İnternet ve Ağ Teknolojileri (Almanca) Ön Lisans Diploması

ISCED (2013) 005.0612.006

Internet and Network Technologies

ISCED (2013) 005.0612.006

Internet and Network Technologies

The program aims to graduate individuals who are well-prepared as IT Technicians, capable of successfully following and applying existing and emerging technologies in all sectors that require Digital Applications and Technology. Graduates will be creative, research-oriented, and productive, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications to be ready for professional life.

Graduates of the program will:

• Gain expertise in internet infrastructure, hardware, network operating systems, transmission and server hardware installation, and management, as well as web programming.
• Develop the ability to analyze IT needs in the workplace, perform maintenance and repair, conduct network programming, manage system backups and updates, and write necessary codes.
• Maintain awareness of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and ethical values while mastering lifelong learning strategies.
• Communicate effectively in Turkish and German to stay engaged with global technological advancements.
• Thus, the program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as IT Technicians in the industry.

Education and training are conducted in a formal education format. Additionally, practical vocational training is provided in the laboratories within the higher education institution and in industrial and manufacturing organizations during the final semester, in accordance with the content of Vocational Workplace Applications.

• Possesses the ability to define the necessary data, derive algorithms, model, and solve problems in the field of Computer Programming.
• Understands concepts related to information and internet technologies, knows internet connection methods, can develop web-based applications, and design websites.
• Acquires the ability to identify and effectively use programming languages, new methods, and information technologies required for applications related to internet and network technologies.
• Can code the algorithmic solution of a given problem using modern programming languages.
• Defines database concepts and types, utilizes structured query language (SQL) in database applications, and develops user interface forms.
• Effectively uses the fundamental features of client operating systems, as well as graphic and animation software.
• Has knowledge of concepts related to computer networks and possesses the skills to utilize communication, organization, and data transfer methods between computers.
• Develops proficiency in a foreign language at a level that allows effective communication and the ability to follow innovations in the field.
• Is capable of making decisions in independent work, assuming responsibility in teamwork with colleagues within and outside the profession, and adapting to collaborative environments.
• Gains practical application skills by examining relevant processes in the industrial and service sectors on-site.
• Graduates with knowledge of occupational safety, worker health, environmental protection, and quality awareness.
• Develops a lifelong learning awareness, follows advancements in science and technology, and continuously improves oneself.

Possesses advanced-level key competencies in the following areas:

• Competence in Digital Technologies
• Personal, Social, and Learning-to-Learn Competence
• Entrepreneurship Competence
• Proficiency in Project Planning and Design
• Proficiency in Assembly, Maintenance, and Repair
• Foreign Language (German) Communication Competence

• Assessment and evaluation methods, including exam types and their contribution to course grades, are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
• Various assessment methods such as assignments, projects, practical applications, midterm exams, and final exams are used.
• Grading systems based on letters and/or numerical scores are applied to evaluate student performance.
• The assessment and evaluation system for each course is explained in the course description page available in the university’s Information Management System.

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 conducted in higher education institutions.
• Within the framework of YÖK's established criteria, University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports are prepared annually and published. Based on these reports, both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions are shared with the public.
• Each year, YÖK also publishes the Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report, which includes academic, administrative, and financial data on foundation universities. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative assessments, are made publicly available.
• The quality assurance of associate degree programs in higher education is ensured through the Regulation on the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs, covering the following aspects:

1. Curriculum Development and Approval

1.1. YÖK sets the minimum standards and criteria required for the establishment of associate degree programs.
1.2. The curriculum and expected learning outcomes of each associate degree program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions, following the fundamental principles set by YÖK.
1.3. The National Core Education Programs are implemented by higher education institutions with YÖK’s approval.

2. Assessment and Evaluation

The methods for assessing and evaluating the learning outcomes of each associate degree program are governed by the Teaching and Examination Regulations of higher education institutions, in alignment with YÖK’s fundamental principles.

3. Certification

Students enrolled in associate degree programs receive their Associate Degree Diploma upon successfully completing the required course credits and other academic requirements set by their higher education institution.

4. Self-Assessment and External Evaluation

• Higher education institutions are required to submit their Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports at the beginning of each year to the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) for continuous monitoring.
• YÖKAK prepares an Institutional Feedback Report as part of the external evaluation process and shares it publicly.
• Accreditation decisions granted by organizations authorized or recognized by YÖKAK demonstrate that programs meet quality assurance standards.
• In accordance with YÖKAK regulations, regular review activities are conducted to assess compliance with established qualifications.

Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association (MEDEK)

Accreditation Start/End Date: 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026

1. Candidates must have graduated from a secondary education institution or an equivalent foreign institution recognized by the Ministry of National Education (MEB) and meet the admission requirements for associate degree programs in higher education institutions.
2. Candidates must have been placed in the relevant associate degree program of a higher education institution based on the results of the central examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), in accordance with the procedures and principles established by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

• Double Major Programs: Associate degree students have the right to participate in Double Major Programs offered by their higher education institutions. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses from two diploma programs simultaneously and, upon successful completion, earn two separate associate degree diplomas.
• Vertical Transfer to Bachelor's Degree Programs: Graduates holding an associate degree can continue their education in undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS). Upon successful placement, they may pursue a bachelor’s degree in related fields.

The program is conducted in accordance with the following legal regulations:

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547
   1.1. Regulation on Transfers Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Credit Transfer Between Institutions in Higher Education Institutions
   1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Associate Degree Graduates from Vocational Schools and Open Education Programs to Undergraduate Studies
2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article 35)
   2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK)

These regulations define the legal framework for program structure, student mobility, quality assurance, and progression opportunities in higher education institutions.

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