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UNDERGRADUATE

Physics

ABOUT THE

Program

Physics, as one of the basic sciences, is considered a priority factor for contributing to the progress of humanity. Since its inception, the undergraduate program in Physics at the UIS (1985) has contributed to the development of the country through the preparation of professionals in the area of physics who have stood out for their work performance and their participation in research projects in universities both in the country and abroad.

The program bases its proposal on the comprehensive training of students who acquire computational, communicative, and experimental skills, which are necessary for their occupational performance in the different areas of application of the profession.

The program bases its proposal on the comprehensive training of students, who acquire computational, communicative and experimental skills, which are necessary for their occupational performance in the different areas of application of the profession.

Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 705 | Qualified Registry: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 021318 November 11, 2020, valid for 8 years.

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Título

Degree:

Physicist

Duración

duration:

9 Semesters

Modalidad

Modality:

On-site

Ubicación

Campus:

Central Campus Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

Profile

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The applicant to study in the Physics undergraduate program must have:

  • A natural interest in understanding the fundamental principles of the laws of nature.

  • Abilities and aptitudes towards mathematics, since this is the language in which Physics is developed.

  • Manual skills and abilities that facilitate experimental work, as an essential basis in the work of the Physicist (in case of choosing an experimental area of ​​Physics).

  • Interest, imagination, and creativity to relate their knowledge with technological innovations.

GRADUATE

Profile

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The physics graduated from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is trained to:

  • Interpret and mathematically express models of basic physics.

  • Manage digital tools to solve numerical physics problems.

  • Analyze the evolution of the concepts of physics.

  • Recreate phenomena of fundamental physics and electronic instrumentation based on cutting-edge technology.

On the other hand, they show readiness for teamwork and acts with professional ethics, expressing social awareness, solidarity, justice, and respect for the environment.

LABOR

Field

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Industry, legal medicine, radiology, medical physics, earth sciences, corrosion research, electronic instrumentation, database management, high technology, simulation, quality control, vehicle modeling, and education at all levels.

OUR

Accreditations

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High Quality Accreditation: Resolution No. 021318 November 11, 2020 of the Ministry of National Education (MEN), valid for eight years.

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

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Code:  22979          Credits:   4  - Linear Algebra I


Code:  25401          Credits:   6  - Differential Calculus Fundamentals


Code:  29301          Credits:   2  - Introduction to Physics


Code:  29302          Credits:   1  - Introduction to Computational Tools of Physics


Code:  23423          Credits:   1  - University Life and Culture


Code:  23424          Credits:   4  - English I


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Code:  23272         Credits:   4  - Linear Algebra II


Code:  20253         Credits:   4  - Calculus II


Code:  29303         Credits:   3  - Physics I


Code:  28546         Credits:   3  - Reading University Academic Texts


Code:  23425         Credits:   4  - English II


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Code:  20254         Credits:    4  - Calculus III


Code:  29447         Credits:    3  - Physics II


Code:  29448         Credits:    3  - Physics III


Code:  29449         Credits:    4  - Chemistry


Code:  29450         Credits:    2  - Physics Laboratory I


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Code:  20255          Credits:   4  - Differential Equations


Code:  29451          Credits:   3  - High-Performance Computing Algorithms and Architectures


Code:  29452          Credits:   3  - Physics IV


Code:  29453          Credits:   2  - Physics Laboratory II


Code:  29454          Credits:   3  - Mathematical Methods for Physicists I


Code:  26163          Credits:   2  - Political Constitution

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Code:  29456         Credits:   3  - Mathematical Methods for Physicists II


Code:  25444         Credits:   5  - Classic Mechanics


Code:  29457         Credits:   3  - Topics in Contemporary Physics


Code:  29458         Credits:   2  - Physics Laboratory III


Code:  25437         Credits:   4  - General Biology


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Code:  29459         Credits:   5  - Quantum Mechanics


Code:  29460         Credits:   3  - Thermodynamics


Code:  29461         Credits:   5  - Electromagnetic Theory


Code:  29471         Credits:   1  - Experiment Design


Code:  29463         Credits:   3  - Computational Applications to Physical Problems


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Code:  29464         Credits:   3  - Special Relativity


Code:  29465         Credits:   3  - Theory of Light


Code:  29473         Credits:   3  - Statistical Physics


Code:  29474         Credits:   2  - Electronic Instrumentation


Code:  29475         Credits:   1  - Scientific Challenges


Code:  22109         Credits:   3  - Ethics


Code:                     Credits:   3  -Elective I


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Code:  29476         Credits:   3  - Solid State


Code:  29477         Credits:   2  - Advanced Laboratory I


Code:  29478         Credits:   3  - Atomic and Subatomic Physics


Code:  29479         Credits:   1  - Final Undergraduate Thesis I


Code:                     Credits:   3  - Professional Elective I


Code:                     Credits:   3  - Elective II


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Code:  29480         Credits:   5  - Final Undergraduate Thesis II


Code:                     Credits:   3  - Professional Elective II


Code:                     Credits:   3  - Professional Elective III


Code:  29481         Credits:   2  - Advanced Laboratory II


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Code:  29472           Credits:   4  - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for All


Code:  29483           Credits:   4  - Electrical Properties of Two Fabrics


Code:  29483           Credits:   4  - Theoretical and Experimental Topics in Condensed Matter


Code:  25456           Credits:   3  - Semiconductor Topics


Code:  25457           Credits:   3  - Coherent Optics Processing


Code:  25458           Credits:   3  - Optical Metrology


Code:  25459           Credits:   3  - Plasma Physics


Code:  25461           Credits:   3  - Introduction to Relativity Theory


Code:  25462           Credits:   3  - Atomic Spectroscopy


Code:  25463           Credits:   3  - Molecular Spectroscopy


Code:  25464           Credits:   3  - Laser Spectroscopy


Code:  25465           Credits:   3  - Classroom Research


Code:  29482           Credits:   4  - Introduction to Materials Science Modeling and Simulation


Code:  25466           Credits:   3  - Teaching and Learning Strategies


Code:  29374           Credits:   4  - Electrical Properties of Fabrics


Code:  25468           Credits:   3  - Gas Discharge Physics


Code:  25967           Credits:   4  - Introduction to Cosmology


Code:  25968           Credits:   4  - Astrophysics I


Code:  25969           Credits:   4  - Astrophysic II


Code:  25970           Credits:   4  - Computational Physics


Code:  25972           Credits:   4  - Introduction to Computational Plasma Physics


Code:  25973           Credits:   4  - Introduction to Time-Frequency Representation of Signals


Code:  25974           Credits:   4  - Low Dimensional Systems


Code:  25971           Credits:   4  - Plasma Waves


Code:  27979           Credits:   4  - Geophysics Fundamentals I


Code:  27980           Credits:   3  - Geophysics Fundamentals II


Code:  27983           Credits:   5  - Introduction to Seismology


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Faculty

Fabio Duvan Lora Clavijo

Doctor in Physics
The professor of the School of Physics, Yeinzon Rodríguez García, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Physics. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Yeinzon Rodríguez García

Doctor in Physics
The professor of the School of Physics, Antonio Calixto Gutiérrez Piñeres, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Physics. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Antonio Calixto Gutiérrez Piñeres

Doctor in Physics
Carlos José Páez González, professor of the School of Physics, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Physics. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Carlos José Páez González

Doctor in Physics
Jader Enrique Guerrero Bermúdez, professor of the School of Physics, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Physics. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Jader Enrique Guerrero Bermúdez

Doctor in Natural Sciences (Physics)
Willian Gutiérrez Niño, professor of the School of Physics, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Natural Sciences (Physics). The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

William Gutiérrez Niño

Doctor in Natural Sciences (Physics)
Rafael Ángel Torres Amaris, professor of the School of Physics, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Natural Sciences (Physics). The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Rafael Angel Torres Amaris

Doctor in Natural Sciences (Physics)

Andrés Camilo García Castro

Doctor in Physics

Arturo Plata Gómez

Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Optics)

David Alejandro Miranda Mercado

Doctor in Applied Chemistry

Eduardo Alberto Orozco Ospino

Doctor in Natural Sciences (Physics)

Esperanza Aguilar de Flórez

Master in Physics

Guillermo Alfonso González Villegas

Doctor in Applied Mathematics

Harold Paredes Gutiérrez

Doctor in Physics

Ilia Davidovich Mikhailov

Doctor in Physics

Jaime Enrique Meneses Fonseca

Doctor of Science for Engineers

José David Sanabria Gómez

Doctor in Physics

Jorge Hernán Quintero Orozco

Doctor in Engineering, Science and Technology of Materials.

Jorge Humberto Martínez Téllez

Doctor in Physics

Luis Alberto Núñez de Villavicencio Martínez

Doctor in Science

Luis Francisco García Russi

Doctor in Physics

Manuel Alberto Torres Flórez

Doctor in Physics

Rafael Cabanzo Hernández

Master in Physics

Rogelio Ospina Ospina

Doctor in Engineering, Science and Technology of Materials.

Yesid Torres Moreno

Doctor in Signal Processing and Optics

Zandra Yoana Lizarazo Mejía

Doctor in Natural Sciences (Physics)

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School of Physics

Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2286

+57 (607) 632 3477

E-mail: fisj@uis.edu.co

Location
Location

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9 

Laboratorios Livianos building, third floor, office 325

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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