MECHATRONICS PROGRAMME
With the development of technology, many mechanical systems have become electronics and computer-aided. The program aims to train intermediate staff to be employed in the facilities in which machinery, electrical, electronics, computer, and control techniques are used. The program aims to raise intermediate staff with skills and knowledge in the fields of basic electronics, computers, electro-mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, control systems, as well as and computer-aided drafting - design – production.
Mechatronics students work as assisting intermediate staff between mechatronic engineers and technicians in all types of facilities dealing with repair, maintenance, operation and manufacturing of all sorts of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.
Mechatronics Program may be placed in the associate degree program according to the preferences of the high school graduates who have entered the examination made by OSYM and have enough points.
Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University may exempt students from some courses on the basis of Nigde Ömer HalisdemirUniversity Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree Education and Examination Regulations if they formally prove that they have taken those courses previously. Students are to apply and obtain approval from the board of school within the time period set to be exempted from the courses.
Candidates for graduation must successfully complete the courses in the program (120 ECTS), and have a GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Graduates who have successfully completed the program are given the degree as associate’s degree in the field of Mechatronics Program. Students who graduate from this program can continue their education in the graduate program with DGS exam conducted by OSYM.
Examinations at the Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University are conducted in accordance with Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University undergraduate and graduate Education and Examination Regulations taking the Bologna process and the student workload into consideration.
 
Aims
The objective of this 2-year associate degree program is to train intermediate staff in the fields of machinery and electronics industry needed not only in production but also after sales service.

Objectives
The goal of the program is to train associate degree graduates who are equipped with the knowledge and skills required by the latest technological developments, who know the material and equipment, and also the production processes in the field, are able to make use of the drawings and blueprints, have the knowledge and skills to solve occupational problems, and are able to use modern technological devices.

Level of Qualification and Qualification Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded with the qualification of ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF MECHATRONICS.
SHORT CYCLE MECHATRONICS is a 2-year program with 120 ECTS Credits. The program meets the requirements by both the ECTS credits and level descriptors of the short cycle degree qualifications of the Overarching Framework of European Qualifications Framework HE (QF-EHEA) and the 5th level qualifications of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE (TYYÇ, NQF-HETR). The level descriptors also meet the 5th level requirements of the qualifications of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL).

Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish students will be placed according to the preferences of high school graduates who have entered the examination made by OSYM and have enough points.
Foreign students, on the other hand, are accepted to the program as a result of the evaluation of their applications by the board of Nigde Ömer Halisdemir Unıversity.
For more information, please contact Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University International Affairs Office.

Contact: International Office
Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University, Main Campus, 51240 Nigde, TÜRKİYE
Phone: 0 388 225 21 48
Fax: 0 388 225 23 85
E-mail: erasmus@ohu.edu.tr
Web: http://www.ohu.edu.tr/uluslararasi/index.php?ln=en

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning
On the basis of the principle of lifelong learning, Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University recognizes the learning outcomes of the previously taken courses from another institution, and if they are compatible with Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University graduation credits, students are exempted from these courses. Compliance and exemption issues of learning outcomes are determined by the School Board in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations.

Profile of the Programme
This 2-year associate degree program trains intermediate staff in the fields of machinery and the electronics industry needed not only in production but also after sales service. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the qualifications to meet the need for qualified staff who are employed between managers/engineers and workers in the field of production and after sale services, or to run their own business. The training that Mechatronics technicians receive will have them both gain high level handcrafting skills, and keep up to date with advanced technology and information technologies.
Education period of the program is four semesters (including training time). At the end of the fourth semester the students do 40 working-days internship. Mechatronics Associate Degree Programme, (Bologna Process Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, Level 5 (TÇYY9), is a vocational program. Classification of the program according to "International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011" and "Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)" and its training area codes are given below.
• ISCED Field of Education: 52 - Engineering and engineering trades
• ISCED 2011 Level: 5, Orientation (Profile): 55, Subcategory: 554 - Vocationally-oriented "short cycle" degree.
• NQF-HETR Field of Education: 52 - Engineering and engineering trades
• NQF-HETR Profile of Education: Vocationally-oriented "short cycle" degree.

Learning and Teaching Methods
Weekly lesson plans have been developed by taking into consideration the demands of the employers and the needs of the graduates working in the field in accordance with technological developments and the requirements of the market. The data obtained were used as a reference in terms of the validity of the weekly lesson plan.
Examples of Learning and Teaching Methods
• Lecture & In-Class Activities
• Group Work
• Laboratory
• Reading
• Assignment (Homework)
• Seminar
• Internship
• Technical Visit
• Implementation/Application/Practice
• Practice at a workplace
• Occupational Activity
• Social Activity
• Thesis Work
• Field Study
• Report Writing

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
Training in the Mechatronics Associate Degree Program is conducted professionally with the support of scientific, technological, and regular laboratory and workshop applications. Program courses include theoretical knowledge, experimental knowledge and skills, and the applications of traditional and modern technologies. Graduates trained in accordance with the philosophy of quality and service that meet the expectations not only in production but also after sales service levels are employed in research departments of the construction sector and various governmental institutions as technicians.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The qualification of MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN obtained upon graduation from the programmeMECHATRONICS, which requires;
• Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the programme, having a total of 120 ECTS Credits.
• Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
• Completion of the 40-working-day summer practice(10 ECTS credits)
For detailed information, "Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University, Associate Degree - Bachelor's Degree Education and Examination Regulations"

Access to Further Studies
Upon successful completion of this program, students may apply to the following bachelor’s degree programs via the vertical transfer exam administered by OSYM annually.
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering


Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The methods applied for assessment of the achievement of the expected program learning outcomes for the entire program of MECHATRONICS are shown below and those for the individual course units are given in the relevant section of the course description with their contribution to the final grades.
• Mid-Term Exam
• Final Exam
• Make-up Exam
• Application
• Homework Assessment
• Presentation of Reports
• Computer Based Presentation
• Presentation of Documents

Examinations
The success of students in achieving the expected leaning outcomes of each course unit within the curriculum of the MECHATRONICS program is evaluated via assessments of in-term activities and final examination which is administered at the end of each semester.
Assessment of in-term activities includes a minimum number of a mid-term examination, homework and a short-exam (quiz) as compulsory assessment methods for all the course units within all degree programs defined by the associate degree program regulations.
The programs are encouraged to include more assessment methods for the in-term activities depending on their needs for measuring the achievements of the outcomes at the program and course unit levels in order to ensure the educational aims and objectives. The nature and number of the assessment methods used for each course unit together with their contribution the final grades are given under the title of “Assessment and Grading” in the sections of course descriptions. These arrangements are announced in advance, at the beginning of each semester and published in the sections of the course descriptions on this web site.
Mid-term and final examinations are conducted in dates, places and times determined and announced by the University. The students’ final semester grade is given by their instructors based on mid-term examination, homework evaluation, short-examinations, final examination and, if there are any, other assessment results taking into account the students’ compliance with attendance to the course activities.
The contributions of the grades of the in-term activities and final exam grade to the final success grade of a course are determined by the course instructor and announced to students within the first two weeks of the semester. Moreover, the contribution of the final exam cannot be less than 40 % and higher than 60% for all the courses within all the degree programmes defined by the Regulations.
Course units, which do not require a mid-term, homework, short-exam and/or a final exam, such as work placement, are determined by the administration of the related departments and specific assessment and grading methods for these courses are also announced through the same channels described above. Evaluation of such activities is made through the procedures defined by the Senate and assessed by Pass (P) or Fail (F) grades.

Grading
The success of a student for each assessment (in-term and final) defined for each course unit is evaluated by the instructor. Evaluations are made over a scale of 100 points and converted to the letter grades at the end of the semester taking into account the standard deviation of grades and grade point average of the class and using the relative evaluation method, principles of which have been set by the Senate.
Please see the section of “Grade Evaluation” for detailed information.
Graduation Requirements

In order for a student to graduate from MECHATRONICS Programme the following conditions must be met:
• Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the programme, having a total of 120 ECTS Credits.
• Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
• Completion of the 40-working-day summer practice
For detailed information: Please see "Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University's Rules & Regulations for Undergraduate Education"

Mode of Study
Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University Associate Degree Program of Mechatronics is a full time / face to face program.