The Department of Science and Letters was established in 1983 within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Bursa Uludağ University, with the aim of providing education and research in five separate departments: Analytical, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry, Organic, and Biochemistry. The department completed its first year in the 1983-1984 academic year in the Faculty of Education building in Yıldırım district of Bursa. In the 1984-1985 academic year, the department moved to its current building in the Görükle campus of Bursa Uludağ University, comprising blocks A and B, where it continues its educational and research activities. As of the 2017-2018 academic year, it continues its education, teaching, and research activities on the 3rd floor of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Science Departments building. The department has 13 Professors, 11 Associate Professors, 1 Research Assistant with a PhD, 4 Research Assistants, and 1 Chemist in the Analytical, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry, Organic, and Biochemistry departments.
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Qualification Awarded
This program is part of the first-stage degree system in Chemistry, offering 240 ECTS credits. Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of program requirements, a Bachelor´s degree in Chemistry is awarded.
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Level of Qualification
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have achieved a sufficient score on the Higher Education Institutions Examination.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
To obtain a Bachelor´s degree in Chemistry, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses totaling 240 ECTS credits and achieve a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.00.
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Profile of The Programme
The Chemistry undergraduate program includes a one-year English preparatory program followed by a four-year education program. The first year includes general courses (such as Computer Science, Physics, General Chemistry, and Mathematics) to bring students with varying educational levels to the same level. The second and third years are designed to allow students to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the fundamental branches of chemistry (Analytical, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry, Organic, and Biochemistry). The fourth year is designed to allow students to choose elective courses in their area of ??interest. Graduates of the Chemistry undergraduate program receive the title of Chemist and are eligible to pursue Master´s and Doctoral studies in the Chemistry Department of the Institute of Science. The undergraduate degree is awarded to students who complete all 240 ECTS credits of courses included in the curriculum. The program is designed to teach students fundamental concepts of chemistry and to enable them to understand problems and develop solutions using these concepts. THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT The program aims to provide the fundamental concepts, main applications, and intersections of chemistry with other sciences in accordance with higher education and training standards. The chemistry program has a continuously updated curriculum to keep pace with scientific and technological developments and to guide students towards specialization in a particular field alongside adequate education. In line with this curriculum, the goal is to train individuals who can conduct research and development studies that constantly renew themselves by following science and technology, and who, as a result, contribute to the development of original publications, patents, and new methods in technology. DEPARTMENT VISION To be a unit that provides high-quality education and training, produces knowledge at an international level, continuously develops, follows and contributes to scientific developments worldwide through research, and leads the scientific development of our university and country. DEPARTMENT MISSION To lead the transformation of science and technology for the benefit of society and contribute to the development of the country by training chemists who have the knowledge and experience to meet the requirements of the age, who can conduct research at national and international levels, and who have the capacity to effectively use their knowledge and skills in the face of problems. CHEMISTRY BACHELOR´S PROGRAM CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES (CA) CA1. To equip graduates with the competence to analyze and interpret scientific data and develop evidence-based solutions to complex problems using the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of chemistry. CA2. To ensure that graduates possess the skills to work safely, accurately, and effectively in chemistry laboratories, and to competently use modern analytical techniques and laboratory equipment. CA3. To train graduates as individuals who have embraced occupational health and safety, environmental sustainability, and professional ethics principles, who can take responsibility, and who can produce quick and effective solutions to the problems they encounter. CA4. To ensure that graduates are individuals who can follow current developments by effectively using computers, information technologies, and scientific information resources, and who can use at least one foreign language in professional communication. CA5. To train graduates as individuals who can effectively use their knowledge and skills in chemistry and interdisciplinary fields in individual and team work, who can lead when necessary, and who can contribute to R&D/Product Development activities. CA6. To ensure that graduates possess well-developed verbal and written communication skills and can effectively transfer their scientific and professional knowledge to different stakeholders (academic environment, industry, society).
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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Key Learning Outcomes
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Has enough knowledge about chemical substances and develops awareness about the Environment, Health and Safety regulations.
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Collect data using the basic concepts in chemistry, statistically evaluates and interpret the obtained data and use them to solve problems.
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Understanding of chemical structure-property relationships.
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Selecting appropriate equipment used in the field of chemistry and use them to characterize materials.
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Using required computer programs such as words, excel, chemdraw, power point etc. for writing reports and for presentation.
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Working individually and in a group environment.
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Ability to access resources such as databases, journals, books.
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Has competence in written and spoken academic Turkish.
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Has competence in English to be able to follow the innovations and to be able to communicate effectively.
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Has the ability to transfer chemistry knowledge in different stages of education (e.g. Primary, Secondary, High Schools).
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Applying the knowledge and skills gained into the practice with a wide range of job opportunities (chemical industry, health sector and research laboratories).
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Establishes the technical and the scientific relations between chemistry and other disciplines. Has awareness for the lifelong learning.
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Awareness to the causes and the solutions of health and environmental problems in chemistry. In this context, appreciate the necessity of multidisciplinary cooperation.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Has enough knowledge about chemical substances and develops awareness about the Environment, Health and Safety regulations.
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Collect data using the basic concepts in chemistry, statistically evaluates and interpret the obtained data and use them to solve problems.
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Understanding of chemical structure-property relationships.
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Selecting appropriate equipment used in the field of chemistry and use them to characterize materials.
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Using required computer programs such as words, excel, chemdraw, power point etc. for writing reports and for presentation.
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Working individually and in a group environment.
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Ability to access resources such as databases, journals, books.
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Has competence in written and spoken academic Turkish.
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Has competence in English to be able to follow the innovations and to be able to communicate effectively.
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Has the ability to transfer chemistry knowledge in different stages of education (e.g. Primary, Secondary, High Schools).
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Applying the knowledge and skills gained into the practice with a wide range of job opportunities (chemical industry, health sector and research laboratories).
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Establishes the technical and the scientific relations between chemistry and other disciplines. Has awareness for the lifelong learning.
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Awareness to the causes and the solutions of health and environmental problems in chemistry. In this context, appreciate the necessity of multidisciplinary cooperation.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Has enough knowledge about chemical substances and develops awareness about the Environment, Health and Safety regulations.
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Collect data using the basic concepts in chemistry, statistically evaluates and interpret the obtained data and use them to solve problems.
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Understanding of chemical structure-property relationships.
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Selecting appropriate equipment used in the field of chemistry and use them to characterize materials.
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Using required computer programs such as words, excel, chemdraw, power point etc. for writing reports and for presentation.
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Working individually and in a group environment.
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Ability to access resources such as databases, journals, books.
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Has competence in written and spoken academic Turkish.
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Has competence in English to be able to follow the innovations and to be able to communicate effectively.
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Has the ability to transfer chemistry knowledge in different stages of education (e.g. Primary, Secondary, High Schools).
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Applying the knowledge and skills gained into the practice with a wide range of job opportunities (chemical industry, health sector and research laboratories).
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Establishes the technical and the scientific relations between chemistry and other disciplines. Has awareness for the lifelong learning.
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Awareness to the causes and the solutions of health and environmental problems in chemistry. In this context, appreciate the necessity of multidisciplinary cooperation.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates have job opportunities in the private sector as quality control specialists or researchers in industrial organizations such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, iron and steel, automotive, food, textiles, and mining; those with pedagogical training can work as teachers in the private and public sectors, and as academics in institutes and faculties.
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Access to Further Studies
Candidates who successfully complete their undergraduate education can enroll in postgraduate education programs provided they meet the required level of ALES exam and foreign language proficiency (documented with TOEFL, IELTS, YDS, YÖKDİL, E/TEP, etc. exams).
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Attendance is compulsory. This requirement is at least 70% for theoretical courses and at least 80% for practical courses. Students who meet the attendance requirement are eligible to take the final exam. Students are subject to at least one midterm exam and one final exam for each course. The midterm exam contributes 40% to the final grade, while the final exam contributes 60%. Scores obtained from assignments, lab exams, quizzes, etc., may also be considered as midterm grades. All exams are graded out of 100 points. To pass a course, students must obtain at least 50 points on the final exam. Students who receive one of the letter grades AA, BA, BB, CB, and CC in a course are considered to have passed that course. However, if the student´s overall weighted grade point average is at least 2.0, DC and DD grades are also considered conditionally passing grades.
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Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete the program, students must pass all 240 ECTS credits of compulsory and elective courses and achieve a weighted grade point average of at least 2.0 out of 4.00.
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Mode of Study
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Bölüm Başkanı: Prof. Dr. Saliha ŞAHİN Adres: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Kimya Bölümü 16059 Görükle/BURSA Tel: 0 224 29 41724 e-posta: salihabilgi@uludag.edu.tr Program Koordinatörü: Prof. Dr. Saliha ŞAHİN Bölüm Başkan Yardımcısı: Doç. Dr. Duygu İnci ÖZBAĞCI Tel: 0 224 29 40381 e-posta: dyginci@uludag.edu.tr Bölüm Başkan Yardımcısı: Doç. Dr. Aslı Göçenoğlu SARIKAYA Tel: 0 224 29 55073 e-posta: agocenoglu@uludag.edu.tr B.U.Ü. Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Kimya Bölümü 16059 Nilüfer/Bursa/TÜRKİYE
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Facilities
Our department has 4 classrooms, each equipped with air conditioning and projection devices. The department has active sub-departments of Inorganic, Analytical, Organic, Biochemistry, and Physical Chemistry, each with its own student and research laboratories. In addition, there are 2 chemistry laboratories (general chemistry student laboratories) in the central classroom building. Our department is equipped with the following equipment for characterizing chemical substances: GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-FID, HPLC-DAD, FT-IR, FAAS, GFAAS, UV-VIS, contact angle measuring device, and surface plasma resonance (SPR) spectrometer.
