Study Plan - Mechanical Engineering

When you finish all units of your education program, you will receive a Diploma and a Professional License, as well as a bachelor’s degree endorsed by SACSCOC that is recognized worldwide.

Accredited and Consolidated Institution.
Registered in Group 3 of the Institutional Improvement Program.

Mechanical Engineering

First Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0113
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I
48
48
6
DIG0013
DIGITAL CULTURE
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN ARTS
48
48
6
QUI1013
CHEMISTRY
48
48
6
QUI1023
CHEMISTRY LAB
48
0
3
LIM1013
METROLOGY LAB
0
0
3
MAT1013
COLLEGE MATH
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN MATH
48
48
6
Total
336
288
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Second Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
MAT1023
CALCULUS I
MAT1013
64
32
6
MAT1033
LINEAR ALGEBRA
MAT1013
0
0
6
LIM1023
COMPUTER-AIDED TECHNICAL DRAWING
0
0
6
FIS1033
PHYSICS
48
48
6
FIS1043
PHYSICS LAB
48
0
3
LEX0123
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II
LEX0113
48
48
6
ESP0013
ACADEMIC REASONING
DIG0013
48
48
6
Total
256
176
39

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Third Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0133
FOREIGN LANGUAGE III
LEX0123
48
48
6
ESP0023
ACADEMIC WRITING
ESP0013
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
MAT2073
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
MAT1013
64
32
6
LIM2013
MATERIALS ENGINEERING I
48
48
6
MAT2013
CALCULUS II
MAT1023
64
32
6
LIM2023
EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES
48
48
6
Total
368
304
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fourth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LAD3063
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MAT1023
48
48
6
MAT2033
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MAT1023
64
32
6
LIM2043
KINEMATICS AND KINETICS OF RIGID BODIES
LIM2023
64
32
6
LIM2063
THERMODYNAMICS
48
48
6
LIM2033
MATERIALS ENGINEERING II
LIM2013
48
48
6
LIM2053
ANALYTICAL METHODS IN MECHANICS I
0
0
6
LIM2073
MATERIALS ENGINEERING LAB
0
0
3
Total
272
208
39

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fifth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LIM3033
SOLID MECHANICS I
48
48
6
LIM3013
MANUFACTURING I
48
48
6
LIM3023
APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
LQI1023
48
48
6
LIM3043
MECHANISMS
64
32
6
LIM3053
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I
0
96
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN HUMANITIES
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN NATURAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
Total
304
368
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Sixth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LIM3113
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LAB
LIM1023
48
0
3
LIM3063
MANUFACTURING II
48
48
6
LIM3073
SOLID MECHANICS II
LIM3033
48
48
6
LIM3083
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
64
32
6
LIM3093
FLUID MECHANICS
MAT2033
48
48
6
LIM3103
ANALYTICAL METHODS IN MECHANICS II
LIM2053
48
48
6
Total
304
224
33

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Seventh Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
TSI3013
SELECT TOPICS
48
48
6
LIM4013
DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
LIM3073
48
48
6
LIM4023
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
LIM3073
48
48
6
LIM4033
HEAT TRANSFER
MAT2033
48
48
6
LIM4043
FLUID AND THERMAL SCIENCE LAB
48
0
3
LIM4053
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II
LIM3053
0
96
6
Total
240
288
33

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Eighth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
TSI4013
PERSPECTIVES OF THE DISCIPLINE
48
48
6
TSI4023
VANGUARD TOPICS
48
48
6
LIM4063
DESIGN OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
LIM4013
64
32
6
LMT3023
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATIZATION
LMT2013
64
32
6
LIM4073
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
LIM3063, LIM3113
64
32
6
Total
288
192
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Total Study Plan Credits
Hours With Teacher 2368
Hours Independent 2048
Credits (Units) 300

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Objective

Train professionals in Mechanical Engineering capable of designing and manufacturing mechanical systems using advanced technological and computer tools, applying manufacturing techniques, mechanical design and energy processes to create effective solutions in the industrial sector and for global society.

Graduate profile

The Mechanical Engineering’s teaching learning process is based on competencies to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes that train ethical professionals who can meet the mechanical engineering needs and requirements of the population, in a global world.

  • Apply engineering fundamentals to design mechanical systems that meet customer and industry needs, considering manufacturing, environmental impact and ethical aspects.
  • Develop solutions through laboratory practices and simulations, using specialized equipment and software to analyze results in materials, manufacturing and design.
  • Create innovative mechanical systems solutions using advanced materials, technological tools and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze energy processes with principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, using software to simulate and improve safety and efficiency.
  • Analyze energy processes with principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, using software to simulate and improve safety and efficiency.
  • Manage learning effectively through digital resources.

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Recommended Computer Specifications

These specifications are provided as a general guideline, reflecting the average requirements of the academic software currently in use at the institution. Please note that the university is not responsible for any individual decisions made regarding computer equipment.