Kontrol ve Otomasyon Teknolojisi Ön Lisans Programı

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The Associate Degree Program in Control and Automation Technology aims to equip graduates with sector-specific and technical knowledge, preparing them to work effectively in the field of control and automation technologies. Since graduates enter the workforce with the title of "technician," the program objectives are primarily practice-oriented and focused on meeting industry needs.

Program Objectives:

1. Acquisition of Fundamental Technical Knowledge and Skills
2. Practical Training and Professional Competence
3. Following Technological Developments and Staying Up-to-Date
4. Integration into the Industry and Preparation for Professional Life
5. Awareness of Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

In line with these objectives, the program aims to train qualified technical personnel who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the fields of electrical-electronics, computer systems, hydraulics-pneumatics, and control systems. Graduates are expected to be capable of performing design, production, maintenance, and repair on systems that involve more than one of these areas. Furthermore, they will have acquired the desire and ability to learn beyond what they already know and contribute to scientific and technological progress. In addition, students who wish to further their education may transfer to bachelor's degree programs through the vertical transfer examination (DGS).

The education and training are conducted through formal (on-campus) education.Theoretical courses are delivered in classrooms within the institution, while practical training is carried out in laboratories, in the industry, or through internships and workplace-based education.

• The ability to analyze a system, system component, or process, and to redesign components for automation-based solutions and implement them accordingly;
• The ability to take preventive measures to ensure the continuous operation of the system and to troubleshoot malfunctions when necessary;
• The ability to thoroughly research and identify the components of an automation system;
• The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for automation applications;
• The ability to effectively use information technologies;
• The ability to design experimental setups, conduct experiments and calibrations, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings;
• Possession of sufficient technical knowledge regarding the components that make up all types of automation systems in industry; the ability to transform acquired theoretical knowledge into practical applications in these areas and use them together for industrial solutions;
• The ability to recognize, apply, and perform maintenance and repair on components in automation systems; the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve problems, and the competence to select and apply appropriate methods and tools for this purpose;
• The ability to work effectively both individually and in multidisciplinary teams, along with the self-confidence to take responsibility;
• The ability to access information, conduct resource research for this purpose, and utilize databases and other information sources;
• Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to follow developments in science and technology, and the ability to continuously renew oneself.

The graduate possesses the following key competencies at an advanced-preliminary level:

• Competence in science, technology, and engineering
• Literacy competence
• Multilingual competence
• Mathematical competence
• Digital competence
• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence
• Entrepreneurship competence
• Communication and expression competence

• Regarding exams and success grades, the relevant articles of the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations are applied.
• Different methods such as homework, project, application, midterm and final exam are used in measurement and evaluation.
• Measurement and evaluation methods applied in courses are defined in the “Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Education Information System”. See: https://ebs.iuc.edu.tr/

Quality assurance of associate degree programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula:

1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of associate degree departments and programs in higher education institutions.
2. The curriculum of associate degree programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.
3. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each associate degree programs is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.
3. Certification: Students enrolled in associate degree programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an associate degree diploma.
4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of 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" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

Students are placed in these programs by ÖSYM in line with their preferences according to the score type of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) - Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) conducted by ÖSYM. In addition, they can make horizontal transfers within the scope of the "Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Directive on Intra-Institutional and Inter-Institutional Horizontal Transfer Principles Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs". The principles regarding the acceptance of international students are determined within the scope of the "Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Directive on International Student Admission at Associate and Undergraduate Levels".

Our graduates are employed in production and service sectors that utilize advanced technologies related to their field, including industry, factories, and public institutions. They work in areas such as the assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair, development, and programming of production and information systems. Additionally, they are involved in the design, installation, and implementation of systems in accordance with operational requirements.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

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

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Program Graduates

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

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

The qualification is valid at all times.