Objective:
To train professionals of excellence in Electromechanical Engineering, with an entrepreneurial attitude and leadership, capable of participating in multidisciplinary research and technological development projects in the railway sector, applying skills in the analysis, design, installation, maintenance, and innovation of electromechanical systems efficiently and safely, complying with national and international standards and good engineering practices, while developing an ethical, social, and humanistic conscience that promotes sustainability in their projects and professional performance.
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Course |
Objetive |
Credits |
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Railway Infrastructure Topics |
Provide the graduate with knowledge about all the infrastructure required for construction, the systems and equipment that make up the railway network, as well as for mobile vehicles, which are devices that combine electrical and mechanical parts in their mechanism and, therefore, are made up of both electrical and mechanical elements. |
5 |
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Railway Electrification |
Provide sufficient knowledge to carry out projections and technological development in the railway sector for the control, lighting, and power of buildings and railways at low, medium, and high voltage levels, applying current national and international regulations and operating within the legal and technical framework that arises from them. Additionally, it provides the necessary knowledge to maintain and improve operating conditions for the efficient and effective use of railway systems in terms of electrical energy. |
5 |
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Railway Safety Systems |
To provide the necessary knowledge to understand the railway safety systems currently used in this sector. This covers the fundamental elements, through national and international railway regulations and standards, that allow for railway safety, both for users and personnel, as well as for infrastructure security. |
5 |
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Advanced Logic Control |
Provide the necessary knowledge to understand, use, and evaluate control and monitoring devices for analog and digital signals in railway systems, as well as data acquisition that allows for better control of these systems. |
5 |
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Signaling and Control Systems [Elective 1] |
To provide the necessary knowledge to understand, use, and evaluate the devices used in signaling, command, and control applied to railway infrastructure. Furthermore, with the topics of traffic control systems, control and communications systems, as well as emergency and safety management, the course provides the fundamental elements that enable the maintenance of safe rail vehicle traffic and the safety of users. |
5 |
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Railway Traction and Brake Subsystems [Elective 2] |
To provide the necessary knowledge to understand the railway traction and braking subsystems currently used in this sector. |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION TO THE GRADUATE PROFILE
Complex Problem Solving: Ability to identify and address faults in railway systems and develop innovative solutions by applying knowledge of mechanics, electricity, control, and programming to develop effective solutions that improve the safety, efficiency, and optimization of railway transport.
Railway Project Design: Ability to apply computer-aided design (CAD) techniques and methodologies, integrated electrical and mechanical systems, as well as simulations to create prototypes of components that meet technical and safety requirements, ensuring that they comply with regulations and needs of the railway sector.
Experimentation and Data Analysis: Ability to develop experiments that evaluate the efficiency of electromechanical systems for the railway sector, using data analysis and statistical tools to interpret results and improve processes.
Effective Communication: Ability to present ideas, projects, and technical results clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including engineers, clients, colleagues, non-technical staff, and authorities, using effective visual and speaking tools.
Professional Ethics: Awareness of ethical responsibility in engineering practice, considering the impact of decisions on the environment and society, acting with integrity in projects that affect communities and ecosystems, and making informed decisions that promote sustainability.
Continuous Learning: Commitment to constantly updating ourselves in new technologies and methodologies in the railway sector, such as automation, maintenance, electrification, and the use of artificial intelligence, seeking information from reliable and relevant sources.
Teamwork: Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the establishment of clear and common objectives, planning tasks and managing projects, ensuring compliance with deadlines and mitigating risks.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Ability to analyze, synthesize, propose, and implement technological and process improvements, using critical thinking and creativity to develop innovative solutions that improve the safety and efficiency of electromechanical systems and address the challenges of railway systems and the industry in general.
Risk Assessment: Ability to identify and evaluate risks associated with railway engineering projects, applying quantitative and qualitative methods to minimize uncertainties in implementation.
Impact Assessment: Ability to perform impact analyses of engineering solutions in economic, social, and environmental contexts, applying quantitative and qualitative methods to minimize uncertainties and promote practices that favor sustainability in the railway sector.
Systems Integration: Ability to design, integrate and optimize electromechanical systems, ensuring their compatibility and joint operation in the operation of trains and transportation systems.
Project Management: Competence in applying project management principles in the development of solutions, including project planning, execution, and evaluation, with a focus on quality and efficiency in the railway sector.
Social Responsibility: Recognizing the impact of engineering on the community by developing projects that improve mobility and reduce the carbon footprint of rail transport, promoting sustainable transportation development.
