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Metallurgical Engineering

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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 Registry: Resolución del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) No. 16783 del 27 de diciembre de 2019.

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Título

DEGREE:

Metallurgical Engineer

Duración

DURATION:

10 semesters

Modalidad

MODALITY:

In-Person / In-Spanish

Ubicación

CAMPUS:

Central Campus, Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

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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

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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.

LABOR

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The professional field of the Metallurgical Engineer is in industrial plants dedicated to the concentration and reduction of minerals and obtaining metals and alloys (steel, ferrous and non-ferrous smelters), plastic deformation (trefiling, lamination, forging).

Also in companies of transformation and quality control, corrosion control, metal fault analysis and mechanical testing, non-destructive testing, welding, heat treatments, and research.

In addition, in companies of Inspection of Industrial Equipment, Service and Marketing of Metallic Materials, advice and technical assistance of metal products, consulting in quality control, can also work in institutions dedicated to higher level and technological education of the public or private sector.

OUR

accreditations

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Resolution of MEN No. 3962 of 9 March 2018, for six (6) 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).

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CONTINUOUS

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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

All about our program

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  - Context Subject 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  - Grade Work 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  - Context Subject II


Code:  22964               Credits:    3  - Business Directorate


Code:  22977               Credits:    7  - Grade Work 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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Bucaramanga

OUR

Faculty

The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Dario Yesid Peña Ballesteros, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Dario Yesid Peña Ballesteros

Doctor en Corrosión
The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Mauricio Rincón Ortiz, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Mauricio Rincón Ortiz

Doctor en Ciencias de Materiales
The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Sergio Ismael Blanco Vásquez, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Sergio Ismael Blanco Vásquez

Doctor en Ingeniería
The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Pedro Luis Delvasto Angarita, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Pedro Luis Delvasto Angarita

Doctor en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales
The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Elcy María Córdoba Tuta, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Elcy María Córdoba Tuta

Doctora en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales
The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Viviana Raquel Güiza Agüello, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Viviana Raquel Güiza Agüello

Doctora en Ingeniería Química
The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Ana María Pérez Ceballos, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Ana María Pérez Ceballos

Doctora en Ingeniería

Oscar Andrés Vargas Ceballos

Doctor en Química
The professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering, Ana Emilse Coy Echeverría, is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, on a white background, with the professor in the center.

Ana Emilse Coy Echeverría

Doctora en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales

Andrés Giovanni González Hernández

Docteur Materiaux Ceramiques et Traitements de Surface

Ángel Manuel Meléndez Reyes

Doctor en Ciencias (Química)

Sandra Judith García Vergara

Doctora en Corrosión

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Contact
Contact

School of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science

Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000 

Extension: 2419

+57 (607) 632 0471 

E-mail: imetalu@uis.du.co 

Location
Location

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9

Jorge Bautista Vesga Building, second floor

Office hours
Office hours

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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