ITU Mining Engineering Undergraduate Program: Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, www.abet.org




Mission & Vision Statements

The Mission of I.T.U. Mining Engineering Department is:

- to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate programs supported by up-to-date curriculum and scientific, industrial research.

- to produce technically competent and well educated mining engineers who have team skills and are able to work in mining and mining-related industries both within the country and abroad.

- to educate mining engineers who can follow and utilize the technological developments that may occur during their careers and recognize the needs of an environmentally sensitive society.

The Vision of ITU Mining Engineering Department is:

- to continue its high educational standards equal to the internationally well-known Mining Engineering Departments.

- to educate students for playing an active role in industry, satisfying present and future needs of a global society through the development and implementation of revolutionary technologies for the extraction of mineral resources, and construction of underground structures in a socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound manner.


Program Objectives

The undergraduate program graduates will demonstrate their interdisciplinary education, analytical thinking skills, and team-oriented capabilities within a few years after graduation by:

1.       Serving in all fields of mining such as coal, metal, industrial minerals, tunneling and other mining and raw material related fields,

2.       Solving complex problems involving mining and giving vital interest in a short time with correct decisions and carrying their professional life with an understanding of importance of health-safety and also the rules of ethics as productive members of private companies or government agencies or as researchers,

3.       Developing, enhancing, or promoting mining technologies that enhance the quality of life of people in communities near where mining activities take place in country or abroad,

4.       Contributing to the use of environmental protection technologies and their improvement when planning and applying mining, and taking place on sustainable mining activities in an environmentally responsible manner.

Student Outcomes

The Mining Engineering program must demonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes:

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic

constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,

manufacturability, and sustainability

(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,

economic, environmental, and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice.

Annual Graduation Data 2009-2017 

Academic Advisory Board

Ali EMİROĞLU
Board Chairman
Turkey Miners Association

Ali TÜRKİSTANLI
Consultant
Eczacıbaşı Esan

Ali YÜKSEL
Senior Tunnel Engineer
Yapı Merkezi İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş.

Alican AKPINAR
General Director of Metalic Mines
Eczacıbaşı Esan

Alim TEKKEŞİN
Chief Executive Officer
Nuh Çimento

Atılgan SÖKMEN
Chief Executive Officer
Madkim Ltd. Şti.

Aydın DİNÇER
Board Chairman
İstanbul Mineral Exporters Association

Ayhan YÜKSEL
Chairman
Chamber of Mining Engineers

Ergin ARIOĞLU
Research&Development Coordinator
Yapı Merkezi İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş.

Gökalp BÜYÜKYILDIZ
Chief Executive Officer
İmbat Mining

Güven ÖNAL
Chairman
Turkish Mining Development Foundation

Handan BOZBAĞ
Board Chairman
Barit A.Ş.

İhsan ERÇİN
Raw Materials Director
Oyak Group

Kağan KAYACI
Research&Development Director
Kaleseramik A.Ş.

Mehmet UYGUN
Deputy General Manager
Turkish Coal Enterprise

Nuh BİLGİN
Board Chairman
Tunneling Association

Ömer BAYRAK
Board Chairman and General Manager
Turkish Coal Enterprise

Öner YILMAZ
Chief Executive Officer
Soner Temel Müh. İnş. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Saim Bahadır ERGENER
RDT Business Line Manager
Atlas Copco Makinaları İmalat A.Ş.

Süha NİZAMOĞLU
Chief Executive Officer
Asro Metal Maden ve Tic. A.Ş.

Şeyda ÇAĞLAYAN
Chief Executive Officer
Türk Maadin