Mathematics

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• To have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of mathematics
• To acquire analytical and abstract thinking skills.
• To have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of mathematics to secondary education.
• Develop the ability to identify and analyze real-life problems parallel to current technological developments.
• To be familiar with the software used in the field of mathematics and to gain the ability to use at least one programming language.
• Ability to acquire the competence to research a mathematical topic and present research results both in written and oral form.
• Ability to have the competence to use the knowledge and skills acquired in mathematics in interdisciplinary studies.
• To have the competence to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of mathematics with a critical approach.
• To be competent to share with relevant people their thoughts on mathematics-related topics and solution suggestions to problems by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
• To have the ability to understand mathematics field knowledge, follow innovations, and communicate by transferring these to colleagues using the English language.
• To have the awareness of acting in accordance with professional, social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. İrem BAĞLAN