Guidelines contain recommendations for independent study of topics, exam questions, topics of written works, a short terminology dictionary . The content of the studies corresponds to the work program and is intended for students studying in the following areas of training: Automation of technological processes and industries 15. 03. 04, Product Technology and Catering 19. 03. 04, Ground transport and technological complexes 23. 03. 02, Technosphere Security 20. 03. 01, Environmental Management and Water Management 20. 03. 02, Agricultural production and processing technology 35. 03. 07, Agronomy 35. 03. 04, Agrochemistry and Agricultural Soil Science 35. 03. 03.