undergraduate
Geology
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about the
Program
The undergraduate program in Geology offered by the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) has as its main objective the study of the ‘Origin and Evolution of our Planet Earth’.
This program forms geologists, who are professionals with the ability to ‘read the rocks’ and extract from them the information related to their formation and evolution; they are ‘interpreters’ of the language that hides the mountains and valleys; they are experts who translate to society the information contained in that extensive record of rocks that constitute the Earth’s lithosphere and our planet in general. All this geological knowledge generated by the geologist is in turn the basis for planning and projecting the future development of any society.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 706| Qualified Registration: Resolution No. 09222 of June 7, 2018 of MEN for a term of 7 years
DEGREE:
Geologist
DuraTiOn:
10 Semesters
Education LEVEL:
Undergraduate
ModaliTY:
In-person
CAMPUS:
Central Campus, Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
The applicant to the Geology program must be willing to work in a group and interdisciplinary manner, both in the field and in the laboratory.
The applicant must have good capacity for observation and analysis, to identify and reveal the origin, evolution and cause-and-effect relationships of geological processes both active and fossil.
Applicants must be curious and motivated to explore the unknown, and uncover the ignomial, interested in the use of both new technologies and analytical tools used in the study of solid materials (minerals, rocks), liquids and gaseous.
Applicants must have a sense of direction and the ability to understand and relate the natural processes that develop on different space-time scales.
GRADUATE
Profile
The graduated geologist from the Universidad Industrial de Santander are able to perform tasks such as:
Exploration and exploitation of energy resources (oil, gas, coal, uranium, others), using geophysical, stratigraphic, structural and geochemical techniques.
Elaboration of geological maps at different study scales, using remote sensors and geographic information systems.
Exploration and exploitation of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits; water, including surface and groundwater.
Studies and profit processes of gold, silver, copper, iron, nickel, among other materials of economic interest.
Research in different areas of geology, such as igneous and metamorphic petrology, organic and inorganic geochemistry, water geochemistry, stratigraphy, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, environmental geology, geophysics, geomorphology, among others.
Interdisciplinary studies with engineers and professionals from other sciences (both basic and applied), aimed at generating and adapting pure and applied knowledge in problem-solving.
Perform other tasks of the geologist, as stated in Law 9 of September 30, 1974, which regulates the exercise of geology in Colombia.
LABOR
Field
The UIS geologists are able to perform tasks such as exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, coal; development of geological maps at local and regional scales; prospecting and exploitation of different types of mineral deposits (phosphoric rock, silica sands, emeralds, fluorite, barite, building materials, others); exploration and exploitation of water resources; prospecting, exploitation and profit of metal deposits (gold, silver, copper, iron, nickel, others); research in the areas of igneous-metamorphic petrology, organic geochemistry, water geochemistry, stratigraphy, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, environmental geology among others. In addition, they are able to work interdisciplinarity with professionals from other fields of knowledge.
OUR
Accreditations
High-Quality Accreditation: Resolution 573 of 22nd January 2018 of the MEN.
More information: Click here
International Accreditation: Internationally accredited by the non-profit non-governmental organization ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
For more information: Click here
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
The Geology program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational foundation with the capacity to manage innovative processes, emerging technologies, and anticipate the welfare and safety needs of the community. With this, students, employers, and society in general will be confident that the program meets quality standards and prepares graduates to enter a global workforce.
Program Educational Objectives
Geology graduates will be able to:
- Work in the private industry, governmental institutions, as consultants or independent professionals.
- Apply fundamental knowledge in the different disciplines of the Geology to solve problems framed in the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Recognize the need to use promote a sustainable use of our Earth resources, and the importance of including a socio-economic and environmental perspective into the geological activities
Student Outcomes
The program of Geology aims to develop the following student outcomes:
- Approach to the scientific method.
The ability to identify, formulate and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics in areas relevant to the discipline.
- The Application
The ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program to meet desired needs.
- The How
The ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgments to draw conclusions.
- Communication
The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The Context
The ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- Group Work
The ability to function effectively in teams that set goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risks and uncertainty.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
Academic Period | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | |
Geology | Admitted | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 68 |
Enrolled | 540 | 555 | 538 | 525 | 462 | 490 | 483 | 528 | 516 | 524 | 530 | |
Graduates (Term) | 24 | 52 | 58 | 76 | 25 | 33 | 20 | 40 | 42 | 39 | 15 | |
APPLICANT
Profile
The aspiring Geology program must be willing to work in a group and interdisciplinary manner, both in the field and in the laboratory.
It must be a person with a good capacity for observation and analysis, in order to identify and reveal the origin, evolution and cause-and-effect relationships of geological processes both active and fossil.
He must be a curious person, motivated to explore the unknown and uncover the ignomial.
He must be a person interested in the use of both new technologies and analytical tools used in the study of solid materials (minerals, rocks), liquids and gaseous.
You must be a person with a sense of direction and an ability to understand and relate the natural processes that develop on different space-time scales.
GRADUATE
Profile
The graduated geologist from the Universidad Industrial de Santander will be able to perform in tasks such as:
- Exploration and exploitation of energy resources (oil, gas, coal, uranium, others), using geophysical, stratigraphic, structural and geochemical techniques.
- Elaboration of geological maps at different study scales, using remote sensors and geographic information systems.
- Exploration and exploitation of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits; water, including surface and groundwater.
- Studies and profit processes of gold, silver, copper, iron, nickel, among other materials of economic interest.
- Research in different areas of geology, such as igneous and metamorphic petrology, organic and inorganic geochemistry, water geochemistry, stratigraphy, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, environmental geology, geophysics, geomorphology, among others.
- Interdisciplinary studies with engineers and professionals from other sciences (both basic and applied), aimed at generating and adapting pure and applied knowledge in problem solving.
- Perform other tasks of the geologist, as stated in Law 9 of September 30, 1974, which regulates the exercise of geology in Colombia.
Labor
Field
The UIS geologist will be able to perform in tasks such as: exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, coal; development of geological maps at local and regional scales; prospecting and exploitation of different types of mineral deposits (phosphoric rock, silica sands, emeralds, fluorite, barite, building materials, others); exploration and exploitation of water resources; prospecting, exploitation and profit of metal deposits (gold, silver, copper, iron, nickel, others); research in the areas of igneous-metamorphic petrology, organic geochemistry, water geochemistry, stratigraphy, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, environmental geology among others. In addition, you will be able to work interdisciplinaryly with professionals from other fields of knowledge.
OUR
Accreditations
High Quality Accreditation: Resolution 573 of 22 January 2018 of the MEN.
More information: Click here
International Accreditation: Internationally accredited by the non-profit non-governmental organization ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
For more information: Click here
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
The Geology program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational foundation with the capacity to manage innovative processes, emerging technologies, and anticipate the welfare and safety needs of the community. With this, students, employers, and society in general will be confident that the program meets quality standards and prepares graduates to enter a global workforce.
Program Educational Objectives
Geology graduates will be able to:
- Work in the private industry, governmental institutions, as consultants or independent professionals.
- Apply fundamental knowledge in the different disciplines of the Geology to solve problems framed in the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Recognize the need to use promote a sustainable use of our Earth resources, and the importance of including a socio-economic and environmental perspective into the geological activities
Student Outcomes
The program of Geology aims to develop the following student outcomes:
- Approach to the scientific method.
The ability to identify, formulate and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics in areas relevant to the discipline.
- The Application
The ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program to meet desired needs.
- The How
The ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgments to draw conclusions.
- Communication
The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The Context
The ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- Group Work
The ability to function effectively in teams that set goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risks and uncertainty.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
Academic Period | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | |
Geology | Admitted | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 68 |
Enrolled | 540 | 555 | 538 | 525 | 462 | 490 | 483 | 528 | 516 | 524 | 530 | |
Graduates (Term) | 24 | 52 | 58 | 76 | 25 | 33 | 20 | 40 | 42 | 39 | 15 | |
SEA UIS
Supports
Academic
Curriculum
Code: 20252 Credits: 4 - Calculation I
Code: 20314 Credits: 4 - Chemistry I
Code: 22109 Credits: 3 - Citizen Ethics
Code: 22979 Credits: 4 - Lineal Algebra
Code: 23051 Credits: 3 - Introduction to Geosciences
Code: 23427 Credits: 3 - Language Workshop
Code: 24948 Credits: 0 - University Life and Culture
Code: 20253 Credits: 4 - Calculation II
Code: 22950 Credits: 4 - Physics I
Code: 23015 Credits: 4 - Descriptive Geometry
Code: 23079 Credits: 4 - Chemistry II
Code: 23080 Credits: 4 - Mineralogy I
Code: 23423 Credits: 1 - Physical and Sports Culture
Code: 20254 Credits: 4 - Calculation III
Code: 22953 Credits: 4 - Physics II
Code: 23081 Credits: 4 - Mineralogy II
Code: 23082 Credits: 3 - Mapping
Code: 23083 Credits: 2 - Biology for Geology
Code: 23424 Credits: 4 - English I
Code: 22956 Credits: 4 - Physics III
Code: 23084 Credits: 4 - Geophysical Methods
Code: 23085 Credits: 4 - Sedimentology for Geologist
Code: 23086 Credits: 4 - Paleontology I
Code: 23425 Credits: 4 - English II
Code: 23087 Credits: 4 - Remote Sensing
Code: 23088 Credits: 4 - Igneous Petrology
Code: 23089 Credits: 4 - Stratigraphy
Code: 23090 Credits: 4 - Geomorphology
Code: 23091 Credits: 4 - Structural Geology
Code: 23092 Credits: 4 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Code: 23093 Credits: 4 - Historical Geology
Code: 23094 Credits: 4 - Metamorphic Petrology
Code: 23095 Credits: 4 - Field I
Code: 23096 Credits: 3 - Geostatistics
Code: 00002 Credits: 2 - Optinal Subject
Code: 23097 Credits: 4 - Hydrogeology
Code: 23098 Credits: 4 - Geochemistry
Code: 23099 Credits: 4 - Field II
Code: 23100 Credits: 3 - Instrumental Analysis Techniques
Code: 00002 Credits: 2 - Optional Subject
Code: 23101 Credits: 4 - Environmental Geology
Code: 23102 Credits: 3 - Economy of the Georeourses
Code: 23103 Credits: 4 - Mineral Deposits
Code: 23104 Credits: 4 - Hidrocarbon Geology
Code: 00003 Credits: 4 - Profesional Technical Subjects
Code: 22964 Credits: 3 - Business Address I
Code: 22975 Credits: 3- Final Undergraduate Work I
Code: 23105 Credits: 4 - Colombian Geology
Code: 00003 Credits: 4 - Professional Technical Subjects
Code: 22977 Credits: 7 - Final Undergraduate Work II
Code: 23106 Credits: 4 - Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Code: 23107 Credits: 4 - Coal Geology
Code: 23108 Credits: 4 - Geofluids
Code: 23109 Credits: 4 - Mining Fundamentals
Code: 23110 Credits: 4 - Environmental Mining Geology
Code: 23111 Credits: 4 - Mining Legislation
Code: 23112 Credits: 4 - Geological Engineering and Geotechnics
Code: 23113 Credits: 4 - Paleontology II
Code: 23114 Credits: 4 - Applied Geophysics
Code: 23115 Credits: 4 - Advanced Structural Geology
Code: 23116 Credits: 4 - Advanced Stratigraphy
Code: 23117 Credits: 4 - Field III
Code: 23118 Credits: 4 - Mining Geology
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
|
1st semester 2023 
* Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
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Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Additional requirements
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Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS
Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand
Bucaramanga
Collection opening2022 Oct 14
Collection closing
2022 Dec 2
Registration opening
2022 Oct 18
Registration closing
2022 Dec 6
Admission results
2022 Dec 15
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS
Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
Our
Faculty
Leily Johanna Candela Becerra
Specialist in Remote Sensing and GIS of the National University of Luján (Argentina)
Edith Katherine Jerez Heredia
Master's Degree in Earth Sciences with An Emphasis on Volcanology from EAFIT University
Ana Milena Cardozo Ortiz
Master's degree in the Mining Chamber of Peru in Geological Engineering with an emphasis on hydrology and mining prospecting
Julián David De Bedout Ordóñez
Master's degree in Oil and Gas Engineering with an emphasis on hydrocarbon management and economics from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (Colombia).
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Geology School
Telephone:
+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2306
E-mail: secregeo@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Jorge Bautista Vesga Building, second floor, Office 213
Industrial University of Santander
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us
Geology School
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2306
E-mail:
secregeo@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address:
Cra 27 calle 9, Ciudad Universitaria. Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga, segundo piso. Oficina 213, Secretaría de Escuela.
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us
Geology School
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2306
E-mail:
secregeo@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address:
Cra 27 calle 9, Ciudad Universitaria. Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga, segundo piso. Oficina 213, Secretaría de Escuela.
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
