Description

This program trains professionals capable of solving environmental problems generated by human and productive activities that protect ecosystems and improve the quality of life of the population. They will also be able to recognize, interpret, diagnose and propose integrated solutions to environmental impacts in accordance with current environmental laws.

Highlights

We prepare students to create sustainable solutions that protect and improve the quality of the environment, reduce problems such as water, air and soil pollution, manage waste and conserve natural resources.

In addition, they will be able to put into practice the knowledge acquired and diagnose the current state of natural resources in our laboratories.

General Information

Degree Awarded:Environmental Engineer
Level:Third Level
Duration:10 semesters // 5 years
Mode of Study:In-person
English Requirement:PASLE B1 // Noveno ciclo

Professional Profile

Upon completing their training, graduates will be able to:

  • Address environmental challenges in an ethical and sustainable manner, developing engineering skills to solve environmental problems and promote sustainable development.
  • Conduct environmental audits, manage natural resources efficiently and support the transition to clean energy.
  • Design technologies to treat pollutants and waste, complying with global environmental regulations.
  • Participate in research to mitigate environmental impacts and combat climate change, using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.
  • Lead environmental certification programs, demonstrating a commitment to responsible practices for the conservation of the environment and the construction of a more sustainable future.

Field of Employment

  • Consulting in environmental engineering projects and programs for public and private companies and NGOs.
  • Research on environmental issues in public or private institutions.
  • Teaching in related areas.
  • Organization, planning and control of aspects related to the environment, reduction and control of environmental pollution.

Malla curricular

Nivel 01

  • BIOLOGÍA DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE

  • CÁLCULO DIFERENCIAL

  • DIBUJO ASISTIDO POR COMP

  • FÍSICA I

  • QUÍMICA GENERAL

  • ÁLGEBRA LINEAL

Nivel 02

  • CÁLCULO INTEGRAL

  • FÍSICA II

  • INTRO A ING. AMBIENTAL

  • MICROBIOLOGÍA AMBIENTAL

  • QUÍMICA ANALÍTICA

  • QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA AMBIENTAL

  • REALIDAD AMB NACIONAL-MUNDIAL

Nivel 03

  • ANÁLISIS DATOS

  • ECUACIONES DIFERENCIALES

  • HIDRÁULICA

  • LENGUAJES PROGRAMACIÓN

  • MET. INVESTIGACIÓN

  • MICROBIOLOGÍA APLICADA

  • TERMODINÁMICA I

Nivel 04

  • CARTOGRAFÍA Y SIG

  • ECOLOGÍA GENERAL

  • MÉTODOS NUMÉRICOS

  • OPERACIONES UNITARIAS

  • PROCESOS INDUSTRIALES

  • TEORÍA DIST. Y PROB.

  • TERMODINÁMICA II

Nivel 05

  • ECOLOGÍA APLICADA

  • EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL

  • FUENTES NO CONV. ENERGÍA

  • HIDRO-MANEJO CUENCAS HIDROG.

  • SENSORES REMOTOS

  • SOCIOLOGÍA AMBIENTAL

  • TOXICOLOGÍA AMBIENTAL

Nivel 06

  • CALIDAD Y TRAT. AGUAS

  • EDAFOLOGÍA Y MANEJO SUELOS

  • GEOLOGÍA Y RIESGOS GEOLÓGICOS

  • GESTIÓN RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS

  • LEGISLACIÓN AMBIENTAL

  • METEOROLOGÍA Y CLIMATOLOGÍA

Nivel 07

  • CALIDAD Y TRAT. DEL AIRE

  • COM. Y MEDIACIÓN AMBIENTAL

  • DESARROLLO EMPRENDEDORES

  • ECONOMÍA AMBIENTAL

  • MANEJO INTEGRAL AGUA

  • PLAN ORDENAMIENTO TERRITORIAL

  • SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONAL

Nivel 08

  • ESTUDIOS IMPACTO AMBIENTAL

  • MODELACIÓN AMBIENTAL

  • PRODUCCIÓN MÁS LIMPIA

  • PROYECTOS AMBIENTALES

  • REMEDIACIÓN AMBIENTAL

  • SIST. INTEGRADOS GESTIÓN

Nivel 09

  • ANÁLISIS PROCES DATOS AMB

  • DIS. Y SIMUL PROCESOS AMBIENT

  • GEST. RECUR RENOV Y NO RENOV

  • MAN. Y RECUP. MATERIALES

  • PRÁC SERVICIO COMUNITARIO

  • SANEAMIENTO AMBIENTAL

  • TITULACIÓN FASE I

Nivel 10

  • EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA

  • EMISIONES ATMOSFÉRICAS

  • PRÁCTICAS LABORALES

  • TITULACIÓN FASE II

Description

This program trains professionals capable of solving environmental problems generated by human and productive activities that protect ecosystems and improve the quality of life of the population. They will also be able to recognize, interpret, diagnose and propose integrated solutions to environmental impacts in accordance with current environmental laws.

Mission

The Universidad de Cuenca is a public university whose mission is to educate researchers and professionals committed to a just, diverse, and sustainable society, ready to be agents of transformation.

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General Objective

The Environmental Engineering program at the Universidad de Cuenca aims to train professionals in critical thinking, leaving them capable of analyzing situations, seeking alternatives, proposing solutions to environmental problems generated by human and production activities on the landscape, protecting ecosystems, improving the quality of life of the population through the application of strategies, and methods and techniques of environmental management.

Educational Objectives

Professionals in the Environmental Engineering program, within 3 to 5 years after graduation, will be competent in:

  • PEO1. Design and implement technical and sustainable solutions to mitigate and prevent environmental problems caused by natural phenomena, human and production activities, improving the quality of life and protecting ecosystems.
  • PEO2. Apply strategies, methods and techniques of environmental management and sustainability in diverse contexts, considering social, economic and environmental factors.
  • PEO3. Participate and lead multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating ethical responsibility, critical thinking and commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
  • PEO4. Acquire and apply new knowledge related to the development of environmental technologies and strategies to adapt to current and future sustainability challenges.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Environmental Engineering program at the Universidad de Cuenca will be able to achieve the following competencies upon completing their studies:

  • RA1. Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Environmental Engineering problems, applying engineering, scientific and mathematical principles.
  • RA2. Ability to apply environmental engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, taking into consideration public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
  • RA3. Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
  • RA4. Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in environmental engineering situations and to make informed judgments that take into consideration the impact of engineering solutions in the global, economic, environmental and social context.
  • RA5. Ability to function effectively in a team, whose members together, exercise leadership, create an environment of collaboration and integration and establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
  • RA6. Ability to develop and carry out appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use technical judgment to draw conclusions.
  • RA7. Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Degree Projects

Capstone Projects are an opportunity for students to apply the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired throughout the program.

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