DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

General Description

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

Vocational high school diploma or high school diploma, placement through a nation-wide Student Selection Examination.

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

1   Math, science and engineering issues related to the field to gain basic theoretical and practical knowledge.
2   The basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, develop evidence-based solutions have the ability to.
3   For applications related to the field of the modern techniques, tools, and information technology to be able to select and use effectively.
4   Applications related to the field to produce solutions when faced with unforeseen situations, be able to work in teams or individual the ability to take responsibility to win.
5   Effective communication techniques and innovations in the field to follow the dominant level to have knowledge of a foreign language.
6   Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow developments in science and technology and to gain awareness of continuous self-renewal.
7   Occupational safety, health, environmental protection and quality of information to be conscious.
8   Industrial and services sectors by examining the processes involved in the application skill to win.
9   Technical drawing, computer-aided drawing, designing and using simulation programs related to the field using a variety of software systems and components to choose.
10   Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
11   Entrepreneurship, organization and people skills / ability to communicate well with customers.
12   Self-learning ability and resources to achieve.
13   Ability to work alone and under various restrictions.

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

The Curriculum Teaching Plan consists of the technical and economic use of construction machinery and maintenance-repair courses. Students graduate with at least 120 ECTS.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 BİL 1001 BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES REQUIRED 2 2 0 4
G 2 BRG 1003 PHYSICS REQUIRED 2 1 0 3
G 3 YDİ 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 4 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 5 İSM 1009 TECHNICAL DRAWING REQUIRED 3 1 0 6
G 6 KPD 1002 CAREER PLANNING REQUIRED 1 0 0 2
G 7 İSM 1011 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MACHINES REQUIRED 2 2 0 5
G 8 BRG 1001 MATHEMATICS 1 REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 9 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 0
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
NA FOR THIS SEMESTER
 
2. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 2 YDİ 1006 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 3 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 4 BRG 1002 MATHEMATICS II REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 5 İSM 1016 FOSSIL FUELS AND LUBRICANTS REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 6 İSM 1014 BUSINESS PLANNING IN CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY OPERATOR REQUIRED 2 2 0 4
B 7 İSM 1018 BUSINESS MACHINES II REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 8 İSM 1004 ENGINEERING SCIENCE REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 İSM 1028 SERVO AND PROPORTIONAL CONTROL ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
B 2 İSM 1026 TRANSPORT TECHNIQUE ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
B 3 İSM 1024 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 4 İSM 1022 FAILURE MAINTENANCE REPAIR ELECTIVE 2 1 0 4
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 İSM 2035 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS REQUIRED 2 1 0 4
G 2 İSM 2033 HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC REQUIRED 2 1 0 4
G 3 İSM 2029 MACHINE SCIENCE AND DESIGN REQUIRED 2 1 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 17
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 İSM 2019 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
G 2 İSM 2021 ENGINE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
G 3 BRG 2001 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 4 İSM 2039 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 5 İSM 2027 DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 6 İSM 2011 MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 7 İSM 2013 MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 8 İSM 2015 SERVICE EQUIPMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 9 İSM 2017 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
G 10 İSM 2023 PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
G 11 İSM 2025 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
G 12 İSG 2001 FIRST AID ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
 
4. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 İSM 2030 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN BUSINESS REQUIRED 0 34 0 23
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 7
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 GÇD 1000 VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
B 2 İSM 2022 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 3 İSM 2016 MECHANISM TECHNIQUE ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
B 4 İSG 2026 MINE VENTILATION, SAFETY AND HEALTH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 5 İSM 2008 WORK ANALYSIS AND ACCOUNT ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
B 6 İSM 2006 GENERAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 7 İSG 2002 DISASTER MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 8 İSG 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 9 İSM 2010 ELECTRICITY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES ELECTIVE 2 1 0 3
 

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