GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information About Our Department
In today’s world, where social change and development are gaining momentum alongside information and communication technologies, new knowledge, opportunities, and tools are shaping our perspective on mathematics, our expectations of it, and the ways in which we use it. In this era of social change and development, there is a great need for individuals who value mathematics for solving mathematical problems, possess mathematical thinking skills, and can effectively use mathematics for modeling and problem-solving.
In our program, education and instruction are continuously evolving to meet the demands of the modern era and are being renewed in light of accumulated knowledge and experience. Our program emphasizes ensuring that the learning and teaching process is meaningful, holistic, value-oriented, and motivating for students; the balanced and integrated use of diverse teaching approaches and strategies; and the active incorporation of information and communication technologies into the learning and teaching process.
Our program aims to cultivate academically and socially successful individuals who can effectively utilize technology and adapt to technological advancements. At the same time, recognizing that values education is the essence and spirit of education and instruction, we strive to nurture individuals who have internalized their national, spiritual, and cultural values, sensitive to universal values, appreciative of and respectful toward social and cultural diversity, open to learning and innovation, self-confident, respectful, and honest citizens who understand and fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
Our department was established on November 19, 2008, within the Kamil Özdağ Faculty of Science. The Mathematics Department admitted its first students in the 2011–2012 academic year and graduated its first class in the 2014–2015 academic year. In addition to undergraduate education, the department has offered Master’s programs since 2016 and Doctoral programs since 2018.
Learning Objectives of Our Program
- LO1 Acquiring the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for academic work and developing the skills to apply this knowledge,
- LO2 Developing skills in analytical thinking, critical analysis, interdisciplinary work, establishing connections between events, multifaceted thinking, and drawing conclusions,
- LO3 Enhancing the ability to use contemporary technological tools and equipment,
- LO4 Developing the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, work in teams, and generate original ideas,
- LO5 Instilling ethical values and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Our department has a total of 15 academic staff members, including 5 Professors, 5 Associate Professors, 3 Assistant Professors, and 2 Research Assistants. Our department offers a 4-year undergraduate program, and the language of instruction is Turkish.
Our department consists of six sub-disciplines:
Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 and who rank in the top 20% of their class in the Mathematics program are eligible to pursue a Double Major (in Computer Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering) alongside their Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Students with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and no missing or failed courses in the curriculum up to the semester of application have the opportunity to pursue a Minor (in Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or Business Administration). Furthermore, the Mathematics Department holds bilateral agreements with various universities across Europe for student exchange under the Erasmus+ Program, and also provides education to international students enrolled in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
As part of our efforts to enhance program quality, regular assessments are conducted, including new student surveys, student satisfaction surveys, course evaluations, student-advisor evaluations, program outcomes and educational objectives surveys, alumni satisfaction surveys, and internal/external stakeholder evaluations, with comprehensive result reports systematically prepared. Regarding examinations and course evaluation metrics, the relevant provisions of the Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations are applied.
Graduation Requirements and Career Opportunities
Graduates earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. Admission to the department requires a high school diploma and obtaining the necessary threshold score in the relevant category of the university entrance examinations. To qualify for the degree, students must complete 240 ECTS credits and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 (see Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations). The specific assessment and grading methods applied for each course are defined within the “Course Syllabus” in the information package.
Graduates who successfully complete their undergraduate education may pursue graduate studies provided they meet the required criteria on the ALES exam and demonstrate foreign language proficiency. Our graduates enjoy diverse career prospects across both public and private sectors, including academic careers, software and information systems, data analytics, banking, and finance. Additionally, graduates who complete pedagogical teacher training and achieve the required score in the relevant public examinations may work as Mathematics Teachers within the Ministry of National Education or private institutions.