Establishment
The Department of Chemistry was established in 1975. The department consists of the following branches: Analytical, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Chemistry education spans a total period of 4 years. Students are required to complete an internship of 30 working days starting from their third year. Those who complete the education program receive a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and can work as "Chemists." The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to train researchers and practitioners who possess scientific thinking and creative potential in line with the requirements and developments of chemical science and industry. Additionally, it aims to utilize accumulated knowledge to solve the problems of industrial organizations operating nationally and regionally, and to conduct research and publications in various fields of chemistry. The vision is to develop organizational ties with the world of chemical science and chemical technology in the national and international arena, creating a competitive environment to bring chemistry education and research to a level equivalent to qualified universities worldwide.
Degree Awarded Chemist
Level of Degree Bachelor's Degree
Admission and Registration Requirements Candidates must have a high school or equivalent diploma and must have obtained a sufficient score from the University Student Selection and Placement Examination.
Rules Regarding the Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Informal, Non-formal) A foreign language exemption exam is administered, and those who succeed are exempted from this course.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations Students who successfully complete all courses in the program (corresponding to a total of 240 ECTS) and receive a passing grade from their professional internship and the internship report they prepare are awarded the Diploma of Chemist.
Program Profile The Department of Chemistry consists of five separate departments: Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. The chemistry education program includes a 4-year curriculum. Students graduating from the Chemistry Bachelor's program receive the title of Chemist and are eligible for Master's and Doctorate education at the Institute of Science, Department of Chemistry. A bachelor's degree in Chemistry is awarded to students who complete all courses in the education plan, including a 30-working-day internship (training course) period. The bachelor's program is designed to teach students the fundamentals of chemistry. The curriculum includes basic courses such as General Physics, General Chemistry, and Mathematics to bring the knowledge levels of students from different educational backgrounds to the same level in the first year. In the second year, Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry are taught; in the third year, Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry; and in the fourth year, Biochemistry and Industrial Chemistry are compulsory courses. Laboratory studies, which enable a chemist to develop the laboratory skills required as their most important technical feature in their career, are also included. The undergraduate program aims to improve problem-solving in students alongside laboratory experience by developing an analytical approach.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates (with Examples) Our graduates can work as researchers in universities, research institutes, or agricultural, environmental, food, medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological companies. They can also find jobs as scientists and technical personnel in hospital laboratories.
Access to Further Studies Students graduating from the undergraduate program can pursue Master's and Doctorate education at the Institute of Science, Department of Chemistry.
Exams, Measurement, and Evaluation At least one written midterm exam, one written final exam, and one makeup exam are held per semester. The raw achievement score for a course is obtained by adding 40% of the average of the midterm exam and other educational activities (if any) to 60% of the final exam score. The final exam grade must be at least 60. If the calculated average is 60 or above, the student is considered successful in that course.
Graduation Requirements The conditions in the "Qualification Requirements and Regulations" section are sufficient.
Mode of Study Full-Time
Departmental Facilities The Department of Chemistry has 20 Professors, 1 Assistant Professor (Dr. Lecturer), and 4 Research Assistants. The department contains well-equipped laboratories, including Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis Education and Research laboratories. Courses are supported by experiments conducted individually by students in a laboratory environment whenever possible. The experiments performed are oriented toward both industrial production and scientific studies. Better training for students is ensured through technical and educational trips and the required internships.