DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Dokuz Eylul University Bergama Vocational School was established dated the 19th of April 2012. Heavy Equipment Operators Programme started education in 2015-2016 academic year. Its educational language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

The students who are able to pass all their lessons (equivalent to 120 ECTS in total) and have at least 2. 0 grade point average from 4.0 have two- year degree diploma in the field of Heavy Equipment Operators.

Level of Qualification

Associate degree

Specific Admission Requirements

The students graduating from the branches of the vocational high schools which are industrial automation, machinery technology, motor vehicle technology, metal technology and first engineer program are able to apply for open admission to Heavy Equipment Operator Program of associate degree. The students graduating from the branches except the mentioned fields or high schools can be placed at the programs they want according to the OSS grades with the additional placement if there is vacancy. For this, the students must take the exam which is the higher education entrance exam (YGS) and held by OSYM and they must take adequate grade from YGS-1.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To have a two-year degree in the field of Heavy Equipment Program, the students must pass all the the compulsory and elective subjects which are neccesssary to be taken and have at least 2.0 grade point avarage from 4.0.

Profile of the Programme

The aim of the program for work machineries is to grow the operator who will be able to work in the manufacturing and service sector. The operator is the individual person who has the sufficient knowledge of the manufacturing technology. In addition, they identify the system and technology used in industry.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The employment fields of the graduate from this program is wide. The graduate from this program can employ in all the fields with the title of Heavy Equipment Operator .

Access to Further Studies

The candidates who finish the two-year degree education successfully can study in undergraduate program if they take an acceptable grade from the external transfer exam.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Measurement and evaluation methods for each course are defined in the course syllabi prepared by the instructor/s. Exam and passings grades are regulated according to the rules and regulations of Dokuz Eylul University, Bergama Vocational School undergraduate programs as indicated in their catalogs. According to these students must attend classes, practices and examinations. Students' attendance is followed by the Instructor concerned. For almost all required and elective courses there are two written examinations : One midterm examination ( given during each semester and dates of which are announced by the Department in the first month of the semester ) and one final exam. The semester grades are determined by adding 40% of the midterm exam and 60% of the final exam grade. In some courses, additional work such as projects, presentations and assignments could be given to students. If there is an additional work given in that course, then the semester grades are: 40% of the midterm project and 60% of the final exam. Students are successful in the course if their grades are (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB), (CC), (DC), (DD) and (B); if their grades are (FD), (FF) and (Y), they fail. Students whose GPA are lower than 1.80 cannot register for a new course. Those who have failed in the final exam may take the make-up exam of which grade replaces the final exam and students grades are computed again based upon the make-up exam results.

Graduation Requirements

To finish the program successfully, passing all the lessons available( equivalent to 120 ECTS), having at least 2.0 average grade from 4.0, finishing a compulsory training education lasting 40 days are necessary.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time training programs are implemented.

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Division: Doç. Dr. Abdurrahman TOSUN
e-mail: abdurrahman.tosun@deu.edu.tr
Tel: : (0232) 632 12 48 / 125
Address: Atatürk Mahallesi Adnan Saygun Caddesi No:1 35700 Bergama / İzmir