With the ability to analyse environmental problems arising from interactions between human and natural environments, and to design both preventative and corrective measures aimed at mitigating the negative effects that may result from these interactions
With knowledge of the scientific, technical, social, economic and legal aspects of the environment and enable them to address environmental issues with rigour and an interdisciplinary approach, while also taking into account other social and economic concerns of our society
Who have the necessary learning abilities to conduct independent post-graduate studies
The ability to take decisions motivated by attaining quality and sensitivity to environmental issues
With initiative and entrepreneurial spirit for independent learning, creativity and self-assessment
With interpersonal skills, leadership and negotiating skills and a recognition of the diverse and multi-cultural nature of our societies
The ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialised and non-specialised audiences, orally or in writing, in both Spanish and English
The ability to display a wide range of skills such as an in-depth knowledge of natural resources, management of environmental quality in companies and organisations, as well as being able to conduct environmental and ecological studies in agricultural, urban and industrial contexts
Studies leading to the undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences will provide professionals:
Profile 1. Environmental assessment, including “The consultation and assessment of environmental impact and natural hazzards” as a field of job opportunities
Profile 2. Collaborating in the design, development, management and execution of environmental, urban, industrial or rural projects, plans and programs: Environmental Technology and Environmental Management fit this profile
Profile 3. Coordination of the environmental management processess within institutions: Environmental quality control systems within buisnesses and organizations. Operational audits and Environmental Management in the Public Administration fit this profile
Profile 4. Planning environmental awareness raising campaigns, educational projects and data gathering: Environmental training, education, information and communication and Research fit this profile
Understanding of the structure and function of micro-organisms, fungi, plants, animals and bio-molecules, molecular transformation processes constituting cell and processes of transformation of physical systems
Describing structure, physicochemical properties and reactivity of elements and compounds involved in biogeochemical cycles
Evaluating, interpreting and synthesising geological and meteorological processes
Relating properties and soil type lithology, geomorphology, climate, vegetation and surface formation age
Knowledge of hydrology, principles and management techniques and soil conservation; environmental economics, ecological economics, technical analysis and quantification of pollution, processes that cause global change and its consequences, the general characteristics and processes of major ecosystems and habitats, basic environmental legislation and environmental costs
Characterising different climates
Rating air quality and applying techniques for reducing gas emissions; pollution and applying the techniques for recovering the natural environment
Water treatment management
Design,development and implementation of environmental impact assessments and strategic environmental assessments
Developing and implementing environmental management systems and quality management
Analysis and evaluation of natural resource management systems
Integrated Regional Planning
Qualitative and quantitative data interpretation
Managing Geographic Information Systems, instrument techniques of analysis and quantification of pollutant dispersion models and pollutant control networks, basic instrumentation in physics, chemistry and biology
Developing cartographic bases; cartographically interpret and represent data elements and environmental processes
Applying assessment techniques to environmental management of landscapes and land planning and achieving material and energy balances in all kinds of processes and facilities
Mastery of the principles and techniques of restoration and rehabilitation of the natural environment
Design and implementation of sustainability indicators and ecological footprints
The capacity for hard work and the ability to work as part of a team
An interest in science and all other disciplines that relate to the environment
A desire to understand the environment and the problems that relate to it
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