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Title conferred: Electromechanical Engineer, with emphasis in Design and Manufacturing, Mechatronics
Duration of program: Four years
Credits required: 355, Mechatronics; 353, Design & Manufacturing
Plan: Semesters
Field of Work
The program caters to the needs of the industrial sector in the area of electromechanical equipment. There has been a growing demand, principally in micro, small, and medium-sized industry in diverse areas of engineering.
Employment opportunities consist of the implementation and application of safety and hygiene regulations, the design, installation, and operation of electromechanical systems in energy plants and construction industries, food preservation systems, hydraulic machines and networks, selection of humidifiers, design and installation of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for potential-transmission machines, as well as system automation and control and industrial maintenance.
Entrance Profile
Candidates must have obtained a solid grounding in physics, chemistry and mathematics, and a propensity for technological development. They must also possess the following skills:
Analysis and synthesis, creativity, analytical reasoning skills, interest in applying science and technology in meeting society’s demands, sense of responsibility with respect to the environmental consequences of technological development, communication skills and working in teams.
Graduate Profile:
Graduates will be able to analyze and solve problems related to the application of engineering to the diverse processes of transformation, considering the socio-economic and environmental impact. They will create, innovate, adapt and transfer technology through the efficient and responsible use of human, technical and economic resources. Furthermore, they will develop the skills of individual learning, leadership and ability to work in teams.
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First Semester |
Credits |
Second Semester |
Credits |
| Differential & Integral Calculus | 10 |
Multivariable Calculus | 10 |
| Statics | 9 |
Dynamics | 9 |
| Linear Algebra | 10 |
Electromagnetism | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
Probability & Statistics | 6 |
| Computer-Aided Design | 7 |
Programming | 8 |
| University & Society | 6 |
Humanities Elective I | 6 |
Third Semester |
Credits |
Fourth Semester |
Credits |
| Differential Equations | 10 |
Signal Analysis | 10 |
| Modern Physics | 6 |
Electrical Machines 1 | 7 |
| Electrical Circuits I | 8 |
Electrical Circuits 2 | 8 |
| Metrology | 8 |
Electronics | 8 |
| Advanced Programming | 7 |
Numeric Methods Laboratory | 6 |
| Humanities Elective 2 | 6 |
Humanities Elective 3 | 6 |
Fifth Semester |
Credits |
Sixth Semester |
Credits |
| Control 1 Laboratory | 8 |
Control 2 Laboratory | 6 |
| Electrical Machines 2 | 7 |
Fluid Mechanics | 8 |
| Machinery Dynamics | 7 |
Material Mechanics | 8 |
| Thermal Engineering | 8 |
Logical Circuits | 8 |
| Material Science | 8 |
Humanities Elective 5 | 6 |
| Humanities Elective 4 | 6 |
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Seventh Semester |
Credits |
Eighth Semester |
Credits |
| Mechanical Design | 6 |
Process Plant Projects | 6 |
| Potential Electrical Systems w/ Lab | 6 |
Thermal & Chemical Processes | 8 |
| Electrical Protection | 6 |
Distributed Control | 8 |
| Resource Optimization | 6 |
Industrial Process Control | 9 |
| Servomechanisms | 8 |
Instrumentation 3 | 8 |
| Microprocessors | 6 |
Integration & Projects Seminar | 6 |
Elective Block in Industrial Electronics |
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Seventh Semester |
Credits |
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| Industrial Electronics 1 | 6 |
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| Potential Electronics | 8 |
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| Automation 3 | 8 |
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| Digital Systems 2 | 7 |
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| Instrumentation 2 | 8 |
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| Real-Time Systems w/ Lab | 6 |
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DESIGN & MANUFACTURING BLOCK 8A |
Credits |
MECHATRONICS BLOCK 8B |
Credits |
| Design & Manufacturing Project | 8 |
Robotics | 6 |
| Manufacturing Processes | 7 |
Digital Electronics | 8 |
| Advanced Manufacturing | 7 |
Mechatronics | 9 |
| Finite Element Analysis | 8 |
Advanced Dynamics | 6 |
| System Dynamics | 6 |
Mechatronics Project | 7 |
| Elective | 6 |
Elective | 6 |
Social Service |
The Electromechanical Engineering program offers students the opportunity to take part in residencies at partner universities within and outside the country. It is also important for students to participate in national and international academic events, with the aim of taking advantage of diverse research and study opportunities.
Admissions period: Each semester
Last updated: november 28, 2002
Creation of program: july 31, 1987
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