UNDERGRADUATE
Metallurgical Engineering
about the
Program
The Metallurgical Engineering Program in face-to-face mode aims to train professionals with high ethical and moral values, who are managers of a true industrial development, promoters of the improvement of the standard of living of society, respects for the environment and ecological systems. Professionals committed to quality excellence and the development and implementation of new mineral benefit systems. Likewise, committed to the optimization of metallurgical processes, the design and manufacture of conventional models and new metallic materials and their proper selection, evaluation and protection.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 702 | Qualified Registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 16783 dated December 27, 2019.
DEGREE:
Metallurgical Engineer
DURATION:
10 semesters
MODALITY:
In-Person / In-Spanish
CAMPUS:
Central Campus, Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
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The applicant must possess:
Aptitude and interest in mathematics, physics and chemistry, which will allow you to acquire the necessary knowledge for the foundation in the understanding of the different mechanisms of processing, adaptation, control and application of metallic materials.
Commitment to the defense.
GRADUATE
Profile
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The Metallurgical Engineer is a professional capable of formulating, evaluating and managing projects related to obtaining metallic and non-metallic minerals; including exploitation, profit and refining. Control casting, forming, machining, welding, heat treatments, corrosion processes in order to implement process and product quality control techniques.
He is a professional committed to the search for information and continuous training, with skills to transfer, adopt and adapt new technologies for the benefit of the community.
From an ethical, cultural and human point of view he is an integral professional, he possesses communication skills which allows him to easily integrate into society, understand the social, scientific, technological and environmental environment in which he performs always maintaining his respect for the human being.
OUR
Accreditations
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- Resolution of MEN No. 3962 dated 9 March 2018, with a validity of six years. Renewed consecutively for the third time.
- 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 Metallurgical Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational base with the ability to lead innovation processes, emerging technologies and anticipate the needs of well-being and safety of the community. This is intended that: students, employers and society in general, have the confidence that the program meets quality standards and offers graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Educational Objectives of the Program
After 3-5 years of professional practice, our graduates:
- They will reach a level of technical expertise, which will allow them to perform successfully in jobs related to the practice of metallurgical engineering or scientific research, as well as in any other related area they decide to pursue.
- They will seek technical and interpersonal learning in a permanent and proactive way, in order to effectively contribute to their profession, taking into account the aspects of social, economic, and ecological sustainability.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork, planning and project management skills.
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Learning Outcomes
The Metallurgical Engineering program aims to develop the following learning outcomes in your students:
- The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- The ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs considering public health, safety and well-being, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- The ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals.
- The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||||
Academic Term | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | ||
Admitted | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 26 | 56 | 48 | 61 | 58 | ||
Enrolled | 427 | 454 | 449 | 489 | 485 | 461 | 472 | 462 | 434 | 452 | ||
Graduates (Term) | 36 | 33 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 46 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 26 | ||
ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 20252 Credits: 4 – Calculus I
Code: 20314 Credits: 4 – Chemistry I
Code: 22979 Credits: 4 – Linear Algebra
Code: 23049 Credits: 3 – Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering
Code: 23423 Credits: 1 – Sports and Physical Training
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: 22952 Credits: 2 – Biology for Engineers
Code: 23015 Credits: 4 – Descriptive Geometry
Code: 23079 Credits: 4 – Chemistry II
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Code: 20113 Credits: 4 – Analytical Mechanics
Code: 20254 Credits: 4 – Calculus III
Code: 22953 Credits: 4 – Physics II
Code: 27165 Credits: 3 – Materials Science
Code: 27166 Credits: 2 – Chemistry Laboratory
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Code: 20255 Credits: 4 – Differential Equations
Code: 22956 Credits: 4 – Physics III
Code: 23022 Credits: 4 – Material Resistance
Code: 23123 Credits: 3 – Balance of Matter and Energy in Metallurgical Processes
Code: 27170 Credits: 3 – Thermodynamics
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Code: 23126 Credits: 5 – Transport Phenomena
Code: 23128 Credits: 3 – Solidification and Phase Diagrams
Code: 23424 Credits: 4 – English I
Code: 27171 Credits: 2 – Applied Statistics
Code: 27181 Credits: 2 – Physical metallurgy
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Code: 23127 Credits: 4 – Kinetics and Surface Physicochemistry
Code: 23132 Credits: 4 – Mineral Benefit
Code: 23425 Credits: 4 – English II
Code: 27167 Credits: 3 – Metallography
Code: 27172 Credits: 3 – Numerical Analysis
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Code: 23134 Credits: 3 – Modeling and Simulation
Code: 27173 Credits: 3 – Thermal Treatments
Code: 27174 Credits: 4 – Mechanical Metallurgy
Code: 27175 Credits: 3 – Pyrometallurgy
Code: 27176 Credits: 3 – Molding Processes
Code: 00002 Credits: 3 – Elective I
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Code: 23138 Credits: 3 – Metal Forming
Code: 23139 Credits: 4 – Hydro and Electrometallurgy
Code: 27168 Credits: 3 – Refractory Materials
Code: 27177 Credits: 3 – Foundry Processes
Code: 27178 Credits: 3 – Welding
Code: — Credits: 3 – Professional Elective I
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Code: — Credits: 2 – Professional Elective II
Code: 27169 Credits: 2 – Undergraduate Thesis I
Code: 22976 Credits: 3 – Economic Engineering
Code: 27179 Credits: 3 – Corrosion
Code: 27180 Credits: 3 – Non-Destructive Trials
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Code: — Credits: 3 – Elective II
Code: 22964 Credits: 3 – Business Directorate
Code: 22977 Credits: 7 – Undergraduate Thesis II
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Code: 23201 Credits: 3 – Ceramic Materials
Code: 27182 Credits: 2 – Corrosion Control
Code: 27183 Credits: 2 – Design of Experiments
Code: 27184 Credits: 2 – Biomaterials
Code: 27185 Credits: 2 – Electrometalurgia
Code: 27187 Credits: 2 – HSEQC Integrated Management
Code: 27188 Credits: 2 – Material Selection
Code: 27189 Credits: 2 – Materials Tribology
Code: 27190 Credits: 2 – Fault Analysis
Code: 27246 Credits: 2 – Integrity Assessment
Code: 28175 Credits: 3 – Composite Materials
Code: 28322 Credits: 2 – Use and Recycling of Materials
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School of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science
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E-mail: imetalu@uis.du.co
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Bucaramanga, Santander
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