BSc in Mechanical Engineering

I started the undergrad in Mechanical Engineering on 2001, immediately after graduating from high-school. In Colombia high-school finishes at grade 10th and that is why most of undergrad programs last five years instead of four.


This program in particular has a strong emphasis in applied science. The following is the list of all courses taken during the program (here some stats about the program):

· Mathematics I
· Mathematics II
· Mathematics III
· Mathematics IV
· Mathematics V

· Physics I
· Physics II
· Physics III

· Thermodynamics
· Heat Transfer
· Thermal Machines and Facilities I
· Thermal Machines and Facilities II

· Fluid Mechanics
· Hydraulic Machines

· Materials I
· Materials II
· Strength of Materials
· Statics
· Kinematics
· Machine Elements I
· Machine Elements II
· Basic Electronics
. Dynamic Systems and Control
· Tribology
· Machine Design

· Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
· Basic Mechanical Technology
· Basic Equipment and Facilities
· Material Forming
· Machining Processes
· Manufacturing Engineering

· Descriptive Geometry
· Basic Drawing
· Machine Drawing
· 3D Modeling and Industrial Design

· Numerical Methods
· Linear Programming and Graphs
· Computer Programming
· Fundamentals of Economy

· Business Administration
· Quality Control
· Modern Management Tools
· Empirical Learning through Science

· Project Preparation and Evaluation
· Graduation Thesis
· Energy Research Course

· Oral and Written Communication
· Colombia's Economic Geography
· Ecology
· Music and Society.