Study Plan - Nanotechnology and Molecular 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.

First Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN MATH
0
0
6
MAT1013
COLLEGE MATH
0
0
6
QUI1013
CHEMISTRY
0
0
6
QUI1023
CHEMISTRY LAB
0
0
3
FIS1013
PHYSICS I
0
0
6
FIS1023
PHYSICS I LAB
0
0
3
LEX0113
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I
0
0
6
DIG0013
DIGITAL CULTURE
0
0
6
Total
0
0
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Second Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN NATURAL SCIENCES
0
0
6
QUI2033
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
QUI1013
0
0
6
QUI2043
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB
QUI1023
0
0
3
MAT1023
CALCULUS I
MAT1013
64
0
6
LEX0123
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II
LEX0113
0
0
6
ESP0013
ACADEMIC REASONING
DIG0013
0
0
6
MAT1033
LINEAR ALGEBRA
MAT1013
64
0
6
Total
128
0
39

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Third Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LNM2013
NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
QUI1013
48
0
6
LEX0133
FOREIGN LANGUAGE III
LEX0123
0
0
6
ESP0023
ACADEMIC WRITING
ESP0013
0
0
6
MAT2013
CALCULUS II
MAT1023
0
0
6
QUI2073
CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
QUI1013
48
0
6
QUI2083
CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS LAB
QUI1023
0
0
3
QUI3013
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
QUI2033
48
0
6
QUI3023
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB
QUI2043
0
0
3
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
0
6
Total
192
0
48

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fourth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LNM2043
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
QUI1013
48
48
6
LNM2053
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB
QUI1023
48
0
3
MAT2033
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MAT1023
64
32
6
FIS2013
PHYSICS II
FIS1013
48
48
6
FIS2023
PHYSICS II LAB
FIS1023
48
0
3
LNM2023
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
QUI1013
48
48
6
LNM2033
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB
QUI1023
48
0
3
LNM2063
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOMATERIALS
QUI2033
48
48
6
LNM2073
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOMATERIALS LAB
QUI2043
48
0
3
Total
448
224
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fifth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LNM3053
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I
0
96
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN ARTS
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN HUMANITIES
48
48
6
LNM3033
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
QUI2073
48
48
6
LNM3043
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LAB
QUI2083
48
0
3
LNM3013
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
LNM2043
48
48
6
LNM3023
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LAB
LNM2053
48
0
3
Total
288
288
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Sixth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LFA3043
MODERN PHYSICS
FIS2013
48
48
6
LFA3053
MODERN EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS
FIS2023
96
0
6
LNM3063
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
LNM2023
48
48
6
LNM3073
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB
LNM2033
48
0
3
LNM3083
FUNCTIONAL NANOMATERIALS
LNM2063
48
48
6
LNM3093
FUNCTIONAL NANOMATERIALS LAB
LNM2073
48
0
3
Total
336
144
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Seventh Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LNM4013
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES
LNM3033
48
48
6
LNM4023
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES LAB
LNM3043
48
0
3
LNM4033
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY
LNM2063
48
48
6
LNM4043
SELECT TOPICS
48
48
6
LNM4053
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II
LNM3053
0
96
6
LNM4063
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
LNM2013
48
48
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)
LNM4073
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED MOLECULAR ENGINEERING
LNM4033
48
48
6
LNM4083
MOLECULAR ENGINEERING AND SIMULATION
LNM2063
48
48
6
LNM4093
PERSPECTIVES OF THE DISCIPLINE
48
48
6
LNM4103
VANGUARD TOPICS
48
48
6
LNM4113
NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
LNM2063
48
48
6
LNM4123
NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY LAB
LNM2073
48
0
3
Total
288
240
33

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Total Study Plan Credits
Hours With Teacher 1920
Hours Independent 1184
Credits (Units) 303

Objective

Train professionals in Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering who can design, analyze and use new materials through virtual learning environments and technological tools. Develop skills in interdisciplinary areas such as nanoscience, nanotechnology, chemistry, physics and biology. Propose innovative solutions to global industrial and research challenges, evaluating the social impact of nanotechnology with a focus on digital communication and global interaction.

Graduate profile

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

  • Interpret nanoscience and nanotechnology, integrating multidisciplinary experimentation to design, describe and apply properties of advanced and nanostructured materials, with ethical responsibility.
  • Identify analysis techniques and interdisciplinary knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, engineering, nanoscience and nanotechnology to innovate in the design of new advanced materials.
  • Distinguish determining nanostructured material’s physical and chemical properties, applying theories and data analysis to improve the quality of life of communities.
  • Evaluate the ethical and responsible impact of the development of advanced and nanostructured materials in sectors such as health, energy and the environment.
  • Design projects in nanoscience and nanotechnology, applying results with technological tools to solve industrial and research problems in an innovative way.
  • Manage learning through digital resources for continuous and effective professional development.

Explore everything that studying Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering has to offer.

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.