School of Biology - Universidad Industrial de Santander

School

Biology

The road to

Excellence

The School of Biology aims to train highly qualified biologists, to strengthen research as the axis of academic life and to ensure the social relevance of all its actions with the scientific and technological development of the region and the country.

As expressed in the institutional mission “the recognition of challenges and the construction of solutions to our own needs and those of the environment” is given through research training and the participation of students in research groups. The commitment to the preservation of the environment is highlighted, considering that the Biology program is the standard-bearer of this institutional purpose, which is evidenced in the degree works that investigates, protect and promote the biological diversity of the region and the country.

Sergio Andrés

Marchant Rojas

School’s director

Sergio Andrés

Marchant Rojas

School’s director

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Academic

Programs

Undergraduate programs

Biology

10 Semesters

Graduate programs

Biology Master

Research

OUR

School

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We have

excellent

labs and

study

spaces

Get to know the 9
laboratoriesspecialized
in studies and research.

It is important for the School of Biology to show the facilities at the service of students and the university community. The photo was taken in the Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry Laboratory, it is a close-up of a student using a microscope in the laboratory.

It is important for the School of Biology to know the facilities that are at the service of students and the university community. Photo taken in the School of Biology, in a general plan where on the left side you can see the bird collection of the school's museum.

It is important for the School of Biology to know the facilities that are at the service of students and the university community. The photo was taken at the School of Biology, it is a general plan where you can appreciate the working tools that the laboratory has.

It is important for the School of Biology to know the facilities that are at the service of students and the university community. Photo taken at the School of Biology, in a general shot where the plants that are kept in the university's greenhouse appear in the foreground.

We have

excellent labs and study

spaces

Get to know the 9 laboratories specialized in studies and research.

OUR

Faculty

Sergio Andrés Marchant Rojas, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biological Sciences. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Sergio Andres Marchant Rojas

Doctor of Biological Sciences

Enrique Arbeláez Cortés, professor of the School of Biology, is presented to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biological Sciences. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Enrique Arbelaez Cortes

Doctor of Biological Sciences

Andrés Felipe Castaño Gonzales, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biology. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Andres Felipe Castaño Gonzalez

Doctor of Biology

Björn Reu

Doctor of Geography

Daniel Rafael Miranda Esquivel

Doctor of Natural Sciences

Jorge Hernández Torres, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. Doctor of Science (Molecular Biology). The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Jorge Hernandez Torres

Doctor of Science (Molecular Biology)

Jose Gregorio Moreno Patiño

Doctor of Science (Biology)

Francisco José Martínez Pérez, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biological Sciences. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Francisco Jose Martinez Perez

Doctor of Biological Sciences

Nelson Facundo Rodríguez López, professor of the School of Biology, is presented to the general public and the educational community. D. in Agricultural Sciences (Plant Physiology). The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Nelson Facundo Rodriguez Lopez

Doctor of Agricultural Sciences (Plant Physiology)

Fernando Rondon Gonzalez

Doctor of Science (Biology)

Jorge Luis Fuentes Lorenzo

Doctor of Agricultural Sciences

Luz Nayibe Garzon Gutierrez

Doctor of Agricultural Sciences

Victor Hugo Serrano Cardozo

PhD in Biological Sciences

The School of Biology UIS presents its research groups to the educational community and the general public. Photo taken at the Guatiguará Headquarters, it is a general shot where you can see two sword students analyzing one of the aquariums in the laboratory.

Research

Groups and Hotbeds

Biodiversity Study Group (GEBIO)

Research Group

Industrial Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (CIBIN)

Research Group

Plant Ecophysiology and Terrestrial Ecosystems (GIEFIVET)

Research Group

Microbiology and Genetics (GIMG)

Research Group

Socio-Ecological Studies

Hotbed of Research

Genetics and Biotechnology

Hotbed of Research

Hydrobiological Studies

Hotbed of Research

Ichthyology

Hotbed of Research

Plant Planet & Global Change

Hotbed of Research

Natural
History
Museum

Get to know the fauna and flora of Santander with all its ecological diversity, through talks and workshops that highlight the importance of protecting our natural resources.

AGREEMENTS

and allies

The UIS has established different agreements with national and international entities in order to have a greater impact on their training, teaching, research and related processes in the articulation of the public university with the different social actors.