General Information
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Bor Vocational School, Department of Electricity and Energy, Electricity Program started its activities by accepting associate degree students as of 2009-2010 Academic Year with the document numbered 1916-012232 of the Higher Education Council.
Electrical Associate Degree Program is a 2-year program consisting of 4 semesters, each with 30 ECTS credits. One semester ECTS credit represents the student's 30-hour workload for each semester.
The academic staff of our program consists of 3 lecturers.
In the program, associate degree students start to get used to the program with compulsory courses such as English, Turkish Language and Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History in the first year, as well as Introduction to Installation, Information and Communication Technologies, Transformer and Direct Current Machines, Basic Electronics, Digital Electronics, Direct Current Circuits, Alternating Current Circuits, Measurement Technique courses. In the second year, they focus on the required courses such as Computer Aided Design, System Analysis and Design, Winding Technique, Electromechanical Control Systems, Electrical Power Plants, Contract Exploration and Planning and choose related elective courses according to their areas of interest. At the end of the second year, students who successfully pass the courses graduate from the program as Electrical Technicians.
Aims and Objectives
Aim:
Our program trains Electrical Technicians who are professionally equipped to be employed in the public and private sectors, can follow technological developments, are competent to meet the needs of the industry, are familiar with the electrical machines and windings used in the industry, automatic control circuits, programmable devices, control circuits and programmable devices, systems and equipment that contain various starting elements for motors, know their properties, can apply their knowledge to industrial systems and equipment, can perform maintenance and repairs, can draw, read and make electrical installation projects. Our laboratory facilities provide students with the opportunity to reinforce their lessons in practice.
Goal:
The goal of our program is to train technicians who have sufficient infrastructure in technical subjects, who can interpret and evaluate data using the basic level of knowledge and skills they have acquired in their field, who can define problems, carry out professional plans and projects and develop solution suggestions.
In addition to these general goals, the Electrical Program aims to train personnel who can create safety and occupational security and transfer these to their team at the same level, follow developments in their profession, use computers in their profession, read and interpret technical drawings and professional schemes, understand, interpret and transfer instructions received from upper units to lower units, organize work, perform applications requiring advanced technology and features and transfer them to lower units, work in teams, take responsibility and risks, establish verbal-written and technical communication, make decisions, perform needs analysis, solve problems, write reports, establish their own business, use equipment, perform maintenance and repair, and keep records.
In addition; Our program aims to raise individuals who are respectful of social values, socially responsible, have universal, social and professional ethical awareness, are aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew themselves.
Level-Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) and Awarded Degree: Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded an ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE DEGREE degree.
Department of Electricity and Energy, Electrical Associate Degree program is a 2-year program consisting of 120 ECTS credits. The program provides the ECTS credit conditions and level qualifications determined for the second cycle defined in the “European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (QF-EHEA)” of the Bologna Process and the “Level 5” qualifications defined in the “Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)”; as well as the “Level 5” qualifications defined in the “European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL)”.
Admission Requirements
Turkish students are placed in the Electrical Program according to their preference ranking in the Higher Education Entrance Exam (YKS) score type conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). In addition, students are placed by ÖSYM according to the Exam-Free Transition System.
International students are accepted to the program as a result of the evaluation of their direct applications to the university. (For more information, please visit the Undergraduate and Associate Degree Admission Procedures and Registration Procedures section in the Institutional Information menu and please contact Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University International Relations Office for more information.)
Contact:
International Relations Office
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Campus, Bor Road, Niğde, TURKEY
Tel: 0 388 225 21 48
E-posta: erasmus@ohu.edu.tr
Web : http://www.ohu.edu.tr/uluslararasi/index.php
Recognition of Prior Learning
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, based on the principle of lifelong learning, recognizes courses previously taken at another institution and exempts them from graduation credit if the learning outcomes of these courses are compatible with those of the program registered at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University. The compliance of learning outcomes and exemption issues are decided by the Higher Education Board in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
Program Profile
The Department of Electricity and Energy, Electricity Program was established to provide a high-quality program for students to follow and learn the latest technologies and also to ensure their participation in applied and theoretical research. The associate degree program was prepared in accordance with the common education strategy and the understanding of gaining experience by practicing. Thus, it has been easily adapted to new technological developments in technology.
Department of Electricity and Energy, Electrical associate degree program (QF-EHEA: Short Level in Bologna Process Higher Education Qualifications Framework, Level 5 in TYYÇ), is a program that provides the skills to use the basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field at a higher education level in the same field or in a field at the same level.
It also provides students with the skills to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions by using the basic level knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
The program's classification and education field codes according to the "International Standard Classification in Education (ISCED) 2011" and "Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)" are given below:
•ISCED Education Field Code: 5 - Engineering, Production and Construction
•ISCED Program Qualification Level: 5, Category (Profile): 21, Subcategory: 214 - Academically weighted associate degree
•Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Basic Field Code: 52 - Engineering
•Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Qualification Type (profile): Academically weighted "5. Level" associate degree
Education and Training Methods
The most commonly used education and training methods in the programs at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University are given below. Programs use most of the methods listed in this list according to their goals and objectives. The education and training methods used by the Electrical Program throughout the program to achieve the program learning outcomes it targets are in the "program learning outcomes" section, and the methods related to a course in the program are in the "course introduction and application information" section.
Examples of Education and Training Methods Used
Course & In-Class Activities
Group Work
Laboratory
Homework
Project Preparation
Internship
Technical Trip
Application
On-Site Application
Professional Activity
Social Activity
Professional Profiles of Graduates with Examples
Graduates from this department receive the title of ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN. Graduates can work as Electrical Technicians in the free market, as well as in official and private institutions.
Qualification Criteria & Regulations
In order to graduate from the Electrical Associate Degree program and gain qualification in this field;
· To pass all courses with 120 ECTS credits in the course plan
· To have a general grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
· It is mandatory to complete the Industry-Based Internship application for 30 working days (8 (4+4) ECTS credits).
For detailed information, "Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Associate Degree - Undergraduate Education-Teaching and Exam Regulation"
Academic Advancement Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this program are accepted to the upper level based on the scores they receive in the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) Entrance Exam conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). In addition, students who are entitled to receive an associate degree diploma have the right to register to Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Programs without an exam starting from the 3rd year.
Exam Regulations, Evaluation and Grading System
The methods used to measure whether the anticipated program learning outcomes have been achieved during the Electrical Program are listed below. The outcomes related to the course units are shown in the section where the course description is located, together with their contribution to the final grades.
Midterm Exam
General Exam
Make-up Exam
Homework Evaluation
Computer Presentation
Application
Exams:
The success of students in achieving the expected learning outcomes of each course unit in the Electrical Program curriculum is measured by mid-term activities and final exams held at the end of each term.
The evaluation of mid-term activities includes 1 mid-term exam (minimum), 1 assignment (minimum) and 1 general exam as mandatory evaluation methods for all courses in associate degree programs determined by the regulation.
Programs are encouraged to define more evaluation methods in mid-term activities depending on the need to measure the success of program and course level results in order to meet educational goals and objectives. The nature and number of evaluation methods used for each course, together with their contribution to the final grade, are given under the heading "Assessment and Evaluation" in the course descriptions sections. These arrangements are announced in advance at the beginning of each term and published in the course description sections on the website.
Mid-term and General exams are held on the dates, places and times determined and announced by the university. Students' end-of-term grades are given by the instructors, taking into account the students' attendance requirements based on the results of midterm exams, homework evaluations, quizzes, general exams and other evaluations, if any.
The contribution of the mid-term activities in determining the end-of-term grade can be a maximum of 40% and the contribution of the final exam is at least 40% and at most 60% for all courses in all undergraduate programs determined by the Regulation.
Courses such as work placements that do not require a mid-term exam, homework or general exam are determined by the administrations of the relevant departments and the specific evaluation and grading methods for these courses are announced through the channels described above. The evaluation of such activities is carried out in accordance with the principles determined by the Senate and is evaluated as Pass or Fail.
Evaluation:
A student's success is evaluated by the instructor responsible for each course and each evaluation (for mid-term studies and general exam). The evaluation is made out of 100 full points and is converted into a letter grade using the relative evaluation method determined by the Senate at the end of the term, taking into account the standard deviation and the grade point average of the class.
For detailed information, please visit the “Grade Evaluation” section.
Graduation Requirements
A student must meet the following requirements to graduate from the Electrical Program:
· Pass all courses with 120 ECTS credits in the course plan and have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
· Complete an Industry-Based Internship application for 30 working days (8 ECTS credits).
For detailed information; "Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Associate Degree - Undergraduate Education-Teaching and Examination Regulation"
Education Type
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Bor Vocational School, Department of Electrical and Energy, Electrical Program Associate Degree Program provides full-time and face-to-face education.