Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Other Natural Sciences
University of Concepcion
- City: Concepcion,
- Commune: Concepción,
- Region: Biobío Region
goals
General objective
The fundamental objective of the Master of Science Program in Oceanography is to train graduates to excel in the field of oceanographic research, in a multidisciplinary and integrated manner, contributing to basic and applied knowledge of ecosystems and natural resources associated with marine systems. The program trains specialists in the integrated study of the ocean with a solid foundation in the four fundamental areas of oceanography.
Specific Objectives
– to promote scientific reasoning in the study of the ocean with a multidisciplinary approach
– to provide the essential tools to propose and develop oceanographic research and generate collaborations with national and/or international peers
-to foster the ability to communicate applied oceanographic knowledge in academic and non-academic contexts.
Applicant Profile
The desired competencies of the applicant are: a vocation for science, with a solid background in basic sciences, ability to carry out fieldwork, data management, and interest in multidisciplinarity and teamwork.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this program are individuals capable of applying concepts and methodologies relevant to marine ecosystems and natural resources, possessing critical analysis and problem-solving skills within the discipline, managing projects, integrating into work teams, and organizing and communicating information in their area of specialization. It is expected that graduates will be employed as specialists in institutions or companies related to marine sciences, either as researchers, evaluators, experts, or in the management of productive projects with environmental impact, or in the exploration and conservation of marine resources.
Lines of investigation
– Physical Oceanography: coastal processes, equatorial oceanography, dynamics of the Humboldt System, dynamics of fjords, physical-biological coupling.
– Biological Oceanography: pelagic and benthic ecology, microbial and molecular ecology, population and community dynamics, biodiversity.
– Chemical Oceanography: organic geochemistry, biogeochemistry, radiochemistry.
– Geological Oceanography: marine geology, paleoceanography, paleoclimate.
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