Study Areas
Climate Change, Natural Resources, Meteorology, Oceanography
Duration
2 years | 4 semesters
Total Credits
120
Regime
Face-to-face | Online
Period
Evening
Tuition fee
15.000 ECV per month
Faculty
Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT)
Location
Polo I - Praia
Objectives
The Master's Degree in Climate, Natural Resources and Risks was created by the University of Cape Verde aiming to increase its potential in knowledge transfer, and is intended to be a program of excellence in terms of quality and mobilization of partners.
This internationally recognized program is part of the International Center for Climate Research and Applications for the CPLP and Africa (CIICLAA), which includes the following universities: Universidade de Cabo Verde (Uni-CV), Universidade de Aveiro (UA), Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (IPT), Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL), Centro de Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais (CEMADEN) and Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB).
From a functional point of view, this master's degree program could follow a joint program model, similar to other master's programs that already exist at the Uni-CV and are also available in Portugal and other CIICLAA universities. Thus, it holds the status of an international master's degree program, fulfilling the mission and objectives of the CIICLAA through coordinated pedagogical and scientific cooperation that promotes the sustainability of the member countries and institutions.
Areas of specializantion
- Climate and Climate Change;
- Territory, Resources and Risks.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates in the fields of geography, meteorology, climate, chemistry, natural resources, risks and land use planning from various universities, as well as from other government institutions and civil society are welcome to apply. They must have earned at least a degree and/or equivalent proven experience, verified and assessed by the Scientific Council of the study area.
Professional Outcomes/Exit Profile
Future Master's graduates will be able to carry out specialized tasks as part of multidisciplinary teams: identifying risks and proposing solutions for their sustainable use; working in the areas of climate and climate change research; characterizing risks and proposing technically and financially viable solutions within the framework of planning; risk and disaster management and requalification; skills in monitoring and forecasting extreme precipitation events (floods) in the different regions of Africa in the context of global climate patterns or through nowcasting techniques (radar and satellite).
Program Director
Professor Vera Alfama, PhD
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Program Structure
| Courses | Contact Hours | ECTS |
| Meteorology | 30 | 6 |
| Geographic Information Systems | 30 | 6 |
| Applied Statistics | 45 | 6 |
| Instruments and Observation Methods | 45 | 6 |
| Climate and Climate Change | 45 | 6 |
Specialization Area 1: Climate and Climate Change (CAC)
| Courses | Contact Hours | ECTS |
| Numerical Models of Weather and Climate | 45 | 6 |
| Tropical Meteorology | 45 | 6 |
| Atmospheric Pollution | 30 | 6 |
| Vulnerability and Risks | 30 | 6 |
| Physical Oceanography | 45 | 6 |
Specialization Area 2: Territory, Resources and Risks. (TRR)
| Courses | Contact Hours | ECTS |
| Land Use Planning and Management | 45 | 6 |
| Natural Resources Management and Preservation | 45 | 6 |
| Hydrological and environmental modelling | 30 | 6 |
| Risks and Vulnerability | 30 | 6 |
| Physical Oceanography | 45 | 6 |
Specialization Area 1: Climate and Climate Change (CAC)
| Courses | Contact Hours | ECTS |
| Seminar | 30 | 12 |
| Dissertation | 18 |
Specialization Area 2: Territory, Resources and Risks. (TRR)
| Unidades Curriculares | Contact Hours | ECTS |
| Seminar | 30 | 12 |
| Dissertation | 18 |
Specialization Area 1: Climate and Climate Change (CAC)
| Courses | Contact Hours | ECTS |
| Dissertation | 18 |
Specialization Area 2: Territory, Resources and Risks. (TRR)
| Courses | Contact Hours | ECTS |
| Dissertation | 18 |
SAC (Pós-graduações)
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