Avcılık ve Yaban Hayatı Ön Lisans Diploması

ISCED (2013) 005.0821.001

ISCED (2013) 005.0821.001

The program aims to fulfill the following educational objectives:

Take roles as game wardens, forest rangers, consultants, operators, or guides in public institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations in the field of wildlife and hunting.

Education and training are conducted in a formal setting.

Additionally, practical training is carried out through internships within higher education institutions, public institutions, and the private sector.

• To have knowledge of the basics and general concepts of hunting and wildlife, as well as hunting policies, laws, and obligations at national and international levels
• To possess information about the biodiversity of our country, wildlife habitats, ecosystems, the protection and development of wildlife areas, and forestry practices
• To have up-to-date and technological knowledge of inventory methods in wildlife, monitoring and transferring animals
• To be knowledgeable about the breeding, behavior, diseases, release, and reintroduction of wildlife, as well as hunting methods and ecotourism
• To be aware of societal, scientific, and professional ethical values, as well as national and international norms, agreements, laws, and regulations, and occupational health and safety in practices related to the field
• To possess basic knowledge of the use of information and communication technologies
• To have the ability to gather, analyze, and apply information related to the profession in the field of wildlife
• To possess the skills to use modern technology, plan, and execute practices in wildlife and forestry applications
• To have the ability to convey fundamental knowledge, ideas, and suggestions related to the field using written, oral, or visual presentation techniques
• To have the competence to work independently and/or take responsibility in team settings, developing critical, creative, and original ideas, and engaging in interdisciplinary work
• To gain lifelong learning awareness, access information, follow new developments and technologies, and reflect these on their work
• To have an entrepreneurial and innovative attitude to direct their education or expertise toward a higher level of education in the same field or a different specialization or profession.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

• Reading and writing competence.
• Multilingual competence.
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering.
• Digital competence.
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence.
• Civic competence.
• Entrepreneurial competence.
• Cultural awareness and expression competence.

• Measurement and evaluation methods; Exam types and their contribution to the course success grade are determined by the senates of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on these issues.
• In assessment, various methods such as assignments, projects, practical applications, interim exams, and end-of-term exams are employed, and these are announced in course outlines
• In evaluating student performance, relative grading systems based on letter grades and numeric scales (out of 4) are utilized.

The points and letter equivalents of grades and the grade ranges in the absolute evaluation system are given below:

AA (4,00): Excellent (88 – 100); BA (3,50): Very Good (80 – 87); BB (3,00): Good (73 – 79); CB (2,50): Average (66 – 72); CC (2,00): Satisfactory (60 – 65); DC (1,50): Conditional Pass (55 – 59); DD (1,00): Conditional Pass (50 – 54) FF (0,00): Failed (0 – 49); FD (0,00): Absentee; G: Pass (for uncredited courses); M: Exempt

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of associate degree programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of associate degree departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of associate degree programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each associate degree programs is carried out according to the 

teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in associate degree programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an associate degree diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of 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" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

To be placed in the relevant associate degree program of the higher education institution as a result of the central examination conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

1. Students who graduate from vocational associate degree programs can transfer vertically to undergraduate programs because of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM. Vertical transfer quotas are determined by the decision of YÖK so that they do not exceed ten percent of the quota determined in the related undergraduate programs.

2. Vocational associate degree students have the right to participate in double major programs opened by the higher education institutions they are studying in. Students registered in double major programs can take courses from both diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate associate degree diplomas if they are successful.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

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

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

Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The qualification is valid at all times.