Polymer Engineering

CAREER OF Polymer Engineering

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Polymer Engineering
A polymer engineer is aware of the characteristics, properties, applications, performance and behavior of polymers such as plastic, nylon and rubbers. In order to fulfill this objective, in the Polymer Engineering Career, the student receives a research and innovation training to apply his career in the industries of thermoplastics (polymers that change liquid state with solid base on the temperature) or elastomers ( Flexible polymers that are often used as seals, gaskets or adhesives).

CAREER STUDY PLAN

Program length 10 semesters

8

ACADEMIC ITINERARIES

Ethics and Social Responsibility, Globalization and Entrepreneurship Laboratory. Scientific Dissemination, Public Policies in Innovation, Science and Technology. Leadership and group management, Project Management. These subjects will be offered annually.

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH

Discussion of research articles.

Familiarization with laboratories and research methods.

Writing and oral expression in science.

EXPLORE-KNOW-LEARN

Formulation of small innovation-research projects.

Execution of assisted research tasks.

Presentation of reports, posters, and seminars of scientific dissemination.

Writing and oral expression in science.

PRACTICE-CRITICAL-CONSTRUCT

Formulation, execution and publication of project of degree.

Verification of hypotheses, emergence of innovative solutions or didactic tools.

Professional experience in internships or internships.

Writing and oral expression in science.

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