Chemical Engineering

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The aspiring chemical engineer of the Industrial University of Santander, UIS must have an interest in the processes of transformation of raw materials, as well as the willingness to learn and apply the concepts from the sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology) that are necessary to carry out such an end. You should feel the motivation and taste to learn, and continue to grow as a person and professional future.

GRADUATE

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The Chemical Engineer of the UIS, applies the principles of the basic sciences for the development, supervision, optimization, control and administration of sustainable physicochemical and biotechnological processes. The UIS chemical engineering professional is characterized by his leadership and decision-making ability, based on critical analysis and the generation of new knowledge.

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• High Quality Accreditation Renewal: MEN No. 017748 dated November 15 2018, with a validity of 8 years.

The quality of our programs is a guarantee for our students and graduates. Note::  Time has already elapsed since last year, so  it’s not  recently. The Ministry of National Education (MEN) has granted the renewal of the high-quality accreditation, for 8 years, to the undergraduate program. And to the satisfaction of the academic community of the Universidad Industrial de Santander, the first international accreditation has been obtained for an academic program of the University.

This accreditation for 6 years, has been granted by the Accreditation System of University Careers for the Regional Recognition of the academic quality of the respective degrees in Mercosur and Associated States – Arcu-South System.

The accreditations and recognitions, together with the distinctions and awards given to students and teachers, both by the Professional Council of Chemical Engineering of Colombia, CPIQ, and by the National Awards Otto de Greiff,  and Eloy Valenzuela (UIS)  take pride in academic community and invite us to continue to persist in dynamism, quality, commitment, and professional and academic ethics.

• International Accreditation: Internationally accredited by the non-profit non-governmental organization ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

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The Chemical 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

The chemical engineer of the UIS:

• You will exercise your profession based on the critical application of the basic sciences for the design, supervision, optimization, control and administration of processes of transformation of the matter in both the public and private sectors.
• You will develop its professional activities with ethics and social, legal and environmental commitment, taking into account the principles of green chemistry.
• You will be a creative and entrepreneurial leader, able to work as a team, as well as to transmit your ideas and knowledge in a clear, concise and convincing way, in different work environments.

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Learning Outcomes

The Chemical 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