Master’s degree in Analysis, Conservation and Restoration of Physical and Biotic Components of Habitats

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The Master in Analysis, Conservation and Restoration of Physical and Biotic Components of Habitats of the UJA prepares you as a professional and initiates you in research for the conservation of the natural environment. The student must be enrolled in 60 ECTS credits (two semesters) distributed in theory and practical subjects (44 ECTS credits), External practices (4 ECTS credits) and the Project End of Master (12 ECTS credits).

The classification of habitats of community interest that derives from the application of Directive 92/43 / EEC within the European Union, justifies that the professional related to the environment must have adequate knowledge of how to interpret and apply it. In fact, the growing need for training technicians and managers in the interpretation and application of this directive is a demand verified at the University, which translates into the correct delimitation of natural spaces with interest in their physical elements, fauna, flora and vegetation (Natura 2000 Network, Special Conservation Areas). Providing an adequate knowledge of the types of habitats is one of the objectives of this master's degree. However, such knowledge is complex, and cannot be truly pondered without considering its biotic and abiotic components. It is necessary to analyze both elements, as well as their mutual interactions, if it is to implement truly effective conservation and restoration actions for degraded habitats.

The interaction between human activity and natural processes according to unsustainable development models has caused and continues to cause profound alterations in natural (i.e. natural parks) and anthropic (i.e. agrosystems) habitats. These alterations pose a clear threat to the functionality of the natural environment and its ability to provide ecosystem services, which ultimately translates into degradation of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, as well as increased risks and damage caused by catastrophic events, including large material and occasionally human losses. In this sense, we can cite as an example that affects our geographical environment, the alteration in the natural dynamics caused by the conventional cultivation of the olive tree, an activity that by itself occupies almost 50% of the surface of the Province of Jaén, and that it is naturally vulnerable to erosive processes. This translates into decreases in soil fertility and biodiversity, as well as in a series of important ex situ alterations (silting of river channels and clogging of reservoirs).

Aware of this problem, the eco-conditionality measures included in European legislation (EU Regulations N ° 1306 and 7/2013), national (Real Decreto 1075/2014 and 1078/2014) and regional (Decreto 103/2015) oblige a series of environmental measures (Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions), such as the use of living roofs, whose non-compliance by recipients of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union aid can lead to a significant penalty on the subsidy rights of farmers. It is, therefore, a series of effects that relate physical / biological processes of habitat alteration with other social processes of great significance, which even have economic implications in the most important productive sector of Jaén.

As other examples of ecosystem services, we could cite wild organisms that act as pollinators, pest predators, mycorrhizae, nitrogen fixers, etc., without whose existence the activity of a large part of the agricultural and forestry sectors would not be possible; or the value of well-preserved natural landscapes, which provide the tourism sector with enormous economic income (this aspect, likewise, highly relevant in our geographical environment).

The convenience, therefore, of training competent students in the complex assessment of these problems, as well as in the application of normative actions for the conservation and restoration of habitat and natural resources is, in our opinion, justified.

In the report of the degree you can consult the complete list of academic competencies accredited by the Master's Degree in Analysis, Conservation and Restoration of Physical and Biotic Components of Habitats by the Universidad de Jaén.

As for the profile of income, it is recommended that the student has the following personal and academic characteristics:

The multidisciplinary approach in both content and teacher profile, attached to areas with weight in the teaching of different undergraduate studies, makes the range of graduates to whom these studies may interest be very wide. The profile of income required of students interested in studying this master's degree is: Bachelor or Graduate in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Marine Sciences, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Veterinary, Geography; as well as an Agronomist or Forest Engineer, mainly. The scientific-technological duality of the proposed studies allows to expand the offer to graduates of the degrees in other engineering (Mining, Civil, Energy Resources and Geomatics and Topography).

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Specific admission criteria

In order to ensure an interdisciplinary in the composition of the students of the master's degree that favors synergies between different perspectives in the classroom environment, the following admission quotas are established:

Graduates/graduates in Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences: (50%)

Graduates/graduates in Veterinary, Marine Sciences, Geography, Cartographic Engineering and Geodesy, Mountain Engineers and Agricultural Engineers: (30%)

Other qualifications: (20%)

In addition, graduates may access under educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area, with degrees related to the previous ones, without the need for the approval thereof, after verification by the University, that they accredit a level of training equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university degrees and that they empower in the country issuing the degree for access to postgraduate teachings.

Language proficiency in English level B1 or higher (terminology of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) will be required as a requirement for admission to the master's degree.

The pre-registration and award of places is carried out centrally by the Commission of the Andalusian Single District (Distrito Único Andaluz).

Here you can find the specific information of the UJA about the pre-registration and registration processes, their modalities time, prices, etc.

Los primeros días de cada inicio de curso la Universidad de Jaén organiza unas Jornadas de Acogida dirigidas a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. Estas jornadas generales se complementan con una jornada específicamente orientada al alumnado de cada máster en la que, la coordinación del máster, antes del comienzo de las clases, realiza una sesión de recepción y orientación dirigida a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso con el fin de mostrar los recursos, herramientas y materiales que tanto la Universidad de Jaén como el máster pone a su disposición. Igualmente se ofrece información detallada de aspectos concretos del título (profesores, tutores, coordinadores, contenidos, horarios, metodologías, ritmos de trabajo, materiales, uso de la plataforma virtual, espacios docentes, etc.).

Se prevé ampliar el sistema de tutorías tradicional incorporando diferentes figuras y actividades que permitan garantizar y canalizar un seguimiento completo del alumnado.

Los tutores serán designados entre el profesorado del curso con más experiencia. Tendrán a su cargo a un grupo de alumnos y se ocuparán de realizar un seguimiento personal y continuo de ellos, observando su aprovechamiento, progreso y resolviendo sus dudas o problemas prácticos. Con ese propósito se convocarán reuniones periódicas y se realizará una tutoría colectiva con su grupo. Al mismo tiempo, se ocuparán de trasladar a otros profesores o especialistas las cuestiones de carácter más técnico que planteen sus alumnos. En definitiva, los tutores son el medio que permite integrar al alumnado en la globalidad del curso.

Se nombrarán, asimismo, coordinadores/as de asignaturas para unificar los contenidos teórico-prácticos en la docencia de asignaturas impartidas por varios profesores. También colaborarán en las funciones de tutoría especializada de la coordinación de módulo.

La dirección del Trabajo Fin de máster es la responsable de resolver los problemas prácticos que se planteen al alumnado al realizar este trabajo. Se elegirá en función de las temáticas de los trabajos y de los intereses del alumnado. Todas las interacciones entre el alumnado y el profesorado que surjan como consecuencia de las funciones anteriores se canalizarán a través de tutorías. Estas tendrán un horario y lugar predefinido en la programación.

En cuanto a la figura de Coordinación de Máster, tendrá la función de apoyar y procurar en todo momento la mejor integración y aprovechamiento académico por parte del alumnado, sin perjuicio de la posibilidad de establecer, conforme a la decisión que en cada caso pueda tomar el Centro, programas individualizados o personalizados de tutorización. Con el fin de promover la orientación profesional a los alumnos, la coordinación se mantendrá informada e informará, a través de los estudios de egresados elaborados por la Universidad, sobre las posibles proyecciones profesionales del alumnado. En este caso, su papel será ante todo la de dinamización y orientación.

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Academic Information

Here you will find the fundamental details and all the necessary links to know the organization of your master's degree, summarizing and complementing the description collected in the memory of the master's degree, where you can find additional information.

Cuatrimestre

Tipo

Créditos

BLOQUE 1. ASIGNATURAS OBLIGATORIAS

Métodos avanzados de análisis de datos

PC

OBL

4

Técnicas geomáticas aplicadas al medio natural

PC

OBL

4

Recursos hídricos y ecosistemas acuáticos

PC

OBL

4

Conservación y restauración de sistemas terrestres

PC

OBL

4

Caracterización de los componentes físicos del hábitat

PC

OBL

4

Caracterización de elementos bióticos del hábitat

PC

OBL

4

Explotación sostenible de suelos y agroecosistemas

SC

OBL

4

Modelización de la distribución potencial de especies y hábitats

SC

OBL

4

BLOQUE 2. ESPECIALIDAD BIOLOGÍA

lnvasiones biológicas

SC

OPT

3

Enfermedades de la fauna silvestre

SC

OPT

3

Técnicas de conservación de flora amenazada

SC

OPT

3

Técnicas de conservación de fauna amenazada

SC

OPT

3

BLOQUE 3. ESPECIALIDAD MEDIO FÍSICO

Riesgos asociados a la dinámica terrestre

SC

OPT

3

Geomorfología fluvial y análisis de inundaciones

SC

OPT

3

Restauración de impactos asociados a la explotación de recursos geológicos

SC

OPT

3

Explotación sostenible del patrimonio geológico

SC

OPT

3

PRÁCTICAS EXTERNAS

SC

PE

4

TRABAJO FIN DE MASTER

SC

TFM

12

This Master is designed to accomplish three general objectives related to academic training, professional specialization and the initiation into research. All of these goals are in relation to the analysis, conservation and restoration of the natural environment, as a direct response to society, which requires professionals to have multidisciplinary knowledge and an integrated approach to environmental problems.

BASIC SKILLS

Understand the knowledge that provides the skill to be innovative in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.

Make possible that students know how to apply the acquired knowledge and their ability to solve problems in new situations in contexts of a multidisciplinary point of view in their study area

Be able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities.

Know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.

Have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

GENERAL SKILLS

Know and use Information and Communications Technology resources (ICT’s) in the field of habitat and environment management.

Know and apply local, regional and national regulations in habitat and environmental management.

Understand and be able to apply basic research tools in the field of habitat and environment study.

Understand, analyse and evaluate theories, results and developments mainly in English, as well as in the mother language, applied to the study of habitat and environment.

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

Know and develop respect and promotion of Human Rights, Fundamental Rights, the culture of peace and democratic awareness, the basic mechanisms for citizen participation and an attitude towards environmental sustainability and responsible consumption.

Identify and apply the policies and practices of care for particularly disadvantaged social groups and incorporate the principles of equality between men and women and universal accessibility and design for all in their field of study.

Know and apply the tools for the active search for employment and the development of entrepreneurship projects.

Develop the aptitudes for cooperative work and participation in teams, negotiation skills and incorporate the values of cooperation, effort, respect and commitment to the search for quality as a sign of identity.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Know and apply advanced statistical analysis as a research and management tool.

Distinguish and apply spatial data analysis methodologies in the characterization of the environment.

Knowing, managing and integrating techniques for the acquisition, treatment and exploitation of geospatial data, especially Geographic Information Systems, as tools for analysing data and for the production of specific thematic cartographies.

Understand human action on inland waters to characterize and manage aquatic ecosystems.

Plan hydrological studies in continental wetlands and detrital and karst aquifers, and solve problems related to their management.

Know and interpret the physical-chemical indicators of the quality of surface water and groundwater.

Raise awareness in different community sectors of the social and economic importance of the natural resources.

Integrate environmental factors into programs for the conservation and exploitation of natural resources.

Managing geological resources in a sustainable way and causing minimal environmental impact.

Apply techniques for the conservation and restoration of slopes, as well as terrestrial habitats affected by pollution.

Apply the techniques, necessary methodology and instruments for the advanced geochemical and geophysical characterization of natural and industrial materials from the studied habitats.

Know the sampling methods in aquatic and terrestrial environments and apply them directly or indirectly in estimating the abundance of species.

Analyse the exploitation and use of soil resources and crops in the context of sustainable development.

Assess environmental degradation associated with soil and vegetation and plan corrective and / or restorative measures.

Apply the study of the distribution of species and habitats in conservation programs, epidemiological studies, effects of climate change, design of protected areas, impact of human activities in the natural environment or the management of invasive species.

Make relationships and develop facilities for teamwork in the business world.

Know how to act in the business field related to the management of habitats and natural resources.

Develop scientific-technical research projects in the field of habitat and environmental management.

Communicate and transmit the importance of the conservation and restoration of habitats for the economy, health and life quality of society.

SPECIFIC SKILLS FOR ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Know the potential effects of invasive species on the habitat and on native species: competition, hybridization and disease transmission.

Know and apply lethal and non-lethal control methods for pests and invasive species.

Know and apply diagnostic methods (direct and indirect) of diseases of wildlife.

Know and apply the methods of managing wildlife diseases.

Know in detail the theoretical bases and apply the most advanced strategies and methodologies for the conservation of flora.

Know in detail the theoretical bases and apply the most advanced strategies and methodologies for the conservation of fauna.

Know the dynamics of physical systems in a natural regime and identify the historical and present influence of man in anthropized systems.

Analyse and interpret data for the evaluation and prevention of geological risks.

Know and characterize river systems from a sedimentological and geomorphological perspective.

Obtain and integrate multidisciplinary information (meteorological, hydrological, geomorphological and historical) in the conservation of river banks and the management of the risk of river floods.

Know, identify and characterize the polluting agents of mining waste.

Know and use the remediation methods of impacts of mining activities in the components of the water cycle.

Know the geodiversity and geological heritage, and apply the appropriate conservation measures and regulations.

Communicate to society the value and interest of the geological heritage using appropriate dissemination techniques.

Structure of the Master

First year (Compulsory subjects)

Quarter

Subject

Language

ECTS

1st

Geomatic techniques applied to the natural environment (GIS, remote sensing and geoenvironmental mapping)

Spanish

4

1st

Water resources and aquatic ecosystems

Spanish

4

1st

Advanced methods on environmental data analysis

Spanish

4

1st

Characterization of the physical components of the habitat

Spanish

4

1st

Conservation and restoration of terrestrial systems

Spanish

4

1st

Characterization of the biotic elements of the habitat

Spanish

4

2nd

Modelling of species and habitats potential distribution

Spanish

4

2nd

External Practice

Spanish

4

2nd

Sustainable exploitation of soils and agroecosystems

Spanish

4

1st / 2nd

Master’s Final Project

Spanish

12

First year (Elective subjects)

Quarter

Subject

Language

ECTS

2nd

Conservation techniques for threatened flora

Spanish

3

2nd

Restoration of impacts associated with geological resources exploitation

Spanish

3

2nd

Wildlife diseases

Spanish

3

2nd

Conservation techniques for threatened fauna

Spanish

3

2nd

Fluvial geomorphology and flood analysis

Spanish

3

2nd

Risks associated with Earth dynamics

Spanish

3

2nd

Sustainable exploitation of geological heritage

Spanish

3

2nd

Biological invasions

Spanish

3

Teaching Staff

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El TFM incluye la presentación de una memoria y la defensa pública del trabajo realizado de acuerdo con las especificaciones descritas en la normativa TFM específica del Máster. Revisa esta normativa y la normativa sobre los másteres oficiales de la Universidad de Jaén.

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In a context in which information, culture and society in general are increasingly globalised, extending your training experience to other Spanish and foreign universities is key to developing your CV. As well as the mobility programmes and the scholarships and grants for mobility from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, the University of Jaén offers specific mobility grants, language skills programmes and opportunities for cultural exchange, improving your employability and putting you in the best possible position when you enter the labour market after completing your studies.

Enseñanzas extinguidas:

  • Máster Universitario en Análisis, Gestión y Restauración del Medio Físico por la Universidad de Jaén.
  • Máster Universitario en Gestión de Recursos Biológicos en el Medio Natural por la Universidad de Jaén.

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Career Guidance

La Universidad de Jaén es consciente de que la práctica laboral es una parte fundamental de tu preparación como profesional, ofreciéndote una buena cantidad de opciones para el desarrollo de prácticas externas extracurriculares, nuestros programas de apoyo a las actividades de emprendimiento, o nuestro programa Ícaro. Consulta además el Plan de Apoyo a la Transferencia del Conocimiento, el Emprendimiento y la Empleabilidad de la Universidad de Jaén y sus convocatorias asociadas donde encontrarás multitud de oportunidades para facilitar tu incorporación al mundo laboral.

The Master’s degree in Analysis, Conservation and Restoration of Physical and Biotic Components of Habitats is aimed at future professionals working in the public or private sector or as researchers, who are involved in the study, exploration, exploitation and management of environmental resources (both biotic and abiotic).

Generally speaking, this master's degree allows graduates to work or collaborate with public or private research centres that carry out scientific research and develop advanced technologies on different aspects that affect the environment. Graduates are also trained in environmental resource management, preparing them to work with companies or public administrations. Depending on the itinerary of the chosen specialty (Biotic Elements or Physical Environment pathways), the main professional opportunities available can be found in the following areas:

  • Environmental impact studies
  • Sustainable management of natural resources
  • Management of natural protected areas
  • Land planning and management
  • Evaluation of geological hazards
  • Environmental management systems (ISO-14001-EMAS)
  • Public environmental services
  • Environmental auditing
  • Companies and consulting firms that explore and manage geological resources
  • Soil management
  • Environmental and landscape restoration
  • Reforestation
  • Pollution and waste management: industrial, agricultural, sanitary and urban
  • Wastewater control and purification
  • Ecological studies
  • Limnology
  • Biological water testing
  • Prevention of natural risks and forest fires
  • Population dynamics: management and control
  • Species conservation: flora and fauna
  • Forestry production
  • Species reproduction
  • Agriculture and organic farming
  • Fish production
  • Hunting management
  • Nurseries and gardens
  • Recreational biology (zoos, museums, theme parks and botanic gardens)
  • Promotion and development of the rural environment
  • Rural/natural tourism
  • Research and development
  • International cooperation and development
  • Scientific outreach
  • Scientific and technical consulting

Coordination and Quality

La comisión de coordinación académica es el órgano colegiado de dirección y gestión académica del título, interactuando directamente con el alumnado, organizando la programación docente, el calendario y, en general, todos los procesos académicos que permitan un desarrollo óptimo de las enseñanzas. Asimismo es la encargada de implementar los procesos de mejora continua de las enseñanzas que emanen de la aplicación del Sistema de Garantía de Calidad del título.

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La comisión de Garantía Interna de la Calidad del máster es la encargada de fomentar y facilitar la coordinación y mejora continua de las actividades docentes, investigadoras, de gestión y de transferencia de resultados dentro del máster, analizando los resultados académicos y de satisfacción del máster y estableciendo planes de mejora que implementará la Comisión de Coordinación Académica del Máster.

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El sistema de garantía de calidad de la Universidad de Jaén se estructura en dos niveles de responsabilidad. Por una parte, a través del Vicerrectorado con competencias que coordina los procesos de evaluación de calidad de las titulaciones, departamentos y servicios, y por otra, del Centro responsable del título, que aplica su sistema de Garantía de Calidad. Mientras la Comisión de Coordinación Académica del máster es la encargada de velar por el desarrollo académico del programa, es la Comisión de Garantía Interna de Calidad del título la encargada de supervisar la aplicación todos los procedimientos de control y mejora de la calidad del máster estableciendo los planes de mejora que luego implementa la Comisión de Coordinación Académica del Máster.

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Un elemento importante en el análisis de la calidad del título son los estudios sobre la inserción laboral de los titulados de la Universidad de Jaén, en los que podrás encontrar las salidas profesionales más habituales de las personas que cursaron este máster antes que tú.

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