DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Department of Computer Science started offering undergraduate program in 2012-2013 academic year and the language of instruction is Turkish and only formal education program is provided. Besides the professional knowledge in Soft Computing, Data Mining, Intelligent Systems, Fuzzy Logic and Management Support Systems, the degree program in the Deparment of Computer Science also provides its graduates knowledge in Statistics, Computer Engineering and Mathematics.

Qualification Awarded

Computer Science

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma and placement through a nation-wide Student Selection Examination.

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

For students who intend to transfer to Dokuz Eylül University from universities in Turkey and in foreign countries, the articles of Regulation on the principles of student transfer between programs at associate and undergraduate degrees in higher education institutions, dual major and minor program standards and principles on credit transfers between institutions as well as the Evaluation Criteria on Student Transfer determined by Dokuz Eylül University Senate are implemented.
The vertical transfers of the graduates of Vocational Schools to undergraduate programs related to their completed programs are subject to the rules of Regulation on the continuation of the graduates of Vocational Schools and Distant Learning Programs to undergraduate programs.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To graduate from this 4 year program, students are required to successfully complete all courses and satisfy a minimum of 240 ECTS credits. The students also need to complete the 20 weekdays (4 weeks) practical training program, complete the graduation project and have a cumulative grade point average of a minimum of 2.00 / 4.00.

Profile of the Programme

Recently, concepts such as Soft Computing, Data Mining, Intelligent Systems, Fuzzy Logic, Fuzzy Sets, and Management Support Systems have begun to be used successfully in Medicine, Economics, Social and so on areas. The aim of the program is to train graduates who would investigate and develop the above-mentioned current scientific technologies and use them in practice. Almost every enterprise and scientific organization accumulate a large extents of data in their computing environment. Graduates of this program are expected to generate new information by analyzing and evaluating this data. On top of professional expertise, the alumni will gain knowledge in areas such as Statistics, Computer Engineering and Mathematics as well.
In addition to professional educational activities, the department is also actively involved in applied and theoretical research. Successful students of the program may also complete Minor Program in Department of Statistik and Mathematic. Students who successfully complete the Minor Program receive a certificate in the second program.
The Bologna Process (European Higher Education Area compliance studies) is underway in the department that will allow citizens of countries from European Higher Education Area to have easier access to get higher education and to work within Europe. During the Bologna compliance studies conducted in the department, the aims and outcomes of the Computer Science program that was set are updated in parallel to the focus group interview and the European Education Area principles. Diploma supplements are provided to graduates since 2012. The university received the Diploma Supplement Label in 2012. Studies on receiving the ECTS Label are currently underway.
The department aims to form bilateral agreements with internationally renowned institutions for student and staff exchange to improve the knowledge and experience gained. In this context, the department has 1 bilateral agreements within the scopes of ERASMUS Student and Staff Exchange Program with Jaén University in Spain as of 2012.
The educational and research activities are conducted with a faculty consisting of 1 professor, 3 assistant professors, 2 lecturer, and 1 research assistant in 2013. The department has advanced 2 computer laboratories and classes for educational and research activities.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates of this program can be employed to the departments of Data Analysis, Data Processing, Software Development, Project Development, Research & Development and similar departments of public and private sector.

Access to Further Studies

Students who graduate from this program can apply for second cycle programs.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The relevant articles of Education and Examination Regulation of Dokuz Eylül University (http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=5683) and Education and Examination Implementation Principles of the Faculty of Science (http://web.deu.edu.tr/fen/pdf/DEUFEN_OSUE_2011.pdf) are applicable for exams and course success grades.
The course evaluation criteria are defined for each course by the instructor(s) of the corresponding course and are given in the Course Description Form found in the information package.

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to successfully pass all courses to graduate from this four year program. This degree is awarded to all students who succeed all courses, successfully complete 20 days of practical training program and the Graduation Project, satisfy minimum 240 ECTS credits and have a minimum 2.00 / 4.00 overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Efendi Nasiboğlu
Dokuz Eylül University
Faculty of Science, Department of Computer Science
Tınaztepe Campus, Buca, 35280, İzmir-Turkey
Phone: +90 (232) 301 9500
E-mail: efendi.nasibov@deu.edu.tr