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The Universidad del Norte, in order to continue contributing to the creation and consolidation of advanced mathematical and scientific culture in the Caribbean region, offers the Specialization in Mathematics, meeting the specific needs of professionals in the region.

Duration

Two (2) semesters

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Specialist Mathematics. ...

This comprehensive program - Oil and Gas Administrative Assistant prepares graduates to take key administrative roles in this exciting and booming industry. This is accomplished through a combination of instructor-lead classes in a traditional classroom environment, including projects, exams and an on-the job practicum experience. Graduates of this program will have a competitive advantage in gaining employment in this rewarding field.

Program Objectives

This program provides the essential skills needed to excel in this high growth field including: office administration and organizational skills, computer skills, and business communication. With a focus on developing knowledge specific to this industry, students gain an in-depth understanding of theindustry, its unique terminology and day-to-day practices....

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It is to be a trained professional, able to address and solve problems of mathematics, in a scientific and humanist, who serves with excellence in industrial processes, academic and economic knowledge society.

A mathematician understands and applies the basic mathematical knowledge and its relationship to science, acting in the exercise of their profession with ethical responsibility and respect for differences, cultural diversity, ethnic and opinion. Appreciates the importance of knowledge of history and development of mathematical thinking and its influence on economic and social development. ...

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The new schemes of privatization of public services and increasing the control measures of pollution by governmental entities have encouraged the rise of new companies dedicated to the design engineering, construction and operation of treatment plants (domestic and industrial) , the solid waste management and utilization, and monitoring and tracking l the quality of water bodies, among other topics. ...

This 1-year full-time or up to 4-years part-time graduate diploma course is offered at Hobart, internally and externally. The staff are: Dr S Bettiol (co-ordinator), and other staff from the School of Medicine and Royal Hobart Hospital Pathology Department. Assessment is by examination, the completion of a minor research report, seminar presentations.

Admission & Prerequisites

This course is intended for applicants who are currently employed in a diagnostic pathology laboratory, or have previously worked in a laboratory and wish to change or update their skills or interstate/overseas applicants. Applicants must have a bachelor degree or equivalent and relevant work experience for entry. The degree or equivalent will normally be in Biomedical Science, Applied Science, Pharmacy, Medicine but may be in Veterinary Science or Nursing. Selection will be based on academic background, work experience and referee reports. Applicants will provide completed University of Tasmania Application for Admission and Enrolment forms along with relevant information stated with acceptable evidence of English proficiency (international applicants only)....

This program is for students interested in highly practical applications of scientific achievements. Measurement science is concerned with physical measurements, chemical analyses and quality assurance. Measurement specialists are needed in fields ranging from hi-tech innovation and product development to environment protection and food safety.

Autumn semester (18 ECTS):• Fundamentals of Metrology• Measurement Data Processing• Measuring and Instrumentation• Practical Chemical Analysis• Quality Management

Spring Semester (24 ECTS):• Metrology in Chemistry• Practical Works in Chemical Analysis and Metrology• Practical Works on Physical Measurement and Calibration• Economic Aspects of Measurements• Environment and Measurement• Measurements and the Law...

The course provides introduction to the applicable legal framework in three separate but related areas: a) basic aspects of the law of the sea; b) International environmental law related to the sea and coastal zones; and c) fisheries law. Accordingly, this course is divided into three main parts: part I emphasizes introducing the framework of the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC), especially considering delimitation of ocean areas, and on explaining the most important rights and duties of coastal states and other states in those areas. In part II the focus is on international environmental law related to the sea, especially Part XII of LOSC and other relevant treaties, as well as laws and jurisdiction issues affecting coastal zones. In part III the aim is to explain how a coastal state may regulate fisheries inside its jurisdiction, with a special emphasis on the Icelandic quota system as an example....

The purpose of this course is to examine the ways in which tourism and recreation in the coastal zone links people to one another and to the environment. Case studies utilizing concepts and methodologies from such fields as cultural anthropology, sociology, political science, planning, biology, ecology, and administration, among others, will be examined in class. The course is designed to be of intellectual and practical value to students who have academic interests spanning marine affairs, environmental studies, ocean and fishery sciences, the social sciences, and the arts and humanities.

Learning outcomes

-- Students will develop an analytical and methodological vocabulary to formally (i.e., academically and professionally) discuss the complexities and significance of contemporary tourism and recreation in the coastal zone. ...

Introduction to the main principles, approaches and issues associated with fishing activities. In addition a briefer introduction to activities associated with the oil and gas production and mining activities in coastal and marine zones will be given. The course will illustrate the present stage of technology used in the marine environment with emphasis on the potentials, limitations, environmental impacts, and future development of marine technology.

Learning outcomes

Students will gain systematic understanding of present fishing technology, ability to describe it in details, and understand the technological reasons for problems such as overfishing and environmental impacts. Students will be able to collect and evaluate scientific information on fishing activities in costal and marine zones. ...

This course examines planning strategies for protected coastal areas in different parts of the world. It focuses on the need for and usage of ecological and economic information. Social aspects include an examination of the different values of parks, visitor behaviour, and community benefit of protected areas. Other key elements of the course include the examination of conflicts arising from different usage of protected areas and between visitors, zoning, carrying capacity, management plans, and the role of stakeholders and communities in sustainable management of protected areas.

The course will focus on the interaction between humans and their natural environment, with emphasis on culture as the primary medium through which nature is perceived and understood. Ultimately, it is through culture and its ability to adapt, regenerate, and change, as a system of meanings, that humans will (perhaps) be able to survive the drastic changes their environment is going through.

The course will give an overview of the basic concepts of the field of human ecology, as well as theories of subsistence-systems and the social organisations whose understanding is important for the analysis of human-environmental interaction. Actual cases, both historical and contemporary, will be used to evaluate these theories and other ideas about how human-environment interactions take place. These cases will largely be from Iceland, but students will be encouraged to bring in their experience and knowledge of other cases that relate to the course's theoretical approach. In general, discussions, student presentations, and field-trips will play a central role in building up a body of knowledge relevant for this course. This is particularly so since any academic body of knowledge is constantly being remade, and all those involved should make a contribution. ...

Introduction to the concepts, principles, approaches, and issues associated with Geographical Information Systems. No previous exposure to GIS is necessary. The course will provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts of GIS and its role as a data management tool in coastal zone management. It will provide students with an understanding of the techniques of GIS data and spatial analysis. The course is divided between lectures and laboratories and an emphasis is placed on practical experience using GIS software (ArcGIS).

Learning outcomes

On completing this course the student will have:

Course Content 

Teaching methods include seminars, group discussions, case studies, exercises and lectures. Computers will be used at various times during the course and participants will find it helpful, but not essential, to be familiar with Excel spreadsheet package.

Topics will include the following:

Week 1

Pressures on UK agricultural managers.

Use of PCs in management.

Measurement of profitability of businesses.

Investment appraisal and risk assessment.

Case studies in business management

Management of human resources.

Leadership in management.

Course Objectives

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to providing graduate students from diverse backgrounds with an understanding of:

An understanding of the natural variations in populations and communities is a fundamental prerequisite for evaluating the effects of natural and human-induced disturbances in marine habitats. The course will give an overview of population variations in marine organisms across time and space and how these may differ among species and communities. How do we sample populations and what kind of design is needed to detect differences in abundance or in other parameters of marine organism communities? How do we discriminate between natural variations and human-induced variations? How do we construct Marine Protected Areas (MPA) which take population and community variations into account?