, 2005, Jelgava, pp. 106-112.

Professor Aboltins AivarsIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Aboltins A., Jegere I. Mathematical Knowledge for Non – Mathematicans. //Teaching

Mathematics: retrospective and perspectives. VI International conference 13 – 14 May (2005), Vilnius, Lithuania. / VU, 2005, pp. 6-8.

2. Skujans J., Vulans A., Iljins U., Aboltins A. Measurements of Heat Transfer of Multi – Layered Wall Construction with Foam Gypsum. //8th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction PRES 05, Giardini di Naxos, Italy, May 15 – 18, 2005. /Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 7, (2005), pp. 639 – 643.

3. Aboltins A., J. Palabinskis, N. Karpova –Sadigova Research of grain drying (cooling) process in Latvia.// Jubilee Scientific Conference with International Participation “State of the Act and Problems of Agricultural Science and Education” Plovdiv, Bulgaria 19-20 October (2005). pp. 2007-214.

4. Skujans J., A. Vulans, U. Iljins, A. Aboltins. Measurements of heat transfer of multi-layred wall construction with foam gypsum.- Chemical Engineering transactions, Volume 7, (2005). pp. 639-643.

5. Lauva A., Aboltins A., Palabinskis J. Grain active ventilation using ozonized air. // Proceedings of International Conference “New technological processes and investigation methods for agricultural engineering” No 10, Raundonvaris, September 8-9, (2005), pp. 322-326.

6. Aboltins A., Different aspects of mathematical modeling in agriculture //Fifth Nordic-Baltic Agrometrics Conference, Conference report Editors U.Olsson, J. Sikk (2006) – Uppsala, pp. 5-11.

7. J. Skujans, A. Vulans, U. Iljins, A. Aboltins. Measurements of Heat Transfer of Multi-Layered Wall Construction with Foam Gypsum.- Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 27, Issue 7, 2007. pp. 1219-1224.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Lauva A., Aboltins A., Palabinskis J. Grain active ventilation using ozonized air (in

Latvian). Proceedings of the international scientific conference: Engineering problems in agriculture, June 2 – 3, 2005. pp. 190 -192.

2. Lauva A., Aboltins A., Palabinskis J., Karpova-Sadigova N. Grain drying experiments with unheated air. Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Conference “Engineering for Rural Development”, 18-19 May (2006) – Jelgava, pp. 85-89.

3. Lauva A., Aboltins A., Palabinskis J., Karpova-Sadigova N. Comparative studies of the solar material collector. Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Conference “Engineering for Rural Development”, 18-19 May (2006) – Jelgava, pp. 90-94.

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Professor Iljins UldisIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Skujans J., Vulans A., Iljins U., Aboltins A. Measurements of heat transfer of multi-layred

wall construction with foam gypsum.- Chemical Engineering transactions, Volume 7, 2005. pp. 639-643.

2. Skujans J., Vulans A., Iljins U., A.Aboltins. Measurements of Heat Transfer of Multi – Layered Wall Construction with Foam Gypsum. //8th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction PRES 05, Giardini di Naxos, Italy, May 15 – 18, 2005. /Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 7, 2005, pp. 639 – 643.

3. Ziemelis I., Navickas J., Iljins U. Economical Comparison of Some Flat-Plate Solar Collector Parameters.- Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Research papers 66 (19). Akademija, 2005, pp. 127-132.

4. Vulans A., Skujans J., Kreilis J., Iljins U. The Use of Different Concrete in Walls with Permanent Stay – in – Place Forms.- Proceedings of the Second International Scientific Conference: Biometrics and Information Technologies in Agriculture: Research and Development. Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Akademija, 2006, pp. 97 – 102.

5. Iljins U., Zeidmane A. Using Information Technologies in the Assessment Individually Work in the Large Students Group. International Scientific – practical Conference “Information and Communication Technology in the Process of natural Science Education” Siauliai University, Lithuania, December 1-2, 2006.

6. Priekulis J., Zujs V., Iljins U. Ensuring of Milking Equipment Washing Liquid Operation Temperature.- Journal of Agricultural Science, XVII-2, 2006, pp. 113 -119.

7. Iljins U., Zeidmane A. Using Information Technologies in Assessing Individual Work in the Numerous Students’ Groups. Proceedings of International Scientific Practical Conference “Information and Communication Technology in Natural Science Education - 2006” Siaulai, Lithuania, 2006, pp. 38 – 41.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Iljins U., E. Visockis. Thermodynamics of concrete panel in the underfloor heating using

flue gas (in Latvian). Proceedings of the international scientific conference: “Engineering problems in agriculture”. Jelgava, 2005, pp. 107 – 112.

2. Iljins U., Andersons G., Skujans J., Grinvalds J. Examination of condensate factor in the mathematical model for ventilation of built-up roof.- Proceedings of international scientific conference “Civil Engineering ‘05”.- Jelgava, 2005, pp. 196 – 200.

3. Iljins U., Navickas J., Ziemelis I.. Application of Linear Regression While Investigating the Influence of Lime and Organic Sapropel on the Properties of Unburnt Clay Samples.- Proceedings of International Scientific Conference: “Agricultural Engineering Problems”. Jelgava, 2005, pp. 132 – 137.

4. Skujans J., Vulans A., Birins M., Iljins U. Theoretical and experimental research on deficiency of foam gypsum.- Proceedings of international scientific conference “Civil Engineering ‘05”.- Jelgava, 2005, pp. 185 – 188.

5. Zujs V., J. Priekulis, U. Iljins. Development of Mathematical Model of Washing Liquid Cooling in Milking Equipment.- Proceedings of International Scientific Conference: “Agricultural Engineering Problems”. Jelgava, 2005, pp. 184 – 189.

6. U. Iljins, Skujans J., Andersons G., Kreilis J., Leshinskis A., Strausa S., Vulans A., Skadins U., Grants V. Permanent moulding system “Dobeles panelis” (in Latvian).- Tenax Ltd., Latvia University of Agriculture, Dobele – Jelgava 2006, p.160.

7. U. Iljins, Skujans J., Vulans A. Fibrolyte materials.- Methodological instructions: supplementary aid for designers and buiders (in Latvian).- LLU, “Jelgavas būvniecības sistēmas” Ltd., Jelgava, 2006, p.61.

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Licences1. Iljins U., Ziemelis E, Ziemelis I., Pelece I. Application for a licence had been submitted:

Spherical sun manifold. No. P-06-125, date: November 15, 2006.

Emeritus Professor Ozolins RudolfsIn the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Ozolins R. Development of Virtual Tree Trunks Distribution. .// Information Teghnologies

for Rural Development: Proceedings of tne International Scientific Conference, Jelgava, October 19 – 20, 2006, - Jelgava: 2006. pp. 71 -75.

Professor Andris SnidersIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Sniders A., Jekabsons A., Straume I. Small Scale Cogeneration Plants as a Perspective

Source of Autonomous Energy Supply / Proceedings of the 4-th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Ecology and Agricultural Machinery”.- Saint-Petersburg: SZNIIMESX, 2005, Volume 3, pp.186 -192.

2. Šnīders A., Laizans A. Invariant Control of Wastewater Aeration// Proceedings of the 1st International Joint Internet Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE 05)/ Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation (IETA 05). - Bridgeport, USA: University of Bridgeport, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2005, CD - R, p. 4.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Sniders A., Straume I. Energy saving possibilities in waste water treatment / Proceedings of

the International Conference “Agricultural Engineering Problems”.- Jelgava: LLU, 2005, pp.113 -118.

2. Sniders A., Laizans A. Main conditions of wastewater aeration unit design parameters selection / Proceedings of the 5th International Conference “Engineering for Rural Development”.- Jelgava: LLU, Faculty of Engineering, 2006, pp.160 –164.

3. Sniders A., Laizans A. Oxygen transfer process simulation in wastewater aeration tank / Proceedings of the 6th International Conference “Engineering for Rural Development”.- Jelgava: LLU, Faculty of Engineering, 2007, p. 5. (submission date: March 15, 2007)

4. The compilation (in Latvian) of the scientific papers had been prepared: “Papers on the agricultural energetics” (1998 – 2006) — the Annual prize of the Latvian Academy of Sciences and JSC ”Latvenergo” had been awarded for the significant contribution to power industry (December 13, 2006).

Licences1. Sniders A., Greivulis J., Jekabsons A. Biogas generator station (in Latvian).- Latvian

licence 13364 B. Licences and Trademarks, No.12, 2005, publ. December 27, 2005. International classification index: F02B63/06, H02K7/18, C10L3/00.

2. Greivulis J., Sniders A. Cogeneration station (in Latvian)/ Latvian licence No. 13476. – R.: Licences and Trademarks, No.10, 2006, p. 1389. International classification index: F02B63/06, H02K7/18, C10L3/00

3. Greivulis J., Sniders A. The technique of the restoration of the one-layer winding insulation of asynchronous engines (in Latvian)/Application for Latvian licence P – 06 - 37.- Riga: Board of Latvian Licences, 2006.

4. Greivulis J., Sniders A. The system of vector management (in Latvian)/Application for Latvian licence, prepared and approved for the submission to the Board of Latvian Licences as a joint property of RTU and LLU, February 26, 2007.

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Associate professor Paura LigaIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Paura L., Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Information Technology in Animal Breeding.

International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005, pp. 476-480.

2. Paura L., Jonkus D., Kairisha D., Spruzs J. Genetic parameters of lysozyme concentration and somatic cell count of Latvian brown cows. 11 Baltic animals breeding and genetic conference Palanga, 2005. pp. 40-43.

3. Jonkus D., Paura L., Kairisha D. Analysis of Daily Milk ProductivityChange in Dairy Cows. Feedinfo News Service Scientific Reviews. April 2005. p. 5. Available from URL: http://www.feedinfo.com.



In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Paura L., Jonkus D., Kairisha D. (2006). Factors affecting lysozyme concentration in

Latvian Brown cow milk. 12th Baltic animals breeding and genetic conference in Jurmala, Latvia, pp. 39-47

2. Kairiša D., Jonkus D., Paura L., Arhipovs S. (2006) Cattle keeping technology as a factor of risk for the qualitative milk productivity. Animals. Health. Food hygiene. (in Latvian) Proceedings of the international scientific conference, ISBN 1407 – 1754, Jelgava, pp. 119 -124.

3. Jonkus D., Paura L. “Analysis of Factors Affecting Cows’ Milk Productivity Traits Variation” (in Latvian) (approved for the publication in LLU Proceedings of 2007).

Methodological literature1. Arhipova I., Paura L. Chapter 2.2.3 “Research methods in economy and business” in

“Mathematical methods in economics” (in Latvian), LLU, Jelgava, 2005, pp. 42 – 56.

Associate professor Ermuiza AndrejsIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Ermuiza A. Knowledge management problems in the collections of risky objects.

International Conference on Operational Research: Simulation and Optimisation in Business and Industry. H. Pranevicius, O. Vaarmann and E. Zavadskas (Eds), May 17-20, 2006, Tallinn, Estonia, pp. 235-238.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. (*) Ermuiza A. Vision of desirable e-Learning and e-Inclusion development trends in

Latvia. Report has been presented at the forum eBaltics IT&T on April 6-9, 2005, published in the forum materials. (http://www.ebaltics.com/ QuickPlace/forum2005/Main.nsf/h_ADEC16052FD755FEC2256FE70027530D/843CFD5FB7C8CABFC2256FE8002F0C87

2. (*) Ermuiza A. The interpretation of the model of danger prevention system in the ontology of multi-agent systems (in Latvian). Proceedings of RTU, Series No. 5, Volume No. 24, Computer Science, Computer Control Technologies, Riga, 2005, pp. 77-83.

3. (*) Ermuiza A. Perspective of internet access infrastructure choice in rural regions of Latvia and possible ways of its implementing. Information Technologies for Rural Development, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, Jelgava, Latvia, october 19-20, 2006, pp. 67 -70.

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4. (*) Ermuiza A. Requirements for the knowledge control mechanisms in the model of the endangered group of objects (in Latvian). (approved for publishing in the Proceedings of RTU on November 1, 2006)

Associate professor Gailums AleksandrsIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Gailums A. Information System of the Farm: Situation and Development. Proceedings of

the International Scientific Conference “Biometrics and Information Technologies in Agriculture: Research and Development”, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Latvia University of Agriculture, Estonian University of Life Sciences. Kaunas, November 24-25, 2006, pp 15-18.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Gailums A. Development of Information System in Agricultural Enterprise. Proceedings of

the International Scientific Conference “Information Technologies for Rural Development”, LLU, Faculty of Information Technologies. Jelgava, October 19-20, 2006, pp. 62-66.

2. Stalidzans E., Gailums A., Mozga I. Life Cycle of Artifical and Biological Control System. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Information Technologies for Rural Development”, LLU, Faculty of Information Technologies. Jelgava, October 19-20, 2006, pp. 164-172.

Methodological literature1. Gailums A. Introduction to computer science: Part I (in Latvian), teaching/study aid,

Jelgava, “Dizains un poligrāfija” Ltd., 2005, p. 101.

2. Gailums A. Introduction to computer science: Part II (in Latvian), teaching/study aid, Jelgava, “Dizains un poligrāfija” Ltd., 2005, p. 81.

Associate professor Kakitis AivarsIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Kronbergs E., Kakitis A., Smits M., Nulle I. Biomass conditioning for solid biofuel

compositions. In Proceedings of 2nd International Baltic Bioenergy Conference. Germany, Fachhochschule Stralsund – University of Applied Sciences. Nov. 02. – 04. 2006, pp. 81 – 90.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Kakitis A., Nulle I. Physical and mechanical features of biomass compositions (in Latvian).

International scientific conference “Environment. Technology. Resources.” Rezekne, Latvia, March 16-18, 2005, Rezekne Higher Education Institution, pp. 249 – 256.

2. Kakitis A., Nulle I. Friction of chopped straw. In Proceedings of International scientific conference “Agricultural Engeneering Problems”, Jelgava, Latvia, June 2-3, 2005, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering, pp.143-148.

3. Nulle I., Kakitis A. Internal stresses of biomass compositions. In Proceedings of International Scientific Conference “Research For Rural Development 2005” Jelgava, Latvia, May 19 – 22, 2005, Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Post - Graduate Studies, pp. 61 – 66.

4. Kaķītis A, Nulle I. Dosage of chopped biomass. In Proceedings of International Scientific Conference "Opportunities and problems of economic development“.Rezekne Higher Education Institution, Rezekne. March 24, 2006, pp. 418 – 423.

5. Nulle I, Kakitis A. Determination of parametrs for chopped biomass feeders. In Proceedings of International Scientific Conference “Engineering for rural development” Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering. May 18 – 19, 2006, pp.186 – 193.

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6. Nulle I, Kakitis A. Stress modelling of chopped biomass. In Proceedings of International Scientific Conference “Research For Rural Development 2006” Jelgava, Latvia, May 19 – 22, 2006., Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Post - Graduate Studies, pp. 42 – 46.

7. Kakitis A., Nulle. I., Evaluation of the homogeneity level of biomass compositions (in Latvian), 6th international scientific conference “Environment. Technology. Resources.” Rezekne, June 20-22, 2007. (submitted for publishing)

8. Kakitis A., Nulle. I., Rotary spool feeder for biomass dosage, 6th International Scientific Conference Engineering For Rural Development May 24 - 25, 2007, Jelgava, Latvia (submitted for publishing)

Associate professor Galins AinarsIn the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Galins A., Grundulis Ar., Zihmane K., Strele M., Research into quality indexes of the

biodiesel produced in Latvia, “Ecobalt’2005” International conference, Riga,- 2005.-p. 137.2. Zihmane K., Galins A., Grundulis Ar., Serzane R. Investigation of physical parameters of

different biofuels. ENGINEERING PROBLEMS IN AGRICULTURE, Proceedings of the international scientific conference.- Jelgava, 2005. – pp. 272 – 275.

3. Osadcuks V., Galins A. The real-time control system in combined electric power supply (in Latvian). // Information technologies for rural development: Proceedings of scientific conference. – Jelgava, 2006, pp. 208 – 212.

Assistant professor Arhipovs SergejsIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. (*) Arhipovs S. (2005) Ontological metamodeling grain drying processes. “The 5th

Conference of the European Federation for IT in agriculture, food and natural resources” and “The 3rd World Congress on Computers in agriculture and natural resources” proceedings, Via Real, Portugal, pp.172-177.

2. (*) Arhipovs S., Dubrovskis D., Arhipova I. (2005) Object oriented analysis and modeling of the forest management planning system. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005, pp. 107-115.

3. Paura L., Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Information Technology in Animal Breeding. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005, pp. 476-480.

4. (*) Arhipovs S. (2006) Metamodeling in the system of grain quality analysis. International Conference „Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, 20-23 September, Volos, Greece.

5. (*) Arhipovs S., Arhipova I. (2006) The system modeling of Latvian forest management. International Conference „Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, 20-23 September, Volos, Greece, pp.163.-170.

6. (*) Arhipovs S., Osadčuks V., Arhipova I. (2006) The problem of the geographical data control of territorial units in the forest inventory information system. International conference on Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology, Volos, Greece, ISBN 960-8029-43-0, September 20-23.

7. (*) Dagis S., Arhipovs S., Dubrovskis D. (2006) The growth of trees motion mathematical models and their adoption the Latvia circumstances. International scientific conference Biometrics and Information Technologies in Agriculture: Research and Development, November 24-25, 2006, Kaunas, Lithuania.

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8. (*) Daģis S., Arhipovs S. (2006) The static model of Latvian forest management planning and capital value estimation. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of the Enterprise Information Systems – MSVVEIS 2006 in conjunction with ICEIS 2006, 8th International conference Enterprise Information Systems, Paphos, Cyprus – May 23-27, 2006, pp.185-188.

9. Osadcuks V., Arhipovs S., Irina Arhipova. (2006) The problem of the geographical data control of territorial units in the forest inventory information system. International Conference „Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, 20-23 September, Volos, Greece.

10. (*) Sile I., Arhipovs S. (2006) The development of the precedent model for the Latvia forest management planning processes. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of the Enterprise Information Systems – MSVVEIS 2006 in conjunction with ICEIS 2006, 8th International conference Enterprise Information Systems, Paphos, Cyprus – May 23-27, 2006, pp.181-184.

11. (*) Smits I., Arhipovs S.. (2006) The usage of palm top computer in forest inventory. International scientific conference Biometrics and Information Technologies in Agriculture: Research and Development, November 24-25, 2006, Kaunas, Lithuania.

12. Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. Application of ordinary least square method in nonlinear models. International scientific conference “56th Session of the ISI (International Statistical Institute)”, Lisbon, Portugal, August 22-29, 2007. (submitted for publishing)

13. (*)Arhipovs S. Metamodel approach to the grain acceptance, storage and processing system design. 5th Annual Conference of the European Federation of IT in Agriculture and the World Congress on Computers in Agriculture EFITA/WCCA 2007 "Environmental and rural sustainability through ICT”, Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, July 02-05, 2007. (submitted for publishing)

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. (*) Arhipovs S. (2005) System modeling of the grain drying process. International scientific

conference proceedings “Research for rural development 2005”, Jelgava, pp.43-49.2. (*) Arhipovs S. (2005) Ontological metamodelling of the processes of grain drying (in

Russian), International Scientific Conference “Agricultural Engineering problems” proceedings, Jelgava, Latvia, pp.43-46.

3. Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Aspects of risk management terminology (in Latvian). LLU Proceedings No.15 (310), pp. 3-9.

4. Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Chapter 2 “Risk management methodology” of monograph “Risks in agriculture and private forest management” (in Latvian), Jelgava, LLU, RTU, pp. 64-98.

5. Arhipovs S. (2006) Model of laboratory of the grain quality analysis. Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Conference “Engineering for rural development”, May 18-19, 2006, Jelgava, Latvia, pp.95-98.

6. (*) Arhipovs S., Berzina L.. (2006) Object oriented modeling of pollutant loading from agricultural waste storage outlet to water body. Proceedings of the International scientific conference “Information Technologies for rural development”, Jelgava, Latvia, pp.85.-93.

7. (*) Arhipovs S., Kamolina E.. (2006) The object oriented analyse and modeling of bacteria growth in fresh fish. Proceedings of the International scientific conference “Information Technologies for rural development”, Jelgava

8. Arhipovs S. Diffusion of moisture with heating of environment at dependence of transfer on temperature. 6th International scientific conference “Engineering for rural development”, Jelgava, Latvia, May 24-25, 2007. (submitted for publishing)

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Assistant professor Stalidzans EgilsIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. (*) Stalidzans E., Markovitch. Z. Development of dynamic model for a biological system

under conditions of insufficient information. In Proceedings of ITAFE’05 International Congress on Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment, October 12-14, 2005, Adana, Turkey, pp. 337-344.

2. (*) Stalidzans E., Markovitch. Z. Methodology of control system development for biological systems under information insufficiency. European Modelling Simulation Symposium EMSS 2005, Marseille, France, 20-22 October 2005. pp.169-175.

3. (*) Mozga I., Stalidzans E. Control oriented dynamic modelling of biological object. International scientific conference “Biometrics and information technologies in agriculture: research and development. Lithuania November 24-25, 2006. pp. 11-14.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. (*) Stalidzans E. Control of biological objects as collaboration of biological and artificial

control systems. Proceedings of International conference “Engineering for rural development”, 17-20 May 2006, Latvia, Jelgava. pp. 204-208.

2. (*) Stalidzans E., Gailums A., Mozga I. Life Cycle of Artifical and Biological Control System. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Information Technologies for Rural Development”, LLU, Faculty of Information Technologies. Jelgava, October 19-20, 2006, pp. 164-172.

3. (*)Mozga I., Stalidzans E. Acquisition of dynamic parameters of biological process from experimental data. International conference “Information technologies in rural development”, Jelgava, Latvia. 19-20 October, 2006, pp. 131-140.

4. (*)Stalidzans E., Grunde-Zeiferts U., Brusbardis V. Classification of nodes transforming topological model of biological process to a dynamic functional model. International conference “Information technologies in rural development”, Jelgava, Latvia. 19-20 October, 2006, pp. 158-163.

5. (*)Zhukova T., E. Stalidzans, Systems biology – interaction science of biology and information technology. International conference “Information technologies in rural development”, Jelgava, Latvia. 19-20 October, 2006, pp. 120-130.

6. (*)Stalidzans E., Markovics Z. Expert survey on topological model development for microclimate control in wintering bee colony. International conference “Information technologies in rural development”, Jelgava, Latvia. 19-20 October, 2006, pp. 149-157.

7. (*)Grunde-Zeiferts U., Mozga I., Zhukova T., Stalidzans E. Therapy modelling combining methods of systems biology and automatic control theory (in Latvian). International scientific conference “Animals. Health. Food hygiene.” 10-th November, Jelgava, Latvia. pp. 70-74.

8. (*)Stalidzans E., Z. Markovics. The dynamic modeling algorithm of biological management system (BMS) (in Latvian). Proceeding Riga Technical University, 2006 (submitted for publishing).

9. (*)Stalidzans E., Z. Markovics. The algorithm of the artificial management system (AMS) development for the management of biological management system (BMS) (in Latvian). Proceeding Riga Technical University, 2006 (submitted for publishing).

Lecturer Vinogradova ViktorijaIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. (*) Vinogradova V. Modelling in Education Business. Proceedings of the 14-th

International Conference of Information Systems Development: Pre-Conference, Karlstada, Sweden, 2005.

2. Galandere-Zile I., Vinogradova V. Where is the Border Between Information and Knowledge Management systems. Managing Global Transitions: International Research Journal, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2005, pp. 179-196.

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3. (*)Vinogradova V. E-Support System for Course Knowledge Development. Databases and Information Systems. 7th International Baltic Conference on Databases and Information Systems. Communications, Materials of Doctoral Consortium. O.Vasilecas, J.Eder, A.Caplinskas (Eds.), Vilnius: Technika, 2006. pp. 348-351.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. (*) Kirikova M., Vinogradova V., Nikiforova O. Object-oriented and service-oriented

development of study programmes (in Latvian). Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Information Technologies for Rural Development", Jelgava, Latvia, 2006. pp. 34-37.

Lecturer Berzina LaimaIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Berzina L., Sudars R. Assessment of Agricultural Point Source Polluters Using Cluster

Analysis. Report for the international conference “Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, Volos, Greece, September 20 - 23, 2006.

Lecturer Rudusa IlvaIn the internationally reviewed scientific publications1. Arhipova I., Rudusa I. The entrepreneurial networks and regional development in Latvia.

International conference “Entrepreneurship and macroeconomic management”. University of Rijeka, Pula, Chroatia, 2005. pp. 8-20

2. Rudusa I. Evaluation of business environment influencing the development of entrepreneurial networks in Latvia// “Changes in social and business environment” proceedings of the 1st international conference, Kaunas, 2006, pp. 192-197.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia1. Rudusa I. Kirila K. The analysis of influencing factors of registered small and medium

enterprises development in Latvia. “Research for Rural Development 2005” International Scientific Conference proceedings, Jelgava, Latvia, December 27, 2005. p.5.

2. Arhipova I., Balina S., Rudusa I. Quantitative analysis of the developmental indicators of the regions of Latvia (in Latvian). LU Proceedings, Volume No. 690. Management Science, 2005. pp. 151-159.

3. Arhipova I., Rudusa I. Model of enterprise network in the development of regions (in Latvian). LU Proceedings, volume No. 690. Management Science, 2005. pp. 9-16.

Assistant Daiga Dumpe In the internationally reviewed scientific publications

1. Dolgonenko V., Zacepins A., Galoburda R., Dumpe D. System Analysis of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point in food production. Proceedings of the Second International Scientific Conference “Biometrics and information technologies in agriculture: research and development.” Lithuania, 2006, pp.76–79.

In the scientific publications issued in Latvia

1. Arhipova I., Karklina D., Blija A., Galoburda R., Arhipovs S., Zacepins A., Dolgonenko V., Dumpe D. Application of risk analysis for the assessment of the security of the products of fruit and vegetable processing industry and the development of HACCP methodology in the designing of computerized quality system. Monograph “Management of agricultural and food risks” (in Latvian), LLU, Jelgava, 2007. (submitted for publishing)

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2. Dumpe D. Developing fully functional E-government: a four step model. Scientific conference “Research for Rural Development 2007”, Jelgava (submitted for publishing).

The list of international projects, including the list of the open tender of Interreg, Life, EUREKA or European Union Structural Funds applied research projects

Nordplus Neighbour 2005-2006 programmes ”Nordic-Baltic–Russian Academics Network in Bioinformatics”, 2005-2007, leader — I.Arhipova, LLU co-ordinators L. Paura, E. Stalidzans.

PHARE 2002 Cross Border Cooperation Programme in the Baltic Sea Region Small Project Fund “Cooperation of higher education institutions in the Baltic Sea region Sharing experience, when introducing and implementing study programmes in the information technology field”, 2004-2005, LLU co-ordinator I. Arhipova, executors R.Cevere, S. Arhipovs, U.Smilts.

The 6th framework project ”Innovation Through Research Opportunities”, 2005-2007, the co-ordinator from Latvia — P. Rivza.

The project of the EU Structural Funds. Activity 3.2.3.2. “The Modernization of the Information Technology Study Programmes at the Latvia University of Agriculture”, 2005-2007, leader — I.Arhipova, executors — L. Paura, A. Paura, P. Rivza, R. Cevere, A.Galins, A. Kakitis, A. Sniders.

The project of the EU Structural Funds. Activity 3.2.5.2. “The perfection of the competences in the data processing technologies of the academic staff emplyed at the Latvia University of Agriculture”, 2006-2007, leader — A. Aboltins.

The project of the EU Structural Funds. Activity 3.2.3.2. “The modernization of the study process of mathematics and physics at the Latvia University of Agriculture”, 2006-2009, executors — A. Aboltins, U. Iljins, R. Ozolins.

ERDF project “The application activities of the wood-pulp surface features and compatibility with other materials”, 2006-2007, executor — A. Aboltins.

The project of the EU Structural Funds “The introduction of the mathematical systems of computers in the study process at the higher education establishment”, 2006-2008, executor — A. Aboltins.

The project of the EU Structural Funds “The perfection of the university academic staff’s competences in the computer modeling of the physical processes of modern technologies”, 2006-2007, executor — A. Aboltins.

The project of the EU Structural Funds. Activity 3.3.5.1. “The improvement of vocational education availability for people with special needs in Zemgale region”, 2006-2008, head of the working group — I. Arhipova, executor — S. Arhipovs.

The project of the EU Structural Funds “The modernization of the computer science study programmes at the Latvia University of Agriculture”, 2006, executor — I. Arhipova

Research “The study and the analysis of the improvement possibilities of the labour market demand long-term forecasting system” within the EU Structural Funds national programme ”Labour market research” project ”Researches of the Ministry of Welfare” No. 5 ”Labour market analysis and forecasting”, 2006, executors — I. Arhipova, P. Rivza.

ESF national programme project of the Ministry of Welfare “The specific conditions of the regional labour markets of Latvia”, 2005-2007, the leader of the project — P. Rivza.

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EQUAL project of the European Community “Lessening of the causes of profession segregation”, 2005-2007, the leader of LIKTA activities — I. Arhipova.

PHARE 2003 project “The standardization of ICT knowledge in Zemgale region”, 2005-2006, LLU co-ordinator — I. Arhipova, executors — L. Berzina, A. Gailums, S. Arhipovs.

The agreement within SOCRATES programme between LLU and Laurea Polytechnic Institute, Kerava, Finland, 2004-2006, project co-ordinator — I. Arhipova.

The project of the EU Structural Funds “The strengthening of the capacity of Jelgava District Municipalities for the preparation of ESF projects”, 2006, executor — L. Berzina.

ESF national programme project “The provision of career education programmes in the educational system”, 2005-2006, executor — A. Gailums.

ESF project “The modernization of the study content of engineering at the Latvia University of Agriculture”, 2005 – 2008, executor — A. Kakitis.

The project of ERDF Applied research “The innovative system of the registration and analysis of motor vehicle dynamic parameters”, 2005 – 2008, executors — A. Kakitis, A. Galins.

The application for the project of the EU Structural Funds to organize the scientific laboratories of LEI: “The scientific laboratory of bioconversion energetics”; “The scientific laboratory of renewable energy resources”, “The scientific laboratory of heat processes” and “The scientific laboratory of intelligent technologies” (2007-2013), leader — A. Sniders.

The list of the projects implemented in Latvia

The project of Latvian Forest development fund “The mathematical model of the forest product flow”, 2005, project leader — P. Rivza.

The project of the Ministry of Agriculture “Participation in the network of the EU Member States on the development of agricultural research strategy using foresight method”, 2006, executor — P. Rivza.

The project of the Ministry of Agriculture “The developmental strategy of agricultural sector and science”, 2006, executor — P. Rivza.

The contract No. 290605/s234, concluded with the Ministry of Agriculture, “Agricultural science in Latvia – situation and solutions”, 2005, executor — P. Rivza.

RTU research project “The conception of knowledge management for the enterprises and organizations of Latvia”, 2006, executor — E. Stalidzans.

The project of Enviroment Protection fund “The economical analysis of the environment friendly packaging (ECO packaging) use and the facilitation of its use in Latvia”, 2006, executor — E. Stalidzans.

The subsidy contract No. 271203/s-759, concluded with the Ministry of Agriculture, on the investment project “The rational wintering of honeybees under the conditions of Latvia”, executor — E. Stalidzans.

The draft contract with the Ministry of Welfare “The evaluation of the genetic resources and breed quality of the animals utilized as foodstuffs and the efficiency of further use”, 2006, executor — L. Paura.

State research programme “Innovative technologies to obtain highly valuable, safe and healthy food products from genetically, physiologically and biochemically varied source

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material of plants and anaimals”: project No.4 “The study of animals’ genetic, physiological and biochemical indications to obtain high quality, healthy and safe food of animal origin”, 2006-2007, executor — L. Paura.

The list of projects, financed by the Latvian Council of Science

The co-operation project of the Latvian Council of Science No. 02.0016.1. “The risk factors, their evaluation and risk management in the agriculture of Latvia”, 2002-2005, project leader — P. Rivza; the sub-project “The development of risk management methodology”, leader — I. Arhipova, executor — S. Arhipovs.

The co-operation project of the Latvian Council of Science “The management systems of risk and crisis in the agriculture of Latvia” 2006-2007, project leader — P. Rivza; sub-task “The system of the risk management and information technologies in the Agriculture of Latvia”, leader — I. Arhipova, executor — S. Arhipovs.

The grant of the Latvian Council of Science No.05.1393 the modeling and application of the control and protection means as multi-agent systems regarding potentially endangered groups of objects, 2005-2007, executor A. Ermuiza.

The project of the Latvian Council of Science “The partial differential equation in the modeling of some real heat mass transfer processes”, 2004-2007, leader — A. Aboltins.

The project of the Latvian Council of Science “The research on the energy consumption lessening in the processes of the drying and storage of plant-growing produce”, 2004-2007, executor — A. Aboltins.

The project of the Latvian Council of Science No.04.1047 Genetic relations between the indicators of non-specific resistence and the number of somatic cells in the cow milk of different origin, 2004-2007, project leader — L. Paura.

The project of the Latvian Council of Science No.05.1597. The development of the method to determine the breeding index of brood rams, appropriate for the conditions of Latvia. 2005-2007, executor — L. Paura.

The grant of the Latvian Council of Science No.05.1598 “The conditioning of the plant biomass for the processing and obtaining energy”, 2005 – 2007, executor — A. Kakitis.

The theme of the grant of the Latvian Council of Science No.04.1077 “The autonomous energy supply of the wastewater treatment equipment using biogas” (2004–2007), the leader and the leading executor — A. Sniders.

The list of LLU research projects

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “The object-oriented system analysis and modeling of forestry management planning process”, 2005, leader — I. Arhipova, executors — S. Arhipovs, I. Smits, V. Osadcuks, S. Dagis, J. Oss, I Sile.

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “The object model of the information system for the forestry

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management planning process”, 2006, leader — I. Arhipova, executors — S. Arhipovs, I. Smits, V. Osadcuks, S. Dagis, J. Oss, I Sile.

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “Information system object model approbation for the forest management planning process”, 2007, project leader — I. Arhipova (project application had been submtted).

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “Combined autonomous energy supply”, 2005, leader — A.Galins, executors — R.Shelegovskis, K.Zihmane-Ritina, L.Kancevica, I.Straume.

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “The equipment for the production of the pressed scheme prototype of experimental research models”, 2006, leader — A.Galins.

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “The lessening of environmental pollution by optimizing the combustion process in the diesel engine”, 2006, executor — A.Galins.

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture — a book “Grain drying and storage”, 2006, leader — A. Aboltins.

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “The purchase of measurement equipment for the research of thermal and humidity flow”, 2006, leader — U. Iljins.

The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture No.06.19-xp26 “Diagnostics of hydraulic system for the evaluation of energy efficiency”, 2006, executor — A. Kakitis.

The project of the science infrastructure development No. 06.11-xi18 “The development, systematization and integration of LLU SRS informative databases into the information environment”, 2006, leader — A. Kakitis.

The project of the science infrastructure development “The digital surface microscope for the assessment of the quality of biomass composition”, 2007, leader — A. Kakitis (project application had been submitted).

The scientific project of the Ministry of Education and Science: “Modelling and optimization of energy processes in the recovery systems of biomass and wasteeater”, 2007, leader — A. Sniders (project application had been submitted).

The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The research project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “Free software analysis and application in the scientific research”, 2007, project leader — L. Paura (project application had been submitted).

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The Ministry of Education and Science “The contract on the development of scientific activities at the Latvia University of Agriculture”. The infrastructure project of the Latvia University of Agriculture “The organization of the laboratory of biosystem computer control”, 2007, project leader — E.Stalidzans (project application had been submitted).

The sources for the funding of attracted private sector

The contract on the development of scientific-technical products No.FMS-2006-197 with FMS Ltd. on the development of time accounting IS, 2006, project leader — I. Arhipova, executors — S. Arhipovs, I.Smits.

List of doctoral studentsProfessor Irina Arhipova1. Salvis Dagis ”Intellectual algorithms for the optimization of the processes of forest

management planning” (in Latvian), 2006-2009, scientific advisor Professor Irina Arhipova.

2. Daiga Dumpe ”Methods of e-government systems analysis and risk management” (in Latvian), 2006-2009, scientific advisor Professor Irina Arhipova.

3. Ilva Rudusa “The possibilities of enterprise network development in Latvia within the EU context” (in Latvian), 2004- 2006, scientific advisor Professor Irina Arhipova.

4. Ilona Ozolina “Crediting of individuals in the regional economy” (in Latvian), 2004-2006, scientific advisor Professor Irina Arhipova.

Professor Peteris Rivza1. Haze Martins “Analysis and modeling of wireless local networks” (in Latvian), scientific

advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.2. Inta Dobele “Provision of SME with specialists and their opportunities to improve

competitiveness in the regions of Latvia” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

3. Evija Kopeika “Information and telecommunication technologies for the regional development of Latvia” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

4. Valentina Pavlovska “The significance of the quality of educational product for the regional development of Latvia” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

5. Inga Pucure “The influence of innovations on the regional economy of Latvia” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

6. Talivaldis Seja “The development of professional education from the aspect of the regional economy of Latvia” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

7. Stradina Gundega “Evaluation and developmental perspectives of labour market in the regions of Latvia” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

8. Uldis Benikis “The aspects of the regional development of machine manufacturing” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

9. Janis Oss ”The analysis of the flow of wood-pulp resources” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Professor Peteris Rivza.

Professor Uldis Iljins1. Andris Vulans “The improvement of the technologies of few-storey building

construction” (in Latvian), 2004 – 2007.

Professor Andris Sniders

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1. Ards Jekabsons “Research on the energy efficiency and ecological correspondence of cogeneration equipment” 2002–2005, scientific advisor A.Sniders.

2. Raimunds Shelegovskis “The analysis and modeling of the heating of separate constructions” (in Latvian), scientific advisor A.Sniders.

3. Indulis Straume “The increase of energy supply security and efficiency using cogeneration” (in Latvian), 2006–2009, scientific advisor A.Sniders.

4. Andris Spidans “Efficient technologies for obtaining biogas from the remains of food industry” (in Latvian), the period of studies: 2006–2009, scientific advisor A.Sniders.

5. Aigars Laizans “Modelling and optimization of wastewater aerifying engineering systems” (in Latvian), 2005–2008.

Assoc.prof. Liga Paura1. Daina Jonkus “The analysis of the variability of milk productivity indications” (in

Latvian), scientific advisor Assoc.Prof.. L.Paura.

Assoc.prof. Janis Eiduks1. Andrejs Zujevs “Systems of intelligent database for the solution multi-criteria

optimization, designing and planning tasks” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Assoc.Prof. Janis Eiduks.

Assoc.prof. Ainars Galins1. Edmunds Visockis “The system of underfloor heating using flue gas” (in Latvian),

scientific advisor Ainars Galins.2. Kristine Zihmane-Ritina “The compositions of biofuels for diesel engines, their

investigation and evaluation” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Ainars Galins.

Assistant professor Egils Stalidzans1. Uldis Grunde-Zeiferts “The algorithms of computer control in the molecular processes

of cells” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Assistant Professor Egils Stalidzans.2. Ivars Mozga “Artificial intelligence in the modeling of the dynamics of glicolysis

processes” (in Latvian), scientific advisor Assistant Professor Egils Stalidzans.

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Appendix 8. Information on the involvement of students in the research activities

In the study-year 2005/2006 several 1st and 2nd year master students took part in the master students’ scientific conference of the Faculty of Information Technologies:

Tatjana Zukova, Rudite Cevere, Uldis Smilts. Software development standard life cycle model selection, documentation and use in the particular project (in Latvian).

Sandis Sudars, Rudite Cevere. Acquisition and processing of the software development primary information (in Latvian).

Inita Sile, Rudite Cevere. Software testing process development and usage for software quality metrics acquirement (in Latvian).

Diana Petrisina, Irina Arhipova. Analyze and development of the quality assurance requirements for software for people with special needs (in Latvian).

Sandra Busa, Rudite Chevere. Ergonomic requirements for software user interface development (in Latvian).

Ilona Odzina, Peteris Rivza. Development of the Information technology security systems documents at the Latvia University of Agriculture (in Latvian).

Martins Haze, Peteris Rivza. Evaluation of the standards viable utilization requirements in the setting of LLU local area network (in Latvian).

Daiga Dumpe, Irina Arhipova. Latvia University of Agricultue e-government business correspondence flow anbalyse of documentation and process development (in Latvian).

Girts Kazainis, Peteris Rivza. E-study system development of Faculty of Information Technologies LLU (in Latvian).

Martins Bruklis, Aleksandrs Gailums. The facility of the optimization and modernization in maintenance projects in information system (in Latvian).

Janis Klevs, Martins Gills. The development of automated generation of tests from UML models (in Latvian).

Vitalijs Osadcuks, Ainars Galins. The real-time control system in combined electric power supply (in Latvian).

Salvis Dagis, Irina Arhipova. Forest management planning information system development (in Latvian).

Andris Bekers, Ainars Galins. Comparison of programmable logic controllers in computer management systems of manufacture (in Latvian).

In the study-year 2006/2007 the following 1 st and 2nd year master students took part in the master students’ scientific conference of the Faculty of Information Technologies: Vitalijs Osadcuks, Ainars Galins. Object-oriented approach in implementing of a

control system of autonomous combined power supply components (in Latvian). Tija Saukuma, Rudite Cevere. The influence of the software documentation's

language style and formatting on the software's quality (in Latvian). Ivo Tukris, Rudite Cevere. Information technology processes management

implementation in latvia it service company (in Latvian). Inga Vilumsone, Irina Arhipova. Geographic information system application traffic

route development (in Latvian).The master students Salvis Dagis, Janis Oss, Inita Sile, Vitalijs Osadcuks and Ingus

Smits took part in the following projects: in 2005 — the research project of the Ministry of

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Education and Science “The Analysis and Modelling of the Object-Oriented System of Forest Management Planning Process” implemented by the Latvia University of Agriculture, in the study-year 2006 — the project “The Model of the Information System Objects of Forest Management Planning” (the leader — Prof. Irina Arhipova).

The results of the research were presented at the international conferences:

Sile I., Arhipovs S. (2006) The development of the precedent model for the Latvia forest management planning processes. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of the Enterprise Information Systems – MSVVEIS 2006 in conjunction with ICEIS 2006, 8th International conference Enterprise Information Systems, Paphos, Cyprus – May 23-27, 2006. pp.181-184.

Dagis S., Arhipovs S. (2006) The static model of Latvian forest management planning and capital value estimation. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of the Enterprise Information Systems – MSVVEIS 2006 in conjunction with ICEIS 2006, 8th International conference Enterprise Information Systems, Paphos, Cyprus – May 23-27, 2006, pp.185-188.

Osadcuks V., Arhipovs S., Arhipova I. (2006) The problem of the geographical data control of territorial units in the forest inventory information system , International Conference „Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, Volos, Greece - September 20-23, 2006.

Arhipova I., Pilipenko O. Information Technology Risks in Information System Development. International conference “Biometrics and information Technologies in agriculture: research and development”, 24-25 November, 2006, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, Lithuania. pp.27-30.

Smits I., Arhipovs S. (2006) The usage of palm top computer in forest inventory. International conference “Biometrics and information Technologies in agriculture: research and development”, 24-25 November, 2006, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, Lithuania. pp.27-30.

Dagis S., Arhipovs S., Dubrovskis D. (2006). The growth of trees motion mathematical models and their adaptation the Latvia circumstances . International conference “Biometrics and information Technologies in agriculture: research and development”, 24-25 November, 2006, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, Lithuania. pp.80-83.

Master students actively participated in the international conference “Information Technologies for Rural Development” organized by the Faculty of Information Technologies on October 19-20, 2006.

Tatjana Zukova, Egils Stalidzans. Systems biology–interaction science of biology and information technology (in Latvian).

Ivars Mozga, Egils Stalidzans. Acquisition of static and dynamic parameters of biological process from experimental data (in Latvian).

Valters Brusbardis, Uldis Grunde-Zeiferts, Egils Stalidzans. Classification of nodes transforming topological model of biological process to a dynamic functional model (in Latvian).

Egils Stalidzans, Aleksandrs Gailums, Ivars Mozga. Life cycle of artificial and biological control system (in Latvian).

Uldis Grunde-Zeiferts. Control System of computer network in Latvia University of Agriculture (in Latvian).

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Oksana Pilipenko, Irina Arhipova. Information Technology risks in IS development (in Latvian).

Martins Haze. Analysis of wireless network specification group standards and evaluation of the standards viable utilization requirements in the setting of local area network (in Latvian).

Ivo Tukris. Information Technology Infrastructure Library using methods of Latvia service enterprise (in Latvian).

Martins Bruklis. The facility of the optimization and modernization in maintance projects in IS (in Latvian).

Konstantins Timcenko. The IP v6 anycast addresses for single servers group form (in Latvian).

Vitalijs Osadcuks, Ainars Galins. The real-time control system in combined electric power supply (in Latvian).

Janis Klevs. The development of automated generation of tests from UML models (in Latvian).

In 2007 the following 1st and 2nd year master students participated in the RTU 48 th

students’ scientific and technical conference organized by Institute of Applied Computer Systems of the Faculty Computer Science and Information Technology at Riga Technical Univerity:

Inga Vilumsone, 2nd year master student. The application of geoinformative systems at the municipalities.

In 2007 four master students of the Faculty of Information Technologies participated in the international conference “Research for Rural Development 2007” (May 16-18), Jelgava. They presented the results of the research they had performed.

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Appendix 9. The provision of the study programme infrastructure

The Faculty of Information Technologies is situated at Liela Str. 2 – in the premises of Jelgava castle. The total area of the Department of Computer Systems premises is ir 410 m2, the total area of the Department of Control Systems premises is 210 m2, the total area of the Department of Mathematics premises is 350 m2, the total area of the Department of Physics and the Division of Distance Education is 985 m2.

The system of E-studies has been developed at the faculty. It is used when the staff works with both full-time students and part-time students.

There are 8 computer rooms with the total number of 167 computers with different technical specifications are used for the provision of study programmes. There has been installed the local network Ethernet 10/100Base-TX with the connection to Internet in all the computer rooms of the Faculty of Information Technologies:5 computer rooms with 91 computers of the DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS:Computer room (room No. 220) - 20 computers Computer specification:Computer model: DELL Dimension 2400;Processor: Celeron 1.8 GHz;Main memory: 256 MB;Hard disk: 40 GB;Monitor: CRT 17”.The printing equipment of the computer room: Laser A4 printer with network 10/100Base-TX connection.

Computer room (room No. 32) - 20 computers Computer specification:Computer model: DELL Dimension 2400;Processor: Celeron 2.4 GHz;Main memory: 256 MB;Hard disk: 40 GB;Monitor: CRT 17”;The printing equipment of the computer room: Laser A4 printer with network 10/100Base-TX connection.

The laboratory multimedia (room No. 25) - 15 computers Computer specification:Computer model: DELL Dimension 4600;Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz;Main memory: 512 MB;Hard disk: 60 GB;Monitor: CRT 17”.The printing equipment of the computer room: Laser A4 printer with network 10/100Base-TX connection.

Computer room (room No. 28) - 22 computers Computer specification:Processor: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz;Main memory: 128 MB;Hard disk: 8 GB;Monitor: CRT 15”.

The laboratory of computer networks (room No. 27) - 14 computers (7 workstations, 7 servers)Computer specification:

Workstations Servers

Computer model: DELL Dimension 2400 IBM xSeries 205Processor: Intel Celeron, 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4, 2.2 GHzMain memory: 256 MB 512 MBHard disk: 40 GB 38 GBMonitor: LCD 15” LCD 15”

Laboratory equipment:Local ”CISCO” academy equipment:Router Cisco 1721 – 4 pcs.;Router Cisco 1751 – 1 p.;Switch Cisco 2950 – 2 pcs.

Digital cable analyzer – 1 p.;Set of tools for the optical cable assembly – 1 p.;Set of tools for the twisted pair-cable assembly – 7 pcs.;The printing equipment of the computer room: Laser A4 printer with network 10/100Base-TX connection.

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2 computer rooms with 61 computers of the DEPARTMENT OF CONTROL SYSTEMS:Computer room (room No. 221) - 20 computers Computer specification:Computer model: DELL Dimension 2400;Processor: Celeron 1.8 GHz;Main memory: 256 MB;Hard disk: 40 GB;Monitor: CRT 17”;

Computer room (room No. 31) - 26 computers Computer specification:Processor: Intel Celeron 3,0 GHz;Main memory: 512 MB;Hard disk: 2x80 GB;Monitor: LCD 17”.

The printing equipment of the computer room: Laser A4 printer with network 10/100Base-TX connection.1 computer room with 15 computers of the DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS: Computer room (room No. 217) - 15 computers Computer specification:Processor: Intel Celeron 667 MHz; Main memory: 128 MB;Hard disk: 20 GB; Monitor: CRT 15”.

For the provision of study process there are used also Printers: HP LaserJet 2100 NT – network printer 1 p.

HP LaserJet 4MV network printer 1 p.HP LaserJet 2300 N 4 pcs.HP LaserJet 1200 3 pcs.

Duplication equipment: RICOX Aficio 1022, Printer, Scanner 1 p.RICOX Aficio 1022 2 pcs.Canon NP1550 2 pcs.Canon NP6010 1 p.Canon FC 230 1 p.

Scanners: HP ScanJet 6300C 1 p.HP ScanJet 4300 C 2 pcs.HP ScanJet 5550C 1 p.HP ScanJet 2200C 1 p.

Presentation equipment: overhead projectors 12 pcs.:3M 9550 4 pcs.;3M 1750 2 pcs.;3M 9400 2 pcs.;Liesegang favorite 2 pcs.Geha top vision SL 500 1 p.Peleng 1 p.

Multimedia projectors 8 pcs.:HP xb31 2 pcs.;3M 1200 LX 2 pcs.;TOSHIBA TDP-D1 2 pcs.;NEC NP 2000 2 pcs.

faculty serversServer specification: E-education server File serverComputer model: IBM IBM xSeries 225Processor: Intel Xeon, 3 GHz Intel Xeon, 2.4 GHzMain memory: 1 GB 1 GBHard disk: 2x70 GB 2x38 GBNetwork operating system Linux Windows 2000 ServerMonitor: LCD 15” LCD 15”

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Appendix 10. Agreement on co-operation with Riga Technical University

AGREEMENT ON CO-OPERATION No. LLU/ITF/RTU 1AGREEMENT ON CO-OPERATION No. LLU/ITF/RTU 1

Riga, March 15, 2007

Latvia University of Agriculture, hereafter called ”LLU”, represented by rector Juris Skujans, as one contracting party,

andRiga Technical University, hereafter called ”Partner”, represented by rector Ivars Knets, as another contracting party,both contracting parties together herafter called ”Parties”, but separately also ”Party”, taking into consideration that: LLU needs to accredit academic master’s study programme: ”Information Technologies” (the classification

code of education of the Republic of Latvia 45526), hereafter called ”LLU study programme” in conformity with the paragraph 4.8 of the Regulations No.650 “Procedure of the Licencing of Higher

Education Programmes”, issued by the Cabinet of Ministers on August 30, 2005, and the Regulations No.821 “Procedure of the Accreditation of Higher Education Establishments, Colleges and the Programmes of Higher Education”, issued by the Cabinet of Ministers on October 3, 2006, there are documents needed for the accreditation and/or licencing of LLU study programme, which would confirm that the higher educational establishment will provide the students with the opportunity to continue their studies in another higher education programme or higher educational establishment, if the implementation of the higher education programme to be licenced is discontinued.

Partner, within the framework of its study process, implements the academic master’s study programme ”Computer Systems” (the classification code of education of the Republic of Latvia 45481), hereafter called ”Partner’s study programme”.

concluded the agreement, hereafter called “Agreement”, on the following:1. SUBJECT MATTER OF AN AGREEMENT

1.1. Using financial and professional resources, Parties undertake to fulfill co-operation, hereafter called „Co-operation”, within the framework of which Partner takes upon to ensure the continuation of the acquisition of LLU study programme within the Partner’s study programme, if the implementation of LLU study programmē is discontinued.

2. PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS OF PARTIES2.1. The Agreement provides the general principles of the contractual relations of Parties, in compliance to which

the Parties will fulfill the Agreement and carry out the Co-operation. For the detailed consideration of separate issues the Parties have decided to sign a separate agreement.

2.2. While fulfilling the Agreement, the Parties will observe the confidentiality of the financial, commercial and any other information received from another Party and which could be used for the competition purposes, as well as take all the possible measures to prevent the disclosure of such information.

2.3. When carrying out the Co-operation, the Parties, in conformity with the Agreement, undertake obligations and take upon themselves to cover the costs in conformity with the amount provided by the agreement of Parties.

2.4. Each Party takes upon not to perform any activities, which could directly or indirectly do any harm to the reputation and interests of another Party.

3. OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES3.1. The Parties undertake to carry out the Co-operation qualitatively and within the established dates.3.2. Any Party takes upon the obligation to cover all the damages caused to another Party by the fail of the first

Party to fulfill the Agreement.3.3. The Parties take upon the obligation not to provide the third party the information that could do any harm to

the reputation of Parties.3.4. LLU informs the students, hereafter called “Students” of LLU study programmes on the provisions of the

Agreement.3.5. Within the period of one month after the discontinuation of LLU study programme to transfer to the Partner the

personal files of the Students, who shall continue their studies in the Partner’s study programme.3.6. After the discontinuation of LLU study programme:3.6.1. The Partner takes upon the obligation to ensure the implementation of Partner’s study programme for

Students and, when the Students have passed the state examination, to issue to the Students the diploma on the acquisition of Partner’s study programme.

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3.6.2. The Students, who have signed the contracts with a credit institution on the study credit, this credit shall be provided after the co-ordination with the Partner’s study fund and the credit institution granting study credits.

3.6.3. The matriculation of Students in the Partner’s study programme, as well as the equation of the Student’s study amount at LLU to the Partner’s study programme shall be implemented in conformity with the Partner’s enrollment provisions and matriculation procedure, as well as other study process regulatory documentation.

3.6.4. In the event, if LLU has received funding in advance in relation to the Students’ studies, LLU is obliged, in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia, to transfer this funding to the implementation of the Partner’s study programme due to the Students’ studies.

4. LIABILITY OF PARTIES AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE4.1. The Parties are responsible for the fulfillment of the obligations provided by the Agreement in compliance with

the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia.4.2. Any dispute, disagreement or claim that result from the Agreement, apply to it or the violation, modification,

termination or invalidity of it, shall be settled in conformity with the procedure provided by the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia.5. THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF AGREEMENT, THE PROCEDURE OF AGREEMENT

MODIFICATION, AMENDMENT AND BREAK5.1. The Agreement shall enter into force on the day of its signing, and it is valid till the complete fulfillment of the

obligations provided by the terms of the Agreement.5.2. The modification, amendment or break of the Agreement shall be done on the basis of written agreement of

Parties in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia.6. FORCE MAJEURE

6.1. The Parties are discharged from the responsibilities for partial or complete fail to fulfill the obligations provided by the Agreement, if it has occurred after the signing of the Agreement as a result of force majeure, which the Parties could not anticipate and prevent by rational means. Force majeure includes fire, flood, lightning, electricity supply faults, blockade, military actions, activities of authorities and amendments to the legislation, as well as other circumstances that are beyond the control of the Parties.

6.2. One of the Parties, who has signed the Agreement, sends the notification to the other Party within 3 (three) days and in a written form come to the terms on the further fulfillment of the provisions of the Agreement, as well as informs the other Party in writing on the extension of time needed for the fulfillment of obligations. The Party shall also inform the other Party on the end of force majeure influence, on the basis of which the Parties come to the terms regarding the further consequences of the Agreement validity.

6.3. Should the Party fail to inform the other Party within the rational period of time and in conformity with the rational procedure, it forfeits to allege to the existence of such circumstances and is responsible for the damage done to the another Party.

6.4. In the event of such circumstances the Parties shall take all the measures to reduce the possible damage done to the another Party.

6.5. The existence of force majeure shall be proved by the Party that alleges to it.

7. FINAL PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT7.1. Should either of the provisions of the Agreement becomes invalid, it does not influence other provisions of the

Agreement.7.2. The Agreement has been drawn up in two copies — one copy for each of the Parties —, and both copies have

equal legal force.7.3. All the supplements of the Agreement become an integral part of the Agreement upon signing them by the

Parties.7.4. The Parties agree to all the provisions of the Agreement and confirm this by signing the Agreement.

DETAILS AND SIGNATURES OF PARTIESLLU:Latvia University of AgricultureReg.No. 90000041898Legal address: Liela Str. 2, Jelgava, LV-3001

Partner:Riga Technical UniversityReg.No. 90000068977Legal address: Kalku 1, Riga, LV-1658

(Signature)______________________Rector Juris Skujans

(Signature)___________________________________ Rector Ivars Knets

(Seal: Latvia University of Agriculture) (Seal: Riga Technical University)

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Appendix 11. The CV of the academic teaching staff

Aivars ĀboltiņšName Surname

Limbaži 1956Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia Agricultural University, Faculty of Information Technology, Dep. of Mathematics, professor

Work place and position

Work address:Lielā iela 2LV-3001Jelgava

Phone: 3005614Fax:

E-mail: [email protected]

Higher education, Master’s studies, doctoral studies. Educational Establishment, country

Study period Speciality Qualification

Latvia State University faculty of Physics and Mathematics

LU Fiz.mat.fak, Matemātikas nodaļa /aspirantūra/

Sept.1974.-June 1979.

Sept. 1983.-Sept. 1986.

Mathematician-teacher

Numerical methods

Bc. MathNr. 060021

Mag. math.Nr. 000167

Research degreesInstitution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.

Latvia Agriculture University 1993 Agricultural technique

Dr. ing.G-D Nr. 000264

Employment

FROM 01.09.2001 STATE PROFESSOR “MATHEMATICAL MODELLING” LUA FROM 01.09.1998 TO 31.08.2001 ASOC. PROFESSOR “MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS” LUA FROM 01.09.1994 TO 31.08.1998 DOCENT LUA TO 31.08.1994 LECTURER LUAScientific research interests

Mathematical modeling heat mass transfer processes ( drying, cooling, freezing, thawing of agriculture production, wood acetylation processes)Contributions at conferences (last three years)1. Āboltiņš A., Skrupskis I. Physical processes of thawing frozen berries. Starptautiska zinātniska

konference veltīta Plovdivas lauksaimniecības universitātes 60 gadu jubilejai Plovdiva, Bulgārija 2005.g. 19. – 21. oktobris

2. Āboltiņš A., Palabinskis J., Karpova – Sadigova N. Research of grain drying (cooling) process in Latvia. Starptautiska zinātniska konference veltīta Plovdivas lauksaimniecības universitātes 60 gadu jubilejai, Plovdiva, Bulgārija, 2005.g. 19. – 21. oktobris

3. Āboltiņš A., Palabinskis J., Karpova – Sadigova N. Solar system for agricultural production drying. Starptautiska zinātniska konference veltīta Plovdivas lauksaimniecības universitātes 60 gadu jubilejai, Plovdiva, Bulgārija 2005.g. 19. – 21. oktobris.

4. Skujāns J., Vulans A., Iļjins U., A.Āboltiņš. Measurements of Heat Transfer of Multi – Layered Wall Construction with Foam Gypsum. 8th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and

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Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction PRES 05, Giardini di Naxos, Italy, May15 – 18, 2005.

5. Āboltiņš A. Different aspects of mathematical modelling in agriculture. 5. Ziemeļu – Baltijas valstu agrometrikas konference 15. – 17. 2005., Otepaa, Igaunija.

6. Āboltins A. Grain Drying Experiments with Unhead Air. Engineering for Rural Development. The 5th International Scientific Conference May 18 – 19, 2006, Jelgava.

7. Aboltins A. Comparative Studies of the Solar Material Collector. Engineering for Rural Development. The 5th International Scientific Conference May 18 – 19, 2006, Jelgava.

Courses deliveredMathematics I, II, III, IV –for engineering specialities, Numerical methods, System modeling –for Information technology specialities, Mathematical modeling of biological and physical processes- for master’s of Information technologyNumber of publications: …113….

Publications1. U. Iljins, I. Skrupskis, A. Aboltins Theoretical investigations of the thawing of frozen fruits and berries. Advances in the refrigeration systems, food technologies and cold chain. Editor K.Fikiin /Refrigeration science and technology IIF/IIR Sofia, (2000) 298-302 pp2.. Aboltins A, Berzins E.,Palabinskis J. Heat-mass transfer in grain primary processing Buletin USAMV-CN, 55-56, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, (2001), pp 141-1463. I. Skrupskis, A.Aboltins, U.Iljins Durable storage possibility of fruit and berries . Acta Horticulturae, Number 599 (2003) 719-724 pp.4. Aboltins A. Different Aspects of Mathematical Modelling in Agriculture. // Fifth Nordic – Baltic Agrometrics Conference:Proceedings of the International Conference, Otepaa, Estonia, June 15 – 17, 2005. Conference report. Eds. Ulf Olsson, Jaak Sikk. -Uppsala: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, (2006)., - pp.5 - 11 .5. Juris Skujāns, Andris Vulāns, Uldis Iljins, Aivars Aboltins. Measurements of Heat Transfer of Multi-Layered Wall Construction with Foam Gypsum.- Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 27, Issue 7, (2007).- 1219-1224 pp.Continuing education, in-service training (last three years)Training course of ESF project VPD1/ESF/PIAA/05/APK/3.2.5.2./0086/0063 Using program package ANSYS FIX (160 h) 2006-2007Academic and social societies (membership) Member of the board of Latvian Union of Scientists and Latvian Mathematics society. (from 2000).

Chierman on the board of Latvian Union of Scientists (from 2004)

Member of New York Academy of Science (from 1997)

Member of GAMM (Gesellshaft fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik) , SEFI (Europian Society for Engineering Education), AMS (American Mathematical Society)

AwardsGratitude Paper from Latvia Agricultural University (2006)Gratitude Paper from Ministry of Education and Science (2000)

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skillsexcellent good average excellent good average excellent good average

Latvian

Russian

English

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Sandris AncānsName Surname

Daugavpils 1971Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Economics, lecturerWork place and position

Work address:Svētes 18Jelgava

LV-3000Phone: +371 63025070, +371 26901358

Fax: +371 63084987E-mail: [email protected]

Education



LLU Faculty of Engineering 1990-1994 agricultural engineering

bac.ing.

LLU Faculty of Economics 1994-1998 finance and credit

mag. oec.

Employment

Since 1998. - LLU EF Department of Economics, lecturer1997. – 1998. LLU EF Department of Economics, chief specialistScientific research interests

Alternative energy sources Euro introduction problems in LatviaCourses delivered

International Economic RelationsInternational EconomicsWorld AgricultureEconomic GlobalisationNational Economy of EU StatesPublications

1. Physical Vacuum Power as a New Source of Energy to be Used in the Countryside in the Future// Agriculture in Globalising World, Tartu 2001

2. Naftas iegulas Baltijas jūrā vakuumenerģētikas attīstības perspektīvas ietvaros// Zinātne lauku attīstībai, Jelgava 2001

3. Tranzīta loma lauku attīstībā 21. gadsimta sākumā// Iespējas un risinājumi lauku attīstībā 21. gadsimta sākumā, Jlgava 2002

4. Sociālā kapitāla un tehnoloģiskās attīstības savstarpējās mijiedarbības aspekti // Sociālais kapitāls, Jelgava 2002

Continuing education, in-service training (last three years)

Erasmus program course Presentation Skills Jelgava 2004Socrates/Erasmus program course Intercultural Management, Jelgava 2006Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skills

excellent good average excellent good average excellent good averageLatvian

Russian

English

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Elīna ApsīteName Surname

Jelgava 1974.Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of PhilosophyWork place and position

Work address:O. Kalpaka 28

JelgavaLV-3000

Phone: +371 29428487Fax: +371 3026934




University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy


1992.-1997.

1997.-1999.

Philosophy

Philosophy

Bachelor of Philosophy

Master Humanitarian

Sciences.Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy

1999. Philosophy Master Humanitarian sciences

005358

Employment

2003. – current date – lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Latvian University of AgriculturePart time lecturer FIC (Education centre of Philosophy)Part time lecturer LLKC (Consultation centre of Latvian Agriculture)Part time lecturer Jelgava Spidolas classical school.2000.-2003. – assistant , Department of Philosophy, Latvian University of Agriculture.1999. -2000.g. – assistant, Institutes of Humanities, Latvian University of Agriculture.Scientific research interests

Modern and postmodern Philosophy; Problems of philosophy educations; rhetoric.Continuing education, in-service training (last three years)

2003. LLU Didactics of Higher education.


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Russian

English

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Irina ArhipovaName Surname

Jelgava 1963Place of birth Year of birth

Faculty of Information Technologies of Latvia University of Agriculture, DeanDepartment of Systems Control, professor


Work address:LLU Faculty of Information Technologies

Liela street 2, Jelgava, LV-3001

Phone: + 371 29426523Fax: + 371 3023095


Education

Higher education, Master’s studies, doctoral studies. Educational Establishment, country Study period Speciality Qualification

Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov (higher education)

1980 - 1985 Mathematics Mathematics

Riga Technical University (doctoral studies) 1988 - 1991 Control in technical systems

Expert Systems

Latvia University of Agriculture (master’s course)

2000-2001 Pedagogic Pedagogic

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.

Latvia University of Agriculture Council H-1

1994 Agricultural Machinery Doctor degree in the

engineering sciences

G-D Nr000334

Employment

1985–1988 Agriculture Higher Management school, engineer.1991 - 1995, Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Informatics, Engineer – programmer.1995–1999, Latvia University of Agriculture, Assistant professor in the Department of Informatics1999–2002, Latvia University of Agriculture, Head of the Division of ResearchFrom 2002 - Dean of the Faculty of Information Technologies, associate professor in the Department of Systems Control.From 2006 – professor in the Department of Systems Control.

Scientific research interests

Scientifics fields: Risk management methodology in Latvia agriculture Gross National product macroeconomics model econometrics analysis and forecast in LatviaProjects: Latvia Council of Science cooperation projects 02.0016 „Risk factors, risk assessment and risk management in Latvian agriculture”, subproject “Risk management methodology development”, responsible executor, 2001-2005. Nordplus Neighbour 2005-2006 program „Nordic-Baltic –Russian Academics Network in

Bioinformatics” head of the project, 2005.-2007.g. 109

Latvia Council of Science cooperation projects 06.0040.1.4. „Latvia agricultural risk and crises management systems” subproject „Latvia agricultural risk management and information technologies system” responsible executor, 2006.-2007.g.

ES Structural funds ESF 3.2.3.2. activity project „Information technologies study program modernization in Latvia University of Agriculture”, head of the project, 2005.-2007.g.

ES EQUAL project “Reducing causes of professional segregation”, LIKTA activity head of the project, 2005.-2007.g.

IZM subprogram 03.12.00 “Research development in universities” LLU research project „Object oriented system analysis and modeling of the forest management planning process” head of the project, 2005.g.

IZM subprogram 03.12.00 “Research development in universities” LLU research project „Information system object model of the forest management planning process” ” head of the project, 2006.g.

ES structural finds national program “Employment market research” project “Research of Ministry of Welfare” Nr. 5 „ Employment market analyze and forecasting” – Research „Employment market demand long-time forecasting system estimation and improvement possibilities analysis” project Nr. : LM 17.6- 04/25 2005, expert, 2006.-2007.

Ph.D. students: Ilva Rudusa „Uzņēmumu tīklu attīstības iespējas Latvijā ES kontekstā”, 2005-2007.g. Ilona Ozoliņa „ Retail crediting in regional economy”, 2005-2007.g Salvis Daģis „Intellectual algorithms for forest management planning processes optimization”

2006.-2009.g. Daiga Dumpe „System analysis and risk management methods of e-government”, 2006.-2009.g.

Contributions at conferences (last three years)

Arhipova I., Rudusa I. The entrepreneurial networks and regional development in Latvia. International conference “Entrepreneurship and macroeconomic management”, University of Rijeka, Pula, Chroatia, 2005.

Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Profession segregation decrease in the Latvia branch of Information technologies. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005.

Arhipova I. The Role of Statistical methods in Computer Science and Bioinformatics . Seventh International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS-7) “Working Cooperatively in Statistics Education”, Salvador, Brazil, July 2-7, 2006.

Arhipova I. The graphical analysis of the ANOVA and regression models parameters significance. International conference in computational statistics COMPSTAT 2006, Physica-Verlag, A Springer Company, Roma, Italy.

Paura L., Arhipova I. The applied statistics course content in agricultural study program. International conference on Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology, Volos, Greece, ISBN 960-8029-43-0, September 20-23, 2006.

Courses delivered

Probability theory and mathematical statistics (for ITF bachelor students) Time series analysis (for ITF bachelor students) Research methodology (for ITF master study students) Research practice (for ITF master study students) Preparation of scientific paper (for ITF master study students) Risk analysis in agriculture (for ITF master study students) Introductory in econometrics ( for Faculty of economics bachelor students) Economic forecasting ( for Faculty of economics bachelor students) Multivariate data Analysis (for LLU Ph.D. students)

Number of publications: 87, including textbooks – 3, articles – 74, methodical materials – 10.

Publications

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1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. The problem of choosing statistical hypotheses in applied statistics. COMPSTAT 2004 16th Symposium of IASC, Proceedings in Computational Statistics, Physica-Verling/Springer 2004, P.629 – 635.

2. Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. Risk management terminology aspects. LLT proceedings Nr.15 (310), 2005, P. 3-9.

3. Irina Arhipova, Signe Bāliņa „Economics statistics”, Textbook. 2.edition. Rīga, Datorzinību centrs, 2006. P.364.

4. Arhipova I. The Role of Statistical methods in Computer Science and Bioinformatics. Seventh International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS-7) “Working Cooperatively in Statistics Education”, Salvador, Brazil, July 2-7, 2006.

5. Arhipova I. The graphical analysis of the ANOVA and regression models parameters significance. International conference in computational statistics COMPSTAT 2006, Physica-Verlag, A Springer Company, Roma, Italy, August, 28 – September, 1, 2006, P.1625-1632.


Training course „Sixth Framework program – Introduction and project co-ordination”, March 5-6, 2003, Riga, Latvia.

Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology, course”Education of highly qualified IT specialists for Central and Eastern Europe countries in accordance to demands of the job market”, 15.02.2004.-28.02.2004, Warsaw, Poland.

EU 6th Framework Programme, Information Society Technologies workshop “IST-MENTOR+: 1st Mentoring Workshop”, 26/04/2004 – 29/04/2004, Riga, Latvia

Academic and social societies (membership)

Member of IBS (International Biometric Society). Member of Econometric society. Member of LLMZA (Latvia Agriculture and Forestry Academy) Agricultural economics

department. Member of LIKTA (The Latvian Information Technology and Telecommunications

Association). Member of Latvian Mathematics Society. Member of Latvia University of Agriculture Convent. Member of Latvia University of Agriculture Senate. Member of Latvia University of Agriculture Scientifics Council. Member of Latvia University of Agriculture Study Council. Head of the Faculty of Information Technologies Council. Member of the Faculty of Information Technologies State Exam Committee “Programming”. Deputy of Head of the Faculty of Information Technologies Master Exam Committee

“Information technologies”.

Awards

LLMZA Agricultural economics department member.AWARD presented to Irina Arhipova in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and tireless efforts in developing the “Nordic –Baltic-Russian Academic Network in Bioinformatics” in the frame of BOVA and NOVA-BOVA cooperation, October 26, 2006.


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Russian

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Sergejs ArhipovsName Surname

Bugulma, Tatarstan 1962Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Information Technologies,Department of Computer Systems, assist. professor


Work address:LLU Faculty of Information Technologies

Liela street 2, Jelgava, LV-3001

Phone: + 371 30626761Fax: + 371 3023095


Education

Higher education, Master’s studies, doctoral studies. Educational Establishment, country Study period Speciality Qualification

Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov (higher education)

1980 - 1985 Mathematics Mathematics

Riga Technical University (doctoral studies) 1990 - 1992 Control in technical systems

Expert Systems

Latvia University of Agriculture Ph.D. study programme

2004 - 2007 Agricultural engineering

Agricultural Machinery

Employment

1980-85 Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov, Student1985-87 Military Scientific Institution, Engineer – programmer, scientific workerNovosibirsk State University, Department of theoretical cybernetics, assistant1987-89 Riga Polytechnic Institute, Engineering – programmer1989-90 Riga Polytechnic Institute, Scientific worker1990-92 Riga Polytechnic Institute, Ph.D. student1992-93 SP “AGO JUNIOR”, Head of the Software department1994-99 SIA “TRITONS” engineering – programmer2000- SIA “Getlini-ECO analytics – engineering – programmer2000 – Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Information Technologies, Department of Computer Systems, assist. professor


Projects: Latvia Council of Science cooperation projects 02.0016 „Risk factors, risk assessment and risk management in Latvian agriculture”, subproject “Risk management methodology development”, executor, 2001-2005. Latvia Council of Science cooperation projects 06.0040.1.4. „Latvia agricultural risk and crises management systems” subproject „Latvia agricultural risk management and information technologies system” executor, 2006.-2007.g. IZM subprogram 03.12.00 “Research development in universities” LLU research project „Object oriented system analysis and modeling of the forest management planning process” executor, 2005.g. IZM subprogram “Research development in universities” LLU research project „Information system object model of the forest management planning process” executor, 2006.g. EU structural found grant for Ph.D. students, 2004 – 2007.

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International Conference “Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, 20-23.09.2006., Volos, Greece. The Eleventh IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications, ISCC 2006, Pula-Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, June 26-29, 2006. The 5th Conference of the European Federation for IT in agriculture, food and natural resources and the 3rd World Congress on Computers in agriculture and natural resources, Via Real, July 25-28 2005, Portugal. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment, Cukurova University, Adana-Turkey, October 12-14, 2005. International Conference COMPSTAT 2004, Prague, 16th Symposium of IASC, 23.08.2004-27.08.2004.

Courses delivered

Programming I (ITF 1.year students, academic study program “Computer management and computer science”, professional bachelor study program “Programming”)

Algorithms and data structures (ITF 2.year students, academic study program “Computer management and computer science”, professional bachelor study program “Programming”);

Object – oriented programming (ITF 4.year students, academic study program “Computer management and computer science”);

Programming II (ITF 4.year students, professional bachelor study program “Programming”); Artificial intelligent (ITF 4.year students, academic study program “Computer management and

computer science”) Fundamental algorithms and data structures (ITF master study program students “Information

technologies”) Process oriented system designs ITF master study program students “Information technologies”) Object-Oriented System Design (ITF master study program students “Information technologies”) Artificial intelligent in agriculture (ITF master study program students “Information

technologies”)

Number of publications: 30, including, articles – 25, methodical materials – 5.

Publications

Arhipovs S. Fractal peculiarities of birth and death. COMPSTAT 2004, Prague, 16th Symposium of IASC, Physica-Verling/Springer 2004, P.621-627.

Arhipovs S. (2005) Ontological metamodeling grain drying processes, „The 5th Conference of the European Federation for IT in agriculture, food and natural resources” and „The 3rd World Congress on Computers in agriculture and natural resources”, Via Real, Portugal, P.172.-177.

Arhipovs S., Dubrovskis D., Arhipova I. (2005) Object oriented analysis and modeling of the forest management planning system. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment, Cukurova University, Adana-Turkey, P. 107-115.

Sīle I., Arhipovs S. (2006) The development of the precendent model for the Latvia forest management planning processes. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verifications and Validation of the Enterprise Information Systems – MSVEEIS 2006 in conjuction with ICEIS 2006, 8th International conference Enterprise Information Systems, Paphos, Cyprus. P. 181-184.

Daģis S., Arhipovs S. (2006) The static model of Latvian forest management planning and capital value estimation. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verifications and Validation of the Enterprise Information Systems – MSVEEIS 2006 in conjuction with ICEIS 2006, 8th International conference Enterprise Information Systems, Paphos, Cyprus. P. 185-188.

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Microsoft Academic Days for Central and Eastern Europe, Prague 16.-19. November, 2004.

Microsoft Approved Course: 8339 Axapta 3.0. Development 1, 21.-22.03.2006., Rīga Latvia

Microsoft Approved Course: 2557 Building COM+ Applications using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services, 03.-07.2006, Rīga Latvia

Ph.D. course “Objektoriented Modelling and Software Development with Agricultural Applications”, Nordic Informatics Network in the Agricultural Sciences, Tune Landboskole, Grevevej 20, DK-2670 Greve, Denmark, August 13-24, 2006.

Microsoft Certified Course: 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure, 08.12.2006.


Member of LIKTA (The Latvian Information Technology and Telecommunications Association).

Member of Latvian Mathematics Society.


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Laima BerzinaName Surname



Lecturer in the Department of Systems ControlWork place and position

Work address:Liela street 2, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia

Phone: 3022037Fax: -


Education



Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia since 2005 Environmental engineering

science

PhD studies

Latvia University, Latvia 2000-2002 Science Master’s degree,

diploma Nr. 011762

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia 1999-2001 Sociology of organization and

society administration

Master’s degree,

diploma Nr. 001835

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia1995-1999 Agriculture Bachelor’s

degree, diploma Nr.

001899EmploymentSince 2002 Lecturer, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Information Technologies, Department of Control Systems 2001-2002 Lecturer, Latvia University of Agriculture, Institute of Informatics1999-2001 Assistant, Latvia University of Agriculture, Institute of InformaticsScientific research interests GIS and statistics application in environmental engineering, project management


1. International Scientific Conference “Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, Volos, Greece, September 20-23, 2006

2. International Scientific Conference “Information Technologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, Jelgava, Latvia, October 19-20, 2006

3. International Scientific Conference “Fifth Nordic – Baltic Agrometric Conference”, Otepaa, Estonia, June 15-17, 2005

4. International Scientific Conference “Information Technologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, Jelgava, Latvia, May 6-7, 2004

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Courses delivered

SPSS, Mathematical Statistics, Computerized Project Management, Computerized Questionnaire Processing, Application Software, Econometrics, GIS in Agriculture

Number of publications: 10

Publications

1. Berzina L., Sudars R. Assessment of Agricultural Point Source Polluters Using Cluster Analysis. – Paper for International Conference “Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology”, Volos, Greece, September 20-23, 2006

2. Arhipovs S., Berzina L. Object oriented modeling of pollutant loading from agricultural waste storage outlet to water body. – Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference Information Technologies for Rural Development, Jelgava, Latvia, October 19-20, 2006. – P. 85 – 93

3. Berzina L., Ramute L. Application Software Teaching for Students of Latvia University of Agriculture. – Fifth Nordic-Baltic Agrometric Conference Otepaa, Estonia, June 15-17, 2005 Conference report. – Uppsala 2006. – P. 29 – 33

4. Berzina L. Rural Development by Statistical Data Analysis of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Sector in Latvia. – Proceeding of the International Scientific Conference Information Technologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development, Jelgava 2004. – P. 110 – 116

5. L.Bērziņa Lauksaimniecības un vides aizsardzības attīstības teritoriāli diferencēts skatījums Latvijā. – Agronomijas Vēstis Nr. 5.– Jelgava, LLU 2003. – 77. – 85. lpp


European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL) 2006 Nr. LV001547Tartu University

Baltic Computer Academy

University of Copenhagen (KVL), Greve

Helsinki University

NOVA un BOVA, Kaunas

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umea

Polish Japanese institute of Information Techology, institute, Warsaw



Biological Data Analysis

“Project+Sertification”

NOVA PhD kursi “Object Oriented Modeling and Software Development with Agricultural Applications”

Scientific writing course for teachers and researchersUse of ICT in distance learning

Pattern Recognition in High Dimensional Data and Complex Structures

Education of highly qualified IT specialists for Central and Eastern Europe countries in accordance to demands of the job market

Sistēmu modelēšana

Bioinformātika

01/2007 - 02/2007

08/2006 - 09/2006

08/2006 - 08/2006

11/2005 - 12/2005

04/2005 - 04/2005

06/2004 - 06/2004

02/2004 - 02/2004

02/2003 - 02/2003

02/2003 - 02/2003

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Lecturer in Department of Control systemsMember of the Convent of the Latvia University of Agriculture


Latvian

Russian

English

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Sarmīte BremzeName Surname

Birzgales pagasts 1951Place of birth Year of birth

LUA, FSS, Department Languages; Associated ProfessorWork place and position

Work address:Lielā iela 2, Jelgava

LV-3000

Phone: +371 30 05650; 29806998Fax: +371 30 21821


Education



Vilnius University 1987 - 1990

Pedagogics Candidate Pedagogical

SciencesLatvia State University 1969 -

1977English language and literature

Philologist, Lecturer of English and

English literature

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Daugavpils Pedagogical University, Promotion Council

1993 Pedagogics Doctor of PedagogicsDr.paed.

G – D 000023

Employment

2006. – Asoc.Prof. LUA2002. – Asoc.Prof. BRI1998. – 2006. Assistant Professor, Department Languages, FSS, LUA1996. - 1998. Head Department Pedagogics and Psychology, RPIVA1993. – 1996. Assistant Professor, Department Languages, HI, LUA1990. – 1993. lecturer, Department Languages, HI, LUA1983. - 1990. assistant, Department Languages, LAA1977. – 1983. English teacher, Jelgava secondary school No2


Member of international research projects

„Changes in Higher Education in an Expanding Europe” Internationally financedresearch projects–Sari University, Gilford, Great Britain, (project leader – Dr. John Hobrough), 2004

“Food Choise and Eating Habits” (project manager Carol Noble, Sari University, Roehampton University, Great Britain), 2004

„Latvija ceļā uz ES” 2003 Project participating states: Latvija, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Finland, USA, Lithuania. Project work group: M.Bachman, D.Grasmane, M.Kaltigina, S.Bremze.

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LUA – Sari University elaboration of agreement on cooperation and conclusion 2003, 21-29 July, SARI University (UNIS), Gilford, Great Britain, / ERASMUS/SOCRATES 2003, 28 July

Managed Doctoral Papers1. “Studenta profesionālās kompetences pilnveide svešvalodu studiju procesā augstskolā”, Larisa

TuruševaManaged Masters” Papers (7)

1. „Didaktiskās spēles un rotaļas latviešu valodas mācīšanas efektivitātes kāpināšanai sākumskolā”, Daiga Grosgale

2. „Labvēlīgas vides veidošanas iespējas lauku pamatskolā”, Lidija Kučina3. „Personifikāciju veidošanas vingrinājumi – viens no 5. – 9. klašu skolēnu literārās jaunrades

spēju izkopšanas ceļiem”, Guna Pūpēde4. „Ģimene – jaunieša identitātes veidotāja”, Diāna Strekeļeva 5. „Ways of Motivating Speaking English”, Larisa Turuševa6. „Angļu valodas mācību metožu pilnveidošana 7. klasē”, Laura Lāce7. „Mežizstrādes uzņēmuma darbības strukturālās izmaiņas”, Viesturs Bremze

Revised Masters” Papers (6)

1. „Grupu darba metodes izmantošana mācību procesā” Māris Bisenieks2. „Batikošanas mācīšanas ceļi un iespējas LLU” Iveta Līce3. „Designing an experimental ESP course for students taking into account student’s needs

analysis” Diāna Žukova4. „Produktīvo valodas prasmju veidošanas optimizācijas iespējas angļu valodas apguvē” Dace

Skrupska5. „Angļu valodas mācību procesa pilnveidošanas ceļi LLU Vet. fakultātē” Melita Pētersone6. „Svešvalodas apguve tālmācības ceļā” Gaļina Perevozņikova

Managed Bachelor Papers (4)

„Darba iespējas lauku sievietēm – Mikrokredīts”, Kuzņecovs Oļegs „Sekmīga uzņēmuma vadītāja īpašība – emocionālā paškontrole”, Liepiņa Līga „Grupas darbības sekmīga koordinācija” ,Vīgante Inese „Vadītāja prasmes organizācijas darba vadīšanā”, Bremze Karīna

Managed Qualification Papers (7)Participation in SOCRATESERASMUS international study programmes

SOCRATES/ERASMUS Project Coordinator of the Faculty of Social Sciences SOCRATES/ERASMUS agreements with Sari University, Great Britain: 2001./2002.; 2002./2003.; 2003./2004.; 2005/2006.; 2006/2007. on teaching staff exchange

Lectures read : Sari University, Great Britain, in English, “Europe in the International System. Latvia and Post Cold War Politics with Particular Emphasis on EU Enlargement. Changing Face of Eastern Europe. Latvia under Soviet System. International History. Soviet Period in Latvia.” (Participation, assistance with reading and translation). (8h) from 5 to 10February, 2006, within the framework of SOCRATES/ERASMUS.


S.Bremze, J.Hobrough, „Perceptions of Changes in Lecturers Lifelong Education”, Starptautiska zinātniska konference, „New Dimensions in the Development of Society”, Jelgava, LLU, 15. – 16.06.2006.

S.Bremze, L.Turuševa, O.Turuševa, „We Did It Ourselves!”/„Mēs paveicām to paši!” ATEE conference, Rīga, LU, 2. – 3.June, 2006.g.

S.Bremze, D.Grasmane, L.Turuševa, „Jaunas dimensijas augstskolu docētāju izglītībā mainīgajā Eiropā”, International Scientific conference, proceedings, ”Jaunas dimensijas

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sabiedrības attīstībā”,16. – 17.June, 2005, 102 – 111 p. S.Bremze, D.Grasmane, L.Turuševa, „The Professional Competence of Managers of

External Relations”. International Scientific conference „Social Integration in an Expanding Europe” 21. – 22 .May ,2004, 124. – 133. p.

S.Bremze, D.Grasmane „Cultural Differences in Social Interaction”, International Scientific conference „Kultūru saskarsme Globalizācijas procesā” – proceedings of the International Scientific conference „Multicultural Communication and the Process of Globalization”, 25. – 26. April, 2003, 86 – 92 p.

Participation with the report at other conferences

„Mūžizglītības koncepcija LLU” – poster report, LLU Methodological conference 27.01.2006. Jelgavā, 2006.g.

Courses delivered

Studiju programmu izstrāde1. Professional English in Sociology 1 full time 2KP2. Professional English in Sociology 2 full time 2KP3. Professional English in Sociology 3 full time 2KP4. Professional English in Sociology 4 full time 2KP5. Profesionālā angļu valoda socioloģijā 1 4KP6. Profesionālā angļu valoda socioloģijā 2 4KP7. Profesionālā angļu valoda socioloģijā 2KP8. Profesionālā angļu valoda lauksaimniecībā 1 3KP9. Profesionālā angļu valoda lauksaimniecībā 2 3KP10. Profesionālā angļu valoda uzņēmējdarbībai lauksaimniecībā 7 3KP11. Professional English for Programmers 2 3KP12. Professional English for Computer Science 1 1.5KP13. Professional English for Computer Science 2 1.5KP14. Professional Foreign language for Master students 2KP

Author of the professional foreign language programmesand lecture coursesFor Information Technologies Science students, Social Sciences Faculty students, Faculty of Agriculture, Master students:„Basics of English” „Pedagogical Psychology” “Professional English in Economics”„English for Master students” „English in Scientific Papers” “Scientific Writing”„Cooperative Method in Teaching_Learning” „ English in Integration into EU” „English in Diplomacy” ,”Presentation in English”


Publications

„Perceptions of the Lifelong Education of the University Instructors”, 15. – 16. June, 2006, International Scientific Conference, LLU, Jelgava.

„We Did It Ourselves!”/„Mēs paveicām to paši!” ATEE conference, 2. – 3. June, Rīga, LU, 2006.g. 11 lpp.

„Mūžizglītības koncepcija LLU” – poster, LLU Methodological conference 27.01.2006. Jelgavā, 2006.g.

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„Jaunas dimensijas augstskolu docētāju izglītībā mainīgajā Eiropā” 16. – 17.June,2005. International Scientific Conference, proceedings, ”Jaunas dimensijas sabiedrības attīstībā”, 102 – 111 lpp.

„The Professional Competence of Managers of External Relations”. International Scientific Conference „Social Integration in an Expanding Europe” 21. – 22. May 2004, 124 – 133 lpp.

„Cultural Differences in Social Interaction”, International Scientific Conference „Kultūru saskarsme Globalizācijas procesā” – Proceedings of the International Scientific conference „Multicultural Communication and the Process of Globalization”, 25 – 26 April, 2003, 86 – 92 lpp.

Konferences “Kultūru saskarsme globalizācijas procesā” 25.-26.04.2003., Proceedings of the International Scientific conference “Multicultural Communication and the Process of Globalization” 25 – 26 April, 2003, managing editor, ISBN 9984-596-73-7.


„The Role of the Teacher in the Classroom of Adult Students” 2nd LONGMAN TERTIARY LEVEL CONFERENCE, 21 April, Riga, 2006.g.

Professional training programme Higher School Didactics, LLU, 2006.g. „International Policy. International Organisations in Europe and in the World.”, Sari

University visiting lecturers Maxine David, workshop within SOCRATES/ERASMUS framework, LLU, 25.04.2006.

„Restructuralization processes at Sari University (UK). Student assesment.” Sari University visiting lecturer Maxine David, seminar within SOCRATES/ERASMUSframework, LLU, 23. – 27.04.2006.

„Dynamic Concept Analysis”/„Dinamisko konceptu analīzes metode”, seminar, managed by visiting professor J. Hobrough, 20. – 23.marts, 2006.g.

„Eiropa un Latvija starptautiskā sistēmā” delivering lectures on „Starptautiskās organizācijas un politika”. University of Surrey (UK). 5. – 10.02.2006.

„Business and Research in Cooperation for Increased European Innovation Capabilities”, Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia, Nordic Innovation Centre, Nordic Council of Ministers in Latvia, workshop, November 23, 2005

„Eiropas Savienības likumdošanu un cilvēktiesībām.” International seminar, managed by T. Sinnamon, 2005.May.

„Financing Tourism.” International seminar, managed by A. Noble, 10-14 April, ERASMUS framework, 2005.

„Preparation of Scientific Presentation”, International seminar managed by visiting professor J. Hobrough 18 March , 2005.

„Project Writing” International seminar, managed by J. Hobrough , 17 March, 2005. Elaboration of International Project on Cooperation and Project Conclusion, Kauņa

Agricultural University, Kauņa, communication of collaboration within SOCRATES/ERASMUS , 2004.

Communication of ERASMUS/SOCRATES , conclusion of agreement, University of Surrey (UK), 28.07.2003.

„Kultūru saskarsme globalizācijas procesā” conference, editing of proceedings and preparation for publication, 26.04.2003.


LAPSA member LIA member LAISA member EKL European Movement in Latvia member LLU, Member of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Project Coordinator LLU Convent Mandate Commission member

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Latvian

Russian

German

English

French

Danish

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Rudite (Rudīte) CEVERE (Čevere)Name Surname

Riga, Latvia 1944Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia University of Agriculture, Head of Department of Computer Systems, Associated Professor


Work address:Lielā iela 2

Jelgava, LV-3001Latvia

Telephone 3026761mob. +371 29 250 516Fax: 3023095


A/S DATI Exigen Group, Head Manager, Quality AssuranceWork place and position

Work address:17a, Ganibu dambis

Riga, LV-1045

Telephone +371 7 067 458Fax: +371 7 381 218


Education

Higher education, Master’s course, doctoral studies. Ed. Establishments, country


Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia

1992 (promotion)

Computer Science

Dr. Sc. Comp.

Institute of Electronics and Computing technique of the Latvian Academy of Science

1974 -1977 Computer Science

Ph.D

Riga Technical University (Riga Polytechnic institute)

1963 -1969 Computer Science

M.Sc.

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Specialty Degree Diploma No.Riga Technical University 2002,

OctoberSystem Analysis, Modeling and Design

Associated Professor in Information Technology

LLU-A PR Nr. 090

Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia

1992 Computer Science Dr. Sc. Comp.

C-D Nr. 000125

Institute of Electronics and Computing technique of the Latvian Academy of Science

1979 Computer Science PhD TH Nr. 028432

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Employment

Since 2006 Faculty of Information Technologies, Latvia University of Agriculture, Head of Department of Computer SystemsSince 2002 Faculty of Information Technologies, Latvia University of Agriculture, Jelgava, LatviaAssociated Professor. Lecture courses “Software Engineering (software quality assurance)” and “Software testing”; workshop “Software documentation”Since 1993. Riga Information Technology Institute (subsidiary of holding company "DATI") & company "DATI". General research assoc. (RITI), Head Manager Quality Assurance (DATI)Quality assurance of software products (participation in several software product independent testing projects and methodical support development for quality assurance and testing); Participation in development of Company Quality System; Software Development project Quality Management (Head manager); Software development projects’ quality consulting and training1988 –1993. Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia (former Computing Centre of LU), Riga. Senior research assoc. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems in Linguistic problem decisions1985 –1988. Research Institute of p/a VEF, Riga. Senior research assoc. Software engineering methods and tools1981 –1985. Riga Qualification's Improvement Institute. Senior lecturer in programming and software engineering. Lectures, practical works and development of methodical materials1969 –1981. Institute of Electronics and Computing technique of the Latvian Academy of Science. Engineer; Junior research assoc Methods and software tools for the statistical modeling


Participation in ESF project „Modernization of Information Technology study program in Latvia University of Agriculture”, task group for master study program “System Analysis” (Grant No.VPD1/ESF/PIAA/04/APK/3.2.3.2/0004/0067). The result of this work is new and improved methodical materials for the course “Software Product quality Assurance” (lectures, handouts, and practical works). Consultative work in PHARE 2002 Cross Border Cooperation Program in the Baltic Sea Region Small Project Fund „Cooperation of higher education institutions in the Baltic Sea region Sharing experience, when introducing and implementing study programs in the information technology field” (project expert), 2004.-2005.Prepared DATI Internal Workshop and conducted classes “Documentation process of DATI Quality System and its development” (22nd of April, 2005)Since 1999 active participation in development of DATI Quality System, from 2001 Manager of the Quality System’s part of software projects. During surveillance visits and triennial assessment current reports are being prepared for Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance auditors about Quality System improvement and new methodical developments and their introducing in DATI projects (the last audit took place on February 26-27, 20070). All these developments are documented in DATI Quality System. Participation in Phare project Support to Industrial Cluster Restructuring Project. Information Systems Industrial Cluster (2001, developer Arthur Andersen)Supervision of master work in computer sciences (University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and

Mathematics):

Dace Grābekle. Requirements specification of quality management information system. 1997. Līga Kāša. Methodology of design, development and documentation of Address Register in

Oracle environment. 2000. Vita Karnīte. Development of basic processes of software projects. 2000. Vineta Reinvalde .Measurement data gathering from the existing accounting systems. 2006.

Supervision of master work in computer sciences Faculty of Information Technologies, Latvia University of Agriculture:

Sandra Buša. Ergonomic requirements for software user interface development. 2006.g. Inita Sīle. Software testing process development and usage for software quality metrics

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acquirement. 2006. Tatjana Žukova. Software Development Standard Life Cycle Model Selection and

Documentation to improve Existing Quality System. 2006.1990.-1993. Scientific theme of Latvia "Development of decision and evaluation strategy for expert systems and data bases development for computerized systems of business Latvian" (Project manager)Project "Development of methodic and computerized tools for acquisition of linguistic knowledge for Latvian fund (knowledge base) creation, Sorosa Fonds - Latvija support 1992. (Project manager and developer)Quality assurance of software products (including software product independent testing and documentation); Development of Company Quality System; Software Development project Quality Management; Software development projects’ quality consulting and training


“Mandatory requirements of DATI Quality System to project process”, DATI Project Managers’ Workshop (1st of April, 2006) “TickIT Guide contribution in IT ISO 9001:2000 quality system improvement”, 8th Quality management Conf. "Effective Management of Processes, Resources and Partnership for Growth and Competitiveness", Riga, 2004. g. 25.-26.“IT specificity and development of standard procedures for tailoring”. Seminar “Principles of the Latvia Quality Award un TQM”, 2003, April, 11“Software development project quality assurance” - RITI Elite lectures “Development projects for large and important information systems” (2002, May, Dec, 2003, May)

Courses delivered

Lecture course “Software Product quality Assurance” (2002.-2007.)Lecture course “Software Engineering (software quality assurance)” (2002.-2007.)

Lecture course ““Software testing” (2003.-2007.)Workshop “Software documentation” (2003. – 2006.)


Publications

U.Smilts, R.Cevere. How to create viable software development standard processes? Quality (Kvalitāte), 2003., 6, pp. 10.-11. (Latvian)R.Cevere. Typical processes of software development projects and tailoring. Quality (Kvalitāte), 2002., 2, pp. 24.-25. (Latvian)B.Apine, R. Cevere, M. Ķemme, J. Plume, U. Smilts, I. Solovjovs. Latvian IT Companies Reach Agreement on Project Management Principles, e-World (e-Pasaule), 2001, November, 16. pp. (Latvian)R.Cevere, U. Smilts. Independent testing in software development projects, e-World (e-Pasaule), 2001, September, 69.-70.pp. (Latvian)B.Apine, R. Cevere, M. Kemme, J. Plume, U. Smilts, I. Solovjovs. Latvian IT Companies Reach Agreement on Project Management Principles. BATTIC TI&T Review. Nr. 3 (22), 2001., pp. 65-66. (English)U.Smilts, R.Cevere. Task accounting and its role in software development project management. Quality (Kvalitāte), 2001., 2, pp. 20.-21. (Latvian)

In-service training (last three years)

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2004, 14-16 September. Introductory to CMM Integration Staged Representation, V1.1, European Software Institute2004, July. FrameMaker 7.x Standard, RITI2001, October. LRQA ISO 9001:2000 Course of International Auditor, LRQA Training Services2001. Confirmation of professional skills (expert in quality assurance), RITI1998. Course of DATI QMS International Auditor, RITI1997, February. Total Quality Management, Sida, Stockholm

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skills excellent good average excellent good average excellent good average

Latvian

Russian

English

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Baiba DūmiņaName Surname


Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, AssistantWork place and position

Work address:Lielā street 2, Jelgava, LV-3001

Phone: +371 3005616E-mail:

[email protected]

Education

Higher education, Master’s course, doctoral studies. Ed. Establishments,

country

Study period

Speciality Qualification

University of Latvia, Faculty of Social Science

2001-2003 Political science, European Public Administration,

European studies

Social Sciences Master’s degree in Political

science

University of Latvia, Faculty of Social Science

1997-2001 Political science Social Sciences Bachelor’s degree in

Political scienceResearch degrees

Institution awarding degree

Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.

University of Latvia Habilitation and Doctorate Council

2003 Political science, European Public Administration,

European studies

Social Sciences Master’s degree in Political science /M.Soc.zin./

No.015206

University of Latvia Habilitation and Doctorate Council

2001 Political science Social Sciences Bachelor’s degree in Political science /B.Soc.zin./

No.013875

Work ExperienceSince 2002 - Assistant in the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Latvia University of Agriculture;2003 – 2006 EU legislation data base project leader, Legal Department of the Joint stock company “Latvijas Balzams”;2000 - 2002 Office administrator in “Statoil Latvia” Ltd.;1999 - 2000 Project coordinator, board member in the association “Norden in Latvia”.

Scientific Research Interests

Master thesis “Social security schemes system in the European Union context”(European Union legislation, politics and Enlargement process);Bachelor thesis “Development of civil society – regional NGO support centres in Latvia”.Methods and organization of Sociological research. Qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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Contributions at conferences, workshops (last three years)

European Commission and TAIEX program workshop “Commerce related Internal Market legislation workshop” Tallinn, Estonia, October 14, 2005.European Union information centre, Stefan Smith (Danish public administration consultant) workshop “European Union public coordination system”, December 4, 2003.

Courses delivered

Sociological Research


“Legal English Terminology” study course, Riga Graduate School of Law, 2005.“Understanding European Union rights” study course, Riga Graduate School of Law, 2004.“Basic Principles of Contract Drafting in English” study course, Riga Graduate School of Law, 2004.Tufte Geir C., Runcis Andris, Sloka Biruta, Eurofaculty “Qualitative Research Methods for Decision making”, Spring Course 2002.Tufte Geir C., Runcis Andris, Sloka Biruta, Eurofaculty “Quantitative Research Methods for Decision making”, Spring Course 2002.

Social societies (membership)

Member of the “European Movement in Latvia” Member of the Nordic cooperation non-governmental organization “Association Norden in Latvia”Member of the “Zemgale’s NGO Regional Centre”

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skills free good fair free good fair free good fair

Latvian

Russian

English

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Daiga DumpeName Surname

Dobele 1982Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia University of Agriculture, assistantWork place and position

Work address:Liela street 2, Jelgava, LV-3001

Phone: +371 3022037Fax: +371 3023095


Education

Higher education, Master’s studies, doctoral studies. Educational

Establishment, countryStudy period Speciality Qualification

Latvia University of Agriculture, master studies

2004 – 2006 Information technologies

Information technologies

Latvia University of Agriculture, bachelor studies

2000 – 2004 Computer control and computer science

Computer control and computer science


Vladimirs Dolgoņenko, Aleksejs Zacepins, Ruta Galoburda, Daiga Dumpe „System Analysis of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point in food production”, Second International Scientific Conference BIOMETRICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Kaunas, Lithuania, 24-25 November 2006

Daiga Dumpe (2006), Latvia University of agriculture e-government business correspondence flow analyse of documentation and process development. Faculty of Information Technologies bachelor and master students’ scientific conference, Jelgava

Courses delivered

Nordplus Neighbour programmas kurss BIOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS COURSE, Tartu, 29 January – 2 February, 2007.

BOVA, “Academic Writing”, Hotel “Zemgale”, Jelgava, 11-13 December, 2006.

Number of publications: …2….

Publications

Vladimirs Dolgoņenko, Aleksejs Zacepins, Ruta Galoburda, Daiga Dumpe „System Analysis of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point in food production”, Proceedings of the Second International Scientific Conference BIOMETRICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Kaunas, Lithuania, 24-25 November 2006, P.76–P.79

Daiga Dumpe (2006), Latvia University of agriculture e-government business correspondence flow analyse of documentation and process development. Faculty of information Technologies bachelor and master students’ scientific conference, Jelgava

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Information technologies (Faculty of Social Sciences); Information technologies (Faculty of Food Technology); Informatics (Faculty of Veterinare Medicine).


Latvian

Russian

German

English

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Janis EiduksName SurnameRiga 1946

Place of birth Year of birth

LAU Computer systems chair, asoc. prof.Work place and position

Work address:Lielā iela 2, Jelgava

Telephone 3026761Fax:

E-mail:

Education


Study period


Riga Polytechnical institution 1964-1969 Ingeneer- electrician

Automation an telemechanics

Riga Polytechnical institution 1975-1978 Technical cybernetics

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Riga Technical university 1992 Technical

cyberneticsDr.sci.ing. B-D 000197

Employment

Riga Technical university (Riga Polytechnical institution) 1968 – 2007, Latvian Agriculture university 2001 – 2007, Latvian Marine academy, Higher business school “Turība” and other.


Database technologies, information system design, multicriterial optimization.


2005, 2006 – Advanced Database Information systems (ADBIS).2004 – Baltic Palette II, Baltic Palette III.2004, 2005 – Information System Development (ISD).

Courses delivered

Database fundamentals, Large databases, Advaced databases, Multibases, Database design, Nonlinear optimization, Multicriterial optimization, Information theory and others.

Number of publications: 95, books 5.

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Hybrid databases for spatial design.Knowledge database for spatial design.Information systems design problems and its solutions.Multicriterial optimization adaptive algorithms.Adative multicriterial optimization.


Taking part in information activities of popular database management systems design companies – Oracle, IBM, Sybase.


Expert of European Information Systems projects.Member of Advanced Database Information Systems, Information Systems Development and other international groups.


Latvian

Russian

English

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Andrejs ErmuizaName Surname

Work place and position1. Institute of Electronics and Computer Science – researcher2. Technical University of Riga (TUR) – assoc. professor3. Latvia University of Agriculture (LUA) – assoc. profesor

Work address:1. 14 Str. Dzerbenes, LV-1006, Riga2. 1 korp.4 Str. Meza, LV-1048, Riga3. 2 Str. Liela, LV-3001, Jelgava

LatviaTelephone 3717558172

Fax: 3717555337E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Education


Study period


Politechnical Institute of Tomsk, Russia 1954-1957 -Politechnical Institute of Riga, Latvia

Institute of Electronics and Computer science of Latvian Academy of Sciences – doctoral studies

1957-1960

1963-1966

Electro equipmentTechnicalcybernetics

Engineer – electrican, dipl.O Nr. 415850

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Institute of Electronics and Computer science of Latvian Academy of Sciences –

1990 Technical cybernetics

Dipl. КД Nr. 028769

Council of promotion and habilitation of Latvian University

1992 Computer sciences Dr. Sci. Comp.

Dipl. C-D Nr. 000126

Employment

09.1954-07.1957 Electromechanical plant of Tomsk electrician09.1957-12.1960 Cement mill of Riga electrician 12.1960-09.1962 VEF plant of Riga, Division of technical research designing engineer09.1962-09.1963 Electromechanical technical college of Riga lecturer10.1963-10.1966 Institute of Electronics and Computer science graduate10.1966-10.1968 Institute of Electronics and Computer science engineer10.1968-1973 Institute of Electronics and Computer science facilitator1973-12.1996 Institute of Electronics and Computer science researcher01.1997- 2007 Institute of Electronics and Computer science grant project manager09.2001-2007 Technical University of Riga, Faculty of inf. technology & comp. associate professor

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09. 2005-2007 Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of inf. Technology associate professor


1. Institute of Electronics and Computer science 10.1963-10.1966 Modeling of biocybernetical processes2. Institute of Electronics and Computer science 10.1966-1996 Modeling of optimization and adaptation processes3. Institute of Electronics and Computer science 01.1997-2000 grant Latv. Sci. Council 96.0241 Models, requirement and procedures for monitoring of safety-critical objects.4. Institute of Electronics and Computer science 01.2001-2005 grant Latv. Sci. Council 01.0838 Improving, investigation and application of model of safety control for objects with heightened risk (safety-critical objects

5. Institute of Electronics and Computer science 01.2001-2005 grant Latv. Sci. Council 05.1393 Simulation and application of control and protection systems for potential endangered object collections as multi agent systems

Managing of MA and engineer graduation works:

1. Kronbergs Mārtiņš. Quality and security in VoIP networks. Engineer graduation work. TUR, 2006.

2. Šīmane Lāsma. Analysis and avoidance of safety problems of computer networks. MA graduation work. TUR, 2006.

3. Žuromskis Sergejs. Analysis of obligations of database administrators. Engineer graduation work. TUR, 2006.


1. Ermuiža A. Multiagent management model for distributed endangered objects. TUR 45. Internat. Scient. Conf. 2004. (in Latvian)

2. Ermuiža A. A vision of eLearning and eInclusion development scenarios trends in Latvia eBaltics: IT&T 2005 Forum, 2005. g. 3– 4. April, Riga.

3. Ermuiža A. Interpretation of threaten avoidance model in the ontology of multiagent systems . TUR 46. Internat. Scient. Conf. 2005. g. October, Riga. (in Latvian)

4. A.Ermuiza Knowledge management problems in the collections of risky objects. International Conference on Operational Research: Simulation and Optimisation in Business and Industry. H. Pranevicius, O. Vaarmann and E. Zavadskas (Eds), May 17-20, 2006, Tallinn, Estonia, pp. 235-238.

5. Ermuiza A. Perspective of internet access infrastructure choice in rural regions of Latvia and possible ways of its implementing. Information Technologies for Rural Development, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, Jelgava, Latvia, October 19-20, 2006

6. Ermuiža A. Requirements for knowledge management mechanisms in the model of endangered objects group. TUR 47. Internat. Scient. Conf. 2006. g. October, Riga. (in Latvian)

Courses delivered

1. Computer networks (for bachelor studies, TUR)2. Programming of hardware systems (for bachelor studies, TUR)3. Computer networks and systems (for master studies, LUA)


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Publications

1. Ermuizha A. An active database model for safety checks on risky objects, Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, Allerton Press, Inc. Vol. 35, No. 5, 2001, pp.40 – 44.

2. A.Ermuiza Distributed monitoring in the model for safety checks of risky objects. konferencē MOSIBUS (Modelling and Simulation of Business Systems) International Conference Modeling and Simulation of Business Systems. H. Pranevicius, E. Zavadskas and B. Rapp (Eds), May 13-14, 2003, Vilnius, Lithuania, pp. 289 – 292.

3. Ermuiža A. Draudu novēršanas sistēmu modeļa interpretācija daudz aģentu sistēmu ontoloģijā. RTU Zinātn. Raksti, 5. sērija, 24. sējums, Datorzinātne, Datorvadības tehnoloģijas, Rīga, 2005, 77-83 lpp.

4. A.Ermuiza Knowledge management problems in the collections of risky objects. International Conference on Operational Research: Simulation and Optimisation in Business and Industry. H. Pranevicius, O. Vaarmann and E. Zavadskas (Eds), May 17-20, 2006, Tallinn, Estonia, pp. 235-238.

5. Ermuiza A. Perspective of internet access infrastructure choice in rural regions of Latvia and possible ways of its implementing. Information Technologies for Rural Development, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, Jelgava, Latvia, october 19-20, 2006,pp 67 -70.


Application of electronic resources in universities – Business School of Riga, TUR, 5-9.02.07


1. Member of LIKTA (Association of Latvian information and communication technologies)2. Affiliate member of IEEE


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Aleksandrs GailumsName SurnameBalvi 1943


Department of Computer Systems, Faculty of IT, LUA, Asociate professor

place and position

Work address:Liela iela 2

Jelgava, LV - 3001

Phone: 63026761Fax: 63023095


Education



Latvia Academy of Agriculture 1961-1969 Economics of Agriculture

Economist

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Academic Council of Latvia Academy of Agriculture

1981 Economics of Agriculture

Candidate of Economic science

EK N 011590

Academic Council H-4 of LUA 1992 Economics of Agriculture

Doctor degree in Economics

G-D N 000198

Employment

2006 – to present Associate professor, Department of Computer Systems2002 – 2006 Head of the Department of Computer Systems, Associate professor1992 – 2002 Assistant professor in the Department of Informatics1987 – 1991 Vice Dean of Faculty of Economics1983 – 1992 Lecturer in the Department of Economic Cybernetics1975 – 1983 Assistant in the Department of Economic Cybernetics1969 – 1975 Economist in the Department of Optimization of the Computer centre of the Ministry of Agriculture


Development of the Information Technologies in the Farms.Information Systems of the Agriculture.Project Phare 2000, Economic and social cohesion program. “Promotion of development of people resources and development of infrastructure base for services of information technologies in Jelgava”, 2003-2004. Participation.Project Phare 2003 “Standardization of knowledge of ICT in Zemgale region”, 2005-2006. Head of training.ESF project of national program 3.2.7.1. “ Guarantee of programs of education career in education system. Expert.Chairman of Organizing Committee of the International Scientific Conference: “Information Technologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, Jelgava, LUA, May 6-7, 2004.Chairman of Organizing Committee of the International Scientific Conference: “Information Technologies for Rural Development”, Jelgava, LUA, October 19-20, 2006.

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A.Gailums. The origins and development of the information technologies in the rural area of Latvia. International scientific conference, Information technologies and telecommunications for rural development, LAU, Jelgava, May 6-7, 2004.A.Gailums. Development of information system in agricultural enterprise. International scientific conference, Information technologies for rural development, LUA, Jelgava, October 19-20, 2006.E.Stalidzans, A.Gailums, I.Mozga. Life Cycle of Artifical and Biological Control System. International scientific conference, Information technologies for rural development, LUA, Jelgava, October 19-20, 2006.A.Gailums. Information system of the farm: situation and development. International scientific conference. Biometrics and Information technologies in Agriculture, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, November 24-25, 2006.

Courses delivered

Computer Basics – Academic Bachelor study program of the Faculty of ITComputer Basics – Professional Bachelor study program of the Faculty of ITInformation Systems of the Agriculture - Academic Bachelor study program of theFaculty of ITInformatics – Bachelor study program Civil Engineering of Faculty of Rural EngineeringComputer Basics – Professional Bachelor study program Home Environment and Informatics in EducationEU Information Systems of the Agriculture – Graduate Academic study program Information TechnologiesPrecision Information Systems of the Agriculture - Graduate Academic study program Information TechnologiesEconomics basics of the Information Systems

Number of publications: 47, including 38 scientific papers and 9 methodic papers .

PublicationsA.Gailums. Development of Agricultural Information Systems in Latvia // Globalization and integration challenges to the Rural Areas of East and Central Europe, Research papers “Vagos” Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, Akademija, 2003, pp 44-49.A.Gailums. The origins and development of the Information technologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, Jelgava, Latvia, 2004, pp 31-37.A.Gailums. Development of information system in agricultural enterprise. Proceedings of the International scientific conference, Information technologies for rural development, LUA, Jelgava, October 19-20, 2006, pp 62-66.E.Stalidzans, A.Gailums, I.Mozga. Life Cycle of Artifical and Biological Control System. Proceedings of the International scientific conference, Information technologies for rural development, LUA, Jelgava, October 19-20, 2006, pp 164-172.A.Gailums. Information system of the farm: situation and development. Proceedings of the International scientific conference. Biometrics and Information technologies in Agriculture, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, Akademija, Institute of Fundamental Sciences, November 24-25, 2006, pp 15-18.


GSE Nordic Region Technical Conference, section: IMS News, Trends and Directions. Riga, May 23-25, 2005.Project Phare 2003 “Standardization of knowledge of ICT in Zemgale region”, 2005-2006. Head of training.ESF project of national program 3.2.7.1. “ Guarantee of programs of education career in education

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system, 2006. Expert.Seminar “Using of Information Technologies for Supporting of Career Consulting”, Phd Raimo Vuorinen, Finland. Riga, December 8-9, 2006.Seminar “Presentation of OS MS Windows Vista, LUA, February 21, 2007.Treining in University of Jyvaskyla, FIT and Institute of Education Research, Finland, March 5-9, 2007.


Member of Convent of the LUAMember of the Senate of the LUA (2004-2006)Member of the Inspection committee of the LUAMember of the Council of the Faculty ITMember of LICTA

Awards

Award of the Rector of the LUA, 2003.


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Ainars GalinsName Surname


Latvia University of Agriculture Faculty of EngineeringWork place and position

Institute of Agricultural Energetics, Associated professor, Dr.sc.ing.Work address:

5,J.Cakstes boulvd., Jelgava LV-3007

Phone: 63022242Fax: 63020762


Education



Habilit. Dr. student Latvia University of Agriculture

1997-1999 Agricultural energetic

Nordic Systematized Postgraduate Course for Researchers in Agricultural Engineering, Norwegian Agricultural University, Department of Agricultural Engineering ( Course: Control Engineering )

June–August 1997

Agricultural energetic

Nordic Systematized Postgraduate Course in Agricultural Engineering, NOVA – University, Denmark, ( Course: Measuring Techniques and Data Processing )

March-May 1996

Agricultural energetic

PhD studies, Latvia Academy of Agriculture 1985-1988 Electrification of agriculture and electrical equipment

Latvia Academy of Agriculture, Faculty of Mechanization

1979-1984 Farm mechanization

Dipl. Engineer

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Council of Science in Agricultural Engineering H-1, LUA, Jelgava

1996 Agricultural engineering

Dr.sc.ing. G-D Nr 000358

Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering

1992 Agricultural energetic

M.sc.ing Nr 000892

Employment

1998 – current date: associated professor in the Institute of Agricultural Energetics ( IAE), Faculty of Engineering (FE), Latvia University of Agriculture (LUA)5, J. Cakstes boulv., LV-3001, Jelgava, Latvia1996-1998: assistant professor, IAE1993-1996: lecturer, IAE1990-1993: lecturer, research associate, Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE), Latvia

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Academy of Agriculture (LAA), Faculty of Mechanization (FM)1989-1990: senior research associate, DEE, LAA 1985-1988: PhD student, research associate, DEE, LAA1985: research associate, DEE, LAA1984-1985: assistant, research associate, department of Labor Protection, LAA 1981-1984: technician , Scientific Laboratory of mechanics, LAA


From 1986- Automation of agricultural machines. Protection of electric machines. Protection of induction motors. Diagnostics, control and protection of induction motors.From 1991- Renewable energetic. Wind energetic. Co-generation. From 2000- Combined energetic supply systems and bioenergetics. Supervision of Scientific Works2001- current date: Supervisor of Msc. Program of Agricultural Energetics2001- current date: Supervisor of Dr.sc.ing Scientific works (2)1996- current date: Supervisor of Msc. Scientific works (10)


1. Galins A., Lescevics P. Utilization of permanent excited synchronous machine for alternative energy plants. / International Scientific Conference “Advanced technologies for energy production and effective utilization”, Jelgava, LUA, June 28-29, 2004.

2. Galins A., Grundulis Ar., Zihmane K., Strele M., Research into quality indexes of the biodiesel produced in Latvia, “Ecobalt’2005” International conference, Rīga,- May 2005.

3. Zihmane K., Galins A., Grundulis Ar., Serzane R. Investigation of physical parameters of different biofuels. International Scientific Conference “Agricultural Engineering Problems” .Jelgava, June 2-3 2005.

4. Osadcuks V., Galins A. Real time control system for electric energy production. // Proceedings of the International scientific conference “Information technologies for rural development”, October 19-20, 2006.

Courses delivered

Lectures, practical works, course works for Bsc.ing., Msc.ing., Dr.sc.ing. in following subjects:Electrical engineering (Bsc.); Computer graphics (Bsc.); Electronic fundamentals (Bsc.)Practical electronics (Bsc.); Microprocessor control systems (Bsc.); Electric drive and control of machines (Msc.); Design of microcontroller systems (Msc).

Number of publications: over 53 including monogrtaphs, training appliances, scientific papers and articles

Publications

1. Šnīders A., Grundulis A., Galiņš A. The small heat - electro energy cogeneration plants in Latvia rural energetics. //Trends in Agricultural Engineering / Czech University of Agriculture Prague / 1999. p.646 - 649.

2. Galins A., Lescevics P. Utilization of permanent excited synchronous machine for alternative energy plants. / International Scientific Conference “Advanced technologies for energy production and effective utilization”, Jelgava, LUA, 2004., p.67.- 71.

3. Galins A. Commutation over voltage of induction motor and insulation protection./ Thesis Dr.sc.ing. / Jelgava, 1996. –119p.

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1. January, 2007- Course of “Application of M90 PLC – GSM for wireless automation“ Rīga, Klinkmann Automation Latvia.

2. May, 2005- Course of „Training course on CNC programming” PIC Jelgava.3. June, 2004- Course of “Development and programming mechatronic systems using PLC, Design

and implementation of control programs for MPS stations”, KTU FESTO industrial automation Center, Kaunas, Lithuania.

4. May, 2003- Course of „Science and Technology park models in Finland” Finland, Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Hameenlinna, Science and Technology Park Hermia Tampere.

September-November, 2003- Course of “Higher education didactics”, LUA, Jelgava.


Member of Faculty Board; Member of University Convention; Member of Latvia association of Professors; Member of Latvia Society of Automatics LANO (IFAC); Member of Latvia Society of Electrical Power Engineering.

Number of patents, inventions etc. -4

Device for Diagnostics and Protection of Induction Motors. – Patent of Latvia, LV 11876 B, 1997.Device of Combined Protection and Diagnostics of Electric Generator. – Patent of Latvia, LV12336B, 1999.Brake system for induction machine. – Patent of Latvia, LV 12654 B, 2001.Biodiesel and method for its production. – Patent of Latvia, LV 13150 B, 2004.


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Uldis IljinsName Surname

Aizpute, Latvia 1947Place of birth Year of birth

Head of Department of Physics, Latvia University of AgricultureWork place and position

Work address:Department of Physics

2, Liela Str.Jelgava, LV – 3001, Latvia

Phone: 3005675Fax:


Education



Phd Student - Latvia State University, Latvia 1974 - 1977

Physics Dr. Phys.

Student - Latvia State University, Latvia 1966 - 1971

Physics Physicist

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.The Habilitation and Promotion Council in Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics of Latvia university The Habilitation and Promotion Council in Engineering, Latvia university of Agriculture (H1+H7)

1992 (1978)

1996

Physics

Engineering

Dr. Phys.

Dr. habil. sc. ing.

CD 001090

G-Dh 000031

Employment

1980 - current date - Head of Department of Physics, Latvia University of Agriculture1996 - current date - professor, Latvia University of Agriculture in Jelgava1980 - 1996 - professor - assistant, Latvia University of Agriculture in Jelgava1971 - 1980 - assistant, Latvia University of Agriculture in JelgavaScientific research interests

The calculations of heats processes


A. Vulans, J. Skujans, J. Kreilis, U. Uljins. The Use of Different Concrete in Walls with Permanent Stay – in – Place Forms.- The Second International Scientific Conference: Biometrics and Information Technologies in Agriculture: Research and Development. Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Kaunas, , 24-25.11.2006.Iljins U., Zeidmane A. Using Information Technologies in the Assessment Individually Work in the Large Students Group. International Scientific – practical Conference “Information and Communication Technology in the Process of natural Science Education” Siauliai University, Lithuania, December 1-2, 2006.8th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, Giardini di Naxos, Italy, May 15 – 18, 2005.

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International Research Conference: The Role of Chemistry and Physics in the Development of Agricultural Technologies.- Lithuania, Kaunas, 2004. 14.10.The 9th International Conference: Ecological Energy Resources in Agroculture. Lithuania, Raundonvaris, 2004. (16-17).09.International Scientific Conference: Information Technologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development. Jelgava, 2004.(06-07).05Courses delivered

1. Physics2. Heat proceses3. Metrology4. Building physics5. The physical basic of biological objectsNumber of publications: …163….

Publications

1. J. Skujans, A. Vulans, U. Iljins, A. Aboltins. Measurements of heat transfer of multi-layred wall construction with foam gypsum.- Chemical Engineering transactions, Volume 2, 2005. 639-643 pp.

2. J. Skujāns, A. Vulāns, M. Bīriņš, U. Iljins. Theoretical and experimental research on deficiency of foam gypsum.- Proceedings of international scientific conference “Civil Engineering ‘05”.- Jelgava, 2005, 185 – 188 pp.

3. U. Iljins, G. Andersons, J. Skujāns, J. Grīnvalds. Examination of condensate factor in the mathematical model for ventilation of built-up roof.- Proceedings of international scientific conference “Civil Engineering ‘05”.- Jelgava, 2005, 196 – 200 pp.

4. I. Ziemelis, J. Navickas, U. Iljins. Economical Comparison of Some Flat-Plate Solar Collector Parameters.- Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Research papers 66 (19). Akademija, 2005, 127-132 pp.

5. A. Vulans, J. Skujans, J. Kreilis, U. Uljins. The Use of Different Concrete in Walls with Permanent Stay – in – Place Forms.- Proceedings of the Second International Scientific Conference: Biometrics and Information Technologies in Agriculture: Research and Development. Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Akademija, 2006, 97 – 102 pp.


The Council of Promotion, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Rural Engineering - HeadThe Council of Promotion, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Food Technology - MemberThe International Academy of Refrigeration - AcademicianMember of the Physics Society of LatviaNumber of patents, inventions etc.

1. U. Iljins, Ē. Ziemelis, I. Ziemelis, I. Pelēce. Patent. Spherical Solar Collector. Nr. P-06-125: 15.11.2006.

2. H. Putāns, I. Ziemelis, A. Putāns, U. Iljins. The Equipment of Data Measurement. Patent of Latvia. Nr 12996.- 20.12.2003.


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Aivars KakitisName Surname

Latvia, Balvi region 1953Place of birth Year of birth

LUA Institute of Mechanics, Assoc. ProfessorWork place and position


Jelgava, LV-3001

Phone: 29255105Fax: 3005685




Latvia Academia of Agriculture 1975-1980 Agricultural Engineering

Engineer

Research degreesInstitution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.

Latvia University of Agriculture 1999 Agricultural Engineering

Dr. sc. ing. G-DNo. 000402

Employment1. LAA Research laboratory of mechanics, researcher, since 19802. LUA Division of Research, Head of the Patent and information sector, since 1996 3. LUA Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Mechanics, Assoc. Professor since 2002

Scientific research interests Hydraulics of Agricultural machines, Non-Newtonian fluids, extraction of Sapropel, extraction and usage of Biomass, physical properties of stalk biomass and briquettesContributions at conferences (last three years)1. Kakitis A., Kronbergs E., Nulle I., Smits M. Compacting energy of stalk material compositions.

AgEng 2004 CONFERENCE “Engineering the Future” Leuven, Belgium, 12 – 16.09.2004.2. Kronbergs E., Kakitis A., Nulle I. and Smits M. Stalk material compositions as solid biofuel

resource. Second World Biomass Conference “Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate protection”, Rome, Italy, 10-14 May 2004.

3. Kakitis A., Nulle I. Strength of Stalk Material Briquettes. Conference to the occasion of 80-th Anniversary of the establishment of Lithuanian University of Agriculture “Engineering of Agricultural Technologies”. Lithuania, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering. Kaunas, Akademija, 14 – 15 October 2004.

4. Kakitis A., Nulle I. Friction of chopped straw. International scientific conference “Agricultural Engineering Problems”, Jelgava, Latvia, 2-3.06. 2005, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering

5. Nulle I, Kaķītis A. Determination of parameters for chopped biomass feeders. International Scientific Conference “Engineering for rural development” Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering. May 18 – 19, 2006

6. Nulle I, Kaķītis A. Stress modelling of chopped biomass. International Scientific Conference “Research For Rural Development 2006” Jelgava, Latvia, 19 – 22.05.2006., Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Post - Graduate Studies

7. E. Kronbergs, A. Kakitis, M. Smits, I. Nulle. Biomass conditioning for solid biofuel compositions. 2nd International Baltic Bioenergy Conference. Germany, Fachhochschule Stralsund

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– University of Applied Sciences. Nov. 02. – 04. 2006Courses delivered

Hydraulics, Strength of Materials.Mechatronics, Ergonomics and Design, Computerized measuring systems, Experimental data Acquisition and Processing Number of publications: 69

Publications1. Kakitis A., Kronbergs E., Nulle I., Smits M. Compacting energy of stalk material compositions.

In Proceedings of AgEng 2004 CONFERENCE “Engineering the Future” Leuven, Belgium, 12 – 16.09.2004.

2. Kronbergs E., Kakitis A., Nulle I. and Smits M. Stalk material compositions as solid biofuel resource. In Proc.of the Second World Biomass Conference “Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate protection”, Rome, Italy, 10-14 May 2004. Published by ETA-Florence and WIP-Munich, printed by Grafica Lito, Florence, Italy, 2004, pp. 117-120

3. Kakitis A., Nulle I. Strength of Stalk Material Briquettes. In Proceedings of Conference to the occasion of 80-th Anniversary of the establishment of Lithuanian University of Agriculture “Engineering of Agricultural Technologies”. Lithuania, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering. Kaunas, Akademija, 14 – 15 October 2004.

4. Kakitis A., Nulle I. Friction of chopped straw. In Proceedings of International scientific conference “Agricultural Engineering Problems”, Jelgava, Latvia, 2-3.06. 2005, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering, pp.143-148.

5. Nulle I, Kaķītis A. Determination of parameters for chopped biomass feeders. In Proceedings of International Scientific Conference “Engineering for rural development” Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering. May 18 – 19, 2006, pp.186 – 193.

6. Nulle I, Kaķītis A. Stress modelling of chopped biomass. In Proceedings of International Scientific Conference “Research For Rural Development 2006” Jelgava, Latvia, 19 – 22.05.2006., Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Post - Graduate Studies, pp. 42 – 46.

7. E. Kronbergs, A. Kakitis, M. Smits, I. Nulle. Biomass conditioning for solid biofuel compositions. In Proceedings of 2nd International Baltic Bioenergy Conference. Germany, Fachhochschule Stralsund – University of Applied Sciences. Nov. 02. – 04. 2006, pp 81 – 90.

Continuing education, in-service training (last three years)1. Training course “Protection of Intellectual property rights”, RTU, Rīga, Promolazio, Italy,

October – December 2003. 2. Training course “European Patent system”, May 17 – 22. 2004, Munich, EPO, Germany. 3. Company “Festo” training course “Programming of microcontrollers”, Technical University of

Kaunas, June 17 - 21, 2004.

Academic and social societies (membership)Member of Convention LUA, Member of Senate LUANumber of patents, inventions etc.patents – 6


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DAINA KANAŠKAName Surname


Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Labour Environment, assistant of professor

Work place and positionWork address:

Akadēmijas 11JelgavaLatvia

Phone: 3026059Fax: 3021619




Latvia Academia of Agriculture 1979-1984 Car and car economy

Engineer-mechanic

Latvia Academia of Agriculture 1986-1989 Labour protection

Research degrees


University of Leningrad 1991 Labour protection Technical science candidate


1992 Labour protection engineering ensure

Technical science doctor

G-D 000031

Scientific research interests Labour Protection.Courses deliveredPeople protection.Number of publications: …16….Publications1. D.Kanaška, V.Škrabaks To platform protection cars to abolish arbitrary to let down the.car

box. Agriculture university of Peterburga article, 1990.2. D.Kanaška, V.Škrabaks To platform protection of cars engineering behavior. Agriculture

university of Peterburga article, 1989.3. D.Kanaška, V.Kupļevskis The risk hazards estimate in agriculture. Agriculture university of

Peterburga science article, 1991.4. A.Šķēle, J.Staša, E.Mitrevics, D.Kanaška For safety and health. Agriculture Latvia 1998.

Nr.6.Continuing education, in-service training (last three years)1.Course of management in “Baltija management”.2. Course of datorprogramms in “Bokova”.4.Hight Education Didactics Courses of Study, LUALanguages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skills

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Leonards Leikums

Name SurnameKrāslava District 1952

Place of birth Year of birthLatvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy, docent


Work address:Lielā street 2

JelgavaLV- 3001

Phone: +3713005649Fax: +371 3021821


Education




1970-1975 Philosophy Teacher of Philosophy, sociologist

University of Latvia, Extra-mural Postgraduate Studies

1979-1984 Philosophy Candidate of Sciences in Philosophy

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Habilitation and Promotion Council of the University of Latvia

1993 Philosophy Dr. phil C-D 000955

Institute of Philosophy and Law at the Academy of sciences of LSSR

1987 Philosophy Candidate of Sciences in Philosophy

PC 008696

Employment

1998- Latvia University of Agriculture, Head of the Department of Philosophy1995- Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Philosophy, Docent1993-1996- Department of Philosophy, Lecturer1989-1993- Latvian Agricultural Academy, Department of Philosophy, Senior Lecturer1988-1989- Latvian Agricultural Academy, Department of Marxism- Leninism, Senior Lecturer1975-1988- Liepāja Institute of Pedagogy, Department of Marxism- Leninism, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer


Problem of consciousness in philosophyPhilosophy of science


1. 2004: Jelgava, Latvia. International scientific conference “Social Integration in Expanding Europe”. Report “The integration and the disintegration as a characterization of the self “

2. 2004: International scientific conference „The changes of the value orientation in Latvia and Poland, joining EU”. Report „The rational and emotional in the light of historical heritage”– Olstina, UIE .

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3. 2004. g. LPI XII scientific conference„The history, present and future of Latgale”. Report „ The integration and the disintegration as a characterization of the self in the conditions of Latgale” .Dagda.

4. 2005. g. Jelgava, Latvia. International scientific conference “New Dimensions in the Development of Society”. Report “The history and ideology in the discourse of consciousness”.

5. 2006. Jelgava, Latvia. International scientific conference „New Dimensions in the Development of Society”. Report „The phenomenon of uncertainty in the contemporary Western society”.

Courses delivered

PhilosophyEthics and aestheticsPhilosophy of sciencePhilosophy of educationLogic


Publications

1. Krīze XX gs. rietumu kultūrā// LLU raksti, 1996.-Nr.5.- 22.-27.lpp2. Cубъективные отношения и ценности // Žmogaus udymo problemos šiulaikineje. Kaunas-

Akademija, 1998. 34.-38.lpp.3. Boļševisma mīts K. Rauduves filozofijas darbos // LLU Raksti.- Jelgava: LLU, 1996.- Nr.5.-37.-

44.lpp.4. Pustka jako fenomen filozofieznej šwiadomošči // Czlowiek I pustka.- Problemy wakuumologii

/Olsztyn: osw., 2000.- 21.-24.psl.5. Zinātnes filozofija // Mācību līdzeklis filozofijas kursa apguvei maģistratūrā un doktorantūrā.- 3.

izd. pap.- Jelgava: LLU, 2002.- 104.lpp. (36-50, 63-68 lpp.).6. J.Ābele. L.Leikums. Organizācija kā sociāla kapitāla faktors.- Starptautiskās zinātniskās

konferences “Sociālais kapitāls” raksti, 13.-14. jūnijs.- Jelgava: LLU, 2002.- 6-11 lpp.7. L.Leikums “Nenoteiktības fenomens mūsdienu rietumu sabiedrībā”. International scientific

conference „New Dimensions in the Development of Society”. Jelgava: LLU, 2006.


State Administration School seminar “Human Resources Management”, August 1999-(certificate)


Since 1996- Member of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences.Member of the Convent of Latvia University of Agriculture.


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Kārlis LūsisName SurnameRiga 1946

Place of birth Year of birthLatvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy,

Associate ProfessorWork place and position


JelgavaLV – 3001

Phone: 3005649Fax: 3021821


Education




Postgraduate studies – Latvian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History, Department of Philosophy

1965-1970

1972-1975

History

History of Philosophy

Teacher of history and

social studiesResearcher

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Latvian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History

Latvian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History, Habilitation and Promotion CouncilLatvian Agricultural Academy, Council of SciencesUniversity of Latvia, Council of Philosophy and Theology Professors

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1993

1991

History of PhilosophyHistory of Philosophy



Candidate of Sciences in PhilosophyDr.phil.Department of Philosophy, DocentAssociate Professor

001460

E-D 000559

ДЦ 030189

LLU-APR Nr.067

Employment

1972-1975 – Latvian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History, Department of Philosophy, Postgraduate student.1975-1978 – Latvian Academy of Sciences, Department of Social Sciences, Researcher1978-1988 – Latvian Academy of Agriculture, Department of Philosophy, Senior lecturer.1989-2001 – Latvian University of Agriculture, Department of Philosophy, Docent.Since 2001 – Latvian University of Agriculture, Department of Philosophy, Associate Professor.


History of Philosophy and Culture; philosophy and the methodology of science2005 - project “European ideas in Latvia” – Latvian University, Institute of the Philosophy of Sociology2004/5 - project “History of ideas in Latvia” – Latvian University, Institute of the Philosophy of Sociology


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May 4-6, 2000 – international scientific conference “Cooperation and Competence in Education”, Jelgava. Report “Interdisciplinary research – the form of cooperation and ways of improving lecturer’s competency”.May 17-18, 2001 – Head of the organization committee of international scientific conference “Communication and Community”, Jelgava.April 25-26, 2003 – international scientific conference “Multicultural Communication in the Processes of Globalization”, Jelgava. Report “Globalization and Science”.June 16-17, 2005 – international scientific conference “New Dimension in the Development of Sciences”, Jelgava. Report “Priority of European Values – tendencies of the development of post-socialist countries”.October 24-25, 2005 – the first congress of Letonics, Riga. Report “The European Enlightenment and the philosophy of history in Latvia”.Courses delivered

Philosophy, aesthetics;Introduction to the psychology of personality – for bachelor studies;Philosophy of science – for graduate studies;

Number of publications: 50: books – 5, scientific papers – 14, reports of scientific activities – 6, methodological materials – 5, theses of conferences – 10, popular scientific publications – 10, other publications – 4.

Publications1. Monogrāfija: Vēsture un vēstures filozofija. Rīga, “Zinātne” 1981.g.118.lpp.2. Personības psiholoģiskā struktūra. Rīga, “Zinātne” (kopā ar V.Reņģi) 1988.g. 86.lpp.3. Roberts Vipers. Vēstures lielās problēmas. (Ievads un sastādījums ) Rīga, “Zvaigzne” 1990.g. 137.lpp.4. Kr. Valdemārs. Tēvzemei. Darbu izlase. (Priekšvārds un sastādījums) Rīga, “Avots” 1991.g. 303.lpp.5. Zinātnes filozofijā: mācību līdzeklis filozofijas kursa apguvei maģistrantūrā un doktorantūrā. –3. izd. pap. – Jelgava: LLU,2002. 104.lpp. (4.-16., 51-62.)6. Globalisation, science and nanotechnology- Proceedings on the international scientific conference „Multicultural comunication and the process of Globalisation”, 25.-26. april, Jelgava, LLU, 2003. 163.-170.lpp7. Eiropas idejas Latvijā. Antoloģija. Rīga „Pētergailis” 2003,. 263.lpp.Academic and social societies (membership)

Member of the Convent of the Latvian University of Agriculture since 1991.Member of the Dome of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Latvian University of Agriculture since 1990.Member of the Association of the History of Science and Philosophy, Latvian Academy of Science since 1988.Member of the European movement in Latvia since 2000.Member of the Goethe society since 1998.Member of the Latvian society of scientists since 1988.Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skills

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Rudolfs OzolinsName Surname


Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Mathematics, professor (Emeritus)Work place and position

Work address:Liela str. 2 – 271,

Jelgava, LV - 3001

Telephone 3005652Fax: -


Education


Study period


Full-time Student at Latvia Academy of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry

1950-1955 Forestry Forester-engineer

Correspondence Student at Latvian State University, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics

1958-1962 Mathematics Teacher of mathematics

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Latvia University of Agriculture 1992 Forestry sciences Dr. silv. G-Dr Nr.

000021Latvia University of Agriculture 1994 Forestry sciences Dr. habil.

silv.GD Nr. 000283

Employment

1955-1957 Forester-engineer of Smiltene and Saldus timber industry enterprises;1957-1963 Teacher of mathematics at Saldus secondary school;1963-1995 Lecturer assistant, lecturer, assistant-professor at Latvia University of Agriculture 1995-2004 Professor at Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Mathematics;2004- Professor (Emeritus) at Department of Mathematics.


Mathematical form models of tree trunks.Assortment structure analysis of forest stand by using mathematical modeling.Virtual restoration of forest stands by results of measuring stumps.

Courses delivered

MathematicsTheory of probabilityMathematical statisticsApplying of mathematical methods

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Publications

Ozoliņš, Rūdolfs. Mathematical form and assortment structure models of tree trunks // Modelling Regeneration Success and Early Growth of Forest Stands: Proceeding from the IUFRO Conference, Copenhagen 10 - 13 June, 1996 / Danish Forest and Landscape Institute. - Copenhagen, 1996 - P. 567 - 572.Ozolins, Rudolfs. Mathematical form models of tree trunks // Integrated tools for natural recourses inventories in the 21st century : proceedings of conference held at Boise, Idaho, August 16-20, 1998. – St.Paul, Minnosota, 2000. –p.399 –406 :Fig., Tab.*.

Ozoliņš, Rūdolfs. Some unusual methods in ordinary courses of mathematical statistics // Fourth Nordic-Baltic Agrometrics Conference, Uppsala, Sweden, June 15-17, 2003 : conference proceedings / Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. – Uppsala : SLU, 2003. – P. 103-108*


Member of Latvian Agriculture and Forest Sciences academyMember of Latvian Mathematical Society

Awards

Gold Honour Sign of the Three Stars Order, October 28, 1999.Title of state Emeritus Scientist, June 8, 2004. Title of professor Emeritus, November 10, 2004.Certificate of approval from the Cabinet of republic Latvia, January 7, 2007.The highest award of forest branch for contribution in lifetime – “Gold cone”, 26.01. 2007.


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Līga PauraName SurnameLudza 1971

Place of birth Year of birth2 September, 1971 Latvian

Latvia University of agriculture, Department of control systems head of department and assoc. prof.


Work address:LLU Faculty of Information

TechnologiesLiela street 2, Jelgava, LV-3001

Telephone + 371 3022037Fax: + 371 3023095


Education


Study period


Latvia Academy of agriculture (bachelor) 1988-1993 Zooengineer TechnologLatvia University of agriculture (master study) 1993-1995 Animal breeding MSc.agr.Latvia University of agriculture (PhD study) 1995-1999 Animal breeding Dr.agr.Latvia University of agriculture (master study) 2000-2001 Pedagogy Pedagogy

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.LUA Promotion board in Agriculture science

1999 Animal breeding Dr.agr. Dipl Nr 000399

Employment

Since 1996 till 2002 Latvia University of Agriculture, Department of Informatics - lectureSince 2002 LLU, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Information technology, Department of Control systems head of department, asist. prof..From 2006 – assoc. professor in the Department of Systems Control.


Scientific fields:

Quantitative genetics, linear model in agriculture, statistical methods in agriculture

Projects:

Grant of Latvian Academy of science (2000-20003) Guarantee of indispensable data analysis for overinspection of dairy husbandry, corresponding to EU requirement – Project supervisor

Grant of Latvian Academy of science (2004-2007) Genetic relationships between non-specific resistance indicēs and somatic cell count in milk of diverse origin cows. Project supervisor

Nordplus Neighbour 2005-2007 program „Nordic-Baltic –Russian Academics Network in Bioinformatics” LUA coordinator, 2005.-2007.g.

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2. Paura L., D. Jonkus, D. Kairiša (2006). Factors affecting lysozyme concentration in Latvian Brown cow milk. 12th Baltic animals breeding and genetic conference Jūrmala, Latvia, P. 39-47

3. Paura L., Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Information Technology in Animal Breeding. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005, P. 476-480.

4. Paura L., D. Jonkus, D. Kairiša, J. Sprūžs. Genetic parameters of lysozyme concentration and somatic cell count of Latvian brown cows. 11 Baltic animals breeding and genetic conference Palanga, 2005. P. 40-43

5. D. Jonkus, L. Paura, D. Kairiša. Latvijas brūnās šķirnes govju tesmeņa pazīmju lineārā vērtējuma nozīme kvalitatīva piena ražošanā. International scientific conference. Latvia, Jelgava, 2004.g. 15.oktobrī

6. D. Jonkus, L. Paura, D. Kairiša. Factors affecting the stability of milk productivity traits of Latvian brown cows. 10th Baltic Animal Breeding Conference, Tartu, 2004.g. 13.-14.maijā

Courses delivered

Applied statistics (for Bachelor of Faculty of Information technology) Introduction to Bioinformatics, Statistics in genetics, Quantitative genetics (for MSc of Faculty of

Information technology) Biometrics (for Bachelor of Faculty of Agriculture); Statistics (for Bachelor of Faculty of Agriculture) Mathematical statistics (for MSc of Faculty of Economics) Multivariate data Analysis (for LLU Ph.D. students)

Number of publications (2000-2006): 22, including articles – 21, methodical materials – 1.

Publications

1. Paura L., Arhipova I., Arhipovs S. (2005) Information Technology in Animal Breeding. International Congress of Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment Proceedings. Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey, October 12-14, 2005, P. 476-480.

2. Paura L., D. Jonkus, D. Kairiša, J. Sprūžs. Genetic parameters of lysozyme concentration and somatic cell count of Latvian brown cows. 11 Baltic animals breeding and genetic conference Palanga, 2005. P. 40-43

3. Jonkus D., Paura L., Kairisha D. Analysis of Daily Milk ProductivityChange in Dairy Cows. Feedinfo News Service Scientific Reviews. April 2005. 5 lpp. Available from URL: http://www.feedinfo.com.



6. Paura L., D. Jonkus, D. Kairiša (2006). Factors affecting lysozyme concentration in Latvian Brown cow milk. 12th Baltic animals breeding and genetic conference Jūrmala, Latvia, P. 39-47

7. Kairiša D., Jonkus D., Paura L., Arhipovs S. (2006) Govju turēšanas tehnoloģija kā riska faktors kvalitatīva piena ieguvē. Dzīvnieki. Veselība. Pārtikas higiēna. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences Raksti, ISBN 1407 – 1754, Jelgava, 119 -124 lpp.

8. D. Jonkus, L. Paura, D. Kairiša. Factors affecting the stability of milk productivity traits of Latvian brown cows.// Proceedings of 10th Baltic Animal Breeding Conference, Tartu, 2004. pp. 18.-24.

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9. L. Paura, D. Kairiša, D. Jonkus. Repeatability of milk productivity traits. ISSN 1392-2130. Vererinarija ir zootechnika. T.19 (41). 2002, 90-94


Lithuanian veterinary academy, course Molecular testing methods and it’s application in agriculture June 2004.

„Application of genomics and bioinformatics in animal biotechnology” Polish academy of science, Poland, 31.01.05. – 04.02.05.

„ICT workshop in Kaunas”, Lithuanian Agriculture University, 27.04.05. – 29.04.05.


LUA Promotion board in Agriculture - Animal science member LUA convent memberLUA senate memberLatvian genetics and selections society member


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Pēteris RivžaName Surname

Rezeknes district 1947Place of birth Year of birth

Vice-rector (research) of the Latvia University of Agriculture; Professor of the Faculty of Information TechnologyWork place and position

Work address:Liela Str. 2, Jelgava, LV – 3001, LATVIA

Phone: +371 3005633; +371 9171449;Fax: +371 3005685

E-mail: [email protected], www.llu.lv

Education



Latvia University of Agriculture 1968-1972 Agriculture engineering

Engineer- mechanic

(BSc)

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Latvia University of Agriculture 1978 Agricultural

MachineryDr.sc.eng. G-D

Nr 000001

Latvia University of Agriculture 1995 Agricultural Machinery

Dr.habil.sc.eng. G-DhNr 000023

Employment

2002.g. – Vice-rector, professor , Latvia University of Agriculture (LUA );2001.-2002.g. – Dean, professor, Faculty of Information Technology, LUA;1992.-2001.g. – Director, professor , Institute of Informatics, LUA;1990.-1992.g. – Head of the department, Department of economical cybernetic, LUA;1984.-1990.g. – Head of the department, Department of mathematics, LUA;1981.-1984.g. – Assistant professor , Department of mathematics, LUA;1972.-1981.g. – Assistant , Department of mathematics, LUA.


System analyse and modelling, information security, agricultural informatization; economical analysis and modelling of regions; mathematical modelling of agricultural production processes.

Projects: 1. Latvian co-ordinator of the EU 6th Framework Programme for research project „Innovation

Trough Research Opportunities” (2005-2007);2. Project leader of Latvia Council of science cooperation project “Risk factors, risk assessment

and risk management in Latvia agriculture”(2002-2005);3. Project leader of Latvia Forestry fund project “Mathematical models of forestry products

flows”(2005);4. Project leader of Latvia Council of science cooperation project “Risk and crisis management

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systems in Latvian agriculture”(2006-2007);Scientific consultant for 9 candidates for doctor’s degree, two of them - I.Arhipova and M.Megnis have successfully presented theirs dissertations; has been scientific consultant for bacgelor and master works of Information technology faculty.


1. Rivža P., Kopeika E. Technologies of Telecommunications in Latvia. The International Scientific Conference „Economic Science for Rural Development”, 2004, Jelgava.

2. Rivža P., Kopeika E. Information Society in the Baltic States. The International Scientific Conference „Information Tecnologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, 2004, Jelgava.

3. Avsjukovs A., Blija A.,Rivža P. Hazard analysis and control Information system for common feeding establishments. The International Scientific Conference „Information Tecnologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, 2004, Jelgava.

4. Korņejevs I., Rivža P., Kairiša D. Information system for assesment od sheep. The International Scientific Conference „Information Tecnologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, 2004, Jelgava.

Courses delivered

For bachelors and master students of Information Technology faculty: System analyse and modelling, Information security and cryptography, Laws and standards of IT

Mathematical modelling (for PhD students). Supervisor of study programmes: Academic bachelor study program “Computer control and computer science”; Graduate academic study program “Information technologies” subprogram “Computer control of manufacturing”; Doctoral study program “Information technologies”.


Publications

1. Rivža P., Kopeika E. Technologies of Telecommunications in Latvia. Proceeding of the International Scientific Conference „Economic Science for Rural Development”, Nr.6, 2004, Jelgava, P. 147-152

2. Avsjukovs A., Blija A.,Rivža P. Hazard analysis and control Information system for common feeding establishments. Proceeding of the International Scientific Conference „Information Tecnologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, 2004, Jelgava, P.59-62.

3. Korņejevs I., Rivža P., Kairiša D. Information system for assesment od sheep. Proceeding of the International Scientific Conference „Information Tecnologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development”, 2004, Jelgava, P.63-65.

4. Riski lauksaimniecībā un privātajā mežsaimniecība . 2005. ,Jelgava, 657lpp.5. Rivža P. Riska faktoru izvērtēšana un riska vadība Latvijas lauksaimniecībā. LLU Raksti,

Nr.11(306), 2004., Jelgavā, 3-8 lpp.


1. Swedich University of Agricultural Scienes, (2006), 2. University of Iceland, (2006) 3. IST 2004 Event, Hague, (2004).4. IST 2006 Event, Helsinki, (2006).5. Estonian Life University , Science and Technology Park of Tartu (2005).

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o Member of EU Standing Committee for Agricultural Research;o Member of Academy of agricultural and forest sciences, economics and agrarian information

department;o Member of Informatics Council of LR Ministry of education and science;o Senate member of Latvia University of Agriculture;o Member of LUA Study council;o Chairmen of LUA Science council;o Member of council of LUA Information Technology faculty;o Member of LUA Council of promotion, branch of economy;o Member of Latvian National Organization of Automatics (LANO) and collective member of

International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC);o Member of Latvian Simulation Society.

Awards

Award of Ministry of the Environment (1999), Prize for excellence of Latvian Academy of Sciences, DATI Exigen Group and Latvian Education Fund (2005).


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Ilva RudusaName SurnameRiga 1975


Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of information technologies, Department of control systems, lecture


Work address:Lielā street 2

JelgavaLV 3001, Latvia

Phone: 3026761Fax: 3023095

E-mail: [email protected].

Education



LUA, Faculty of Economics, Latvia 1995-1998 Accounting and Finances

LUA, Faculty of Economics, Latvia 1998-2003 Economics

Employment

1. From 2003. - LUA, Department of control systems, lecture2. From 1998. – LUA, Department of Informatics, asisstent


Agrorisku pārvalde uzņēmumu tīklu attīstībā; Latvijas Universitātes 62. konference; Rīga; 06.02.2004The role of enterprise networks in development of Small and Medium business; 10 international scientific conference «Research for Rural Development 2004»; Jelgava; 19.-.22.05.2004;The Entrepreneurial networks and Regional Development in Latvia; 3rd International Conference «Entrepreneurship and Macroeconomic Management»; Pula, Horvātija; 28.-30.04.2005The analysis of influencing factors of registered small and medium enterprises development in Latvia; 11 international scientific conference «Research for Rural Development 2005»; Jelgava; 18.-.21.05.2005;Identification of sectors for developing company networks in Latvia regions; 5th Nordic-Baltic Agrometrics Teaching Conference; Otepää Igaunija; 15.- 17.06.2005;Evaluation of economical environment influencing the development enterpreneurial networks in Latvia; 2 nd International Scientific Conference «Information Society and Modern Business»; Ventspils; 01.– 02.07.2005;Trends in Latvia regional income tax; 2 nd International Scientific Conference «Information Society and Modern Business»; Ventspils; 01.– 02.07.2005;Enterpreneurial network modeli n regional development; 25th European Meeting of Statisticians; Norway, Oslo; 24.-28.07.2005The Prospects and Pitfalls of Clustering for Regional Development; 12 international scientific conference «Research for Rural Development 2006»; Jelgava; 17.-20.05 2006Evaluation of busines environment influencing the development enterpreneurial networks in Latvia; 1st international conference on Changes in Social and Business Environment; PaņevežaLietuva; 17.-.18.11.2006

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ERP Systems

Number of publications: 9.

Publications

The Entrepreneurial networks and Regional Development in Latvia; International Conference «Entrepreneurship and Macroeconomic Management» Conference proceedings; 2005Uzņēmumu tīkla modelis reģionu attīstībā; Latvijas Universitātes raksti VADĪBAS ZINĪBAS; 2006Evaluation of busines environment influencing the development enterpreneurial networks in Latvia; 1st international conference on «Changes in Social and Business Environment» Conference proceedings; 2006


SIA «Baltijas datoru akadēmija»// Project+


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Egils StalidzansName SurnameRiga 1970


Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Information Technology, department of Computer Systems, senior researcher, assistant professor


Work address:Liela iela 2, Jelgava, LV 3001, Latvia

Phone: +371 29575510Fax: +371 7369678


Education



RTU faculty of Automation and Computer Control, Latvia

1988-1993 Computer control and automatics

Egineer-electrician


1988-1993 Computer control and automatics

Bachelor of electrosciences


1996-1999 Computer control systems

M.sc. ing.

RTU faculty of Computer Sciences and Information Technologies

1999-2004 Computer control systems

Doctor studies

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Riga Technical university 2005 Information

technologyDr.sc.ing. D Nr. 0049

Employment

1. 1993-1998 SIA “Biskopības Laboratorija”, managing director.2. 1994.-2005. SIA “Kafeko Baltic” managing director.3. 2002.- 2007 assistant in Riga Technical University, Faculty of Computer Science and Information

technologies.4. 2005-2006 lecturer in Latvia university of Agriculture, Faculty of Information Technologies.5. Since 2006 assistant professor and senior researcher in Latvia university of Agriculture, Faculty of

Information Technologies.6. Since 2007 lecturer in Riga Technical University, Faculty of Computer Science and Information

technologies.


1. 1993-1995 leader of grant 93.014 of Latvian Council of Science “maintaining and breeding of Latvian population of middle European Honey bee”. Applicant: SIA “Biškopības laboratorija”

2. Since 1994. Computer modelling of bee wintering process.3. Since 2000. Modelling of biological models using topological models.4. Since 2005. Project ietvaros „Nordic-Baltic-Russian Academic Network in Bioinformatics“

within “NORDPLUS NEIGHBOUR 2005-2007”.5. Since 2005. Bioinformatics and systems biology.

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6. 2006 research project at Riga Technical university “Concept of knowledge management for Latvian enterprises and organisations”.

7. Since 2006 project of Environment protection fund “Economical analysis of using environment friendly packaging (EKO packaging) in Latvia”.

8. Since 2006. Scientific advisor of doctors work of Ivars Mozga “Artificial intelligence modelling dynamic processes of glycolisis”.

9. Since 2006. Scientific advisor of doctors work of Uldis Grunde-Zeiferts “Computer control algorithms in cellular mollecular processes”.


1. Information Technologies and Telecommunications for Rural Development. Jelgava, May 6-7, 2004.

2. European Modelling Simulation Symposium EMSS 2005, Marseille, France, 20-22.October 2005.3. International Apicultural Scientific Conference in centenary of Jan Dzierzons Death, 25.-27. April,

2006, Pulawy, Polija.4. International conference “Engineering for rural development”, 17.-20. May 2006, Latvia, Jelgava.5. 1-st International Symposium on Stystems Biology, 2006. gada 1.-2. jūnijs, Murcia, Spānija. 6. “Information technologies in rural development”, Jelgava, Latvia. 19.-20. October 20067. “Animals. Health. Food hygiene.” 10-th November, 2006, Jelgava, Latvia.8. “Biometrics and information technologies in agriculture: research and development”. Lithuania

November 24-25, 2006.

Courses delivered

1. Topological modelling of biological systems.2. Computer control in industrial systems.3. Control technologies of biological systems.4. Methods of artificial intelligence in industrial systems.

Number of publications: 30.

Publications (max. 5)

1. E. Stalidzans, A. Krauze, A. Berzonis. Modelling of energetical balance of honeybee wintering generation. In proceedings of 1-st European Scientific Apicultural conference, Pulawy, Poland, 2000. Psczelnicze zestyty naukowe 2000, No.2, 55-62.

2. E. Stalidzans, Z. Markovitch. Expert based model building using incidence matrix and topological model. 12-th European simulation Symposium 2000. Hamburg, Germany. 328-332.

3. E. Stalidzans, Z. Markovitch. Methodology of control system development for biological systems under information insufficiency. European Modelling Simulation Symposium EMSS 2005, Marseille, France, 20-22.October 2005. p.169-175.

4. Mozga I., Stalidzāns E. Control oriented dynamic modelling of biological object. International scientific conference “Biometrics and information technologies in agriculture: research and development. Lithuania November 24-25, 2006. p. 11-14.

5. Grunde-Zeiferts U., Mozga I., Žukova T., Stalidzāns E. Terapijas modelēšana apvienojot sistēmbioloģijas un automātiskās vadības teorijas metodes [Therapy modelling combining methods of systems biology and automatic control theory] International scientific conference “Animals. Health. Food hygiene.” 10-th November, Jelgava, Latvia. p. 70-74.


1. Didactic course, LLU, 2006.2. Biology course May 2006 in Lithuania within project “Nordic-Baltic-Russian Academic network

in Bioinformatics”.3. Microsoft Project 2003 course in Baltijas Datoru akademija, june, 2006.

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4. Biological data analysis course in Estonia 29.01-03.02.2007. within project “Nordic-Baltic-Russian Academic network in Bioinformatics”.

5. Winter school on Systems Biology in medical Applications, 26.02.-02.03. 2007. Spain.6. 2-nd FEBS Advanced lecture course in Systems Biology, 10.03.-16.03. 2007. Austria.7. Bioinformatics course in Latvia, may 2007. within project “Nordic-Baltic-Russian Academic

network in Bioinformatics”.


1. 1996-2004. Member of the board of Latvia association of packkaging.2. Since 2007. Member of convent at LUA.


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Andris SnidersName Surname

Bauska 1943Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia University of Agriculture Faculty of Engineering Work place and position

Institute of Agricultural Energetics, Director, Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing.Work address:

5, J.Cakstes boulvd., Jelgava LV - 3007

Phone: 3022242Fax: 3020762


Education



External student of Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Electrical Power EngineeringPhD external student, Latvia Academy of Agriculture

1963-1972

1978-1982

Automatics and telemechanics Electrification and electrical equipmentin agriculture

Engineer-electricianCandidate of technical sciences

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.Council of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Celjabinsk, RussiaCouncil of Science in Agricultural Engineering H-1 , LUACouncil of Science in Agricultural Engineering H-1 , LUA

1982

1992

1993

Electrification and electrical equipmentin agriculture

Agricultural engineeringAgricultural engineering

Candidate of technical sciences

Dr.sc.ing.

Dr.hab.sc.ing.

TH No.06292

G-DNo.000006G-DhNo.000017

Employment

1999- current date : director of the Institute of Agricultural Energetics ( IAE), Faculty of Engineering (FE), Latvia University of Agriculture (LUA) 1998- current date: State professor in Agricultural Energetics, IAE1994- 1998: professor, deputy director of IAE1989- 1994: assistant professor, IAE1974- 1989: lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering1969- 1974: engineer- researcher, Department of Electrical Engineering1963- 1974: schoolmaster(physics, mathematics), Skaistkalne and Vircava Secondary Schools


Supervision of Research Grants, Latvian Council of Science2004- current date: Energy supply of wastewater treatment units using biogas

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2001- 2004: Energetics of waste water treatment1997- 2001: Diagnostics, control and protection of electrical machines1994- 1997: Diagnostics, control and protection of induction motors1991- 1994: Protection of induction motorsSupervision of Scientific works2000- current date: Supervisor of PhD study Program in Agricultural Engineering1998- current date: Supervisor of Dr. sc. ing. scientific works(7)1996- current date: Supervisor of M.sc.ing. scientific works(10)


1. A.Sniders. Feedback & Feedforward Control of Waste Water Aeration. International Scientific Conference “ Advanced technologies for energy producing and effective utilization”, Jelgava, LUA, June 28 –29, 2004.

2. A.Sniders, I.Straume. Small Scale Cogeneration Plants as a Perspective Source of Autonomous Energy Supply / 4-th International Scientific and Practical Conference “ Ecology and Agricultural Machinery”.- Saint-Petersburg, SZNIIMESX, May 24-26, 2005

3. A.Sniders, I.Straume. Energy Saving Possibilities in Waste Water Treatment. International Scientific Conference “ Agricultural Engineering Problems”, Jelgava, LUA, June 2 –3, 2005.

4. A.Šnīders, A.Laizāns. Invariant Control of Waste Water Aeration. International Internet Conference “ Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation” (IETA 05), Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), University of Bridgeport, USA, December 15 – 18, 2005.

5. ASniders, A.Laizans. Main conditions of wastewater aeration unit design parameters selection //The 5th International Conference “ Engineering for Rural Development”/ Jelgava, Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering, 2006, May 18 - 19

Courses delivered

Lectures, practical works, course works for Bsc. ing., M.sc.ing .in following subjects:Automatic control fundamentals(Bsc.); Automation of electrical drives(Bsc.);Automation of woodworking(Bsc.); Reliability of automatic control units(Msc.);Conformity assessment and certification of electrical equipment(Msc.);Simulation of automatic control systems(Msc.); Computerized process control systems(Msc.)

Number of publications: 135, int.al., monograph 1, training appliances 10, international scientific papers 29, other scientific and patents publication 60, scientific reports 35

Publications

1. Automation of woodworking. - R.: Avots, 1989.- 158 p. 2. The Expenditure of Electrical energy for Communal sewage Purification. Baltic Electrical

Engineering Review. (2(6) 97, Vilnius, pp.29-33. 3. Reliability of automatic control systems and devices. Fundamentals and methods of calculation:

Training appliance for Master students. – Jelgava: LUA, 1998.- 80p. 4. Simulation and energy saving control of waste water aeration system// Proceedings of the 3 rd

Scientific Conference “Ecology and Agricultural Machinery”.- Saint-Petersberg, 2002,pp. 294-302.5. Feedback & feedforward control of wastewater aeration / Proceedings of the International

Conference “ Advanced technologies of energy producing and effective utilization”.- Jelgava: LUA, June 28 –29, 2004, pp. 124 - 130.

6. Invariant Control of Wastewater Aeration // Advances in Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering/ Proceedings of IETA 2005, TENE 2005 and EIAE 2005 – Bridgeport USA: University of Bridgeport, Published by Springer 2006, pp.99-103. (co-author A.Laizans)


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February, 2004- The International Seminar on e-education, Ministry of E& S , RigaFebruary, 2004- The International Seminar on Best Water Technologies, RigaSeptember- December, 2003 – The Master Courses ”Didactics of High school” (Certificate Nr00021), LUA, Jelgava

Academic and social societies (membership):

1993 - current date: Member of University Convention1994 - current date: Member of Faculty Board; 1995 - 2000: Member of Council of Promotion, LUA; 1997 - current date: Member of the Board of Latvian Organization of Automatics(LANO); 1997 - current date: Member of Latvian Society of Electrical Power Engineering;2000 - current date: Member of Council of Professors, LUA

Awards

1977– Latvia State Prize in Science and Engineering1987– VDNH Bronze Medal for Development of Induction Motors Protection, Moscow2006 – Annual Award of Latvian Academy of Sciences and Power Company Latvenergo

Number of patents, inventions etc. - 13

Device for Diagnostics and Protection of Induction Motors. – Patent of Latvia, LV 11876B, 1997. Device for Combined Protection and Diagnostics of Electric Generator – Patent of Latvia, LV 12336 B, 1999.Bio gas generator station. - Patent of Latvia, LV 13364 B, 2005.


Latvian

Russian

English

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Larissa TurushevaName SurnameRussia 1954


Latvia University of Agriculture, Social Sciences Faculty, Languages department, HeadWork place and position

Work address:Lielā ielā 2

Jelgava, LV – 3001,Latvia

Telephone 371-300565029982388

Fax: 371-3027238E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected],

Education

Higher education, Master’s course, doctoral studies. Ed. Establishments, country Study

periodSpeciality Qualificatio

nLUA Pedagogical doctoral studiesLUA Pedagogical Master’s course

2000- 20041994-1996

PedagogyPedagogy

`Mgr. paed.

(M.A.)Minsk State Teacher Training Institute of Foreign Languages (USSR)

1972-1978 English and French languages

English and French

languages teacher

Work Experience

2005 –now – LUA Languages Department, Head2002-now – LUA Languages Department Asst. professor2003-2005 – Academy of Economy and Culture, Foreign Languages Faculty, lecturer1998-2002 – LUA Languages Department lecturer1996-2003 – RPIVA Languages Department lecturer1988-1996 – Jelgava Secondary School No.6 Foreign Languages Section Head1978-1996 – Jelgava Secondary School No.6 English language teacher

Scientific Research Interests

Students’ motivation in learning a foreign language.Professional competence of teachers and students, competenciesAdult educationThe use of new technologies in learning/teaching a foreign language.


2006 - Riga, ATEE conference Spring University „Teacher of the 21st Century: Quality Education for Quality Teaching”2006 - Jelgava, LUA Social Sciences Faculty international scientific conference“New Dimensions in

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the Development of Society”2005 - Jelgava, LUA Social Sciences Faculty international scientific conference“New Dimensions in the Development of Society”2004 – Jelgava, LUA Social Sciences Faculty international scientific conference "Social Integration in an Expanding Europe"2003 – Riga, ATEE conference “Teachers, Students and Pupils in a Learning Society”2003 – Jelgava, LUA Social Sciences Faculty international scientific conference ‘Multicultural Communication and Globalisation of Society”.

Lectures courses

“Written Translation” for specialty “Interpreters, translators” “Theory and Methods of Translation” for specialty “Interpreters, translators”“Political Terminology” for specialty “External Relations managers”“Russian by means of English” for foreign students“Business Correspondence” for specialty “External Relations managers”“Methods of Teaching English” for specialty ‘English language teachers”“Hermeneutics”“Academic Writing”''British Studies'' English for programmersEnglish for masters of pedagogyEnglish for Food technology facultyEnglish for Tourist management specialtyProgrammes creation and teaching

Number of Publications: 18 Publications (not more than 5):

2006.g. - Maslo I., Turuševa L., et al. No zināšanām uz kompetentu darbību. Mācīšanās antropoloģiskie, ētiskie un sociālkritiskie aspekti – Latvijas Universitāte: Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2006, 186 lpp.2006.g. - Turusheva O., Turusheva L. Students' Learning Skills as a Means of Integration into Learning Society. //International Scientific Conference “New Dimensions in the Development of Society”, June 15-16 2006 (pieņēmts publikācijai)2006.g. - Bremze S., Turusheva L., Turusheva O. We Did It Ourselves! //ATEE, Department of Education of the Faculty of Education and Psychology, The University of Latvia, ATEE Spring University „Teacher of the 21st Century: Quality Education for Quality Teaching”. - Riga, 2006, pp.74-85.2004.g. - Bremze S., Grasmane D., Turusheva L. Professional Competence of Future Managers of External Relations. //Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Social Integration in an Expanding Europe". Latvian University of Agriculture, Faculty of Social Sciencies, 21-22 May 2004. - Jelgava, 2004, pp.124-132.2003.g. - Pieaugušais students, viņa problēmas un risinājumi.//ATEE Spring University ”Teachers, Students and Pupils in a Learning Society”. – LU, 2003, Vol.1, pp.147-156.

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2004 May – in-service training at Kaunas Agricultural university, Lithuania2003 September – in-service training in at Oxford university, Great Britain (Oxford Colleges Hospitality Scheme)

Grants

2003, September – OSI BP Network Programs, Oxford Colleges Hospitality Scheme for Central and East European Scholars

Academic and Social societies (membership)

LUA Convent memberLUA Faculty Council memberLATE memberLUA trade union member

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skills free good fair free good fair free good fair

Latvian

Russian

German

English

French

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Arnis VarslavsName Surname

Riga, Latvia 1961Place of birth Year of birth

Head of IT security and quality assurance, SEB Unibanka, member of SEB groupWork place and position

Work address:“Unicentrs”, Valdlauči

Ķekavas pag., Rīgas raj,LV 1076, Latvia

Telephone +371 9226945Fax:


Education


Study period


University of Latvia, Department of Physics and Mathematics, Riga, Latvia

1979-1985 Computer sciences

bachelor

University of Latvia, Department of Physics and Mathematics, Riga, Latvia

1994 Computer sciences

master

Employment

2000 till now Head of IT security and quality assurance, Unibanka1996 – 2000 senior IT security officer, Unibanka1999 external IT audithor-consultant, Riga Region Healt-pay office1996 – 2000 Operational manager, SIA Essnet Latvia (member of Essnet AB)1992-1996 Head of IS department, Investment bank of Latvia1995-2000 data system consultant, “Latvijas eksportkredits”, SIA Konsorts1992 - 1994 data system consultant, Ministry of Finance, Latvia1991 – 1992 data system consultant, Cabinet of Minister, Latvia1985 – 1997 assistant, later lecturer, University of Latvia, Department of Physiscs and

Mathematics


Information security management, ISACA, Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 13-15, 2006Information security management, ISACA, Prague, Czech Republic, October 3-7, 2005

Certified manager of IS security, CISM by ISACA, # 0300604 (www.isaca.org), USACertified manager of ISO 9001 quality assurance systems , #KSV 6 – 2001, Latvia

Courses delivered

Information security

Number of publications: up to 7

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Publications

1. A. Varslavs, 2000. Associative allgorithms of identification of object according to its logarithmic frequency characteristics. Scientific proceedings of Riga Technical University. Series-Computer Science.Technologies of computer control. Serrie 5, issue 3.

2. G. Burov, A. Varslavs. 2000. Topological - associative algorithm of processing of frequency responses of object. Scientific proceedings of Riga Technical University. Series-Computer Science.Technologies of computer control, Serrie 5, issue 1

3. A.Varslavs, 1999 . Associative algorithm of an estimation of coefficients of a characteristic polynomial of discrete model. 41 st. Isue of series: Boundary field problems and computer simulation.Environment modelling Centre. Riga Technical University.

4. A. Varslavs, 1998, Associative-analytical Information decipheration models at an estimation of dynamic object parameters, RTU, Modern aspects of management science, vol 2

5. G.Burov, A.Varslavs. 1997. Ar analogo signālu apstrādi saistīto diferenciālo regresionālo dešifrēšanas. vienādojumu skaitļošanas stabilitāte. Issue of series: Boundary field problems and computer simulation.Environment modelling Centre. Riga Technical University. Riga,

In- Academic and social societies (membership)

Member of ISACA , Latvia chapter


Latvian

Russian

English

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Anita VecgrāveName Surname

Kuku district 1954Place of birth Year of birth

Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU), associate professorWork place and position

Work address: Jelgava, Liela street 2, LV -3001, Latvia

Phone: 29186248Fax:


Education



University of Latvia, Latvia

University of Leningrad, Russia

University of Latvia, Latvia

1973.-1979

1979.

1988.-1989

1989.

1995.-1998.

Historian

Psychologist

Psychologist

Historian

Psychologist

Dr.psych.

Research degrees


Academic board, organ, state Year Speciality Academic degree Diploma's

ID

Board of psychology habilitation and promotion

1998. psychology Dr.psych. C-D N 001472

Employment

Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU), associate professor


Development psychology


In latvian:

Vecgrāve A. "Kreativitāte kā process un rezultāts akmeoloģiskā pieaugušā personības pozitīvā dzīves ievirzē" // Zinātniskais rakstu krājums "Radoša personība", 2.sēj., R., "RaKa", 2002.g.

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Vecgrāve A. "Psiholoģiskā brieduma aspekti" // Zinātnisks rakstu krājums "Teorija un prakse skolotāju izglītībā", R., 2002.g.

Vecgrāve A.” Dzīves mērķu esība- viens no akmeoliģiskās attīstības aspektiem”//Lauku vide Izglītība Personība”Jelgava, Starptautiska zinātniska konference, 2003.g.

Vecgrāve A. „Studējošo dzīves kvalitātes subjektīvā uztvere” Jelgava, Starptautiska konference, 2006.g.

Courses delivered

Development psychology, personality psychology, interaction psychology, business psychology

Publications

Monography: "Adult's guide in childhood land" Riga, Publish house "Zvaigzne ABC", 2005 Popular scientific book: "How to understand my own child?" Riga, 1996 Popular scientific brochures "How to overcome anger", "How to overcome fear?"Continuing education, in-service training (last three years)Germany, development psychology, 2004 Austria, development psychology, 2006 Academical didactics, 2007


Category ESF/3272/0104 ”Activities of carier consulting among students of vocational secondary schools of rural regions, students of secondary schools of rural regions and LLU students and candidates”— Contract Number VPD1/ESF/PIAA/05APK/3.2.7.2./0104/0067

Grant Number 01.0795 in psychology


Latvian

Russian

German

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Viktorija VinogradovaName Surname

Jurmala 1979Place of birth Year of birth

Riga Technical University, Department of Systems Theory and Design, asistantWork place and position

Work address:Kalku 1

Riga, LV-1658

Phone: 7089559Fax: 7089584


Education



Master’s studies, Riga Technical university, Latvia

2000.-03. Computer Systems

Doctoral studies, Riga Technical university, Latvia

2003.-… Computer Systems

Employment

2001.03. – 2004.02.: Riga Technical university, Department of Systems Theory and Design, technician2002.09 – 2004.06: College RRC, lector2002.02. – 2002.08.: DATI, ISO 9000 department, quality engineer


47th RTU scientific conference, Riga, 20062nd international conference „ Information Technologies for Rural Development”, Jelgava, 20067th International Baltic Conference on Databases and Information Systems, Vilnius, Lithuania, 200614th International Conference on Information Systems Development, Karlstad, Sweeden, 20055th International Conference of the Faculty of Management Koper, Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management, Portorož, Slovenia, 200445th RTU scientific conference, Riga, 200413th International Conference on Information Systems Development, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2004

Courses delivered

e-business system design


Publications

Kirikova M., Vinogradova V., Ņikiforova O. Object-oriented and service-oriented curriculum development. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Information Technologies for Rural Development", Jelgava, Latvia, 2006. 34.-37. lpp.Vinogradova V. e-Support System for Course Knowledge Development. Databases and Information Systems. 7th International Baltic Conference on Databases and Information Systems. Communications, Materials of Doctoral Consortium. O.Vasilecas, J.Eder, A.Caplinskas (Eds.), Vilnius: Technika, 2006. pp. 348-351.

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Galandere-Zīle I., Vinogradova V. Where is the Border Between Information and Knowledge Management Systems. Managing Global Transitions: International Research Journal, Vol.3, Nr.2, 2005, lpp. 179-196Vinogradova V. Modelling in Education Business. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Information Systems Development: Pre-Conference, Karlstada, Zviedrija, 2005.Grundspenkis, J., Kirikova, M., Vinogradova, V. Meeting Educational Challenges by Knowledge Management. College Teaching & Learning Conference. Walt Disney World, Florida 2004.


Latvian

Russian

English

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Inese ZalaneName Surname

Daugavpils region 1967Place of birth Year of birth

Latvian University of Agriculture, Department of Society science, lecturerWork place and position

Work address:Liela str. Jelgava

Telephone +371 300561Fax: +371 3021821


Education


Study period


Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia 1985-1992 Agricultural technology

Technolog/engeniering

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia 1997-1999 Sociology MSc.soc.

Employment

2000 - Lecturer at the Department of Sociology Sciences 1998-2000 Assistant at the Department of Sociology Sciences1997-1998 Methodist at the Department of PHD


New opportunity in management area. Non-govarnmental of organization in Latvia. Citizen activity and responsibility.


1.I.Zalane Vide.Laiks.Ierobežojumi. 8.-9. May 2005, Liepaja, Latvia 2. I.Zalane, D.Kaufmane Resources management in an Enterprises. 6.-7. May 2004, Liepaja, Latvia3. I.Zalane, D.Kaufmane Tourism Management in Latvia. 7.-8. May 2003, Liepaja, Latvia

Courses delivered

B.Sc. course: ManagementM.Sc. course ManagementM.Sc. course: TQM (Total Qality Management)


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Publications

1. 1.I.Zalane Environment.Time.Limitations. 8.-9. May 2005, Liepaja, Latvia2. I.Zalane, D.Kaufmane Resources management in an Enterprises. 6.-7. May2004, Liepaja,

Latvia3. I.Zalane, D.Kaufmane Tourism Management in Latvia. 7.-8. May 2003, Liepaja, Latvia


Latvian University (2004) Faculty Education and PsichologyLatvian University (2003) course ``Project management``Latvian Society academy (2002) ``Total Quality Management``


Latvian

Russian

English

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Appendix 12. The summary of the academic staff

Out of 30 members of the teaching staff 18 (60%) are elected at the Latvia University of Agriculture, and out of 18 elected 15 (83%) have a doctor’s grade.

# Surname, Name Position, scientific or academic degree Education Elected or engaged for

a certain period of time Study courses delivered

1. Aboltins Aivars Prof., Dr.sc.ing. Mathematics,engineering LLU Mathematical Modelling of Biological and Physical

Processes

2. Ancans Sandris Guest-lecturer - lecturer, Mg. oec.

Finance and credit Engaged for a certain period of time International Economy

3. Apsite Elina Lecturer, Mg. phil. Philosophy LLU Rhetoric

4. Arhipova Irina Prof., Dr.sc.ing.

Mathematics,engineering LLU

Multivariate Biodata Analysis; Research Methodology; Risk Analysis in Agriculture; Research Practice; Preparation of Scientific Papers; The development of Master’s Thesis

5. Arhipovs Sergejs

Guest-lecturer – Assist. Prof., higher education obtained till 1995, the 3rd year doctoral student

Mathematics,engineering Engaged for a certain

period of time

Fundamental Algorithms and Datastructures; Process-Oriented System Design; Artificial Intelligent in Agriculture; Object-Oriented System Design

6. Berzina Laima Lecturer, Mg.sc.soc, Mg. of Natural Sciences

Sociology, natural sciences LLU Geoinformation Systems (GIS) in Agriculture

7. Bremze Sarmite Assoc. Prof., Dr.paed. Philology, pedagogy LLU Foreign Language8. Cevere Rudite Assoc.Prof., Dr.sc.comp. Computer science LLU Software Product Quality Assurance

9. Dumina Baiba Guest-lecturer - assist., Mg.sc.ing.

Sociology,politology

Engaged for a certain period of time Sociological Research

10. Dumpe Daiga Guest-lecturer - assist., Mg.sc.ing.

Engineering in information technologies

Engaged for a certain period of time Technical Writing and Professional Communication

11. Eiduks Janis Guest-lecturer - Assoc.Prof., Dr.sc.ing.

Automatics and telemechanics

Engaged for a certain period of time Technologies of Database Design

12. Ermuiza Andrejs Guest-lecturer – Assist.Prof. Dr.sc.comp.

Technical cybernetics

Engaged for a certain period of time

Computer Network and System Architecture; Multiagent Systems and Their Application

13. Gailums Aleksandrs Assoc. Prof., Dr.oec.

EconomicsLLU

Information Systems of Precision Agriculture; Economic Basics of Information Systems; Agricultural Information Systems of the European Union

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# Surname, Name Position, scientific or academic degree Education Elected or engaged for

a certain period of time Study courses delivered

14. Galins Ainars Assoc.Prof., Dr.sc.ing. Engineering LLU Design of Microcontroller Systems

15. Iljins Uldis Prof., Dr. habil. sc. ing. Physics,engineering LLU Physical Fundaments of Function of Biological Objects

16. Kakitis Aivars Assoc. Prof., Dr.sc.ing. Engineering LLU Mechatronics; Computer-Aided Measuring Systems

17. Kanaska Daina Guest-lecturer – Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing.

Engineering Engaged for a certain period of time Labour Environment

18. Leikums Leonards Assist.prof., Dr.phil. Philosophy LLU Collaboration and Professional Ethics

19. Lusis Karlis Assoc. Prof., Dr.phil. Philosophy LLU Philosophy of Sciences

20. Ozoliņš Rūdolfs Emeritus Professor, Dr.habil.silv.

Forestry science Engaged for a certain period of time Mathematical Modelling of Forest Stands

21. Paura Liga Assoc.Prof.., Dr.agr.Agriculture

LLUIntroduction to Bioinformatics; Data Structures and Algorithms in Bioinformatics I, II; Statistics in Genetics; Population Genetics

22. Rivza Peteris Prof., Dr. hab.sc.ing.Engineering

LLULaws and Standards of IT Field; Neural Networks and Control Systems; Parallel and Distributed Real-Time Systems; System Theory and Control; Systems Analysis

23. Rudusa Ilva Guest-lecturer - lecturer, Mg.oec.

Economics Engaged for a certain period of time Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

24. Stalidzans Egils Assist.Prof., Dr.sc.ing.Engineering in information technologies

LLUComputerized Production Control Systems II; Software System Development Models; Modelling of Biosystems; Analysis of Control in Cellular Processes

25. Sniders Andris Prof., Dr.habil.sc.ing. Engineering LLU Computerized Production Control Systems I

26. Turuseva Larisa Guest-lecturer – Assist.Prof., Mg.paed.

English philology,pedagogy

Engaged for a certain period of time Foreign Language

27. Varslavs Arnis Guest-lecturer – lecturer, Mag.comp.

Computer science Engaged for a certain period of time Information Security and Security Policy

28. Vecgrave Anita Assist.Prof., Dr.psych. Psychology LLU Applied Psychology

29. Vinogradova Viktorija

Guest-lecturer - lecturer, Mg.sc.comp.

Computer science uz laiku pieņemts darbā E-Business and E-Government Systems; Web Systems Development

30. Zalane Inese Lecturer, Mg.soc. Sociology LLU Management

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Appendix 13. The sample of the master’s study programme diploma and its supplement

LATVIA UNIVERSITY OFAGRICULTURE

Liela street 2, Jelgava, Latvia, LV-3001 telepone:+371-3022584, fax:+371-3027238, e-mail:[email protected]

This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international 'transparency' and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named in the Diploma to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgments, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections shall be provided. Where information is not provided, the reason shall be explained.

DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT (Diploma Series MD C Nr. 0001)

1. IDENTITY INFORMATION OF THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION

1.1. First name: Jānis

1.2. Family name: Bērziņš

1.3. Date of birth (day/month/year): 01.01.1901

1.4. Student identification number or code(if available): 100000-10000

2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION

2.1. Name of qualification and (if applicable) the title conferred (in original language):

Inženierzinātņu maģistrs informācijas tehnoloģijās

2.2. Main field(s) of study for the qualification:

Information technologies, computer science

2.3. Name (in original language) and status of the awarding institution: Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, state-accredited (25.10.2001), state-founded, university

2.4. Name (in original language) and status of the institution administering the studies: same in item 2.3.

2.5. Language(s) of instruction/examination: Latvian

3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION

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3.1. Level of qualification: Second (graduate) academic degree

3.2. Official length of programme, start and end date of the acquisition of the programme2 years of full-time studies, 80 Latvian credit points, 120 ECTS credits, 01.09.2004 - 17.06.2006

3.3. Access requirements:Bakalaurs degree or higher professional education providing access to Maģistrs programmes

4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED

4.1. Mode of study: Full-time

4.2. Programme requirements:Successful acquisition of study programme, developed and defended master's paper

4.3. Programme details and the individual grades/marks/credits obtained:A--COMPULSORY PART

Course title Credit points

ECTS credits

Mark

Laws and Standards of IT Field 2 3 9 (excellent)System Analyses and Modeling 4 6 9 (excellent)Research Methodology 2 3 7 (good)System Design Methods and Tools 4 6 8 (very good)Software Product Quality Assurance I 2 3 passSoftware Product Quality Assurance II 2 3 8 (very good)User Centered Design Methodology and Business Process Reengineering

4 6 8 (very good)

Fundamental Algorithms and Data Structures 4 6 9 (excellent)CASE Technology for Database Systems Design 4 6 10 (with distinction)E-business Systems Projecting II 2 3 9 (excellent)E-business Systems Projecting I 2 3 8 (very good)Information Security and Security Policy 2 3 6 (almost good)

B-PART-ELECTIVE COURSESCourse title Credit

pointsECTS credits

Mark

Philosophy of Science 2 3 8 (very good)Technical Writing and Professional Communication 2 3 8 (very good)Physical Foundation of Biological Objects Functioning 2 3 7 (good)Mathematical Modeling of Forest Stands 2 3 9 (excellent)Geographic Information Systems in Agriculture 2 3 8 (very good)Artificial Neuron Network in Control Systems 2 3 10 (with distinction)Research Practice 4 6 passSpecial Course of a Foreign Language 2 3 8 (very good)Mathematical Modeling of Biological and Physical Processes

2 3 9 (excellent)

C-PART OF FREE CHOICECourse title Credit

pointsECTS credits

Mark

International Economic Relations 2 3 passContemporary Rhetoric 2 3 7 (good)Management 2 3 pass

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FINAL EXAMINATIONSMaster’s Paper 20 30 passSubject: Forest Management Planning Information System Development

4.4. Grading scheme and if available, grade distribution guidance:

Grade (meaning) Frequency of the grade among the graduates of the programme in question

10 (with distinction) 12%9 (excellent) 23%8 (very good) 35%

7 (good) 24%6 (almost good) 4%5 (satisfactory) 1%

4 (almost satisfactory) 1%3-1 (unsatisfactory) 0%

The holder of the qualification weighed average grade: 8.828

4.5. Overall classification of the qualification (in original language): "Standarta"

Classification "Standarta " awarding criteria see p. 6.1.

5. INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

5.1. Opportunities for further studies:Access to doctoral studies

5.2. Professional status:

It is not foreseen to award professional status

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1. Additional information:This diploma supplement is valid with the diploma series MD C No 0001.

Latvia University of Agriculture maģistrs degree programme “Information Technologies” is accredited from 05.10.2005 till 31.12.2007.

Appendix for item 4.4weighed average grade of the holder of the qualification is calculated as: av = sum(a*j)/sum(f), where:

av -weighed average grade, a - grade in each course of the programme, f- course workload in credit

points.

Appendix for item 4.5Classification "Standarta" awarding criteria: The programme requirements are fulfilled.

6.2. Further information sources:LATVIA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE,Liela iela 2, Jelgava, Latvia, LV-3001 telephone: +371-3022584, fax: +371-3027238,e-mail: [email protected];

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Academic Information Centre (ENIC/NARIC In Latvia),Valnu iela 2, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050, telephone: +371-7225155, fax: +371-7221006,e-mail: [email protected]

7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT

7.1. Date: 17.06.2006

7.2. Signature:_______________________Arnis Mugurēvičs

7.3. Capacity: Vice-rector, Latvia University of Agriculture

7.4. Official stamp or seal:

8. INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

See next two pages

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General education (overall duration – 12 years).

After completion of compulsory basic education (9 years) four types of programmes are offered at general secondary education (vispārējā vidējā izglītība) (grades 10–12): a general one or others emphasizing liberal arts and social sciences; or mathematics, natural sciences and technical subjects; or vocational subjects. Latvian language and literature, first foreign language, second foreign language (minority language in minority schools), mathematics, history, physical education, basics of economics and ICT are compulsory in all programmes. Each type of programmes has its own set of compulsory and optional subjects.

School year lasts 36 weeks (except examination periods) – from the beginning of September till the end of May. The total number of study hours in 3 years of general secondary education may vary from 3150 to 3780 (i.e. 30–36 per week) depending on the programme and individual choice of subjects.

To be awarded a certificate of general secondary education (atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību) candidates sit examinations in at least five subjects and pass/fail tests in up to four other subjects. Examinations are taken in: Latvian language, a compulsory subject of the particular programme, a subject chosen by school and two subjects chosen by the candidate. Leavers of 4-year vocational secondary education (profesionālā vidējā izglītība) have to pass a qualification examination and 4 centralised compulsory examinations (the same as after general secondary education) in order to receive a diploma on vocational secondary education. Centralized school-leaving examinations serve as a basis for the admission to higher education.

Higher education

Access to higher (tertiary) education (HE). All holders of general secondary education certificates and diplomas on vocational secondary education meet the general admission requirements. However, the universities are free to set specific requirements, e.g. to choose which subjects have to been taken at school level to qualify for admission to a particular programme.

Grading system. The state standards for higher education set the following ten-point marking bakalaurs (bachelor) and maģistrs (master) degrees are awarded both in academic and professional HE. Both types of bachelors are eligible for studies in

master programmes and both types of masters (including holders of degrees in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy – 6 and 5 years respectively) – in doctoral programmes.

Academic higher education follows academic education standard and is aimed at preparing graduates for research and providing theoretical background for professional activities.

Bakalaurs (bachelor) degree in a branch of science is awarded after the first cycle of academic studies. Bachelor programmes comprise 120–160 credit points (180–240 ECTS) or 4–6 semesters of full-time studies. They include: compulsory part ≥50 CP (75 ECTS), optional part ≥20 CP (30 ECTS), thesis ≥10 CP (15 ECTS) and some subjects of free choice to earn the rest of necessary CP.

Maģistrs (master) degree in a branch of science is awarded after the second cycle of academic studies comprising 80 CP (120 ECTS), out of those thesis results in ≥20 CP, compulsory part includes theoretical aspects of the field (≥ 30 CP) and their practical application in solving actual problems (≥15 CP).

According to Standards of first and second level professional higher education, its aim is to provide in-depth knowledge in a field, enabling graduates to design and improve systems, products and technologies as well as to prepare graduates for creative, research and teaching activities in this field.

Professional bakalaurs (bachelor) programmes are designed to ensure professional competence, they comprise at least 160 CP (240 ECTS), out of those: general courses (≥15 CP), theoretical courses of the field (≥36 CP), specialization courses (≥60 CP), optional courses (≥6 CP), practical placement

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(≥26 CP), and state examinations including thesis (≥12 CP).

Professional HE programmes leading to maģistrs (master) degree comprise no less than 40 CP (60 ECTS), out of those: up-to-date achievements in the field – in theory and in practice (≥7 CP), practical placements (≥6 CP), state examinations including thesis (≥20 CP) as well as research training, courses of design, management, psychology etc.

Apart from the programmes leading to bakalaurs (bachelor) and maģistrs (master) degrees, there are other types of professional higher education programmes.

First-level professional HE (university college) programmes comprise 80–120 CP (120–180 ECTS) and lead to a CEDUC 4th level professional qualification. These programmes are targeted mainly at labour market. Yet, the graduates of the first-level programmes can continue their studies in second-level professional programmes.

Second-level professional HE programmes lead to a CEDUC 5th level professional qualification. Such programmes can comprise either at least 40 CP (60 ECTS) for holders of bakalaurs (bachelor) degrees or at least 160 CP(240 ECTS) for secondary school leavers. In both cases programmes should include a practical placement of at least 26 CP (39 ECTS) and graduation examinations including thesis (≥10 CP). Graduates of programmes including the 70 CP (105 ECTS) compulsory part of the bakalaurs (bachelor) programme, have access to master studies.

Doctoral studies. From January 1, 2000 onwards a single type of doctoral degree Doktors (Dr.) is being awarded in Latvia.

Maģistrs (master) degree (or the equivalent) is required for admission to doctoral studies. Doktors (Dr.) degree can be achieved at public defence of a doctoral thesis which may be a result of three to four years of full-time doctoral studies at a university or an equivalent amount of independent research while working at a university, research institution etc.

Latvian Council of Science appoints promotion councils and sets the procedures for awarding doctoral degrees.

Credit point system. Latvian credit point is defined as a one-week full-time study workload. An average workload of a full-time study year in most HE programmes is 40 CP. Latvian credit point

system is compatible with ECTS. The number of ECTS credits is found by multiplying the number of Latvian credit points by a factor of 1.5.

Grading system: a 10-point grading scheme for knowledge assessment.

Achieve-ment level Grade Meaning

Approx. ECTS grade

very high 10 izcili (with

distinction) A

9 teicami (excellent) A

high 8 ļoti labi (very good) B

7 labi (good) C

medium

6 gandrīz labi(almost good) D

5 viduvēji (satisfactory) E

4 gandrīz viduvēji(almost satisfactory) E/FX

low 3–1 negatīvs vērtējums (unsatisfactory) Fail

It must pointed out that approximation with the ECTS scale is unofficial and cannot be used for official comparison with marks recorded in a Latvian education certificate or diploma.

Quality assurance. According to Latvian legislation, state-recognized degrees/diplomas may be awarded upon completion of an accredited programme in an accredited HE institution holding a state-approved Satversme (by-law). Quality assessment includes self-evaluation report by the higher education institution and peer evaluation. Evaluation teams consist of at least three experts, with only one from Latvia. In most cases the other two experts are selected from Western Europe or from the Baltic States. Decisions on programme accreditation are taken by the Accreditation Board, while those on institutional accreditation – by the Higher Education Council. The first accreditation cycle was completed in 2001. Recurrent assessments have to take place once every six years.

More information:1. On educational system

http://www.izm.lvhttp://www.aic.lvwww.eurydice.org

2. On status of programmes/institutionshttp://www.aiknc.lv

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LATVIA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

MASTER’S DIPLOMA

Diploma Series MD C No. 0235

By the decision No.7 of June 2, 2006,made by Master’s Examination Commission,

Janis BerzinsIdentity number 100000 – 10000

has obtainedMASTER’S DEGREE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE

IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Rector J.SkujansChairman of Master’s Examination Commission J.GrundspenkisJelgava, June 16, 2006Registration No. _______

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Appendix 14. Decision of the Senate of the Latvia University of Agriculture on the self-assessment report of master’s study programme

LATVIA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTUREDECISION OF SENATE

Jelgava

November 8, 2006 No. 5 - 227

On the self-assessment reports of the study programmesimplemented at the Faculty of Information Technologiesin the study-year 2005/2006

Having heard and considered the report of the Faculty of Information Technologies Associate Professor Liga Paura and on the basis of the recommendation of the meeting of Study Council of the Latvia University of Agriculture of October 25, 2006,

the Senate concludes:

to approve the self-assessment reports of the following study programmes implemented at the Faculty of Information Technologies in the study-year 2005/2006

Academic Bachelor’s study programme Computer Control and Computer Science (the number of educational classification of the Republic of Latvia – 43526);

the 2nd level Professional Higher Education Bachelor’s study programme Programming (the number of educational classification of the Republic of Latvia – 42526);

Academic Master’s study programme Information Technologies (the number of educational classification of the Republic of Latvia – 45526).

Chairperson of Senate (Signature) I.Liepa

Secretary (Signature) T.Tabunova

THE COPY IS TRUE

Scientific secretary ofthe Latvia University of Agriculture

(Signature) T.Tabunova(Seal: Latvia University of Agriculture, scientific secretary)

March 2, 2007Jelgava

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Appendix 15. The list of documents, which are not added

# The title of the document Location

1. The letters of support from the employers ITF dean’s office

1.1. Letter from JSC “DATI Exigen Group” of March 9, 2007.

1.2. Letter from “DataPro” Ltd. of March 2, 2007.

1.3. Letter from “Baltijas Datoru Akademija” Ltd. of March 5, 2007.

1.4. Letter from JSC “Latvijas valsts mezi” letter of March 5, 2007.

1.5. Letter from JSC “Datorzinibu centrs” of February 28, 2007.

1.6. Letter from Jelgavas City Council of February 28, 2007.

1.7. Letter from “RITI” (Riga Information Technology Institute) of March 27, 2007.

1.8. Letter from “Latvian Biotechnology Association” of March 30, 2007

2. The results of students’ survey ITF dean’s office

3. The results of graduates’ survey ITF dean’s office

4. The self-assessment report of the master’s study programme “Information Technologies” for the study-year 2005/2006

http://www.llu.lv/llu_faili/dat_98_ITF_MAG_PZ_2006.pdf

LLU home page: www.llu.lv

5. The developmental strategy of the Faculty of Information Technologies at the Latvia University of Agriculture for 2006-2013

ITF dean’s office

6. The development and defence of Master’s Thesis in engineering in the study programme “information Technologies, methodical concentions


LLU home page: www.llu.lv

7. The decisions of the LLU Senate on the limits of enrolment and the forecast on the full-time undergraduate studies in the study years 2003/2004, 2004/2005, 2005/2006 and 2006/2007

ITF dean’s office

8. The decisions of the LLU Senate on the limits of enrolment and the forecast on the studies at the level of master’s study programmes in the study years 2004/2005, 2005/2006 and 2006/2007.

ITF dean’s office

9. Advertising and informative materials on the study opportunities. ITF dean’s office

9.1. Informative brochures

9.2. “Izglītības ceļvedis”, “Augstākā izglītība Latvijā un ārzemēs”

9.3. Publications in the press

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http://www.llu.lv/


http://www.llu.lv/

http://www.llu.lv/llu_faili/dat_98_ITF_MAG_PZ_2006.pdf