Program Description
Electrical Engineering; the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy; the conversion, use, and control of electrical energy; converters, electrical machines, power transformers, and all types of electrical devices, as well as the design, control, implementation, development, protection, safety, and operation of energy systems.
Program Objectives
PEA 1—To train engineers to work in departments such as R&D, product development, project management, sales, and marketing at companies primarily operating in the Energy, Project, Contracting, and Transmission sectors
PEA 2- To train engineers to work in companies active in design, hardware, and product development in fields such as electrical machinery and power electronics, control systems, and the defense industry, as well as in R&D centers
PEA 3—To train engineers who establish their own companies as entrepreneurs in the fields of energy, R&D, projects, and contracting
PEA 4 – To train engineers who are pursuing graduate studies at universities and/or working as academics.
Professional Profile of Graduates
The work environment for graduates of the Electrical Engineering department varies across a very broad range of fields. These include the manufacture of electrical machinery and power transformers, control and automation systems, the power electronics industry, high-voltage switchgear, the cable industry, the lighting equipment industry, and other public and private organizations supporting the industry—there are extensive job opportunities in design, project management, sales representation, consulting, and customer service and relations.
Program Outcomes
- Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.
- The ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
- The ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
- The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; the ability to effectively use information technologies.
- The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- The ability to work effectively in both single-discipline and multidisciplinary teams; the ability to work independently.
- The ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both verbally and in writing; proficiency in at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
- Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously update one’s knowledge.
- Behavior in accordance with ethical principles; awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; knowledge of standards used in engineering practices.
- Knowledge of real-world applications such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
- Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on health, the environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as issues reflected in the engineering field today; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
- Program-specific: Knowledge in computer science, probability, statistics, differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics.