Agroecology Program
The Agroecology program offered by the Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences of the University of La Guajira is based on the sustainable approach to agricultural production, which is based on the knowledge of the ecological basis for the management of agroecosystems. Its purpose is to provide academic and scientific support to the practices that support the holistic perspective in these production systems.
It also seeks to promote high quality basic and applied research, with a comprehensive orientation for professionals who are able to offer technological and scientific services through consulting, advice, labor, as well as the formulation and implementation of projects to solve problems relevant to agricultural and livestock activities, sustainable use and technology transfer, particularly those related to the management and use of drylands, to strengthen the productive sector of the region and the country.
All of this, while maintaining coherence with the corresponding degree, the scientific nature, the undergraduate academic level and the training modality in which it is offered.
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Applicant Profile
The applicant to the Agroecology program at Uniguajira must be a graduate with motivation in the area of study, with leadership potential, creative, critical thinking, sense of belonging and with a great performance in collaborative work. They must be competitive and encourage the creation of advanced strategies that lead to the improvement of agroecological practices at the national and international level.
Likewise, he/she must meet the following personal and academic characteristics:
- Basic knowledge in mathematical logic.
- Oral expression skills.
- Ability to interpret and write texts.
- Willingness for autonomous learning.
- Ease of language learning.
- Interest in ICT-mediated work (Information and
Communication Technologies). - Predisposition for creativity and scientific knowledge.
- Facility for social relationships.
- Sense of responsibility.
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Graduate profile
The agro-ecologist of the Universidad de La Guajira is a professional who applies a holistic approach to the management of agroecosystems based on universal principles of sustainability, with a solid ecological basis. The interdisciplinary scientific training allows him/her to analyze problems and their solutions in specific contexts, participating in the development of processes that integrate traditional knowledge and technologies applicable to agroecological production, with emphasis on food security in a framework of adaptation to climate change, especially in dry areas. Likewise, the graduate develops his or her work with a vision of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Yamith Quintana Hernández
Manager del program of Agroecology
E-mail del áreaExt. 300
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Location
Block 1 - second floor
University of La Guajira
Riohacha Headquarters
Km 3 + 354 Via Maicao -
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Contact us now!
Call the Office of the agroecology program of the University of La Guajira at +57 (605) 7282729 Ext. 249 and get the information you need. Our team is ready to assist you and solve all your questions, we are waiting for your call!
