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Animal Science

ABOUT THE

Program

To train an integral professional in the field of Zootechnics to guide the processes of production and technical exploitation of the different animal species, as well as the commercialization of products and by-products; to lead the development and improvement of the quality of life of the rural community, with the application of technologies appropriate to the environment and efficient use of available resources, sustained under the principles of sustainability and food security.

Málaga, Santander: SNIES 53779 | Qualified Registry: Resolución del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) No. 11894 del 23 de junio de 2022.

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Título

DEGREE:

Zootechnician

Duración

DURATION:

10 semesters

Modalidad

ModaliTY:

In-person

Ubicación

CAMPUS:

Málaga (Santander)

APPLICANT'S

Profile

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The applicant must be inclined towards the field of animal husbandry and know how to guide the production processes and technical exploitation of the different animal species, as well as the commercialization of their products and by-products.

GRADUATE'S

Profile

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The professional of Zootechnics UIS, will be able to:

  • To guide the development of the livestock sector, increasing the supply of food of animal origin through projects and productive enterprises of the agricultural sector in the field of animal production, wild species and fish farming, genetic improvement, technology of dairy, meat and concentrate products, as well as the market for them.
  • To formulate, manage, direct and supervise livestock sector development plans and programs.
  • To adapt and transfer technology for the industrialization of animal products and by-products.
  • To promote the livestock industry according to regional needs.
  • To formulate and develop basic research applied to the production, management and improvement of traditional and non-traditional animal species.
  • To lead and advise on the creation and development of livestock production and agro-industrialization enterprises.
  • To establish reproductive and nutritional efficiency programs.
  • To organize exhibitions, judging, vaccination and prevention campaigns.

LABOR

Field

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The professional Zootechnician of the UIS can conquer their work space inside and outside the country, directing the establishment and management of production systems with emphasis on cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, horses, fish, livestock and minor species; in general, in the development of the entire agrifood chain on the principles of safety and sustainability. His leadership capacity gives him the possibility of working in the public and private sector as a producer and/or entrepreneur.

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Program

Curriculum

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Code:  40237           Credits:   3  - Cellular and Molecular Biology


Code:  40238           Credits:   3  - Chemistry Applied to Zootechnics


Code:  40384           Credits:   3  - Introduction to Animal Science


Code:  23424           Credits:   4  - English I


Code:  23427           Credits:   3  - Language Workshop


Code:  29205           Credits:   1  - UIS Chair


 

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Code:  40385           Credits:   3  - Agroecology


Code:  40386           Credits:   3  - Principles of Animal Nutrition and Metabolism


Code:  40387           Credits:   2  - Animal Ethology and Welfare


Code:  23425           Credits:   4  - English II


Code:  40404           Credits:   3  - Zootechnical Anatomy


Code:  23423           Credits:   1  - Physical and Sports Culture


 

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Code:  40388           Credits:   3  - Zootechnical Microbiology


Code:  40389           Credits:   3  - Animal Genetics


Code:  40390           Credits:   3  - Animal Physiology


Code:  40391           Credits:   3  - Applied Mathematics


Code:  00000           Credits:   3  - Contextual Subject I


 

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Code:  40392           Credits:   3  - Biostatistics


Code:  40393           Credits:   3  - Animal Breeding and Conservation Zoogenetics


Code:  40394           Credits:   3  - Animal Reproduction


Code:  40396           Credits:   3  - Agricultural Geomatics


Code:  40395           Credits:   3  - Nutrition and Feeding of Monogastric Animals


 

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Code:  40397           Credits:   3  - Experimental Design


Code:  40398           Credits:   3  - Pastures and Forages


Code:  40399           Credits:   3  - Nutrition and Feeding of Ruminants


Code:  40400           Credits:   3  - Market Exploration and Development


Code:  40401           Credits:   3  - Biotechnology of Animal Reproduction


 

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Code:  40402           Credits:   3  - Research Methodology


Code:  40403           Credits:   3  - Grassland and Agroforestry Systems Management


Code:  40405           Credits:   3  - Biosafety and Animal Health


Code:  40406           Credits:   3  - Project Design and Innovation


Code:  00000           Credits:   4  - Elective Subject I


 

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Code:  40407           Credits:   4  - Sustainable Aquaculture Production Systems


Code:  40408           Credits:   4  - Sustainable System of Sheep and Goat Production


Code:  40409           Credits:   4  - Sustainable System of Bovine Production


Code:  00000           Credits:   3  - Elective Subject II


 

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Code:  40410           Credits:   4  - Sustainable Swine Production System


Code:  40411           Credits:   4  - Sustainable Poultry Production System


Code:  40412           Credits:   3  - Animal Husbandry


Code:  40413           Credits:   4  - Sustainable System of Production in Minor and Non-Minor Species


 

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Code:  40414           Credits:   3  - Processing of Animal Products


Code:  40415           Credits:   3  - Rural Extension and Technological Transfer


Code:  40416           Credits:   3  - Degree Work I


Code:  40417           Credits:   4  - Rotation in Animal Production Systems


Code:  00000           Credits:   3  - Elective Subject III


 

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Code:  40418           Credits:   5  - Internship


Code:  40419           Credits:   7  - Degree Work II


Code:  00000           Credits:   3  - Contextual Subject II


 

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Code:  25392           Credits:   3  - Economic Botany and Ethnobotany


Code:  25393           Credits:   3  - Bioinformatics


Code:  26734           Credits:   3  - High Performance and Scientific Computing


Code:  26740           Credits:   3  - Global Environmental Change: A Disciplinary Problem


Code:  27803           Credits:   3  - Field Techniques and Biological Collections


Code:  25957           Credits:   3  - Agroforestry Crops


Code:  25962           Credits:   3  - Agricultural Marketing and Credit


Code:  26146           Credits:   3  - Cultural and Social Anthropology


Code:  26161           Credits:   3  - Social Work, Community and Social Organizations


Code:  26174           Credits:   3  - Social Problems and Development


Code:  26141           Credits:   3  - Accounting Analysis


Code:  26439           Credits:   3  - Vision of World Tourism


Code:  25370           Credits:   3  - Fungi


Code:  26444           Credits:   3  - Sociology


Code:  40332           Credits:   3  - Research Seminar


Code:  26446           Credits:   3  - Tourism Geography


Code:  40422           Credits:   3  - Parasitology


Code:  40421           Credits:   3  - Ornamental Fishes


Code:  40420           Credits:   3  - Business and Innovation Management


Code:  40423           Credits:   3  - Professional Ethics


Code:  40424           Credits:   3  - Stingless Bee Production


Code:  40425           Credits:   3  - Concentrate Technology


Code:  40426           Credits:   3  - Classification and Judging


Code:  40427           Credits:   3  - Tropical Natural Forests


Code:  40428           Credits:   3  - Natural Essential Oils


Code:  40429           Credits:   3  - Forest Biomass and Bioenergy


Code:  40430           Credits:   3  - Tropical Palms


Code:  40331           Credits:   3  - Good Scientific Practice


 

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Málaga

PROFESORES DEL

Programa

Margarita Rodríguez Villabona

Magíster en E-Learning

Juan Carlos Barbosa Herrera

Doctor en Psicología

Jorge Winston Barbosa Chacón

Magíster en Informática - Línea: Desarrollo de Sistemas aplicados a la Educación

José Germán Toloza Hernández

Doctor en Arte: Producción e Investigación

Jova Ramírez Charry

Magíster en Farmacología

Carlos Aníbal Vásquez Cardozo

Magíster en Ciencias en Sistema de Producción Animal

Carlos Jesús Muvdi Nova

Doctor en Ingeniería de Procesos

Germán García Vera

Magíster en Gerencia de Negocios

Daniel Felipe Torres Ruda

Magíster en Producción Animal

Julián Mauricio Botero Londoño

Doctor en Ciencias Agrarias

Ronald Alfonso Montañez Valencia

Magíster en Conservación y Usos Sostenibles de Sistemas Forestales

Leonardo Avendaño Vásquez

Doctor en Acuicultura

Diego Suescún Carvajal

Magíster en Bosques y Conservación Ambiental

Sandra Milena Díaz López

Magíster en Manejo, Uso y Conservación del Bosque

Celmira Pereira Franco

Magíster en Dirección Estratégica

Laura Victoria Buitrago Álvarez

Magíster en Administración con énfasis en Innovación

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Zootechnics

Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 6501 – 6503

E-mail: malaga@uis.edu.co

Location
Location

UIS Campus Málaga

Málaga, Santander

Calle 20 # 06 – 20

Office hours
Office hours

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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