The Inclusion of Didactic Metrological Activities in Education

Abstract

The application of metrology in daily activities is undeniable, specifically has become increasingly important on applications in industry, scientific and also in education. Currently in Mexico the Industrial Engineering degree is offered as a new option. Graduates have been widely accepted by industry, calibration laboratories and research laboratories. Universidad Politécnica de Santa Rosa Jáuregui is the first university to offer the major in Metrological Engineering, whose curriculum is specifically focused on careers in scientific, legal or industrial metrology. In our curriculum, we have designed in opportunities to participate in research and development projects. In this paper, we present four such projects. Also offers different research and development projects, the present addresses four projects carried out and the results that have had as input in the training of the student. The inclusion of learning based projects with the focus on student growth has also been considered. The development of didactic prototypes of the seven base units, the proposal for the development of an application of a mobile laboratory with adaptable metrological modules, the development of an integral hydro static weighing system and finally the development of Fixture & Gage devices for the measurement of automotive components as part of the studentsˆ participation in competitions with other universities.