The Master’s degree in Global Change Monitoring and Adaptation will bring knowledge about Global Change to students as well as tools and methodologies to manage it, all in a multidisciplinary approach.
Objectives
The degree is framed within the environmental commitment of Almería University, formalised by CAESCG’s creation, and a collaboration agreement with Arid Zones Experimental Station (EEZA-CSIC).
Centres responsible for the degree
Advanced Polytechnic School and School of Experimental Sciences (Almería University)
After the conclusion of studies, the graduates will be able to choose both academic and professional opportunities:
The students will achieve fundamental and specific skills, tools and knowledge, which will provide access to doctoral studies and a dissertation.
A multidisciplinary approach to the degree allows students to compete in the labour market as high level professionals applying to companies which work in environmental management and to those committed to sustainable exploitation of natural resources in a Global Change adaptation concept. The latter are increasing due to the legal (at local, regional, national and European levels) and social demands.
In short, it is intended to train versatile professionals who could develop their activity in several areas and easily adapt to several work environments.
The program has been organized through an academic year in which 72 ECT credits as well as the Master’s Dissertation (TFM), 12 credits, are available. It is structured on 3 modules:
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Academic Years;Mandatory content;Optional content;Master's Dissertation;Total
1; 33; 15; 12; 60[/table]
The Master’s blended modality will enable students in different circumstances to participate, regardless of where they live or if they have other activities. The educational activity will be organized by a combination of teaching-learning activities and the on-site and virtual monitoring of students. The blended modality is due to its important methodological content, so attending class will be used to develop equipment management and field training. In addition the course planning allow all students to complete their Master’s Dissertation duties with a more flexible timetable.
Subjects
MODULE 1. MANDATORY. It includes those conceptual and methodological basic aspects focused on knowledge, assessment and management of Climate Change effects. The module consist of 11 subjects
MODULE 2. OPTIONAL. It is a complement to basic mandatory training which allows to be conducted as much towards specific fields as a more professional or research-based profile. Consists of 11 subjects to choose by the student:
MODULE 3. MASTER'S DISSERTATION. Master’s Dissertation (12 ECTS).
This will be an original essay (research or practical application) written by students who must choose between thematic areas proposed by teachers, and it will be tutored by the teacher who proposed that particular thematic area and, eventually, by experts from the companies where the work experience is carried out. In this way, knowledge and skills acquired during the course will be used in a more practical way. The monitoring and assessment will be carried out by the tutor and finally it must be publicly defended by the student.
This degree has no prerequisite or corequisite. Due to its multidisciplinary nature, the ideal access profile will be a student qualified in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Thus, this degree is offered preferably to graduates of Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography, Renewable Energy, Marine Sciences, Geology, Forests Engineers, Agricultural Engineers and other related degrees who want to specialise in applying their knowledge and skills to the areas of comprehension, assessment and monitoring related to Global Change, as well as the implementation of methods and techniques to manage their effects.
From October to June.
An updated course is expected next year 2015/2016.
