Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Earth sciences and environment
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
General Objective: To train graduates with a mastery of the theory and conceptual framework that determine the dynamics of territories, whether in the physical, human, or complex interaction between them, who also possess and are capable of applying a wide range of geomatics methods, techniques, and technologies for understanding and solving problems and processes that originate in the human use of geographic space. Specific Objectives: – To provide geomatics methods for spatial and temporal analysis, in both the natural and human geographic components. – To enhance the ability to understand and appropriately interpret the results of geographic research and their respective application in solving problems that originate in land use. – To contribute to improving knowledge in the fields of application of geographic research, in both the human and physical areas, to allow for anticipating problems caused by human activity on the Earth's surface.
Applicant Profile
Professionals who hold the academic degree of Bachelor or university professional title, whose level is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, in disciplines related to Geographic, Social, Biological, Agricultural or Territorial Planning Sciences, obtained in a University recognized by the State of Chile, or in the case of foreign institutions, by the State of the corresponding country.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's Program in Geography and Geomatics possess a solid foundation of knowledge, methods and techniques of geographical research, and skills to apply and use geomatics tools and technologies to solve problems related to land use, from a perspective that reconciles the physical-natural potential and constraints with the various human activities.
Lines of investigation
The program's research lines and development areas are as follows. Research Lines (Academic Profile): – Physical geography, risks, and natural resources in coastal, desert, and mountainous areas. – Environment and sustainable development in urban and rural areas. – Territorial planning and local-regional development. – Cultural geography and local communities. – Geomatics applied to the analysis of geographic space. Development Areas (Professional Profile): – Investment and energy projects in the territory. – Natural hazards: analysis, modeling, and prevention. – Environmental impact and strategic environmental assessment. – Sustainable cities and settlements: planning for climate change adaptation. – Remote sensing and geographic information systems applied to the natural-anthropogenic system.
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