Area
Agricultural science
Sub-Discipline
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
- City: Valparaìso,
- Commune: Valparaìso,
- Region: Valparaíso Region
goals
To train specialists in oceanography, in the physical, chemical, biological and geological areas, capable of integrating and applying their knowledge in research and technical cooperation projects, as well as advising organizations, both public and private.
To perfect, update and develop professional skills in the areas of oceanography.
Develop skills to conduct scientific and applied research in the various areas of oceanography.
Applicant Profile
Applicants must hold a degree or academic qualification in Basic Sciences, Earth Sciences, or Engineering, equivalent to a program of at least eight semesters in duration. The selection process is conducted by an Academic Committee comprised of faculty members from both institutions, based on the applicants' credentials.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's Program in Oceanography possess specialized knowledge in the various areas of oceanography: physical, chemical, biological, and geological. They are qualified to formulate, execute, evaluate, and advise on research and development projects in oceanographic fields, both in academia and professional settings, and are also prepared to pursue doctoral studies. Furthermore, graduates can advise public and private organizations and apply their knowledge to specific areas within oceanography, as well as to the integration of its various disciplines.
Lines of investigation
• Physical oceanography: studies the physical properties of seawater and the physical processes of the ocean, from a descriptive and dynamic point of view, as well as its interaction with the atmosphere. Sub-lines of research: Hydrodynamics of coastal zones, fjords and estuaries; Ocean engineering; Remote sensing; Ocean circulation; Ocean-atmosphere interaction.
• Biological and fisheries oceanography: studies marine organisms, their distribution, abundance, dynamics, and relationship with environmental processes. Sub-lines of research: Benthic ecology; Planktonic ecology; Marine parasitology; Marine biotechnology; Aquaculture and fisheries; Remote sensing; Taxonomy and systematics of marine organisms.
• Chemical oceanography: studies the chemical properties and different chemical components (dissolved and particulate) of seawater and their interaction with the environment. Sub-lines of research: Biogeochemistry of fjords, estuaries, coastal and oceanic zones; Chemical tracers; Marine pollution; Biogeochemistry of marine sediments.
• Geological oceanography and marine geophysics: studies coastal and marine sedimentological processes, as well as the structure and composition of the seabed. Sub-lines of research: Tectonics; Seismicity; Paleoseismology; Marine geomorphology; Tsunamis; Bathymetry.
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