General Description
History |
Educational background is based on the year 1989. In this year, Instrumentation and Control Program is established under YÖK/World Bank Project. In 1992, the program named as Control Systems Technology Program, and in 2002 it is changed to Industrial Automation program under the YÖK Vocational School Program development Project. Finaly, the program converted to Mechatronics Program considering the sectoral needs in 2002 2003 academic year. |
Qualification Awarded |
Mechatronics, Associate's Degree |
Level of Qualification |
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Specific Admission Requirements |
Graduates of related vocational high schools gain right to enrol the programme without taking any examinations. Other high school graduates need to take the transition to Higher Education Examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Centre and have to obtain adequate score to enrol. |
Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal) |
Transfer Students:
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations |
The student must complete 2 years of study acquiring 120 (ECTS) credits. This degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum, compulsory 30 days of internship and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00/4.00 and no failing grades. |
Profile of the Programme |
In the Program, while theoretical courses which cover the main elements of electrical, electronics, mechanical, hardware and software knowledge of mechatronics as a multidisciplinary field are taught by the lecturers in the classes of the vocational high school, laboratories applications are performed in the laboratory of the program and also computer, electronics and mechanical laboratories. Also, the students complete their practice lessons to perform their six weeks industrial based learning in the second class (30 days compulsory). Both formal and evening educations are given in Turkish in the program. 45 students at first class and 45 students at second class as total 90 students are educated in the program. 1 Assistant Professor and 3 Lecturers are currently working in the program. Mechatronics program has one laboratory named as automation and mechatronics laboratory. In this laboratory, basic instrumentation and control applications are done sufficiently by apparatus and devices which were supplied by YÖK/World Bank Project. Software can be developed on microcontrollers, personal computers and programmable logic controllers. Also, other computer, electronics and mechanical laboratories are utilized. Industrial based learning and technical visits facilities can be provided private and public sectors. Also, technical visits to automation and metal processing fairs related to the sector every year. |
Key Learning Outcomes |
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples |
Mechatronics technician can work both in the mechatronics industries and other related manufacturing processes. Additionally, mechatronics research and development, product design (electrical, electronics, mechanical and software), production, quality control and maintenance are presented more extensive job opportunities. The main industries are: |
Access to Further Studies |
Graduated students may apply to bachelor's programmes in related fields of study such as Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication, Production, Control, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Space Engineering Departments in the Faculty of Engineering by an examination administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre. In addition, they have a choice to apply to bachelors degree completion programmes in related fields of study such as Economics and Business Administration Departments of the Open Education Faculty in Distance Education System. |
Course Structure Diagram with Credits |
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading |
Application Principles of Education and Examination of İzmir Vocational School can be accessed from the link below. |
Graduation Requirements |
The student must complete 2 years of study acquiring 120 (ECTS) credits. This degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum, compulsory 30 days of internship and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00/4.00 and no failing grades. |
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning ) |
Full-time |
Programme Director or Equivalent |
Program Director: Asst.Prof.Dr. Taner AKKAN |