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Earth System Sciences
Earth System Sciences

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN

EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES

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DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROGRAMA

The Earth System Sciences program at Universidad del Rosario is unique in Colombia and Latin America. It trains well-rounded professionals with a transdisciplinary education in aspects of vital importance for society and science. It integrates all aspects that make up planet Earth, including geology, climatology, sustainability, hydrology, and the interaction of these with the biosphere, including the human component. Professionals in Earth System Sciences have and will continue to play a key role in the decades to come, in local, regional, and global settings.

*Limited places: registration and enrollment payment for those admitted to the Earth System Sciences program is limited to the 15 places authorized by the Ministry of Education for the current period. Similarly, places are guaranteed based on the order of admission and the verification of payments. 

Información del Programa.

  • SNIES Code:  109769
  • Semester tuition fees: $ 14.760.000
  • Academic credits  142
  • Program name:  Earth System Sciences
  • Type of education: University
  • Education level:  Undergraduate
  • Program mode:  In-person attendance - full time
  • Qualification awarded:  Professional in Earth System Sciences
  • Program location: Bogotá D.C.
  • Schedule: Full time. Full-time commitment
  • Periodicity of admission:  Semestral
  • Resolution number with effective term: Resolution 21921 of November 24, 2020, effective for 7 years
  • Duration:  8 semesters
  • Schedule: Daytime

WHY

STUDY

Earth System Sciences?

PLAN DE ESTUDIOS

The program has a curriculum composed of a basic core in science, followed by a disciplinary core (major) and ending with an in-depth core (minor). These are accompanied by strengthening cores in diversification and Rosarista training.

The Earth System Sciences’ curriculum has low prerequisites for each subject, allowing for greater autonomy in training and, consequently, the possibility of progressing to a Master's degree Natural Sciences.

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DEGREE TRACK OPTIONS AND MINOR AREAS (IN-DEPTH STUDIES)

To graduate, you have a wide variety of degree track options that include: a degree project in basic or applied research, cross-institutional studies with the Master’s in Natural Sciences, national or international internships, a research article, and the development of technological or computer tools.

 

Professors

During its first five years of operation, the program has seen a growing number of professors with doctoral training, reaching a total of 12 professors. Simultaneously, it is supported by interdisciplinary projects involving the current 24 professors of the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Edwin Cadena, Ph.D.

Edwin Cadena, Ph.D.

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Edwin Cadena, Ph.D.

Edwin Cadena, Ph.D.

Geologist with a master's., Ph.D., and postdoctoral experience at universities in the United States and institutes in Germany. He is the leader of the Neotropical Traditional and Molecular Paleontology Research Group (PaleoNeo) and his research focuses on vertebrate paleontology and projects that explore sustainable development opportunities with communities. .

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Benjamin Quesada, Ph.D.

Benjamin Quesada, Ph.D.

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Benjamin Quesada, Ph.D.

Benjamin Quesada, Ph.D.

Climatologist with a master's degree, Ph.D., and postdoctoral experience at universities in France and Germany. He is the leader of the Climate-Ecosystem Interactions Research Group (ICE) and his research focuses on the impacts of deforestation on climate, water, and carbon.

¡Consulta el perfil del profesor aquí!

Álvaro Ávila, Ph.D.

Álvaro Ávila, Ph.D.

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Álvaro Ávila, Ph.D.

Álvaro Ávila, Ph.D.

He holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Applied Meteorology from Universidade Federal de Viçosa-UFV (Viçosa, Brazil). He has two postdoctorates in the area of atmospheric sciences, the first at the Universidade Federal de Viçosa-UFV (Viçosa, Brazil), and the second at the Universidade Federal de Itajubá (Itajubá, Brazil). He is a graduate in Agricultural Engineering from Universidad del Valle (Cali, Colombia). During the last years, he has focused his research work on the study of the historical and future impact of hydrometeorological extremes in tropical countries. Since August 2022, he has been an expert representative of the World Meteorological Organization in the agroclimatology and climatology of Colombia. His teaching activities have primarily focused on the field of Earth System Sciences, encompassing both undergraduate and graduate courses. He teaches various disciplines, including hydrology, hydrological simulation, meteorology, and climatology.

¡Consulta el perfil del profesor aquí!

Sebastián Zapata, Ph.D.

Sebastián Zapata, Ph.D.

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Sebastián Zapata, Ph.D.

Sebastián Zapata, Ph.D.

Geological Engineer with a master's degree in mineral resources from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellín campus. He completed his doctoral training at the University of Potsdam, Germany, and his postdoctoral experience in Panama, the United States, and Colombia. He is also a member of the Geology and Geophysics Study Group, EGEO, which aims to understand the tectonic evolution of the Northern Andes and the Caribbean. His research employs various techniques to reconstruct landscape and paleogeography evolution over scales ranging from thousands to millions of years. His focus is on understanding the tectonic processes occurring at shallow and intermediate crustal levels that control the spatiotemporal evolution of relief and sedimentary systems.

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Stijn Hantson, Ph.D.

Stijn Hantson, Ph.D.

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Stijn Hantson, Ph.D.

Stijn Hantson, Ph.D.

Stijn graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Forest and Nature Conservation from Wageningen University. He continued his studies with a master’s degree in Geographic Information Technology at the University of Alcalá, where he also obtained his Ph.D. in the same field of study. He has 4 years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher at the Karlsruhe institute of Technology and worked 3.5 years as a researcher at the University of California, Irvine. Since 2021, he has been a professor at Universidad del Rosario, where his research focuses on understanding the functioning of the Earth system from an ecological approach. One of his most advanced research areas is the study of the impact of forest fires on biogeochemical cycles.

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PhD. Andrea Devis Morales

PhD. Andrea Devis Morales

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PhD. Andrea Devis Morales

PhD. Andrea Devis Morales

Oceanóloga con Doctorado en Oceanografía de la Universidad de Concepción, Chile. Ha trabajado en los centros de investigación oceanográficos e hidrográficos en Chile (COPAS), México (CICESE) y Colombia (OCEANICOS). Experta en manejo y análisis de datos satelitales, de modelos de reanálisis globales como CROCO/ROMS, ELCOM, TESEO, VISUAL PLUMES, WaveWatch-III y OPENDRIFT, para simular corrientes, olas, propiedades termohalinas, plumas de sedimento y derrames de hidrocarburos para profundizar en la dinámica marino-costera.

GRUPOS DE INVESTIGACIÓN

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Prospective

student profile

The program is designed for individuals interested in professional training with a focus on interdisciplinary research in the field of Earth system sciences, encompassing solid earth, climate, water, biodiversity, and society.
  Applicants should possess skills in both written and oral communication, demonstrate an interest in working both in teams and individually, and exhibit competencies in natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer science, and laboratory experimentation.

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Graduate

profile

Graduates in Earth System Sciences possess highly developed skills in research, leadership, and interdisciplinary work. They are trained with a strong foundation in ethical, environmental, and social values. They will also be professionals with excellent communication and computer skills, along with the ability to master a second language. They are adept at formulating and executing projects that have an impact at local, regional, and international cooperation levels.
 
Students will be able to:

  Engage with research, academic, and/or technological institutions of a public or private nature, both nationally and internationally.

  Continue their education at graduate level in programs offered by Universidad del Rosario or other national or international institutions.

   Offer consultancy in topics related to the field of Earth system sciences.

Espacios de aprendizaje

Learning

SPACES
 

The Earth System Sciences program is carried out in laboratories and other locations in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, which include 7 research laboratories and 4 teaching laboratories with state-of-the-art technology. The program will be expanded to include additional laboratory and teaching spaces in a new building at the Quinta de Mutis campus in the future. Currently, the program and its projects have access to the university's High-Performance Computing (HPC) facilities, as well as the opportunity to develop projects and academic experiences at the José Celestino Mutis Experimental Field Station, located in the municipality of La Vega, Cundinamarca.

SALIDAS DE CAMPO

PROCESO DE

Admisión