On August 6, 1960, University Law No. 13417 was promulgated, the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences was created at the National University of Engineering, based on the then Faculty of Basic and Nuclear Sciences. In 1961, the Study Plan was approved, which considered semester courses in the Faculty starting in the second year, since students entered the University through the Preparatory Department, completing a first year (two semesters) common to all Faculties. . It was also approved to grant the Bachelor’s Degree in Physical and Mathematical Sciences after completing the fourth year and after supporting a thesis.
There is also the possibility of continuing two years of studies in other faculties, after completing the fourth year, to obtain the Title of Electronic Engineer (Faculty of Mechanics and Electricity), Nuclear Engineer (Faculty of Mechanics and Electricity), Structural Engineer ( Faculty of Civil Engineering), Hydraulic Engineer (Faculty of Civil Engineering).
In 1962, the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMUNI) was created. In 1965 the Study Plan was modified, it was considered the first common year of the Faculties with emphasis on the courses of Algebra, Analysis and General Physics, it maintained the following three years, at the end of which the Degree of Bachelor of Science was chosen. Physics and Mathematics, after supporting a thesis; and creates a Fifth Year in the Faculty in which the student can specialize in Physics or Mathematics and opt for the Professional Title of Physics-Mathematics, after supporting a thesis. At that time, the Faculty had among its professors five at the Doctoral level (3 in Mathematics and 2 in Physics) and 5 at the Master level (1 in Mathematics and 4 in Physics).
In 1967 the Curriculum was modified again, the Chemistry courses were increased to 3 (until then only one was given), and it was established that the fifth year (specialization stage) had a professional and an academic orientation. The profession leads to the Title of Physics-Mathematical and involves preparation in Applied Science, while the academic corresponds to adequate preparation to continue Postgraduate studies.
In 1968, the Faculty Council approved the creation of the Chemistry section and in January 1969, the Council authorized its operation, approving the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and the professional title of Chemist. At that time there were two Doctors and a Master in Chemistry among the professors.
In February 1969, University Law No.17437 was decreed, changing the academic and administrative structure of universities. The optional regime is eliminated and that of Academic Departments and Programs is created. This is how the Academic Science Program (PAC) was created with the specialties of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. This same year, CONUP authorized the creation of the Statistics specialty in the UNI PAC and in 1970 this specialty was included. It is also approved to grant Bachelor’s Degrees in Sciences with a mention in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Statistics, as well as Professional Bachelor’s Degrees in each of the aforementioned specialties. The Degree and Title are chosen after completing the 10 academic semesters considered in the Study Plan, after supporting the respective theses. It is worth mentioning that studies in Statistics did not begin until 1977.
In December 1983, University Law No.23733 was promulgated, which again modified the academic and administrative structure of universities and the current Faculties were created, including the Faculty of Sciences (FC), establishing the Professional Schools of Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. and Statistics. The Bachelor of Science Degrees and the respective Professional Bachelor’s Degrees are awarded.
By Rectoral Resolution No. 000147 of 3.3.95, the Professional School of Statistics was moved to the Faculty of Economic Engineering and Social Sciences, four years later, by Rectoral Resolution No. 0598 of 8.2.99, the School of Engineering was created Physics, and by Rectoral Resolution No. 1481 of 3.11.09 the Professional School of Computer Science was created, so currently the Faculty of Sciences has the specialties of PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL ENGINEERING and COMPUTER SCIENCE.
We must highlight that at the initiative of the Faculty of Sciences, the INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS AND RELATED SCIENCES (IMCA) was created, through Rectoral Resolution No. 000109 of 2/14/97, whose objectives are research and support for the training of Masters and Doctors. , in math; for which we have the collaboration of the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The IMCA currently operates in a modern facility in the Lima district of La Molina built by the UNI Board chaired by Engineer Alberto Benavides de la Quintana.
In its efforts to develop scientific and technological research in the country, the UNI Faculty of Sciences currently has among its 118 teachers 39 Doctors, 23 Masters and 44 Graduates.
In 2010, the Faculty of Sciences celebrated 50 years of its creation with social, cultural, scientific activities and the delivery of honorary degrees to graduates, publishing the book “50 years of the Faculty of Sciences.”
The members of this Faculty have assumed the commitment to continue growing, offering human, quality and updated training to our students because we are convinced that investment in Science, Technology and Innovation is the best guarantee of progress for our country.
Cover image: Robert Oppenheimer giving a lecture at the National University of Engineering in 1962. Historical archive of El Comercio
