Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Earth sciences and environment
University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
The objective of this program is to train high-level graduates to develop scientific research in the field of geology, whose results constitute a significant contribution, either to science or its applications, and / or to be responsible for the coordination of multidisciplinary teams of investigation.
Applicant Profile
Be in possession of the degree of Bachelor or Master of Science, Geology mention, awarded by the University of Chile or another University, or a degree or equivalent training degree that ensures satisfactory prior training for the purposes and requirements of the program.
Graduate profile
Graduates with advanced knowledge in the field of geology, with the ability to design and develop scientific and applied research, perform creatively in higher education and lead multidisciplinary research teams in geological sciences
Lines of investigation
1.-Andean geodynamics including tectonics
2.- Seismotectonics
3.- Geomorphology
4.- Petrogenesis and geochemistry of igneous rocks
5.- Edimentary and metamorphic
6.- Paleomagnetism
7.- Metallogenesis of gold and copper deposits, among others
8.- Isotopic geochemistry and mineralogy
9.- Energy resources such as geothermal and hydrocarbons
10.- Geology and environmental geochemistry
11.- Hydrogeology
12.- Geological engineering
13.- Geological hazards
14.- Modeling of geological systems