UNDERGRADUATE
Geology
about the
Program
The undergraduate program in Geology offered by the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) has as its main objective the study of the ‘Origin and Evolution of our Planet Earth’.
This program forms geologists, who are professionals with the ability to ‘read the rocks’ and extract from them the information related to their formation and evolution; they are ‘interpreters’ of the language that hides the mountains and valleys; they are experts who translate to society the information contained in that extensive record of the rocks that constitute the Earth’s lithosphere and our planet in general. All this geological knowledge generated by the geologist is in turn the basis for planning and projecting the future development of any society.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 706 | Qualified Registry: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 001259 dated January 21, 2026, with a validity of 8 years.
DEGREE:
Geologist
DURATION:
10 Semesters
MODALITY:
In-Person / In-Spanish
CAMPUS:
Central Campus, Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
.
The applicant to the Geology program must be willing to work in a group and interdisciplinary manner, both in the field and in the laboratory. The applicant must have good capacity for observation and analysis, to identify and reveal the origin, evolution and cause-and-effect relationships of geological processes both active and fossil. Applicants must be curious and motivated to explore the unknown, and uncover the ignomial, interested in the use of both new technologies and analytical tools used in the study of solid materials (minerals, rocks), liquids and gaseous. Applicants must have a sense of direction and the ability to understand and relate the natural processes that develop on different space-time scales.
GRADUATE
Profile
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The graduated geologist from the Universidad Industrial de Santander are able to perform tasks such as:
- Exploration and exploitation of energy resources (oil, gas, coal, uranium, others), using geophysical, stratigraphic, structural and geochemical techniques.
- Elaboration of geological maps at different study scales, using remote sensors and geographic information systems.
- Exploration and exploitation of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits; water, including surface and groundwater.
- Studies and profit processes of gold, silver, copper, iron, nickel, among other materials of economic interest.
- Research in different areas of geology, such as igneous and metamorphic petrology, organic and inorganic geochemistry, water geochemistry, stratigraphy, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, environmental geology, geophysics, geomorphology, among others.
- Interdisciplinary studies with engineers and professionals from other sciences (both basic and applied), aimed at generating and adapting pure and applied knowledge in problem-solving.
- Perform other tasks of the geologist, as stated in Law 9 of September 30, 1974, which regulates the exercise of geology in Colombia.
OUR
Accreditations
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High-Quality Accreditation: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 001259 dated January 21, 2026, with a validity of 8 years.
International Accreditation: Internationally accredited by the non-profit non-governmental organization ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
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The Geology program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational foundation with the capacity to manage innovative processes, emerging technologies, and anticipate the welfare and safety needs of the community. With this, students, employers, and society in general will be confident that the program meets quality standards and prepares graduates to enter a global workforce.
Program Educational Objectives
Geology graduates will be able to:
- Work in the private industry, governmental institutions, as consultants or independent professionals.
- Apply fundamental knowledge in the different disciplines of the Geology to solve problems framed in the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Recognize the need to use promote a sustainable use of our Earth resources, and the importance of including a socio-economic and environmental perspective into the geological activities
.
Student Outcomes
The program of Geology aims to develop the following student outcomes:
- Approach to the scientific method.
The ability to identify, formulate and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics in areas relevant to the discipline.
- The Application
The ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program to meet desired needs.
- The How
The ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgments to draw conclusions.
- Communication
The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The Context
The ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- Group Work
The ability to function effectively in teams that set goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risks and uncertainty.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |||||||
Academic Term | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | |
Admitted | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 68 | 54 | 55 | 56 | |
Enrolled | 462 | 490 | 483 | 528 | 516 | 524 | 530 | 544 | 501 | 525 | |
Graduates (Term) | 23 | 41 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 15 | 35 | 47 | 35 | |
ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 20252 Credits: 4 – Calculus I
Code: 20314 Credits: 4 – Chemistry I
Code: 22109 Credits: 3 – Citizen Ethics
Code: 22979 Credits: 4 – Lineal Algebra
Code: 23051 Credits: 3 – Introduction to Geosciences
Code: 23427 Credits: 3 – Language Workshop
Code: 24948 Credits: 0 – University Life and Culture
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Code: 20253 Credits: 4 – Calculus II
Code: 22950 Credits: 4 – Physics I
Code: 23015 Credits: 4 – Descriptive Geometry
Code: 23079 Credits: 4 – Chemistry II
Code: 23080 Credits: 4 – Mineralogy I
Code: 23423 Credits: 1 – Physical and Sports Culture
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Code: 20254 Credits: 4 – Calculus III
Code: 22953 Credits: 4 – Physics II
Code: 23081 Credits: 4 – Mineralogy II
Code: 23082 Credits: 3 – Mapping
Code: 23083 Credits: 2 – Biology for Geology
Code: 23424 Credits: 4 – English I
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Code: 22956 Credits: 4 – Physics III
Code: 23084 Credits: 4 – Geophysical Methods
Code: 23085 Credits: 4 – Sedimentology for Geologist
Code: 23086 Credits: 4 – Paleontology I
Code: 23425 Credits: 4 – English II
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Code: 23087 Credits: 4 – Remote Sensing
Code: 23088 Credits: 4 – Igneous Petrology
Code: 23089 Credits: 4 – Stratigraphy
Code: 23090 Credits: 4 – Geomorphology
Code: 23091 Credits: 4 – Structural Geology
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Code: 23092 Credits: 4 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Code: 23093 Credits: 4 – Historical Geology
Code: 23094 Credits: 4 – Metamorphic Petrology
Code: 23095 Credits: 4 – Field I
Code: 23096 Credits: 3 – Geostatistics
Code: 00002 Credits: 2 – Contextual Course
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Code: 23097 Credits: 4 – Hydrogeology
Code: 23098 Credits: 4 – Geochemistry
Code: 23099 Credits: 4 – Field II
Code: 23100 Credits: 3 – Instrumental Analysis Techniques
Code: 00002 Credits: 2 – Contextual Course
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Code: 23101 Credits: 4 – Environmental Geology
Code: 23102 Credits: 3 – Economy of the Georeourses
Code: 23103 Credits: 4 – Mineral Deposits
Code: 23104 Credits: 4 – Hydrocarbon Geology
Code: 00003 Credits: 4 – Electives
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Code: 22964 Credits: 3 – Business Address I
Code: 22975 Credits: 3 – Undergraduate Thesis I
Code: 23105 Credits: 4 – Colombian Geology
Code: 00003 Credits: 4 – Electives
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Code: 22977 Credits: 7 – Undergraduate Thesis II
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Code: 23106 Credits: 4 – Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Code: 23107 Credits: 4 – Coal Geology
Code: 23108 Credits: 4 – Geofluids
Code: 23109 Credits: 4 – Mining Fundamentals
Code: 23110 Credits: 4 – Environmental Mining Geology
Code: 23111 Credits: 4 – Mining Legislation
Code: 23112 Credits: 4 – Geological Engineering and Geotechnics
Code: 23113 Credits: 4 – Paleontology II
Code: 23114 Credits: 4 – Applied Geophysics
Code: 23115 Credits: 4 – Advanced Structural Geology
Code: 23116 Credits: 4 – Advanced Stratigraphy
Code: 23117 Credits: 4 – Field III
Code: 23118 Credits: 4 – Mining Geology
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OUR
Faculty
Carlos Alberto
RÍOS REYES
Doctor in Applied Science
Juan Diego
COLEGIAL GUTIÉRREZ
Doctor in Geological Sciences
Luis Enrique
CRUZ GUEVARA
Doctor in Geology
Our
reach
Students
*Second semester
2023 data
Alumni
*Data taken until
september 2023
RESEARCH GROUPS AND
Student Research Groups
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Geology School
Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2306
Email: secregeo@uis.edu.co
Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga, oficina 213
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – noon
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.