Electronics Technology

Institutional Information

Our program was established in 1987. In 1992, it was included in the scope of the YÖK-World Bank Second Industrial Education Project. As part of this project, three fully equipped laboratories, each with a capacity of 30 people, were established, and the faculty members in the program received training abroad in their respective fields. Evening education was offered in the program starting in the 1997-1998 academic year and continued for approximately 20 years.

In 2018, following a decision by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), evening education was closed. Currently, the department continues its education solely as a formal program with three faculty members and our students.

Qualification Awarded

Electronics Technician

Degree Level

Associate Degree

Admission and Registration Requirements

A high school diploma and admission to the program by taking the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) administered by ÖSYM.

Recognition of Prior Learning

An exemption exam is administered at the beginning of the semester for Foreign Language courses included in the department's compulsory curriculum.

Students who pass are exempt from this course.

In addition, new students enrolled in the program may request exemptions from courses they have previously taken and passed at a higher education institution, as per Article 14 of the Mersin University Associate and Undergraduate Education, Instruction, and Examination Regulations.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To earn an associate degree in Electronics Technology, students must:

Successfully complete all courses in the curriculum (120 ECTS credits in total),

Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00,

Complete a 20-day compulsory internship.

Program Profile

The Electronics Technology program aims to equip students with knowledge and skills in electronic circuits, digital systems, microcontrollers, measurement techniques, and automation systems.

The program provides both theoretical and practical training in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems.

Students become industry-ready by practicing computer-aided circuit design, sensor technologies, and industrial control systems.

Graduate Employment Profiles

Graduates of the Electronics Technology program are employed in public and private sectors in areas such as production, maintenance, R&D, automation, communication, and test units.

Graduates can work as electronics technicians, automation technicians, maintenance and repair personnel, or test technicians.

Transition to Further Studies

Students who successfully complete their associate's degree can transfer to undergraduate programs such as Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering if they receive a sufficient score on the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).

Exams, Measurement, and Evaluation

Students are subjected to midterm exams, mid-term assignments (homework, projects, quizzes, presentations, etc.), and a final exam for each course.

Passing grades are determined by: The midterm exam contributes 40% and the final exam contributes 60%.

Exams are graded out of 100, and a minimum score of 50 is required on the final exam.

Students who receive a grade of AA, BA, BB, CB, or CC in a course are considered successful.

Failed courses are eligible for a make-up exam.

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of all courses (120 ECTS), a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00, and 20 workdays of professional internship are required.

Students who meet these requirements are awarded the Electronics Technician Diploma.

Departmental Facilities

The program includes three fully equipped laboratories established as part of the YÖK-World Bank Second Industrial Education Project.

Additionally, students have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge through an Electronics Laboratory, a Digital Systems Laboratory, and a Computer Laboratory.

The program aims to develop students' industrial skills through its infrastructure supported by modern equipment.