Coğrafya Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

Have basic geography knowledge; It is to train graduates who know how to produce data related to the natural and human environment, process, evaluate and manage these data with geographical information technologies, and who can carry out independent academic studies using them and who can be employed in the public and private sectors in this field.

Education and training are carried out in the form of distance education in formal and necessary situations (natural disaster, epidemic, etc.). In addition, practical training is provided in the laboratories within the university, as well as internships and business training in industry, public institutions and other workplaces.

• It has advanced knowledge and understanding, based on the qualifications gained in secondary education and supported by textbooks containing the most up-to-date information in its field, application tools and equipment, and other scientific resources.
• Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of geography and geographic information technologies, he interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solution suggestions based on research and evidence.
• Informs expert or non-expert audience groups on issues related to the natural and human environment, and clearly conveys their thoughts, problems and solution methods to them in written or oral form.
• Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Geography and Geographic Information Systems with a critical approach.
• Takes responsibility and produces solutions in unpredictable and complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of geography and geographic information technologies.
• It manages and organizes activities for the professional development of employees under their responsibility.
• Uses Turkish effectively both verbally and in writing. He also follows the information in his field and communicates with his colleagues by using at least one foreign language.
• Uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field.
• He takes part in advanced team work in the field of geography and geographic information technologies, and also carries out a study in the same scope independently with analytical approaches.
• Has the knowledge and awareness to observe scientific, social and ethical values during the collection, interpretation and announcement of data regarding the natural and human environment.
• He takes courses from different fields in order to have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
• With the awareness of social responsibility, it organizes projects and events with a view to human health and environmental awareness within the social environment it lives in.
• Directs learning by determining learning needs.
• Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and constantly improves his professional knowledge and skills.
• Uses advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of geography and geographic information technologies.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

1. Reading and writing competence

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

3. Digital competence

4. Personal, social and learning to learn competence

5. Civic competence

6. Entrepreneurial competence

7. Cultural awareness and expression competence

1. Sakarya University Undergraduate and Associate Degree Education and Examination Regulations are applied.

2. Different methods are used in measurement and evaluation, such as midterm exams, quizzes, homework and final exams.

3. Letter-based grading system is used to evaluate student success.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YOK is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education, training and other activities carried out in higher education institutions.
• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions, prepared every year within the framework of the criteria determined by YOK, are published. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
• Every year, YOK publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YOK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum:

1.1. YOK 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 bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YOK on these issues.

1.3. The curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YOK after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the education, training and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YOK 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; receives a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Institution Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YOKAK) at the beginning of each year. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YOKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YOKAK also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. It carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the YOKAK legislation.

FEDEK - Fen, Edebiyat, Fen-Edebiyat, Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakülteleri Akreditasyon Derneği

12.02.2016- 30.09.2028

General Admission Conditions

Students are accepted to the Department of Environmental Engineering according to the results of the Higher Education Entrance (YGS) and Undergraduate Placement Exam (LYS) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Those who are successful in the LYS exam are placed according to the preference order in the MF-4 score type.

Special Admission Conditions

The student who wants to enroll in the department must complete the processes / pass the exams determined by ÖSYM within the framework of the academic and legal legislation of the university. A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The admission of students is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. More detailed information about university admission is available in the Institution Promotion Catalogue.

Within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and limited by an agreement, students from abroad can take courses taught in English at the department. If the student has Turkish language proficiency, he/she can enroll in any Turkish course specified in the Course Plan.

1. The student who successfully completes the program can apply for master's and doctoral degrees in the field of Geography or other branches of science that accept students from this field.

2. While graduates are employed in the public and private sectors as geographers and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experts, they also obtain the right to teach by receiving pedagogical formation.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

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

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. Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board Regulation

The qualification is valid at all times.