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Molecular Sciences Course
Curso de Ciências Moleculares
Official logo
Other nameCCM, CM, CECM
EstablishedJuly 5, 1991; 33 years ago (1991-07-05)
Parent institutionUniversity of São Paulo
Steering Committee
  • Merari de Fátima Ramires Ferrari (coordinator)
  • Lucas Carvalho Veloso Rodrigues (alternate)
  • Eduardo Colli
  • Maria Regina D'lmperio Lima
  • Caetano Rodrigues Miranda
  • Cristiane Calixto
LocationSão Paulo, SP, Brazil
23°33′27.330″S 46°43′38.610″W / 23.55759167°S 46.72739167°W / -23.55759167; -46.72739167
CampusUniversity City (USP)
Websitececm.usp.br
Molecular Sciences Course is located in São Paulo StateMolecular Sciences CourseLocation in São Paulo

The Curso de Ciências Moleculares (in English: Molecular Sciences Course), also known as CCM, CM, or CECM, is an undergraduate option at the University of São Paulo aimed at students seeking a professional career in research and development. Its curriculum emphasizes academic freedom, interdisciplinarity, and multidisciplinarity.

The ideal duration is eight semesters, divided into two cycles: in the first two years (the “basic cycle”), students take classes in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. In the final two years (the “advanced cycle”), students undertake scientific initiation or internships in research and development, building a schedule with courses offered at any recognized higher education institution worldwide, including graduate-level courses.

Previously located in “Favo 22” of the “Colmeias” (“the Hives”), the course is now housed in the Inova USP (Research and Innovation Center), located on the University City campus, in the Butantã district of São Paulo.

History

The idea behind the course arose from discussions in the office of then–vice rector Roberto Lobo, where, according to him, there was debate over the “ dismantle the rigid curricular structure department-centered courses.” Its official date of creation—at the time named “Curso Experimental de Ciências Moleculares” (Experimental Course of Molecular Sciences)—can be considered 5 July 1991, when Resolution CoG (Undergraduate Council) no. 3836, of 3 July of that same year, was published in the State Official Gazette. However, its recognition by the then–Ministry of Education and Sport came only with Ordinance no. 613, of 13 June 1996, published in the Official Diary of the Union the following day.

Admissions

Unlike other courses at the University of São Paulo, where students are admitted through a Vestibular exam prepared by the University Foundation for Vestibular (FUVEST), the CM program has its own internal selection process. Any student regularly enrolled at USP may apply, but it is common for top scorers in the vestibular to receive an invitation to the selection process.

Its selection process, usually taking place at the end of the first semester, consists of a written exam on general knowledge and a group dynamic. About 25 students are admitted each year to a class beginning in the second semester.

The written test is a discursive exam covering mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and English. Those who pass the written exam then proceed to an interview in groups of up to twenty candidates, which includes a scientific debate among the participants.

Structure

Facade of the Inova USP, the building in which the course is located.

Unlike most other courses at USP, the Curso de Ciências Moleculares is not attached to any department or school, but instead directly to the Provost for Undergraduate Studies. In this sense, it maintains a degree of independence from the other university units, although it relies on their existing resources, such as laboratories and faculty who teach the basic cycle subjects.

The course, intended to last four years, is divided into two cycles: in the first two years (the “basic cycle”), entering students attend classes in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science; in the final two years (the “advanced cycle”), students carry out research and assemble a schedule with subjects offered at any recognized higher education institution worldwide, including graduate-level subjects. An admitted student may withdraw from the course at any time, returning to his or her original department.

In contrast to other courses at the university, the Course Steering Committee meets every semester to decide which students will remain in the course. In this meeting—formed by the university’s provost for Undergraduate Studies, the course coordinator, faculty members, and student representatives—each student’s individual performance is evaluated. Under certain circumstances, students whose performance is deemed unsatisfactory by the Committee may be dismissed and thus return to their original department.

References

  1. "Coordenação & Diretoria". Ciências Moleculares. University of São Paulo. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  2. ^ Bentivegna, Elise (2013-02-15). "Fábrica de gênios?". Cásper Líbero (pt). Retrieved 2019-07-13. O curso nasceu com a pretensão de formar profissionais capazes de interpretar as linguagens das ciências estudadas e integrá-las dentro do campo científico ou do mercado.
  3. ^ Santos, Bárbara Ferreira (21 April 2014). "Alunos reclamam de falta de transparência em curso da USP". Estadão. Grupo Estado. Retrieved 2019-07-15. Os selecionados têm aulas de Biologia, Física, Matemática, Química e Computação nos dois primeiros anos. Nos dois anos finais, fazem uma pesquisa e montam sua grade, escolher disciplinas em qualquer unidade da USP.
  4. "Curso de Ciências Moleculares, na USP, forma pesquisadores há 20 anos". Globo Universidade. Globo.com. 5 August 2011. Retrieved 2019-07-13. Localização: Favo 22 das Colméias
  5. Marques, Júlia (2018-10-10). "Prédio da USP reunirá 4 grupos de pesquisas inovadoras - Educação". Estadão. Grupo Estado. Retrieved 2019-07-11. O curso de Ciências Moleculares – voltado a alunos de graduação com interesse em pesquisa – também ocupará o prédio.
  6. Lobo, Roberto (22 April 2014). "Curso de Ciências Moleculares nunca foi pensado para abrigar 'gênios'". Estadão. Grupo Estado. Retrieved 2019-07-15. O curso se originou de discussões ocorridas ainda em meu gabinete de vice-reitor, nas quais nos preocupávamos com desmontar a rígida estrutura curricular de nossos cursos centrados nos departamentos.
  7. "RESOLUÇÃO CoG Nº 3836, DE 03 DE JULHO DE 1991". Normas USP. University of São Paulo. Retrieved 2019-07-18. D.O.E.: 05/07/1991 RESOLUÇÃO CoG Nº 3836, DE 03 DE JULHO DE 1991 Baixa o Regulamento do Curso Experimental de Ciências Moleculares.
  8. "Página 24 da Seção 1 do Diário Oficial da União (DOU) de 14 de Junho de 1996". Seção 1. Diário Oficial da União. Imprensa Nacional. 14 June 1996. p. 24. ISSN 1676-2339. Retrieved 18 July 2019. SEXTA-FEIRA, 14 JUN 1996 PORTARIA Nº 613, DE 13 DE JUNHO DE 1996 Ministério da Educação e do Desporto resolve reconhecer o curso de Ciências Moleculares.
  9. Moreno, Ana Carolina (2014-02-10). "Conheça o curso de graduação da USP que não oferece vagas na Fuvest". G1. Globo.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  10. Hueck, Karin (31 October 2016). "Um Nobel na USP?". Superinteressante. Grupo Abril. Retrieved 2019-07-14. é comum que os mais bem classificados no vestibular recebam uma cartinha de convocação.
  11. Matias, Lisandra (2018-04-27). "Conheça o "curso secreto" da USP". Guia do Estudante. Grupo Abril. Retrieved 2019-07-11. Qualquer aluno pode concorrer às 25 vagas oferecidas anualmente ao fim do primeiro semestre. É preciso passar por uma prova de conhecimentos gerais e uma dinâmica de grupo.
  12. Harnik, Simone (14 November 2006). "Curso propõe diálogo entre ciências". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved 2019-07-14. As aulas começam no segundo semestre.
  13. Felitti, Chico (14 July 2013). "Todo ano, melhores da Fuvest recebem convite para tentar curso "secreto" da USP". Revista da Folha. Retrieved 2019-07-15. A primeira fase, de perguntas discursivas, restringiu-se às quatro matérias que formam a grade , mais inglês. A segunda fase –uma mesa-redonda com os concorrentes– é na primeira semana de julho.
  14. Piza, Antonio Fernando Ribeiro de Toledo (2017-03-06). "Curso de Ciências Moleculares: uma singularidade nas colmeias". Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física. 39 (3). doi:10.1590/1806-9126-rbef-2016-0298. ISSN 1806-1117. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  15. Soares, Luis (2013-08-16). "Estudantes rebatem matéria sobre curso de Ciências Moleculares". Pragmatismo Político. Retrieved 2019-07-11. existe uma garantia de que os aprovados poderão seguir suas carreiras originalmente escolhidas no vestibular, caso não estejam interessados na proposta do CCM, ou não se adaptem à experiência.

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