Análisis comparativo de las electivas intrínsecas y extrínsecas ofertadas para el Proyecto Curricular de Administración Ambiental de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas y otras instituciones

Abstract

The present monograph, titled "Comparative Analysis of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Electives Offered in the Curricular Project of Environmental Management at Universidad Francisco José de Caldas vs. Other Institutions," aims to analyze and compare the offerings of intrinsic and extrinsic electives in the field of Environmental Management education, its professional focus, and to perform a comparative analysis mainly with the parameters established by authoritative educational institutions and higher education institutions at both national and international levels that offer the same or related academic programs. The general objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the elective offerings at Universidad Francisco José de Caldas in relation to the program and educational parameters of other universities and governmental institutions, with the aim of identifying key differences and proposing recommendations to improve the quality of Environmental Management education and the role of professionals in the field. To achieve this objective, three specific goals have been established. First, the curriculum of Universidad Francisco José de Caldas in the area of Environmental Management is described in detail, including an analysis of the available electives and their relevance to student training. Second, the relevance and coherence of the intrinsic and extrinsic electives at Universidad Francisco José de Caldas will be evaluated in comparison to other institutions, mainly at the national level, and internationally within the educational and professional trends that define the profile of an Environmental Management professional or similar fields. Finally, the strengths and weaknesses of the curriculum and elective offerings at Universidad Francisco José de Caldas will be identified with the goal of providing concrete recommendations to improve training in Environmental Management. This study will contribute to the understanding of the differences in the offerings of intrinsic and extrinsic electives in the field of Environmental Management, providing relevant information for decision-making in improving curricula and student training. It is expected that the results and recommendations of this research will be useful to both Universidad Francisco José de Caldas and other institutions interested in strengthening the education of future Environmental Management professionals.