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{{short description|Private university in Bogotá, Colombia}}
{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
|name = University of Applied and Environmental Sciences
| name = University of Applied and Environmental Sciences
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|caption = University of Applied and Environmental Sciences [[seal (emblem)|seal]]
| caption = University of Applied and Environmental Science Campus
|established = 1983
| established = 1983
|rector = German Anzola Montero
| rector = German Anzola Montero
|city = [[Bogotá]]
| city = [[Bogotá]]
|country = Colombia
| country = Colombia
|students = 4600
| students = 4600
|postgrad = 300
| postgrad = 300
|affiliations = [[Universia]], [[ASCUN]], [[Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado|AUIP]]
| affiliations = [[Universia]], [[ASCUN]], [[Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado|AUIP]]
|website = [http://www.udca.edu.co www.udca.edu.co]
| website = [http://www.udca.edu.co www.udca.edu.co]
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The institution was founded in 1978 as the Corporation School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1983, the name was changed to the University of Agricultural Sciences Corporation (CUDCA). In 1992, the Agricultural Engineering program was started, and in the following year the Sport Sciences program. In 1994, The Marketing Sciences program changed its name to Commercial Engineering. In 1995, the university again changed its name to "The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences Corporation", (UDCA). New programs were introduced in veterinary medicine, animal science and geographic engineering specializations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Proyecto Educativo Institucional|date=May 2007|publisher=Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales|pages=3|url=http://www.udca.edu.co/proyecto-educativo-institucional.html}}</ref>
The institution was founded in 1978 as the Corporation School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1983, the name was changed to the University of Agricultural Sciences Corporation (CUDCA). In 1992, the Agricultural Engineering program was started, and in the following year the Sport Sciences program. In 1994, The Marketing Sciences program changed its name to Commercial Engineering. In 1995, the university again changed its name to "The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences Corporation", (UDCA). New programs were introduced in veterinary medicine, animal science and geographic engineering specializations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Proyecto Educativo Institucional|date=May 2007|publisher=Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales|pages=3|url=http://www.udca.edu.co/proyecto-educativo-institucional.html}}</ref>


In 2004, the corporation received recognition as a university. In 2005, it adopted the name of The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (also UDCA).<ref>{{cite web|title=UDCA - Acuerdo No 3 de Febrero 2005|date=May 2005|publisher=Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales|pages=3|url=http://www.udca.edu.co/documentos/estatutos/estatuto-general.pdf}}</ref> Today, the university also features The School of Economics, Management and Finance (EEAF), Business Administration, Accounting, and Marketing and Finances.
In 2004, the corporation received recognition as a university. In 2005, it adopted the name of The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (also UDCA).<ref>{{cite web|title=UDCA - Acuerdo No 3 de Febrero 2005|date=May 2005|publisher=Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales|pages=3|url=http://www.udca.edu.co/documentos/estatutos/estatuto-general.pdf}}</ref> Today, the university also features The School of Economics, Management and Finance (EEAF), Business Administration, Accounting, and Marketing and Finances.


== Principles ==
== Principles ==
*UDCA is an autonomous university providing a public service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Constitución Política de Colombia|year=1991|publisher=Banco de la República|pages=3|url=http://www.banrep.gov.co/regimen/resoluciones/cp91.pdf|access-date=2012-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111120144/http://www.banrep.gov.co/regimen/resoluciones/cp91.pdf|archive-date=2012-01-11|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ley 30 de 1992|year=1992|publisher=Ministerio de Educación|pages=60|url=http://www.mineducacion.gov.co/1621/articles-86437_Archivo_pdf.pdf}}</ref>
*UDCA is an autonomous university providing a public service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Constitución Política de Colombia|year=1991|publisher=Banco de la República|pages=3|url=http://www.banrep.gov.co/regimen/resoluciones/cp91.pdf|access-date=2012-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111120144/http://www.banrep.gov.co/regimen/resoluciones/cp91.pdf|archive-date=2012-01-11|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ley 30 de 1992|year=1992|publisher=Ministerio de Educación|pages=60|url=http://www.mineducacion.gov.co/1621/articles-86437_Archivo_pdf.pdf}}</ref>
*suitably-qulaified students are accepted regardless of race, creed, sex, social status, or political/economic views.
*suitably-qualified students are accepted regardless of race, creed, sex, social status, or political/economic views.
*UDCA supports socio-cultural values and sustainable human development, with respect for human rights, peace and democracy.
*UDCA supports socio-cultural values and sustainable human development, with respect for human rights, peace and democracy.
*it orients students towards improving the quality of life of communities at the regional, local and national levels, creating conscious and responsible citizens
*it orients students towards improving the quality of life of communities at the regional, local and national levels, creating conscious and responsible citizens
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* {{in lang|es}} [http://www.udca.edu.co Oficial Page Universidad de Ciencias Aplicada y Ambientales]
* {{in lang|es}} [http://www.udca.edu.co Oficial Page Universidad de Ciencias Aplicada y Ambientales]
* {{in lang|es}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20080908000009/http://www.cna.gov.co/cont/acr_alt_cal/acr_pro/pro_pre_acr_ord_fec_res.htm Consejo Nacional de Acreditación – Programas de pregrado acreditados]
* {{in lang|es}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20080908000009/http://www.cna.gov.co/cont/acr_alt_cal/acr_pro/pro_pre_acr_ord_fec_res.htm Consejo Nacional de Acreditación – Programas de pregrado acreditados]

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[[Category:Education in Bogotá]]
[[Category:Education in Bogotá]]

Latest revision as of 21:37, 15 December 2024

University of Applied and Environmental Sciences
University of Applied and Environmental Science Campus
Established1983
RectorGerman Anzola Montero
Students4600
Postgraduates300
Location
Bogotá
,
Colombia
AffiliationsUniversia, ASCUN, AUIP
Websitewww.udca.edu.co

The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (UDCA) is a private university located in Bogotá, Colombia.

It has three campuses:[1]

History

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The institution was founded in 1978 as the Corporation School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1983, the name was changed to the University of Agricultural Sciences Corporation (CUDCA). In 1992, the Agricultural Engineering program was started, and in the following year the Sport Sciences program. In 1994, The Marketing Sciences program changed its name to Commercial Engineering. In 1995, the university again changed its name to "The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences Corporation", (UDCA). New programs were introduced in veterinary medicine, animal science and geographic engineering specializations.[2]

In 2004, the corporation received recognition as a university. In 2005, it adopted the name of The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (also UDCA).[3] Today, the university also features The School of Economics, Management and Finance (EEAF), Business Administration, Accounting, and Marketing and Finances.

Principles

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  • UDCA is an autonomous university providing a public service.[4][5]
  • suitably-qualified students are accepted regardless of race, creed, sex, social status, or political/economic views.
  • UDCA supports socio-cultural values and sustainable human development, with respect for human rights, peace and democracy.
  • it orients students towards improving the quality of life of communities at the regional, local and national levels, creating conscious and responsible citizens
  • it aims to strengthen culture and regional identity, use national resources wisely, and preserve the environment for future generations.[6]

Academic programs

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The university offers a variety of academic studies.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "UDCA - Portal Web". Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales. 2012. p. 3.
  2. ^ "Proyecto Educativo Institucional". Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales. May 2007. p. 3.
  3. ^ "UDCA - Acuerdo No 3 de Febrero 2005" (PDF). Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales. May 2005. p. 3.
  4. ^ "Constitución Política de Colombia" (PDF). Banco de la República. 1991. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  5. ^ "Ley 30 de 1992" (PDF). Ministerio de Educación. 1992. p. 60.
  6. ^ "Proyecto Educativo Institucional". Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales. May 2007. p. 10.
  7. ^ UDCA, Revista Informativa (Bogotá, 2006), p. 45
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