--41.66.220.82 (talk) 21:19, 28 November 2014 (UTC)== The Higher Institute of Mining Metallurgical Moa (Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico de Moa - ISMM) ==

Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico de Moa (ISMM): Contents

1. History
2. Enrollment and retention
3. Organization
4. See also
5. External links

History The Higher Institute of Mining Metallurgy (ISMM) is the country's leading academic institution in the field of Geology, Mining and Metallurgy. Since its founding in 1976 it has become an important link in the development of Cuban nickel industry. It covers an area of 55 662 m², has three Faculties Faculty including several laboratories to support teaching and research, and Graduate Student Residence, Center of Scientific - Technical Museum of Geology, Sports and Cultural Rights. The careers offered include but are not limited to Engineering in Geology, Mining, Metallurgy, Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Science, BS in Accounting and Finance, Sociocultural Studies and Information Sciences. The university offers 17 degree course in all forms of study. Enrollment and retention: An academic year is divided in two semesters. At the end of each semester, final exams take place. The ratio (number of graduated students)/ (number of admitted students) is average, despite hard entry exams. One example: the 84/130 was the ratio of graduated/admitted students for one of the mechanical engineering program during the study period 1996-2007. The reason lies in a five years full time severe study and knowledge-control regime. Class assistance is compulsory (even ringing bells advice when the lecture starts/finishes!!). Lecturers have to orally test and grade students during the first ten minutes of theoretical lectures and practice classes are used to test students randomly. Those who fail such small tests are exposed to more small tests. Failing to pass them will invalidate the student, i.e. the student has to take the exam only in August (each student cannot take more than three exams in August). In addition, non-announced control tests for all students in the class are common practice beside the scheduled mid- terms and final exams. Old exams are NOT available and students cannot re-take more than three exams per semester. In addition, students have to pass all the exams before moving to the next year. Failing to do so implies to be expelled from the university. There have been cases of failed students from the ISMM who went to other (better ranked) universities abroad and achieved honor degrees. The opposite exists, i.e. honor students from universities abroad that had difficult to adapt/pass the ISMM’s harsh regime. The lack of (private) competitive universities having a student-friendly culture in Cuba may create the belief among the young students that such hard regime is standard in the Universities around world. This could explain why few ISMM graduates show interest to pursue higher degrees abroad.

Organization:
Faculty of Metallurgy and Electromechanical

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
  

Faculty of Geology and Mining

• Mining Engineering
• Engineering Geology
  

Faculty of Humanities

• Degree in Accounting and Finances.
• Bachelor of Socio-Cultural Studies.
• Degree in Library Science and Information.
  
  

See Also: Education in Cuba:
List of universities in Cuba:
Moa – Holguin, Cuba:

External Links: Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico Dr. Antonio Núñez Jiménez (Spanish)

Contacts:

• Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico de Moa (ISMM)
  
• Localización: Las Coloradas s/n,
  
• CP 83300 Moa, Holguín (CUBA)
  
• Teléfono: 53 24 6 6678
  
• Fax: 53 24 6 2290