The Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico, has restructured its Licenciatura en Ciencia de Materiales program, now known as Ingeniería en Ciencia de Materiales (ICMA), to align with the evolving demands of the materials science and engineering sectors. This overhaul aims to provide graduates with both advanced technical skills and essential soft skills like adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving, crucial for innovation and leadership in the modern world. The revised curriculum is supported by high-quality infrastructure, experienced faculty, exchange programs, and comprehensive student services, to enhance employability and professional readiness. The redevelopment follows a holistic pedagogical approach, structured around a Competency-Based Plan with a Mixed Modular Approach. This process encompassed nine stages: i) conducting a SWOT analysis of the existing program; ii) defining the objectives of the program; iii) creating a competencies map; iv) defining the graduate profile; v) drafting the curriculum structure; vi) designing the educational curriculum; vii) presenting the proposal for university endorsement and review; viii) organizing training for academic and administrative staff, and ix) implementing the plan. The curriculum integrates diverse knowledge and methodologies from physics, chemistry, and biology, and incorporates economic, ethical, and environmental aspects. It is designed to develop an in-depth understanding of materials at all levels, enabling graduates to apply their knowledge practically and effectively in a rapidly changing global context. This curricular redesign focuses on modernizing education in key areas like Management and Society, and Emerging Technologies. It features 5 disciplinary areas, and 8 elective modules for specialization, and emphasizes competencies in interpersonal and management skills.

Authors:
Mariela Bravo-Sanchez, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Erick Omar Cisneros-Lopez, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Lorenzo Gildo-Ortiz, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Sabrina Lizbeth Vega-Maldonado, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Oscar Blanco-Alonso, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Marco Antonio Perez-Cisneros, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico

About the Presenter(s)
Associate Professor, leading XPS research with 10+ years' experience. Focus on novel XPS methods for biomedicine, semiconductors, and more. Active in Materials Science curriculum redesign. Passionate about inclusive, innovative teaching strategies.

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https://sites.google.com/academicos.udg.mx/estructuraelectronicamolecular/inicio

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