Fizik Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

It is a higher education program based on secondary education qualifications, covering eight semesters and providing education focused on a specific learning area or profession

Education and teaching are conducted in either formal or distance learning formats. Additionally, practical trainings take place in laboratories within higher education institutions or as internships or workplace training in industry.

• Acquiring current knowledge in the field of physics and being able to use acquired knowledge in theoretical and applied areas.
• Identifying problems encountered in the field of physics, analyzing them, formulating solutions, and being able to find and apply methods for this purpose.
• Necessary software knowledge related to the field.
• Ability to design experiments, conduct them, and analyze experimental results.
• Effective and harmonious teamwork skills in individual and team work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, and to use at least one foreign language.
• Awareness of the need for lifelong learning in education, ability to access information, follow scientific and technological innovations, and develop personal and professional skills.
• Awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Ability to act with awareness of the societal and legal consequences of the work carried out.
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary education and research activities.

Advanced proficiency in the following key competencies:

• Literacy skills
• Multilingual proficiency
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering
• Digital competence
• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

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

Various methods such as assignments, projects, practical work, midterms, and final exams are used in assessment and evaluation.

Letter or grade-based systems are used to assess student performance.

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

- The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and monitoring education and other activities conducted at higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" belonging to higher education institutions are published annually based on criteria determined by YÖK. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

1. Establishment and Approval of Educational Programs:

   1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs at higher education institutions.

   1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs and the learning outcomes of each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles set by YÖK.

   1.3. After the curriculum of National Core Education Programs is accepted by the relevant Dean's Council, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students are carried out in accordance with the education, teaching, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, in line with the basic principles set by YÖK.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment - External Assessment: Higher education institutions enter the "Institutional Self-Assessment Reports" prepared for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) within the context of continuous monitoring 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 made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also demonstrate the quality assurance of program qualifications. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by legislation.

5. The Physics Department of the Faculty of Basic Sciences at Gebze Technical University has been accredited by FEDEK for a period of 5 years starting from May 10, 2023.

To be admitted to undergraduate programs at higher education institutions:

Graduating from secondary education institutions recognized by the Ministry of National Education or equivalent foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education, and meeting the admission requirements of higher education institutions' undergraduate programs.

Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of a higher education institution based on the central examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), whose procedures and principles are determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Obtaining a sufficient score in the central examination conducted by ÖSYM for programs admitting students through special talent exams determined by YÖK, and passing the special talent exam.

Being placed in undergraduate programs at higher education institutions for graduates of associate degree programs in fields continuing their education, based on the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK.

The admission directive for foreign students is carried out in accordance with the principles determined by YÖK.

Those with a Bachelor's degree may pursue Master's programs and, upon meeting the relevant requirements, may be admitted to doctoral programs and programs for artistic proficiency with their Bachelor's degree.

Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major and minor programs offered by their higher education institutions. Students enrolled in double major programs can simultaneously take courses from two diploma programs and, upon successful completion, can receive two separate Bachelor's degrees.

Students with academic formation during their undergraduate education can also become physics teachers after graduation. They can work in both public institutions and private educational institutions.

 Program graduates can work as researchers in universities and R&D laboratories of industrial organizations. Additionally, they have employment opportunities in various sectors, including banking and information technology.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

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

   1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational School and Distance Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Bachelor's Education

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

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

Qualification is continuous