The Program

*The Program

An invite for curious people and dreamers

The Program

Curriculum

Teaching

Immersion

The Program

_Free undergraduate program awarded the highest possible score by INEP
_Três anos de duração
_Full-time classes
_Transport, room and board paid for by the school
_Personal computer provided for use throughout the program
_Graduate as a Bachelor of Science and Technology

Teaching for Learning

_Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary program based on active teaching involving meaning and dialog
_Unique classrooms with workstations for student groups and multimedia resources
_Team comprised of senior scientists and young researchers with doctorate and postdoctorate qualifications
_Laboratories (wet, dry, biomicroscopy and special equipment)
_Video recording/editing studio, study room, library and student lounge

Curriculum

_Life science: cell biology, molecular biology, ecology, genetics, and botany
_Materials science: classic mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism theory, quantum mechanics, organic systems and nanotechnology
_Mathematical languages: linear algebra, statistical probability, data science, analysis and modeling
_Humanities and entrepreneurship: classical culture, modern science, ethics, innovation, project management, digital culture, culture and society

CNPEM Immersion

_Regular time each week within the cutting-edge research environment at CNPEM, from the start of the program
_Seminars by researchers
_Observe research projects conducted at the national center
_Access to high-tech equipment
_Carry out final project at CNPEM, with full immersion in its advanced laboratories

CURRICULUM

Semester 1

Semester	Subject	Course hours
Semester 1	Linear Algebra	30
	Multi-Variable Integrals	30
	Computational Logic	30
	Functions of Real Variables	30
	Dynamics	30
	Basic Concepts of Matter	30
	Thermodynamics	30
	Energy in Living Systems I	30
	Form, Function and Information	30
	Modern Science	30
	Humanities Laboratory I	30
	Basic Laboratory Practices	120
	Práticas em ciência de dados	60
	CNPEM Immersion I	60

Semester 2

Semester	Subject	Course hours
Semester 2	Computational Linear Algebra	30
	Differential Equations	30
	Probability and Statistics	30
	Electromagnetism	30
	Basic Quantum Concepts	30
	Organic	30
	Proteins: Structure and Function	30
	Time in Living Systems I	30
	Science in Late Modernity	30
	Humanities Laboratory II	30
	Machine Learning	60
	Advanced Laboratory I	60
	Introduction to Research I (CNPEM)	120
	Outreach Activity I	125

Semester 3

Semester	Subject	Course hours
Semester 3	Series and Transforms	30
	Numeric Analysis	30
	Advanced Dynamics	30
	Quantum Theory	30
	Advanced Thermodynamics	30
	Decoding Genetic Information	30
	Time in Living Systems II	30
	Modeling Innovative Ventures	30
	Nature versus Culture	30
	Humanities Laboratory III	30
	Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms	60
	Advanced Laboratory II	60
	Introduction to Research II	120
	Outreach Activity II	50

Semester 4

Semester	Subject	Course hours
Semester 4	Optimization	30
	Biomathematics	30
	Condensed Matter I	30
	Atoms, Molecules and Molecular Electronics	30
	Statistical Basics of Thermodynamics	30
	Chemical Kinetics	30
	The Cell and Its Interactions I	30
	Environmental Science	30
	The Great Acceleration in the Anthropocene	30
	Humanities Laboratory IV	30
	Atomistic Simulation	60
	Advanced Laboratory III	60
	Introduction to Research III (CNPEM)	120
	Outreach Activity III	225

Semester 5

Semester	Subject	Course hours
Semester 5	Normed Spaces	30
	Condensed Matter II	30
	Soft Condensed Matter	30
	The Cell and Its Interactions II	30
	Energy in Living Systems II	30
	Digital Culture	30
	Advanced Computational Practices	60
	Advanced Laboratory IV	60
	Introduction to Research IV (CNPEM)	180
	Outreach Activity IV	50

Semester 6

Semester	Subject	Course hours
Semester 6	Introduction to Research V (CNPEM)	30
	Advanced Topics in Science	300

CNPEM Immersion

The course entitled CNPEM Immersion, which is part of Ilum’s Bachelor in Science and Technology (BCT) program from the 1st through the 6th semesters, is one of the most important components of the curriculum. It serves as the student’s intensive and interdisciplinary introduction to scientific practice, taking full advantage of the infrastructure in the CNPEM laboratories. Offered every semester of the BCT program, the main objective of this course is to accelerate the maturing of students in conducting science. This immersion at CNPEM is planned and the activities are integrated into the theoretical course content for that semester, so students can get more out of their experience in the labs and spaces within CNPEM.

The topics of the planned projects are integrated into the lines of research and areas of expertise at CNPEM, and include:

Automation, robotics, instrumentation and scientific computing;
Materials science and nanotechnology;
Molecular and cell biology and microbiology;
Natural resources, biotechnology, technological processes;
Spectroscopy and imaging techniques.

Our graduates

From students to valuable professionals

Here at Ilum, we do not train specialists. we place great value on training the whole person. We believe that scientific and technological training involves multiple types of knowledge. and professionals who are prepared to face the challenges of the present and future in a wide-ranging manner will stand out. Thinking like a scientist demands we look at science with an interdisciplinary approach. The ability to bring together different areas is the key to solving the world’s complex problems. In this way, Ilum students will have the chance to build solid foundations that permit them to work in various fields of knowledge.