Biyoloji Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The aim of Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology is to train qualified scientists who can learn and teach biology science and who can use the knowledge gained as a solid basis in shaping the future, to develop international collaborations by increasing the international recognition of the department, and to contribute more to universal science by constantly improving education and training conditions.

• Education and training are carried out in the form of formal education.
• This program is offered in English (30%).

• Categorizes all living organisms from cell to complex organ systems included in the Biological Science according to their characteristics and functioning, and learns their relationship to one another and to their environment.
• Designs and conducts experiments in the field of biology, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
• Using his/her advanced level of knowledge and skills in the field of biology, conducts scientific research with a sense of ethical responsibility for living organisms, interprets and evaluates data, defines and analyzes problems in the light of latest technological advances and proposes solutions.
• Updates his/her knowledge according to the latest developments in the field of biology.
• Develops the competence to conduct an advanced study in the field of biology independently.
• Takes responsibility individually or a as member of a team to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the practices related to the field of biology.
• Develops awareness about the necessity of life-long learning and improve their professional knowledge and skills continuously.
• Designs and conducts projects and organizes activities for his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
• Acts according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the data collection, data interpreting and result announcing steps in a biological study.
• Acts according to and contributes to the universality of social rights, social justice, quality management and its processes, and have awareness about protecting cultural values, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety.

• Observe and recognize their own society and people.
• Understood their professional limitations/competencies as an undergraduate graduate.
• To be aware of and act in accordance with the professional ethics of the field in which he/she works.
• Has a scientific understanding of thought.
• Can think in an inquiring, critical and multidimensional way.
• Takes part in the adoption of behaviors and practices that will protect psychological health in the field of work.
• Can produce solutions to problems related to people in the working environment.

• Exam types and their contribution to the course success grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on these issues.
• Different methods such as homework, project, practice, midterm exam and final exam are used in measurement and evaluation.
• Letter-based grading system is used to evaluate student success.

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.

The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published annually by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate 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.   YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate 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 undergraduate program 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 undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's 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.

• Graduating from secondary education institutions or secondary education institutions of foreign countries whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the admission requirements for undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.
• To be placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central exam conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK.
• To have obtained sufficient points as a result of the central exam held by ÖSYM for the programs of higher education institutions that accept students with special talent exam, whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK, and to have succeeded in the special talent exam.
• To be placed in undergraduate programs that are the continuation of the fields they have completed in higher education institutions for associate degree graduates as a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK.

• Those with a bachelor's degree can continue their studies in master's degree programs and, if they meet the relevant requirements, in doctoral and proficiency in art programs accepted with a bachelor's degree.
• Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs offered by the higher education institutions where they are studying. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses from two diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate undergraduate diplomas if they are successful.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

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

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

 2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board.

The qualification is valid at all times.