Faculty of ENGINEERING • Biomedical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Food Engineering • Genetics and Bioengineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Arif ERGİN Dean of the Faculty of Engineering In the first two years of education, basic sciences and basic engineering courses, which are indispensable for engineering education, are given which then integrate with the courses offered in the following years and form the backbone of our department curriculum. All programs of the Faculty of Engineering include area-specific elective courses and social sciences courses in order to specialize in accordance with the student’s interests, talent and personal development. Availability of Master’s programs, vast facilities offered by training and research laboratories, conversion of qualified scientific studies of our faculty members into product-oriented projects and patents, their reflections on graduate studies, and the international success of our graduates are other proofs of the scientific competence of Yeditepe University’s Faculty of Engineering. Yeditepe University, Faculty of Engineering aims to raise individuals who are self-confident and have distinctive, multi-dimensional and independent thinking skills, adopt teamwork and lifelong learning. Our graduates contribute to science and technology in the universal dimension as business people who are committed to Atatürk’s principles and revolutions, who have social responsibility awareness and ethical values required by the profession, and the information produced is reflected and spread to the society. In this way, they serve both our nation and the world. Our faculty raises graduates who constantly learn, question and produce, and who are socially and environmentally aware, equipped with basic sciences and professional knowledge, emphasizing the fact that universities do not only provide vocational education. Therefore, the program is designed in a flexible and up-to-date structure and is supported by the double-major programs within and outside the faculty and extensive education / research laboratories. The language of instruction is English and our students have the opportunity to learn more than one foreign language. Our departments, which are audited by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK), have been accredited until 2019 and awarded the EURACE quality label and competence and equivalency certificate approved by The Washington Accord. Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education 243
Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary department that serves as a bridge between engineering and medical sciences, and provides engineering solutions to medical problems by applying engineering principles to the fields of medicine and biology. Our department aims to train biomedical engineers who can diagnose engineering problems accurately, design, manufacture, maintain and repair devices, instruments, materials and systems used in the diagnosis and treatment of health. Our department is one of the first programs in the biomedical field in Turkey. Biomedical Engineering Program, which is carried out by dynamic academics, who are experts in their fields, who have experience abroad and actively take part in many projects, mainly covers the teaching of engineering principles used in solving problems in the field of biology and medicine. 57% of our students are on scholarship. Advanced Laboratory Infrastructure First Department of Turkey in Biomedical Field 244 Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronical Engineering Food Engineering Genetics and Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Material Science and Nanotechnology Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Advanced Laboratory Infrastructure The students can carry out research activities thanks to biomedical electronics, biomedical instrumentation, biomaterials, microprocessors, optical spectroscopy and medical imaging laboratories of our department. 245 Double Major Programs
246 Career Opportunities Our graduates can work in private, public hospitals, medical design and manufacturing industry, sales, project design, quality, technical service or R & D departments of companies operating in the medical devices industry. Also, some of our graduates continue their academic careers following a master’s and doctoral degrees. In addition to basic science courses such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, students are presented with the Introducation to Biomedical Engineering course where they are presented with the information on current issues. Aside from basic scientific courses such as Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Biological and Medical Physics, fundamental courses of Biomedical Engineering such as Fundamentals of Biomedical Electrical Circuits, Biomechanics and Miomaterials are also provided. Many vocational courses such as Biomedical Electronics, Biomedical Instrumentation, and Biomedical sensors are given. Courses mostly have a laboratory component and experiments are conducted in the wellequipped laboratories of the department. Experiments on medical devices are conducted on specially-designed devices produced for biomedical engineering training. Aside from Medical Imaging and Microprocessors and Microcontrollers in Biomedical Engineering, there are also technical electives that provide fundamental information in relevant engineering disciplines, as well as various sub-categories of biomedical engineering. In the completion project course, by putting the theoretical knowledge into practice, prototype biomedical devices, medical imaging analysis methods depending on deep learning, innovative biomaterials, smart prostheses and artificial limbs are developed. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year Biomedical Engineering
Since the day I started Yeditepe University, Biomedical Engineering Department, I think I have developed myself and trained as a good engineer. In addition, I think, hospital facilities that our department has which are rare in Turkey and courses directing the students to their ultimate goals contributed to my success. The reason I chose Yeditepe University was the fact that it was one of the limited number of schools that had a Biomedical Engineering Department. During my education, I had plenty of theoretical and practical courses. By conducting voluntary and mandatory internships, I was able to observe what awaits me after my graduation and at the beginning of my career. I also organized dozens of events on national and international levels with the clubs I was a part of. In 2018, in IEEE Women in Engineering contest, held worldwide and participated by the most prominent universities of the world, thanks to the efforts we exhibited at Yeditepe with my team, we received the “Student Society of the Year” award for the first time as a Turkish student club. Didem Ceren Öztürk 4th Year Student İlayda Hasdemir Alumni 247 Student Comments
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering is a branch of engineering that applies chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, microbiology, biochemistry a nd economics to the processes in which raw materials and chemicals are converted into more useful or valuable forms. The Department of Chemical Engineering aims to raise chemical engineers who know modern production technologies, adapt to the efforts of research and development, have good command of basic engineering and foreign language, who are innovative, entrepreneurial, communicative, respect ethical values and have environmental awareness needed by all sectors where Chemical Engineering skills and competencies are required, primarily the chemical industry. Thanks to the qualified education they receive, our students are equipped with the highest level of knowledge in the design, development and use of production processes and tools used for this purpose. Taking the relations of Turkey in trade and technology into consideration, our students are encouraged to learn a second foreign language other than English. Most graduates of our department start their careers in industry or academy shortly after graduation. 57% of our students are on a scholarship MÜDEK-Accredited Program Career Opportunities in Various Parts of the Industry 248
Career Opportunities Our graduates can work at production, planning, R&D and administrative departments of various sectors in Turkey and the World such as chemistry, especially refining and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, soap - detergents - cosmetics, paints, fertilizers, pesticides, textile chemicals, plastics, food, cement and energy planning. Biomedical Engineering Electrical and Electronical Engineering Genetics and Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Material Science and Nanotechnology Engineering Mechanical Engineering 249 Double Major Programs MÜDEK-Accredited Program The Department of Chemical Engineering has been accredited by MÜDEK until 2024. Career Opportunity on Various Walks of the Industry Thanks to our strong academic staff, who carry their experience abroad to our university, our students are progressing in the fields of bioengineering, catalyst technologies, nanotechnology, healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.
250 As in other engineering departments, basic engineering courses (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.) are offered. In addition to vocational courses, courses supporting organic chemistry, bio-organic chemistry and physical chemistry are taught. Students are prepared for business life by taking basic vocational courses. As in all engineering departments, our students can take the basic engineering courses and compulsory department courses, as well as technical elective courses that enable them to focus on the professional fields of interest. In addition, they have the opportunity to take elective or directed courses in the fields of social, management and finance areas to help their individual development. The Chemical Engineering program includes intensive computer applications and it is very important for our graduates to learn the widely used package software in the field of Chemical Engineering. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year Chemical Engineering
The real success story for me is that Yeditepe University has taught me never to give up. When I started taking Chemical Engineering courses, I felt how successful I was going to be in the department. The department was based on more math and creativity than I expected; but I really liked it. I decided to do DMP with System Engineering because I thought it would improve my engineering perspective. In 2011, I graduated with honors from both departments. On this path, which I started with the dream of studying Chemical Engineering, I am completing my undergraduate degree as an individual who has developed myself both socially and academically by having competent knowledge about the fundamentals of chemical engineering and taking part in research projects on bone tissue engineering with our valuable faculty members and graduate students in the research laboratories of our school during my undergraduate education. During my undergraduate education, I gained the competence of interdisciplinary work, I had the opportunity to determine the position and sector I targeted in my engineering career by observing the different application areas of chemical engineering on the pharmaceutical and aerospace industry in my compulsory and voluntary internships with the support of our university, and I say “I am glad to be at Yeditepe” in the Department of Chemical Engineering, where theoretical and practical education is integrated. Yusuf Özen 4th Year Student Ayşegül Altındağ Alumni 251 Student Comments
Earthquake Engineering Courses The course plan of our department is prepared based on the needs of the sector. For example, undergraduate courses on Earthquake Engineering, the most important structural safety problem in our country, enable students to graduate with a very strong technical background in engineering. Civil Engineering Civil Engineering focuses on project, planning, implementation and auditing services to ensure that the physical space and technical infrastructure requirements that will enable mankind to live in a civilized way in a natural environment are safe and sustainable in accordance with technical and ethical rules. The Department of Civil Engineering raises professionals and engineers who can work in public institutions, national or international companies, entrepreneurs who can establish new companies, academics who can continue their academic careers at national or international level, are aware of the current needs of the sector, develop and adapt themselves towards career goals in line with professional activities and trainings and who can contribute to the profession. 54% of our students are on a scholarship. Earthquake Engineering Courses MÜDEK-Accredited Program 252
Chance to Conduct Research and Applied Education in Department and Faculty Laboratories During their education, students benefit from the Topography, Soil Mechanics, Materials and Structures Laboratories of the department and the Computer, Drawing and Fluid Mechanics laboratories of the faculty. Our department, in relation with national and international professional organizations, carries out joint studies. Technical trips and meetings are organized for the students and they are supported to participate in club activities and project competitions. In addition, our department supports the students for internship. Students can take part in research projects conducted by faculty members and make interdisciplinary studies with other faculties and departments. The Department of Civil Engineering provides the students with invaluable databases and academic publications with its laboratories, as well as on-campus and remote library access. Courses, homework studies, group studies, and design projects that are held in-person or through remote meetings can be held in either fashion due to the infrastructure the university provides. Also, with online seminars where professionals from the industry and alumni are invited, consultancy meetings, and podcasts, the connection between students and the school, as well as their academics, are maintained. Accredited by MÜDEK (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Education Programmes), the Department of Civil Engineering has received the EUR-ACE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education) label, allowing graduates the flexibility to work in international professional or academic environments. Career Opportunities Our graduates work in the construction sector, transportation, energy, building materials, geotechnics, water works, design, construction, operation and control levels in different disciplines. In addition to these, state institutions such as municipalities, State Hydraulic Works and General Directorate for Highways. They also have a wide range of domestic and international employment opportunities in offices, construction sites, material production, inspection and R & D. Architecture Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Economics Electrical and Electronical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics 253 Double Major Programs
254 Basic science courses, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Communication in English, Computing, Technical Drawing, History of Civilization courses lay the foundation of the competences they will develop in the following years. They take the basic courses in engineering such as Materials, Statics, Strength, Fluid Mechanics, Topography, and Advanced Mathematics, Basic Economics. Students get to know basic knowledge on Civil Engineering, structure, geotechnics, transportation, hydraulics, materials, environmental and construction business with courses from each branch of the profession. In addition to the main design courses, they develop their knowledge in the field they are interested in with occupational safety and elective courses and complete the Engineering Project on their chosen subject and graduate being ready for the business life. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year Besides, our students experience business life with the construction and office internships they complete in the last two years and start making relationships for their careers. Civil Engineering
Being a graduate of Yeditepe University Civil Engineering and being a department assistant for a certain period of time enabled me to continue my career journey with a scientific understanding with a global perspective. The richness of programmes in accordance with international standards within the faculty and an understanding of education on a global scale enabled me to take part in international projects throughout my career. Thanks to my academic career experience at the university, I am equipped to question with an academic perspective in my business life and to use business development methods comfortably. Yeditepe University Civil Engineering Department, with its effective and competent academicians, provides us students with the necessary infrastructure for analytical thinking and how we can use the knowledge we have learnt in business life. Thanks to the well-equipped laboratories of our department, we have the chance to practically observe the theoretical knowledge we learn in the courses. With the career weeks and seminars organised, we have the opportunity to interact with the leading names of the sector and expand our network. In addition to these, thanks to the large campus and large green area of our university, we make our breaks between classes enjoyable. Alperen Özkök 4th Year Student Nazlıcan Karamanoğlu Alumni 255 Student Comments
Computer Engineering Department of Computer Engineering aims to train engineers who have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and Computer Engineering, can apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas for modeling and solving engineering problems, and have knowledge about the universal and social effects of Computer Engineering applications on health, environment and safety and contemporary problems. MÜDEK Accredited Curriculum Our department has a strong engineering program prepared according to international standards and includes theoretical and algorithmic theories required for computer hardware basics, data communication and computer networks, system and application software. The program has been accredited by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK), recognized by EUR-ACE by the end of 2024 academic year for a period of 5 years for the third time. Our students have the opportunity to conduct research and develop projects on the subjects they are interested in with 8 general-purpose and 10 customized research laboratories in the department. 51% of our students are on scholarship. MÜDEK Accreditation until 2024 A total of 18 Laboratories 256
Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Genetics and Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Career Opportunities Our graduates work as a big data analyst, digital system design engineer, system engineer, software engineer, cyber security expert, information systems expert, system analyst and programmer, database manager, information and communication systems manager, information and communication systems officer, system and network administrator, network programmer, computer graphic development specialist, software consultant and IT manager in informatics, software, automotive, communications and finance industries. 257 Double Major Programs
Academic Education Year by Year The total ratio of the courses in Math and Basic Sciences category is 27% and it is 55% in the “Professional Subjects” category. Specific to the discipline, there are also discrete mathematics, probability and statistics courses. The ratio of the courses in the “General Education” category in the overall total is 17%. During the first 2 years, the students took the basic courses of Mathematics and Basic Sciences along with the advanced courses of Programming, Data Structures, Logic Circuits, System Programming, Object Oriented Programming, and Algorithm Analysis, Automata Theory, Operating Systems, Databases, Software Engineering, Numerical System Design, and Computer Networks. In their last year, they carry out an engineering project where they will realize their main design experience. In addition to these compulsory courses, technical elective courses such as Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Embedded Systems, Wireless Networks, Application Development in Mobile Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Automotive Networks, Software Architecture, Image Processing and Image Recognition and Computer Graphics are offered to our students. 258 Computer Engineering
Looking back on my 4 years at Yeditepe University’s Department of Computer Engineering, I believe that we will start our careers one step ahead thanks to everything we have learned in classes and laboratories. Having strong connections to the industry and attentive to their students, I can foresee the advantages that our academics will provide for us in our careers. With its innovative approach and up-to-date perspective, I believe Yeditepe University raises computer engineers of the future. Burak Koçak Alumni 259 Student Comments After graduating from Yeditepe University in 2013 and working as a software developer at OBSS for nearly a year, I co-founded a company called Iven in 2014 with three partners. Our company became a pioneer in the IoT platform field by providing Turkey’s first and only comprehensive IoT development platform, along with a strong customer and partner ecosystem. Mehmet Sedat Güngör Alumni
Electrical and Electronical engineers are the pioneers of modern technology who carry out the most difficult and creative works, and work on designing, producing and developing on everything electronical, ranging from communication networks and supercomputers, to numerical control systems and modern devices. Electrical and Electronical engineers can work in huge industries, such as IT, communication, automation and energy; and work as managers in many fields of the industry as well as companies that require high-tech. The department offers balanced and practice-based training covering all topics of electrical and electronic engineering including design and application with its undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Our training programs and research are carried out by our distinguished academics together with our effective laboratory and computer infrastructure at the international level. 53% of our students are on scholarship. MÜDEK Accreditation for 16 years 13 laboratories and 1 workshop 260 Electrical and Electronical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Genetics and Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Primary Mathematics Teacher Education Applied Education in 13 laboratories and 1 workshop In our department, which has been accredited by MÜDEK for 16 years, there are 8 training laboratories, 5 research laboratories and 1 electro-mechanic workshop, and Circuits and Systems, Electronics, Logic Circuits and Microprocessors, Communication Systems, Industrial Electronic Digital Signal Processing, Simulation, Microwave and Antennas and Printed Circuit Laboratories So far, our department has carried out more than 35 research Projects, over 100 international articles and more than 100 national and international abstracts, aside from 6 patents, 8 books and 9 book chapters. 261 Double Major Programs
262 Career Opportunities Our graduates work in disciplines such as high-frequency electronics, communications; signal processing, power and energy, electromagnetic fields and waves, control and automation. Our engineers graduating from our department are entitled to work both as electrical and electronic engineers. Our graduates are working in prominent companies in Turkey, around Europe and in the USA. Courses of General Chemistry, Analysis I-II, Physics I-II, Algorithms with Linear Algebra and Computer Programming are given. Also, courses of Introduction to Electrical and Electronical Engineering, Academic English I-II, History of Civilization and Turkish Language I-II are given in the first year. Basic courses of Electrical and Electronics Engineering such as Electrical Circuits, Digital Circuits, Circuits and Systems, Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Fields, Introduction to Electronics and Microprocessor Systems are given. Also, mathematics courses on Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis and Probability Calculus are offered. Courses of electrical and electronic engineering such as Electromagnetic Waves and Transmission Lines, Analog Electronic Circuits, Introduction to Digital Signal Processing, Electromechanical Energy Transformation, Digital Electronic Circuits, Communication Systems, Fundamentals of Power Systems and Introduction to Control Systems are taught. 6 technical elective courses are offered to enable specialization of the students. Also this year, there are courses of Antennas and Propagation, Engineering Project, Summer Internship, Atatürk’s Principles and Revolution History I-II courses are included. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year Electrical and Electronical Engineering
Theoretical knowledge taught at the department is strengthened with the stateof-the-art laboratory opportunities, and with the help of selfless assistants. Also, projects conducted within the scope of the courses or through the student clubs enable students to work with various disciplines. Extra studies also develop students in reporting and communication, preparing the students for their careers. At the moment, I continue my academic career as a research assistant at Yeditepe University’s Department of Electrical and Electronical Engineering. Thanks to the modern laboratories and technological infrastructure of the university, we understand the subjects better by making practical applications as well as theoretical knowledge. The diversity of the courses in the department and the availability of elective courses help students to shape their careers according to their interests. In addition, in the club activities related to the department, students can participate in social activities and work on different projects according to their interests. After graduating from the Department of Electrical and Electronical Engineering, I believe that I will have a successful career in the sector. Mert Korkut 4th Year Student Buket Coşkun Alumni 263 Student Comments
264 60% of our students are on a scholarship. Well-equipped Food Science, Food Analysis and Food Processing Laboratories Leading sectors and international collaborations Education focussed on sustainability and innovation With a transdisciplinary approach focused on health, sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation, the Department of Food Engineering provides its students with a strong science, technology and engineering education as well as expertise in gastronomy, industrial design and business thanks to innovative concentration programmes. With its holistic, unique and innovative education model, our department provides its graduates with the knowledge, skills and competences required to work in a wide range of fields such as production, product development, quality and R&D as well as management, marketing and sales in the food sector and to structure their careers with a focus on sustainability, health and innovation in line with the requirements of the day. It makes a meaningful contribution to informing society and individuals about health, nutrition, safe food and sustainability, improving human health and quality of life, and sustainable development goals. It offers a wide range of training and career opportunities, including learning how to achieve consistency in nutritional value, taste and other quality parameters without compromising safety and sustainability in both industrial food production and home-cooked meals. Sustainability and Innovation Orientated Education By ensuring that our students receive education with an innovative food engineering curriculum updated with a focus on sustainability and innovation, it is aimed to graduate as engineers who contribute to the sustainability of the food system and can effectively use food science, technology and engineering knowledge as well as digital technologies such as artificial intelligence in solving food system problems. Food Engineering
Career Opportunities Our graduates, who have received a strong science, technology and engineering education with a focus on sustainability, innovation and health within the framework of the food system approach, work at every stage of the food chain, in the food industry, in the public sector and universities to contribute to a healthy and sustainable food system. Our graduates can work in departments such as production, quality, R&D, marketing, sales in leading food companies, food retail sector, food laboratories, catering, hotels and restaurants as well as working in different departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry or they can continue their professional careers as academicians in universities by doing master’s and doctorate. 265 Double Major Programs Opportunity to Work with Academicians and Experts in Laboratories Our students have the opportunity to work under the supervision of our experienced academicians and experts in our Food Science, Food Analysis and Food Process Laboratories equipped with the latest technologies. Projects and Training with University, Industry, Public and Civil Society Collaborations It brings together national and international academics from different disciplines, experts from civil society, public and food sector with students. Our students have the opportunity to start their career journey one step ahead by gaining experience through collaborations within the scope of national and international research projects and courses. Opportunity for Concentration Studies with Different Disciplines With different departments such as Business Administration, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Industrial Design, etc., students are provided with the opportunity to specialise regardless of their grades. Students who successfully complete the courses selected from the departments and courses determined within the framework of the concentration programmes are entitled to receive a certificate subject to the programme they have chosen, and the information about the concentration programme they have completed is included in their diploma. Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Genetics and Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Nutrition and Dietetics Physics
266 Food Engineering In addition to basic science courses such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, there are Introduction to Food Engineering courses that introduce food engineering, the food system and its stakeholders, the methods and skills that students should use to follow and evaluate current issues in the field of food, and Social Responsibility Project courses that aim to improve their reading, writing and self-expression skills on ethical issues and to enable them to think critically and analytically on these issues. In addition to applied courses such as Food Chemistry, Introduction to Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food Analysis Laboratory and Food Process Engineering I course, which forms the basis of food engineering, the Sustainable Food Systems course, in which the sustainability focus of the department is transferred with a food system approach, is given. In this year, where vocational courses are predominant, students take courses such as Food Formulation Engineering, Food Process Engineering II, Statistical Quality Control in Food Industry, Kinetics of Food Reactions and Shelf Life, Food Engineering Fundamentals and Process Design, as well as Food Safety and Risk Assessment, Nutrition and Health courses that enable the evaluation of health and food safety goals. Students complete a summer internship at the end of this year. In this way, they can learn new practical and technical skills in different domestic or foreign institutions and organisations, get to know business life, and learn to communicate effectively with other disciplines and managers. In addition to technical and free elective courses, innovation and designoriented courses such as Food Innovation and Design, Digital Innovation in the Food System and Engineering Project, Food Technology and Food Quality Control Systems courses are offered. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year With the Engineering Project course, it is aimed for our students to gain the ability to develop and execute a design or research project to produce solutions to the problems of the age by applying the knowledge and skills they have gained during their undergraduate education, and to analyse, report and present the results effectively.
I am very happy to graduate in 2022 with the title of Food Engineer from this wellestablished university that I started in 2017. I am drawing my career path thanks to the courses we take in our department, the laboratories where we carry out applied courses, multidisciplinary studies and internships I have done. Leaving the competitions, I participated in with degrees, our research project being entitled to be supported within the scope of TÜBİTAK 2209-B, the thesis we have written recently in cooperation with another company is proof that I have improved myself in every field. Apart from what we have learnt in the lessons, it is an invaluable happiness for me to apply what we have learnt in the places where we work. Yeditepe University Food Engineering Department works with all its facilities to provide us with the education, academic knowledge and quantitative thinking power we dream of. With its well-equipped and large laboratories, multidisciplinary project opportunities and concentration programmes with different departments, and our advanced English curriculum, it guides us to our profession in the most effective way under the guidance of our experienced professors. Technical trips, seminars and presentations and seminars of competent people from the sector organised by our department strengthen our theoretical infrastructure and prepare us as engineers with high-level academic ability to achieve our career goals. Damla Yüksel 4th Year Student Klodya Şaboy Alumni 267 Student Comments
The Department of Genetics and Bioengineering aims to provide students with nextgeneration skills and product-oriented creativity for academic and business life, with a distinctive vision that combines genetic science with bioengineering methods. The Department of Genetics and Bioengineering raises Genetic Engineers and Bioengineers who have technical and basic knowledge in the field of genetics, bioengineering and biotechnology, produce creative solutions and play a leadership role in national or international academic, industrial and official institutions and are aware of their ethical and professional responsibilities. 54% of our students are on a scholarship Wide range of laboratories Engineers with expertise on all areas of genetics 268 Genetics and Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Education and Instructional Technology Computer Engineering Food Engineering Guidance and Psychological Counselling Industrial Engineering Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering Nutrition and Dietetics Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Career Opportunities Our graduates can easily find jobs in academia, industry (medicine, agriculture, food, biomedical etc.), clinical medicine and diagnostic centers, public institutions and national / international research centers, stem cell and gene therapy centers and hospital laboratories. Our aim is to train the students in highly current subjects such as Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioinformatics, Nano biotechnology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Stem Cell Technologies to enable them to produce solutions in various fields of academy, industry, clinical medicine, forensic medicine and become leaders gaining our country a competitive power in national and international arena. Chance to Conduct Research and Apply with a Wide Range of Laboratories The department has 5 student laboratories, 20 research laboratories and more than 50 analysis laboratories. In addition, we have fully automated greenhouses with an area of 3000 m2 for plant production, and R&D studies. 269 Double Major Programs
270 This year consists of basic engineering and introductory courses. In addition, academic English classes are also included in the program for our students. Applied vocational courses (Microbiology, Cell Biology, Classical and Molecular Genetics) are mainly taught in laboratories. In addition to this, courses supporting Organic Chemistry and Bio macromolecules, Biometrics, Numerical and Statistical Methods for Bioengineering Applications and Analytical Chemistry are given. There are Biochemistry (I-II), Genetic Engineering Techniques (I-II) and Experimental Genetics and Bioengineering (I: Principles) courses aiming to make students specialize in their fields. In addition, courses in bioengineering such as Bio thermodynamics and Bio Transport Events are given. Students do their summer internship at the end of this year. In this way, they can acquire practical and technical new skills in different domestic and international institutions and organizations; and recognize business life and be able to communicate effectively with other disciplines and administrators. Molecular Biology (I-II), Experimental Genetics and Bioengineering (II: Design and Applications), Bioprocess Engineering Techniques and genetics and bioengineering courses. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year Engineering Project course is given to senior students so that they can apply their knowledge and skills learnt during their undergraduate education and use their creativity. In this course, students prepare a comprehensive project by working under the consultancy of a faculty member in the laboratory. The studies are delivered as a poster to all department members and as a graduation thesis at the end of the semester. Genetics and Bioengineering
You can observe the studies in our laboratories starting from your first year, and help experiments as a volunteer. This enables you to develop yourself both experimentally and theoretically, aside from student laboratory courses. In this process, by creating a project with our academics, we were able to experience working independently. By developing ourselves in article reading, conducting research and compiling knowledge during our courses, we improved our presentation skills as well. While following the latest trends, we were also able to comment on them with the theoretical knowledge we were presented with during our courses. In my four years here, I was able to acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge on Molecular biology and Bioengineering fields, and prepared myself for my career. Working in these laboratories, of which each focus on a different field, enabled us to have a research background prior to the graduation and discover our interests. In the Proteomixing Laboratory, at which I volunteered, I was able to observe the projects of Master’s and Doctoral Degree students, adapt into teamwork and conduct my own research in the following periods. Berçin Yıldıran Alumni Elif Perçin Alumni 271 Student Comments
The Department of Industrial Engineering aims to raise graduates who will be able to play a leading role in the solution of the problems in the sector they work as well as design, implementation and development of production and service systems, and contribute to the production of knowledge about Industrial Engineering by applying the basic principles of this branch of engineering. Industrial Engineering is an engineering branch that deals with the design, installation, efficient operation and improvement of integrated systems that convert basic inputs such as people, materials, equipment, energy and information into production of goods and services. Industrial Engineering covers areas such as operational research, statistics and data analysis, production and inventory planning, logistics and supply chain, simulation and network theory, quality and project management and information technologies. The Department of Industrial Engineering supports these areas with the basic approaches of system engineering such as system modeling and system dynamics, and shows how these approaches can be used in the design and management of complex production and service systems through projects and case studies. 46% of our students are on a scholarship MÜDEK-Accredited Department Project and Career Opportunities with University – Industry Collaborations 272 Industrial Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Business Administration Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Economics Electrical and Electronical Engineering Food Engineering Genetics and Bioengineering Material Science and Nanotechnology Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Project and Career Opportunities with University – Industry Collaborations Our experienced academic staff conducts research and development and industry cooperation projects in the fields of logistics, transportation, disaster management, health, production and energy. In line with these studies, our undergraduate students can have the opportunity to implement the theoretical knowledge they have learned in the courses by completing graduation projects. Accredited continuously since the year of 2010 by MÜDEK, the department has four laboratories, namely as Simulation and Statistics, Computer Integrated Production, Data Science and Control and Automation. Apart from providing the students with an opportunity to apply their theoretical courses into application, they are also used actively by the department in their projects. Also, in order to keep up with the latest developments in technology, four mandatory courses on computer science and information technologies that have been added to the curriculum are also conducted in these laboratories. Technical Trips in Turkey and Abroad, as well as Social Responsibility Projects with YUSES Our department has Industry and System Engineering Society (YUSES), which is the most active students club not only at Yeditepe University but also in the country. Every year, YUSES carries out numerous training, domestic and international technical trips, social responsibility projects, and organizes annual activities called “Would I do any work?” and “Brain” organized with the participation of top executives and inform students about career options and business sectors. Career Opportunities Our graduates can find jobs in various sectors including supply chain management, logistics, finance, IT, sales, marketing and business-process development. They can find positions in reputable corporate companies in Turkey and abroad and also pursue an academic career by receiving graduate education. 273 Double Major Programs
274 Mainly science and basic engineering background required for advanced engineering studies is provided. The courses such as Operations Research, Statistics and Computer Programming that establish a background for vocational courses of our departments are offered. Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering such as System Information Technologies, Production Systems Design, Supply Chain Management and Simulation are taught supplemented with laboratory applications. Also, in order to enable our students to understand the industry – academia synthesis better, we have started to have a course in collaboration with DHL, one of the leading companies of the logistics industry. Thanks to the “Systems Engineering Methods with DHL” course, expert managers share their experiences with our students on a case study basis. Students are expected to become fully equipped Industrial Engineers with more advanced vocational courses such as Statistical Quality Control, System Design and Decision Analysis. In addition to these courses, students do a final project in the last two semesters in order for them to gain knowledge about newly-developed fields, gain experience and meet industrial needs, with the University – Industry collaboration. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year Industrial Engineering
In my four years at the department, I had plenty of opportunities to develop myself both academically and socially. I had a minor in Computer Engineering with a full scholarship, and thanks to that, I had the opportunity to develop myself in two different fields of engineering. Also, in my final year, I participated in a comprehensive TÜBİTAK project and developed my research and project management skills to a considerable extent. Aside from Python, C/C++, and SQL languages that we have learned at our department’s courses, we also learned software such as MATLAB, GAMS, Arena and Stella, putting our theoretical knowledge into practice and gained crucial insights. Both during their graduation project and during their education, with all the projects, case studies, computer applications and such, our students learn about how to apply their theoretical knowledge into practice and graduate being ready for their careers. Thanks to our course contents, which are updated according to the requirements of the rapidly changing technology and dynamic business world, I had the opportunity to improve myself in many areas from software to operations research, from supply chain to finance. I benefited from the experiences of our competent and successful faculty members not only in technical terms but also for my personal development. Thanks to the applied training methods carried out in our courses, I learnt how project development processes should proceed and experienced how important team spirit is by working in teams in these projects. Beray Varlı 4th Year Student Aleyna Gürsoy Alumni 275 Student Comments
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering is about natural or synthetic raw materials of inorganic and organic origin, combining the basic science and engineering applications, the design, development, production and adaptation of their properties to technical requirements in various industrial branches. Interdisciplinary Education with Many Fields The Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, as an interdisciplinary field, has a close relationship with all fields of engineering, biomedical and biotechnology, dentistry and medicine. 60% of our students are on a scholarship Interdisciplinary Education Laboratory Research Projects 276 Material Science and Nanotechnology Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Genetics and Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Our department aims to train engineers who have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility, who have vision and innovation-oriented thinking, who can present their work effectively in written or oral form, who can adapt to interdisciplinary studies, who understand the importance of lifelong (continuous) education and have the ability to apply it, who are equipped with the ability to design a material to meet the desired needs, to determine and perform production processes and characterisation methods of end product properties. Research-Oriented Education in Laboratories The students in our department take the necessary responsibilities with their laboratory studies and report and present their results. Research-oriented courses provide guidance on how to access information. By organizing technical trips in different fields, our students are gained different perspectives and visions. Career Opportunities Our graduates can find jobs in many sectors such as space, automotive, white goods, chemical, textile, plastic, electronics and all materials production industries from defense industry to health sector. In parallel with the spread of nanotechnology, the business areas are expected to increase. 277 Double Major Programs
278 Introduction to Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering as well as Academic English courses, and basic science courses such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, which the qualified engineer should receive are given. Basic department courses based on materials science and characterization, thermodynamics of materials, mechanical behavior of materials, phase diagrams, transport phenomena; and basic engineering courses such as Fundamentals of Nanotechnology and Engineering are given. The program is mainly focused on vocational courses and laboratory studies. As well as compulsory courses of Materials Laboratory, Material Production Processes, Characterization of Materials, Experimental Methods in Nano Science, different types of materials are explained in detail. In this sense, Composite Materials, Biomaterials, Polymer Science and Technology and Ceramic Science and Technology courses are given. Students take technical elective courses in the fields they want to specialize in line with the knowledge and skills they have acquired for the first 3 years. In addition to technical elective courses, compulsory courses such as Metallic Materials and Alloys, Design Principles and Materials Selection in Engineering Applications, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Surface Science and Engineering are also offered. They graduate by carrying out their dissertation on engineering. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Academic Education Year by Year Material Science and Nanotechnology Engineering
I chose the Department of Material Science and Nanotechnology Engineering since I can both learn the fundamentals of material science, and nanotechnology at the same time. While I was having my undergraduate courses, I was able to participate in our academics’ research projects. I completed my internship in TÜBİTAK MAM (Material Research Center), and I worked on a project regarding graphene and composite materials in Kordsa Composite Technologies Excellence Center. I also conducted my longterm internship at an automotive subsidiary company’s R%D department, conducting characterization tests of polymer materials. Following my graduation, I started my Master’s education in the same department on biochips. Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering is a versatile department based on physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and engineering principles. I chose this department because I think that it will guide me on the way to becoming a well-equipped engineer by adding multidimensional and interdisciplinary thinking skills, which are the necessities of our age. Through various research projects that I had the chance to be involved in during my undergraduate education, I had the opportunity to put the knowledge I gained into practice and expand my knowledge. For this reason, I believe that every open-minded candidate who is interested in science and engineering, eager to develop new technologies, can find a good place for himself in many various fields such as defence, energy, biomedical and space after graduating from this department. Elif Sümeyye Cirit 4th Year Student Şirin Say Alumni 279 Student Comments
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