Mekatronik Ön Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The Mechatronics Program aims to train technical staff capable of integrating mechanical, electronic, control, and information technologies, and qualified to take part in the maintenance, repair, and operation of industrial systems. The program provides applied education in areas such as electrical-electronics, mechanics, hydraulics-pneumatics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotic systems, and computer-aided design. Graduates can be employed as technicians in production and maintenance sectors, automation and machinery manufacturing companies, R&D units, and service industries.

Within the scope of formal education, in addition to classroom courses, laboratory studies, technical workshop practices, and internship activities carried out in enterprises are included. In addition, thanks to the Workplace Training (İME) model, students who are successful in interviews work directly in the sector during certain periods and gain professional experience.

Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to the profession.

Has knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.

Follows current developments and practices in the profession and applies them effectively.

Uses information technologies related to the profession (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively.

Has the ability to analyze and evaluate professional problems and issues independently with an analytical and critical approach, and to propose solutions.

Can effectively present thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication, and express them clearly.

Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in professional practice.

Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning.

Adheres to social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and disseminating data related to the field.

Uses a foreign language to follow information in the field and to communicate with colleagues.

Defines and applies the basic concepts of mechatronics.

Identifies and programs automation system components.

Recognizes machine elements, performs mathematical calculations, and designs mechanical systems.

Explains hydraulic and pneumatic system components and designs systems.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at a pre-advanced level.

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

Assessment and evaluation methods, including types of exams and their contribution to course grades, are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Various methods such as assignments, projects, practical applications, midterm exams, and final exams are employed in the assessment process.

Student performance is evaluated using letter and/or numeric grading systems.

• Relative and absolute evaluation methods are used in the assessment processes. For absolute evaluation, the letter grades and their equivalents determined by the University Senate are used. The score ranges and corresponding letter grades used in the evaluation are provided in Table 1.

Table 1. Score Ranges and Corresponding Letter Grades of the Absolute Grading System for the Mechatronics Program

To ensure the quality of higher education programs;

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, training, and other activities carried out in higher education institutions.

Within the framework of the criteria set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), 'University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports' for higher education institutions are published annually. Based on these reports, YÖK also shares additional reports with the public that include both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions.

Each year, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) publishes the 'Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report,' which includes academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation universities. These reports, which contain both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

In higher education, the quality assurance of associate degree programs is ensured in accordance with the 'Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs'.

1. Development and Approval of Academic Programs"

1.1. The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) sets the minimum standards and criteria required for the establishment of associate degree departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of associate degree programs and the intended learning outcomes for each diploma program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

1.3. The curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The methods for assessing and evaluating the learning outcomes of each associate degree program are carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, based on the fundamental principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

3. Certification: Students enrolled in associate degree programs receive an associate degree diploma upon successfully completing the required course credits and other obligations as determined by the higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment and External Evaluation: As part of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter their 'Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports' for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the 'Institutional Feedback Report' it prepares based on external evaluations of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK indicate that the programs meet quality assurance standards. YÖKAK also conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications defined in its regulations.

Accreditation Agency: Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association (MEDEK)

Accreditation Period: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

To have graduated from a secondary education institution or from a foreign secondary school recognized as equivalent by the Ministry of National Education, and to meet the admission requirements of associate degree programs at higher education institutions.

To be placed in the relevant associate degree program of a higher education institution through the central examination conducted by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), in accordance with the procedures and principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

To have obtained a sufficient score in the central examination conducted by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and to have passed the special talent exam for programs that admit students through talent-based selection, in accordance with the procedures and principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Students who graduate from vocational associate degree programs can transfer to certain undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM. The vertical transfer quotas for the relevant undergraduate programs are determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and do not exceed 10% of the existing quota. In addition, vocational associate degree students have the opportunity to enroll in double major programs offered by their higher education institutions, allowing them to study a second associate degree program simultaneously. Students who successfully complete a double major program can obtain two separate associate degrees.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article 35)

2.1. Regulation on Quality Assurance in Higher Education and the Higher Education Quality Council

(*) According to Article 44(c) of Law No. 2547, students must complete their associate degree programs, which normally last two years, within a maximum of four years—excluding the one-year foreign language preparatory class—starting from the first semester of the program, regardless of whether they register for each semester.

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