Çevre Mühendisliği (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The mission of the Environmental Engineering Department (EED) is to educate contemporary environmental engineers who:
▪ Can analyze, synthesize, and design solutions for environmental problems and needs
▪ Are capable of following and contributing to scientific and technological advancements
▪ Are proficient in applying, operating, and managing environmental systems
▪ Are equipped to take on responsibilities at both national and international levels
▪ Contribute to the nation’s development and welfare
▪ Possess strong communication skills
▪ Are creative and self-confident
▪ Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
▪ Are committed to continuous self-improvement
The EED building is located within the Faculty of Civil Engineering on ITU’s main campus (Ayazağa Campus, Maslak). It houses laboratory spaces for undergraduate courses, including three main laboratories: (1. Environmental Microbiology, 2. Environmental Chemistry and 3. Unit Operations and Processes Laboratories). Additionally, there are research-specific laboratories dedicated to the following areas: Drinking and Surface Water, Ecotoxicology, Treatment Sludge, Anaerobic Processes, Environmental Biotechnology, Chemical Processes, Molecular Biology, Instrumental Analysis, Physical Processes, Odor, Air Pollution, Solid Wastes and Energy & Material Recovery. Specialized research centers, such as MEM-TEK (Membrane Technology Center) laboratory and UBUTAM (Applied Biopolymer and Bioplastic Production Technologies Research Center), are also located in the EED building.
To graduate from the EEUP, students must fulfill the following requirements:
▪ The Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Program (EEUP) at ITU requires a total of 132 credits, equivalent to 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits, for graduation.
▪ Complete a minimum of 132 credits of coursework, with a minimum GPA of 2.00
▪ Complete at least 45 days of internship
▪ Complete a minimum of 30% of coursework credits in English (Students enrolled in the 100% English program must complete all courses in English)
▪ Complete the two-semester graduation design project (CEV4901/E Environmental Eng. Design I and CEV4902/E Environmental Eng. Design II)
Students who receive an FF grade in a course must repeat the course the next time it is offered. Courses graded DC or DD may be repeated to improve the student’s GPA. The standard undergraduate program duration is four years (eight semesters: four Fall and four Spring semesters). Students may take Summer School courses (optional), with a maximum of 12 credits allowed.
EEUP students should complete at least 45 days of internship in order to graduate from the program. Students are eligible to begin internships after completing 60 credits (typically at the end of the 4th semester). Laboratory, office, operation of treatment systems, management and planning, and construction are the available internship categories. The students must complete an internship, at least in two different categories for graduation. An internship report must be submitted within the first month of the following semester. The EED Internship Committee evaluates the internship process, reviewing standard documents, employer feedback, and submitted reports before granting approval.

The mission of the Environmental Engineering Department (EED) is to educate contemporary environmental engineers who:
▪ Can analyze, synthesize, and design solutions for environmental problems and needs
▪ Are capable of following and contributing to scientific and technological advancements
▪ Are proficient in applying, operating, and managing environmental systems
▪ Are equipped to take on responsibilities at both national and international levels
▪ Contribute to the nation’s development and welfare
▪ Possess strong communication skills
▪ Are creative and self-confident
▪ Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
▪ Are committed to continuous self-improvement
The EED building is located within the Faculty of Civil Engineering on ITU’s main campus (Ayazağa Campus, Maslak). It houses laboratory spaces for undergraduate courses, including three main laboratories: (1. Environmental Microbiology, 2. Environmental Chemistry and 3. Unit Operations and Processes Laboratories). Additionally, there are research-specific laboratories dedicated to the following areas: Drinking and Surface Water, Ecotoxicology, Treatment Sludge, Anaerobic Processes, Environmental Biotechnology, Chemical Processes, Molecular Biology, Instrumental Analysis, Physical Processes, Odor, Air Pollution, Solid Wastes and Energy & Material Recovery. Specialized research centers, such as MEM-TEK (Membrane Technology Center) laboratory and UBUTAM (Applied Biopolymer and Bioplastic Production Technologies Research Center), are also located in the EED building.
To graduate from the EEUP, students must fulfill the following requirements:
▪ The Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Program (EEUP) at ITU requires a total of 132 credits, equivalent to 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits, for graduation.
▪ Complete a minimum of 132 credits of coursework, with a minimum GPA of 2.00
▪ Complete at least 45 days of internship
▪ Complete a minimum of 30% of coursework credits in English (Students enrolled in the 100% English program must complete all courses in English)
▪ Complete the two-semester graduation design project (CEV4901/E Environmental Eng. Design I and CEV4902/E Environmental Eng. Design II)
Students who receive an FF grade in a course must repeat the course the next time it is offered. Courses graded DC or DD may be repeated to improve the student’s GPA. The standard undergraduate program duration is four years (eight semesters: four Fall and four Spring semesters). Students may take Summer School courses (optional), with a maximum of 12 credits allowed.
EEUP students should complete at least 45 days of internship in order to graduate from the program. Students are eligible to begin internships after completing 60 credits (typically at the end of the 4th semester). Laboratory, office, operation of treatment systems, management and planning, and construction are the available internship categories. The students must complete an internship, at least in two different categories for graduation. An internship report must be submitted within the first month of the following semester. The EED Internship Committee evaluates the internship process, reviewing standard documents, employer feedback, and submitted reports before granting approval.

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• An ability to communicate effectively
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• A knowledge of contemporary issues
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Has advanced level of the following key competencies:

• Literacy competence
• Multilingual competence
• 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

(1) In undergraduate education, a student's success in a course is determined using a relative grading system. This evaluation is based on the student's performance during the semester and the grade received in the final exam, while also taking the overall success level of the class into consideration. Relative grading above the minimum raw score set by the relevant departments is conducted by the course instructor, taking into account the distribution of grades and the class average.
(2) A student's performance in a course is determined by the final grade. The meanings of the letter grades are as follows:
a) A student receiving one of the grades (AA), (BA+), (BA), (BB+), (BB), (CB+), (CB), (CC+), or (CC) is considered to have successfully passed the course.
b) A student receiving one of the grades (DC+), (DC), (DD+), or (DD) is considered to have conditionally passed the course.
c) A student receiving an (FF) grade is considered to have failed the course.
ç) A student receiving a (VF) grade is not eligible to take the final exam and is considered to have failed the course.
(3) The meanings of other letters used in addition to the final grade letters are as follows:
a) BL: Passed a non-credit course.
b) BZ: Failed a non-credit course.
c) T: Indicates that the student has withdrawn from a course within the time frame specified in the second and third paragraphs of Article 17 of this Regulation.
ç) E: Assigned to a student who could not complete their project, graduation design project, final assignment, or similar work within the specified period. The instructor determines when the work should be completed. A student who fails to complete the work within the specified time will be given an FF grade.

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:
• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, training, and other activities in higher education institutions.
• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" for higher education institutions, prepared according to criteria set by YÖK, are published annually. Reports containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions based on these monitoring and evaluation results are also shared with the public by YÖK.
• YÖK publishes an annual "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report," which includes academic, administrative, and financial data for foundation higher education institutions. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations, are also shared with the public by YÖK.
The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured in accordance with the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance in Higher Education Diploma Programs":
1. Creation and Approval of Academic Programs: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to establish undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.
1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs and the learning outcomes to be achieved by students in each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in line with the fundamental principles established by YÖK.
1.2. The curricula of National Core Education Programs are implemented by higher education institutions following approval by YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Deans' Council.
2. Assessment and Evaluation: The methods for assessing and evaluating the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program are carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions based on the fundamental principles established by YÖK.
3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs are awarded a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the course credits and other requirements set by higher education institutions.
4. Self-Assessment and External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions upload their "Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports" for 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" related to the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. Additionally, accreditation decisions made by accreditation agencies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK indicate that the quality assurance of the programs’ competencies is ensured.

YÖKAK conducts regular reviews of qualifications as required by its regulations. Accreditation Agency: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

• To be admitted to the program, candidates must have graduated from secondary education institutions and passed the examination conducted by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM) related to undergraduate education. Foreign nationals and students who have completed their entire secondary education abroad must meet the conditions specified in the provisions set by the Council of Higher Education and the University Senate, in accordance with paragraph (f) of Article 14 of Law No. 2547, in order to complete their final registration for the program.

Governmental agencies having departments related to environmental engineering applications (Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ministry of Transport, Maritime and Communications, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Development, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bank of Provinces, State Hydraulic Works, Turkish Statistical Institute, Turkish Petroleum, municipalities, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, universities),

Private companies (Engineering and consultancy offices, industrial facilities, treatment plants and construction sites, R & D departments),

Laboratories performing research and analysis in Environmental Engineering field

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

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

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

Qualification is valid indefinetely.