In Spanish
Acerca de la constitución del departamento de ciencias geológicas en la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales de la Universidad de Buenos Aires y otros temas relacionados. Los orígenes del Departamento de Ciencias Geológicas a partir de 1955 son comentados por el autor que participó en calidad de representante estudiantil ante la Comisión Asesora. La necesidad de los llamados a concurso de profesores, los nombres de los primeros profesores son rescatados. La necesidad de la dedicación exclusiva para enseñanza e investigación. La división por áreas, dictado de materias en forma cuatrimestral, los nuevos planes de estudio y nuevas materias y régimen de correlatividades. Requisitos para licenciatura y doctorado. Se promueve la práctica de trabajos de campaña como parte de la formación integral del estudiante. La extensión cultural mediante cursos para público general. Se adjuntan las actas y documentos correspondientes.
In English
The author, who was then a student representative, recalls how the Geological Sciences Department was established after the year 1955. In this article the discussions and conclusions on the need of calling for a contest to nominate professors, and the first professor’s names are rescued from oblivion. The need of full time membership for research and teaching was established. New study plans, correlativity between the different courses, teaching of courses on a four month bases were discussed and accepted. A new and up to date study plan was proposed, and the requirements for the different degrees, such as Licenciate or Ph. D. were recognized. Also it was suggested that whenever necessary the students should have field work as part of their training, and the necessary funds had to be provided. Also it was suggested that courses of popularization on science should be supported. The proceedings and documents are attached.