The Environmental Protection and Control Program offers a two-year education as an associate degree program after high school education. Students are selected from the relevant vocational high school graduates or high school graduates with the Undergraduate Placement Exam (LYS) held by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).
The program includes theoretical and practical courses for the profession, such as; environmental legislation, environmental pollution, environmental pollution control technologies and treatment methods, environmental analysis laboratory, alternative energy sources, ISO 14001 environment and ISO 9001 quality management systems. Students gain knowledge about environmental regulations through their 30-day internship during their education.
The program was opened in 1997-1998 academic year for the students who are environmentally conscious, perceive environmental problems and can offer solutions. In the 3 + 1 education model, students receive practical training in three semesters at school and one semester at workplaces. In addition, successful students find the opportunity to settle in the job after the internship. Thanks to an Environmental Laboratory included in the program, it is aimed to equip them with practical skills by conducting practical lessons.
Aims
Our program aims to raise individuals who are willing to take responsibilities in community for environmental problems, who take part in social responsibility projects and can produce solutions to environmental problems,.
Objectives
- To gain the necessary knowledge about the establishment and operation of the necessary facilities for the protection of water, air, soil, and disposal of waste without harming the environment,
- To be able to make air, water, soil analysis and determine the level of pollution,
- To Be able to identify the factors causing this when the level of pollution reaches the levels that harm the health,
- The Ability to ensure the implementation of specified measures to make solid, liquid and gas wastes polluting the environment harmless to the environment,
- To transmit the data collected on the environment in the form of tables and graphics to the relevant people (e.g. those drawing the factory and building project),
- Sensitivity to environmental problems,
- The ability to work effectively in environmental laboratories, with analysis skills
- The ability to plan and organize projects related to society and environment,
- To know the working principles of treatment plants and filters,
- To know the waste storage procedures,
- To have knowledge and awareness of occupational safety, worker health and environmental protection,
- To be able to perform applications for one’s profession by following the works done in the industry and service sector,
Students are raised as individuals who can take responsibility in the working groups or have the ability to work individually.
Graduation Conditions and Rules
There is no special final exam or final exam period to be held at the end of each year to complete the degree / to complete the program or following the completion of the program. At the end of each semester, there are usually two-week end-of-term exams following the immediate end of the term. For graduation, the average of two years must be at least 2.00. In addition, the student must have completed a successful internship in the industry for 30 working days for graduation.
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